Cathy Abbott

Professor, eEF1A2/neurological disorders. Tweeting about research, EDI, 3Rs (AWERB chair). She/her, views own. @cathyabbott.bsky.social

[Cathy Abbott @CathyAbbottLab]

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!)

[Edinburgh Neuroscience @EdinUniNeuro]

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🥳

[British Neuroscience Association @BritishNeuro]

The #BNA2025 poster submission deadline is fast approaching. Inspire and educate through your research🌟.
📌Deadline: 31st Jan @AbstractsOxford
https://t.co/XtPcRz92pe
#Neuroscience #CallForAbstracts #ResearchPoster #ScientificPoster

[The National Centre for the 3Rs @NC3Rs]

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: https://t.co/oKypkNYpPY

[Michael Coleman @Lab_Coleman]

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!

https://t.co/v9UpqJGL6L

[Sue Fletcher-Watson @SueReviews]

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.

[Michael Coleman @Lab_Coleman]

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:

https://t.co/qiirjDckOC

[Neurogene Inc. @NeurogeneInc]

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: https://t.co/4C4E3aX62p

[Michael Coleman @Lab_Coleman]

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’ https://t.co/qiirjDckOC

Please tell colleagues, on or off social media.

[Cathy Abbott @CathyAbbottLab]

Same here- it's really livened up over there in the last few days (funny that). Do consider joining if you haven't already...

[Andy Truman PhD @TrumanLab]

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 🔥

[Cathy Abbott @CathyAbbottLab]

@sanewman1 Oh and the replies 😱

[Cathy Abbott @CathyAbbottLab]

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 😊

[SuperTroop @SuperTroopEdin]

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:

https://t.co/xYNtPIIWKH

[Beacon for Rare Diseases @RareBeacon]

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: https://t.co/TIqLufIVAs

[Michael Coleman @Lab_Coleman]

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.
https://t.co/3DBmMfrb21

[Cathy Abbott @CathyAbbottLab]

@WadeMartinsLab @bowles_lab @EdinUniNeuro worth flagging in the newsletter!

[Wade-Martins Lab @WadeMartinsLab]

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:
https://t.co/kyYnh0eZmr

[Cathy Abbott @CathyAbbottLab]

@mickcraig101 Ironically I had to change channels to watch Cheers this morning after 5 minutes of the news…

[Cathy Abbott @CathyAbbottLab]

Waking up to the worst news. How can so many people be so recklessly, wilfully stupid? I honestly thought we might have avoided this.

[Sarah E. MacPherson @semacpherson]

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

[Ines Hahn @ExDrosoScientia]

📢 PhD Alert!
Join us for an exciting PhD project in gorgeous York 🧠 🔬

You will be based in the Hahnlab (https://t.co/di2nFVZ4no) in gorgeous York & work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers. Happy to chat!
Apply here: https://t.co/89N0dzLDLz

#PhDposition
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