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McColl lab @mccoll-lab-uoe.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We have a very exciting Future Medicine PhD position advertised! Joining forces with the Farr lab and others to understand how infection influences vascular brain disease through immune-brain mechanisms www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Impact of infection on brain connectivity and contributions to vascular dementia at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Impact of infection on brain connectivity and contributions to vascular dementia at University of Edinburgh, listed on FindAPhD.com

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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 16/01/2026

Dr Julija Krupic and researchers from the UK DRI at UCL, the University of Cambridge and the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL, have developed and validated a fully automated Novel Object Recognition (NOR) test that runs entirely in a mouse’s home cage. www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/blog/hom...

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Home sweet home: Automating novel object recognition | Sainsbury Wellcome Centre

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McColl lab @mccoll-lab-uoe.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Great team-work behind our paper just published on stroke-induced immune cell changes, involving groups across @edinunineuro.bsky.social @edinuni-irr.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social. A pandemic in midst of study not anticipated at outset!

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McColl lab @mccoll-lab-uoe.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Delighted our new paper is out describing how stroke alters systemic B cell properties, relevant to recovery & complications after stroke eg infection, cognitive decline. Pleasure to work with our collaborators & thanks to our funders for supporting www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Acute ischaemic stroke alters the composition and function of circulating B cells

Distinct B cell populations are found in circulation, including those with innate-like properties, that have varied functions in pathogen protection, …

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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 20/10/2025

Huge congratulations to UK DRI Founding Director Prof Bart De Strooper who has been awarded an Honorary CBE for his contributions to dementia research! 👏 Read more👉 buff.ly/xhKD5Aj

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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 13/10/2025

🎉 This week, we’re proud to officially launch the BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation. The centre will explore how changes in vascular health contribute to dementia - paving the way for new treatments👉 buff.ly/5ZEjQx8

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emds2025.bsky.social @emds2025.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Abstract Submission Open!! As we slide into the weekend, it's the ideal time to think about your abstract for #EMDS2025. Lots of opportunities for #ECRs to present...and prizes up for grabs! 👉 www.emds2025.com @britsocimm.bsky.social @cytokinesociety.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social

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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 28/02/2025

Research into rare conditions is vital to enhance care for people affected and open up new treatment options. In doing so, it also sheds light on the underlying mechanisms applicable to other more common conditions. Find out more about the Hunt Lab⬇️ buff.ly/3QzKAlI

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Rare Disease and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab @rdndlab.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

It's #RareDiseaseDay! Rare diseases are individually rare but collectively common, affecting 3.5 million people in the UK. Bring out your stripey socks to raise awareness #RareDisease #ShowYourStripes @medicsforrare.bsky.social Find out more about RareDisease at www.m4rd.org www.rarediseaseday.org

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