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Rana Fetit

@ranafetit.bsky.social
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Neuroscientist and a mother of two who loves promoting science through art, workshops and public speaking. Postdoctoral Research Fellow at @annawilliamslab.bsky.social

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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work on how we model human oligodendrocyte heterogeneity at #HEAT-NET26 that brought together leading researchers in neurodegeneration, thanks @tspiresjones.bsky.social @janetulloch.bsky.social for putting this together!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Very thankful for the opportunity to share my current work in @annawilliamslab.bsky.social on modelling human oligodendrocyte heterogeneity at the @alzheimersresearchuk.org ECR day!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
How to build a human brain? I asked Primary school children to help me explain this - and it became my @edfringe.bsky.social show! Special thanks to Sarah, the MC. There's still another one tomorrow at @standcomedyclub.bsky.social - looking forward to seeing many familiar faces!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It's showtime! First show this @edfringe.bsky.social at the @standcomedyclub.bsky.social with Roger from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and myself from @edinuni-irr.bsky.social! Many thanks to Lucy and Sarah from the Provocateurs team for running the show!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Join me and the amazing academics from @edinuni-irr.bsky.social and @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social this @edfringe.bsky.social to debate growing brains, childbirth and why women couldn't be doctors. We'll be performing with the Provocateurs at the @standcomedyclub.bsky.social on 10-11 August!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This October, I will be doing my children's workshop at the @rcpedin.bsky.social Physician's Gallert, so grab your tickets to come and explore how brain works, what it’s made of, how we study it and how everyday experiences help shape our brains. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drop-in-ac...
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Drop-in Activity: Brain Blocks
Free drop-in activity day at the Physicians’ Gallery with Dr. Rana Fetit
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Another @edfringe.bsky.social bootcamp at the @standcomedyclub.bsky.social to prepare for this year's Provocateurs shows! Amazing speaker lineup, if you haven't already gotten your tickets, get them now! www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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Dr Arish / आरिश 🏳️‍🌈 @arishmrl.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
@edinunineuro.bsky.social EDI Advisory Panel is at #NeuroscienceDay2026 today! We're offering 15-minute 1:1 consultations to provide advice and ideas on how to integrate #diversity and #inclusion in your research, teaching, supervision, or grant applications. Come chat with us!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I'm really excited to share my work on human oligodendrocyte heterogeneity at the upcoming Human Cell Forum, organised by Bit.Bio in Cambridge. Looking forward to an exciting day with scientists from both academia and industry!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
It is alive? From a flat sheet of cells in the womb to mini-brains in lab incubators, join me this Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social (10 and 11 August) at the @standcomedyclub.bsky.social to unpack brain development using stem cells and organoids! www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I am excited to share that I have been awarded one of the @edinuni-irr.bsky.social EMS300 Engagement Grants to deliver a visual storybook and interactive puppet show introducing brain cells to young children! Can't wait to get started on this!
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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Blog: @cathyabbott.bsky.social organises a rare disease community conference and considers the challenges of language, time zones and accessibility in bringing together affected individuals, their families and researchers. blogs.ed.ac.uk/edneuro/2026... Part I of a series on public engagement.
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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
It's #BrainAwarenessWeek! Rana Fetit takes the helm in Part II of our blog series on Public Engagement. She shares with us her inspiration for developing workshops for children, how to get started from scratch and some useful lessons learned along the way... edin.ac/40FeU3C
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Why should curiosity have to wait that long to meet science? Check out my @edinunineuro.bsky.social blog post for #BrainAwarenessWeek2026 about bringing neuroscience to school children, the joy it brings me and some useful lessons learned along the way! www.linkedin.com/pulse/turnin...
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Turning “Why?” into Wonder: Neuroscience for Children
“Why?” is a question that can drive many parents to exhaustion. I was the child people called difficult or stubborn because I asked too many of them.
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
If you are in Edinburgh this Saturday, make sure you check out Calton Consort's concert @caltonconsort.bsky.social in Stockbridge Church, 7:30pm! Our very own @annawilliamslab.bsky.social is in the Choir!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Let's kick off #BrainAwarenessWeek2026 with a children's workshop about the tiny superhero cells that live in our brains. Very thankful for the Edinburgh Baha'ai Community for welcoming me and @ernscot.bsky.social that funded the material I used.
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
My Fringe show "Reconstructing Brains" was featured on @thelancetneuro.bsky.social ! Check out the review and the rest of the @edfringe.bsky.social productions reviewed here: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Questions about the brain at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
When patients confront neurological symptoms—from traumatic brain injuries through to diseases such as glioblastoma—they are often left pondering questions: “Why did this happen to me?”, “Will it happ...
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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Peter Ranscombe discusses recent Edinburgh Fringe productions that explored personal experiences of brain injuries and cancers as well as those inspiring audiences to ask ever more questions about our most fascinating organ. @ranafetit.bsky.social 👌 #publicengagement #outreach #livedexperience
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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Another great EN-PM: ECR flash talks, public engagement, and a thought-provoking key note from Omar Ali Bayraktar @bayraktarlab.bsky.social (@sangerinstitute.bsky.social), ‘Mapping the rules of human brain disorders with multi-omics: lessons from autism and glioblastoma.’
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
This is me celebrating the daughter I was, the partner I am, the mother I've become and all the aspects of myself that have shaped and continue to shape the scientist I choose to be #Womeninscience2026 #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Very grateful for the opportunity to share my Public Engagement experience at today's @edinunineuro.bsky.social afternoon! It was very inspiring to hear about the range of different PE and PPIE tools, resources and impact!
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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
It's EN-PM! We have early-career flash talks; a showcase on public engagement; & key note from Dr Omer Bayraktar, 'Mapping the rules of human brain disorders with multi-omics: lessons from autism and glioblastoma.' Plus: reflecting on the lack of women in senior positions within the University.
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lyons-lab.bsky.social @lyons-lab.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Latest from the lab, led by @ara-donia.bsky.social and @juliavdkorput.bsky.social Huge team effort, with immense contributions by friends from nearby and around the globe. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Myelin sheaths in the central nervous system can withstand damage and dynamically remodel
Myelin damage is a hallmark of several neurological disorders, but how it occurs remains to be fully understood. In this study, we found that early damage in zebrafish and rodent demyelination models ...
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CRM Journal Club @crmjournalclub.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Proud to share the first preLight published by members of the CRM Journal club, part of @edinuni-irr.bsky.social at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Check out the fantastic post written by our very own @ranafetit.bsky.social and @garyfalliagouna.bsky.social prelights.biologists.com/highlights/t...
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The lipidomic architecture of the mouse brain - preLights
Lipids get the space they deserve: Fusar Bassini et al. pioneer a MALDI-MS imaging and computational analysis, bring membrane lipids and their spatial organization to the spotlight and provide evidenc...
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The first Prelight from the CRM journal club is out! A joint effort with our lipid guru @garyfalliagouna.bsky.social and myself. Check it out and the rest of the @biologists.bsky.social prelights: prelights.biologists.com/highlights/t...
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The lipidomic architecture of the mouse brain - preLights
Lipids get the space they deserve: Fusar Bassini et al. pioneer a MALDI-MS imaging and computational analysis, bring membrane lipids and their spatial organization to the spotlight and provide evidenc...
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Institute for Regeneration and Repair @edinuni-irr.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Our new facility, the UK's only dedicated axolotl research colony, is an exciting next step into regenerative medicine. "What we learn from axolotls could one day help us unlock new treatments for everything from spinal cord injuries to degenerative diseases." - @aidarodrigo.bsky.social
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Axolotl lab to support human health research | News | The University of Edinburgh
A new research facility dedicated to axolotls – remarkable creatures known for their ability to regrow limbs and organs – is set to open at the University.
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Day 1 of Brain metabolism @nature.com conference in sunny Jeddah! Looking forward to an amazing speaker line up!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Really excited to be on the panel for this upcoming BNA @britishneuro.bsky.social webinar exploring inequalities in research ecosystems. Looking forward to some thought-provoking discussions!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
I'm really excited to be a member of the @edinunineuro.bsky.social EDI Advisory Panel and to both work with and learn form this amazing group of people to create more inclusive, welcoming and respectful environments live-uoe-cmvm-edinburgh-neuroscience.pantheonsite.io/people/edi-a...
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EDI Advisory Panel | Edinburgh Neuroscience | Edinburgh Neuroscience
This Panel was established to advise the Edinburgh Neuroscience Board and Leadership Team to ensure that Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles are embedded in all of our initiatives and act...
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Amazing talk by Karl from our @annawilliamslab.bsky.social (who was also nominated for the Wilmut Prize) about his PhD work on Oligodenrocyte Progenitors and their differentiation potentials at the CRM away day.
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Explorathon - Making Research Real @ernscot.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Happening tomorrow in Dundee 👇 Family Fun Day at @scrapantics.bsky.social, 11am–3pm. Free games, experiments and crafts with teams from @dundee.ac.uk and @abertayuni.bsky.social No booking required – just drop in! More info: www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr... #Explorathon25 #DundeeEvents
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Institute for Regeneration and Repair @edinuni-irr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Last Saturday, we opened our doors to the public once again for Doors Open Day. Visitors were invited to take part in lab tours, a specialist talk and our science marketplace, exhibiting research from across our Institute and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. edin.ac/46IYFF7
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Public engagement alongside research: I shared my experience with @wellcometrust.bsky.social Translational Neuroscience PhD students about the different platforms and resources available. Sara from our @edinuni-irr.bsky.social Engagement Team also shared the BioQuarter initiatives & opportunities!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
What's the link between chicks, robots, space and brain research? We explored that with the public last weekend. Thank you @edinuni-irr.bsky.social for giving me the platform to talk about my work and the advances in neuroscience research at the Doors Open Day!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
The children found our activities fun, easy to understand and creative! Thanks @ernscot.bsky.social for funding this, @edinuni-irr.bsky.social for giving me the space to deliver it at the Doors Open Day and for Michela and Kelly who helped me on the day!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
So grateful for Kelly from our @annawilliamslab.bsky.social lab and Michela from @kunathlab.bsky.social lab for helping me deliver our brain activities at the @edinuni-irr.bsky.social doors open day! We spot leisons and made glitter cells and wiggly oligos!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Our Brain booth at the @edinuni-irr.bsky.social Doors Open Day! Thanks to Explorathon @ernscot.bsky.social for funding my activity. All children went home with a brain card, sticker or toy and a new piece of information!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The cell cards are ready! I was awarded the @ernscot.bsky.social Explorathon Enabling Fund to deliver my Brain Explorers activity at the upcoming @edinuni-irr.bsky.social Doors Open Day. There will be brain hats, glitter nerves and much more!
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CMVM Postdocs and Early Career Researchers @cmvm-res.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🪧We are delighted to announce the winners of the CMVM Postdoc Appreciation Week Awards 2025 - we received lots of super nominations so congratulations to everyone nominated - see🧵for results...
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
I'm so proud to be the runner up for the Communities, Knowledge Exchange and Public Engagement Award in the @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social PAW2025 Awards! This acknowledgement means a lot & the support of @annawilliamslab.bsky.social,@edinuni-irr.bsky.social&@edinunineuro.bsky.social keeps me going!
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Anna Williams @annawilliamslab.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
The lab is having a good few months for publications with this one as well in case you missed it: doi.org/10.1016/j.ym... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... (Thank you Themis and Francesca, and all!)
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The lncRNA MYRACL regulates human oligodendrocyte maturation and myelination
Recent studies have described disease-associated expression patterns of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) associated with neurodevelopment and neurodegen…
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Anna Williams @annawilliamslab.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Our new paper on metformin, myelin, mitochondria and metabolism is now out at rdcu.be/eDbFD Thanks to Nina and all of the team!
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Metformin alters mitochondria-related metabolism and enhances human oligodendrocyte function
Nature Communications - Metformin is under clinical trial for brain neuroprotection but how it may work is poorly understood. Here, the authors show that metformin helps myelin formation by human...
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Performing at the @edfringe.bsky.social 2 years in a row was thrilling! Thankyou for The Provocateurs team and @standcomedyclub.bsky.social for making this happen & for the support of my friends, colleagues at @edinunineuro.bsky.social, @edinuni-irr.bsky.social! Best brain hat award goes to me!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Love comes in different textures and forms. Love can be silly, angry, funny, bold and simple. Love can be in flowers, colours, textiles, coins, yarn and silk. My wee ones and myself took all of that and made this over summer. They called it "Love is Love" and I quite like it!
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Themis Tsarouchas @t-tsarouchas.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Now out in Molecular Therapy! With Francesca Vacante, we describe MYRACL, a novel candidate lncRNA driving human oligodendroglia differentiation & myelination. Grateful to our amazing co-authors & mentors @annawilliamslab.bsky.social & Andrew Baker! Read more👇 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The best thing about having children is I get to use their toys as props for my Fringe shows @edfringe.bsky.social Thanks to the amazing MC Jojo Sutherland, the Provocateurs Team and all the family, friends and colleagues from @edinuni-irr.bsky.social and @edinunineuro.bsky.social for their support!
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
All caffeinated and ready for my Fringe show @edfringe.bsky.social this evening with the Provocateurs at The Stand! Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces!
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CMVM Postdocs and Early Career Researchers @cmvm-res.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
It's showtime! Snap up your tickets for The Provocateurs... academics, thought-provoking ideas and add a comedian into the mix... what is not to ❤️! tockify.com/edinburghuni...
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The Provocateurs - at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Fri 1 Aug, 11:15 - Sun 24, 18:40 [BST]: Take top academics, some thought-provoking ideas, add one comedian… New for 2025, The Provocateurs promise to blend humour with ground breaking research. Join u...
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Rana Fetit @ranafetit.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
On my first show this Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social, I shared the stage with the amazing comedian Jay Lafferty to explore what's in my mystery brain bag! Grateful for the support of everyone from @annawilliamslab.bsky.social, @edinuni-irr.bsky.social and @edinunineuro.bsky.social who showed up today!
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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Sounds fun @ranafetit.bsky.social! Send us some pictures please :)
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