Professor, eEF1A2/neurological disorders. Tweeting about research, EDI, 3Rs (AWERB chair). She/her, views own. @cathyabbott.bsky.social
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Really thrilled to have the opportunity to help lead Edinburgh Neuroscience alongside the fantastic @Maclomaclee and looking forward to getting stuck in 👍
(and yes, it's awesome to be the first woman in the role!)
We are delighted to announce our new directors! 👏
Two firsts in the history of Edinburgh Neuroscience-
We not only have 2 co-directors but also the first woman in this prestigious post!
Join us in welcoming Professors Catherine Abbott and Malcolm MacLeod🥳
ALT Photo of new Edinburgh Neuroscience co-directors with their joint statement "We are delighted to have been appointed as joint leads for the thriving community that is Edinburgh Neuroscience. Our complementary backgrounds and shared passion for improving conditions for researchers have led to our vision of an environment where research culture is at the heart of all our activities, allowing inspiration to flourish. We will promote open science, embed EDI, and provide the best possible opportunities for early career researchers. We are really looking forward to working with you all and look forward to hearing your ideas for the future of Edinburgh Neuroscience."
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The #BNA2025 poster submission deadline is fast approaching. Inspire and educate through your research🌟.
📌Deadline: 31st Jan @AbstractsOxford
meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/…
#Neuroscience #CallForAbstracts #ResearchPoster #ScientificPoster
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We have committed £4.85M across 21 awards to accelerate non-animal approaches, supported by @SciTechgovuk. Discover more about the funded projects which include collaborations across disciplines, sectors and institutes nationwide: nc3rs.org.uk/news/ps485m-acc…
ALT Composite image showing examples of non-animal methods and products that can be non-animal derived, clockwise from top left antibodies, cell culture flask, scaffold for 3D cell culture and computer screen.
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This week’s Science Without Anguish post is out: the slippery slope to imposter syndrome in research and how to escape it.
Please tell your colleagues on or off social media and at the 🦋 place!
sciencewithoutanguish.com/bl…
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This charity does truly amazing work so young people with a learning disability can have a proper holiday - grown up time, away from home, trying new things with their friends.
Please vote below to help @SuperTroopEdin raise the funds they need for the 2025 holiday.
We’ve been shortlisted as part of @LNER’s Customer and Community Investment Fund. #CCIF
PLEASE VOTE for SuperTroop’s project cultivating independence via sustainable travel experiences for children and young people with a learning disability:
surveys.perspectusglobal.com…
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What does the apparent success of arrogance, threats and an obsession with money mean for how we do scientific research? A time to take a long, hard look at our values, purpose and the type of culture we want.
This week in Science Without Anguish:
sciencewithoutanguish.com/bl…
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Today we announced positive interim efficacy data from the low-dose cohort on our ongoing Phase 1/2 trial of NGN-401 gene therapy in female pediatric patients with Rett syndrome. Join our webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET for a review of the data. Learn more: bit.ly/40OulaG
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If your world feels ripped apart and research seems suddenly pointless, see this week’s Science Without Anguish post! 🧪
‘Healing the wounds: why science and research culture matter more than ever now’ sciencewithoutanguish.com/bl…
Please tell colleagues, on or off social media.
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Same here- it's really livened up over there in the last few days (funny that). Do consider joining if you haven't already...
I will be keeping this account but will be posting more on the blue place 🦋from now on. Huge migration of scientists to there over the last week and it finally feels how Twitter did when I first joined 🔥
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If you can spare a minute please do vote for this wonderful, entirely volunteer-led charity. It's so hard to get funding and this is a golden opportunity. Thank you 😊
We’ve been shortlisted as part of @LNER’s Customer and Community Investment Fund. #CCIF
PLEASE VOTE for SuperTroop’s project cultivating independence via sustainable travel experiences for children and young people with a learning disability:
surveys.perspectusglobal.com…
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We're supporting the @EpilepsyInst #Onein100 campaign to raise awareness, accelerate investment and advance research for the one in 100 people living with #Epilepsy.
Find out more here: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/on…
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Two main themes in the Science Without Anguish blogs are security and values in research life.
Today this is more important than ever. How do we navigate this changed landscape?
Once I calm down I will post on the topic. Meanwhile join us elsewhere.
sciencewithoutanguish.com
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There is still time to apply for these Associate Professors of #Neuroscience with the closing date being 12noon on 18 November. More information on the posts here:
bit.ly/3TzLJvE
🚨Job opportunity. @OxfordDPAG is seeking 2 Assoc. Professors of #Neuroscience. This is a joint appointment with either St Hilda’s College or Pembroke College.
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Waking up to the worst news. How can so many people be so recklessly, wilfully stupid? I honestly thought we might have avoided this.
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Huge congratulations to @UoE_Psychology @hil_richardson who is in the final for @WomeninNeuroUK Mentor of the Year Award!! Very well deserved! She’s an awesome mentor! @SchoolofPPLS
🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the shortlisted nominees for the WiNUK Neuroscience Communicator of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and Award for Inclusive Workplace Development! 🎉
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📢 PhD Alert!
Join us for an exciting PhD project in gorgeous York 🧠 🔬
You will be based in the Hahnlab (sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/…) in gorgeous York & work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers. Happy to chat!
Apply here: lnkd.in/es-nY8uD
#PhDposition
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Would you like to be more effective in searching for and keeping up to date with 3Rs-related information? Watch the recording of our recent webinar for tips on how to search for information and use library services and online sources effectively.
🖥️ nc3rs.org.uk/staying-informe…
ALT Images representing the 3Rs: a cell-based assay, refined mouse handling and zebrafish tanks.
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A new blog post for those who like to access on here. Thank you for reading and please feel free to share 😊 #mnd #health #hidden mndjourney.wordpress.com/202…
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I’m pausing Science Without Anguish this week while Twitter is distracted with US politics. However, there is a bonus! My first podcast interview about the blog and career experiences behind it. Hosts @_cmhood and @HugoFleming_ did such a great job! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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