Regius Professor of Anatomy, Aberdeen University: interests in education and spinal muscular atrophy. All views my own.
Aberdeen, Scotland
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Always pleased to see our programmes that feature @Anatomy doing well
We are proud to announce we also ranked 4th in the UK for positive responses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS).
ALT Digital poster. Text: University of Aberdeen 4th in UK for positive responses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. National student survey 2026
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🧠 Researchers @aberdeenuni have developed a new 3D human brain tissue model called cerebroid, to investigate how inflammation during pregnancy can affect the developing brain.
Read more ➡️ abdn.io/2oH
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2 Teaching Assistant posts in @Anatomy @aberdeenuni come and join our vibrant and successful team at one of the UK's best medical schools abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/teach…
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Working in my lab on Aberdeen
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Anatomical Society funded PhD opportunity
Details: findaphd.com/phds/project/mo…
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Fully funded (UK) PhD position in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Brain research University of Aberdeen
Using a novel transgenic mouse model of microvascular pathology in SMA to study hippocampal brain defects.
Full information and applications: lnkd.in/ejGDhUjP
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Anatomy Technician post available at @AbdnLifeScience
Come and work in an #Anatomy Department with a great reputation, in a great place to live.
Informal enquiries to me please.
Closing date 26th June.
abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/anato…
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♻️ A national collaboration led by the @aberdeenuni and Scotland’s other medical schools has been awarded £100k from the Scottish Government. This funding will support the integration of healthcare sustainability into medical degrees across the country ➡️ abdn.io/2dQ
ALT Photo L to Right: Mrs Lynn Wilson, Dr Emily Stevenson, Dr Morven Wilson, Prof Jon Issberner, Prof Camille Huser, Dr Alison Jack, Dr Noy Basu
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Fantastic news for families that #newbornscreening for #SMA will now begin in October 2026 in England, much earlier than expected. Congratulations to all advocates sma-screening-alliance.org/n…
@SMA_NBSalliance @SMA_UK_
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This week Lucy and Jo from SMA UK attended the Primary Care show in Birmingham to launch our latest awareness campaign, SpotSMA 📣 Find out more about the campaign here 👉 smauk.org.uk/spotsma
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🗣️Online event, taking place tomorrow: “What comes after someone dies” - a webinar talking about mortuary, funerals, body donation and support around this time, as part of @NHSGrampian's Demystifying Death Week 2026. Find out more and register here ➡️ abdn.io/2ag
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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Journal of Anatomy is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief to join one of the world’s most respected platforms in anatomical science.
Passionate about advancing scholarly research in the anatomical sciences?
Visit the link - tinyurl.com/znwubuu2
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Great news today: I spoke about the introduction of #NewBornScreening for #sma on @BBCRadioScot this morning, along with Giles Lomax CEO at @SMA_UK_ @SMA_NBSalliance @CureSMA A real step forward for testing and therapy
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Here at SMA UK, We are so proud to support Jesy’s petition, calling for SMA to be added to the UK newborn screening heel-prick test 📣 Please take a moment to read, share and sign 👉 bit.ly/4tvlBlM 🔗 #ScreenTodayForSMA
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Certainly true in @Anatomy!
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Great choice
3 February – Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitor and 2021 Wolf Prize in Medicine Laureate Professor Adrian Krainer reflected on his research journey, scientific motivation and postdoctoral career pathways at a fireside chat organised by the Neuroscience & Mental Health programme. LKCMedicine faculty, researchers and PhD students engaged in active discussion with Prof Krainer, followed by a lab tour hosted by Assistant Professor Aditya Nair.
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Job alert
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer on the teaching and scholarship track in #anatomy @aberdeenuni
Come and join a dynamic team delivering highly rated courses.
Added bonus: Aberdeen is a great place to live and work
abdn.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/ME…
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