IGMM Core Award
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: UNLISTED
Abstract
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Technical Summary
IGMM Core funding – In addition to funding for Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships, core funding for the QQR period will support the IGMM’s seminar and external communication & engagement programmes to enable the IGMM to link up with external researchers and promote the scientific outputs of the IGMM. The award will also support completion of existing PhD studentships, Scientific Advisory Board meetings and strategic staff meetings.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Margaret Frame (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Argelaguet R
(2019)
Multi-omics profiling of mouse gastrulation at single-cell resolution.
in Nature
Cossu G
(2019)
Machine learning determination of dynamical parameters: The Ising model case
in Physical Review B
Kapourani CA
(2019)
Melissa: Bayesian clustering and imputation of single-cell methylomes.
in Genome biology
Travnickova J
(2019)
Zebrafish MITF-Low Melanoma Subtype Models Reveal Transcriptional Subclusters and MITF-Independent Residual Disease.
in Cancer research
Related Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Award Value |
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MC_UU_00009/1 | 31/03/2018 | 30/03/2023 | £446,000 | ||
MC_UU_00009/2 | Transfer | MC_UU_00009/1 | 31/03/2018 | 30/03/2023 | £500,700 |
Description | "Syncrasy" contemporary exhibition at the Edinburgh Science Festival |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | The Syncrasy Exhibition, Sat 26 June - Sun 12 Sept 2021: 650 unique visitors across the 11 weeks Syncrasy was a contemporary art exhibition co-curated by Summerhall and ASCUS Art & Science. "We began as part of the body" by Beverley Hood, was a series of works that played with scale to capture the fleeting lifespan of living cells. This was one of three exhibitions by artists working across the fields of art, science and technology that reflected on complex human and ethical questions about our relationship between the body, science and technology. Inspired by the eczema genetic research laboratory of Prof Sara Brown, artist Beverley Hood's experimental exhibition told a story from the perspective of artificial skin cells, following the cells' three week long 'in-vitro' life, from operating theatre to lab and finally to disposal. These works were presented as a video projection, 3D prints and Augmented Reality App, alongside science engagement and historical materials. It attracted 650 visitors. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.summerhall.co.uk/visual-arts/we-began-as-part-of-the-body |
Description | "We began as part of the body", Linked to Syncrasy, a contemporary exhibition in Summerhalll, for the Edinburgh Science Festival |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Co-presented talk on 26 June 2021, 4-5pm: Summerhall & ASCUS YouTube combined: 88 views Discover how bodies are imagined, visualised and made audible using bio-medical data. In this recorded conversation event, hear how Beverley Hood created the We began as part of the body artwork in response to dermatologist Prof Sara Brown's research laboratory, using microscopy, 3D modelling, speech synthesis, and immersive technologies. Prof Sara Brown co-presented a talk with collaborating artist Beverley Hood, for the Syncrasy exhibition held in Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival. Syncrasy is a contemporary art exhibition co-curated by Summerhall and ASCUS Art & Science. Inspired by the eczema genetic research laboratory of Prof Sara Brown, artist Beverley Hood's experimental exhibition tells a story as seen from the point of view of the artificial skin cells, leading you through the cells journey, during their short, precious, three week long 'in-vitro' life from operating theatre to lab, and finally to disposal. These works are presented as a video projection, 3D prints and Augmented Reality App, alongside science engagement and historical materials |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-began-as-part-of-the-body-beverley-hood-artist-talk-tickets-153981... |
Description | 10 November, 2-4pm CMVM Staff Recognition Awards VENUE: The Playfair Library |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | 5 winners from our Institute in 6 categories Inspiring Others Award PLUS Exceptional Service Award: Stephen Lissaman, IGC Business Manager Collaborator Award: Esther Duncan, Legal Support for Decode ME (& Shortlisted: Richard Wroblewski, IGC Workshop) Excellent Newcomer Award: Maheva Vallet, Cancer Informatics Group, Cancer Centre Student Experience: Pau Navarro, MRC HGU Team Excellence Award: Science Insights, including Dee Davison, IGC Public Engagement Manager |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/staff-and-current-students/staff-recognition-awards/2022-... |
Description | 11-13 May 2022 AMMF's Hybrid 2022 European Cholangiocarcinoma Conference |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | This event was recorded and the event video was shown at the AMMF - The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity conference in May ONLINE AUDINCE: 27 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://ammf.org.uk/ammf-conference-2022 |
Description | AGS Family Meeting with Prof Yanick Crow |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Weds 12 January 2022, 4-5.30pm: AGS Family Meeting AGS Family Meeting - online, hosted by Prof Yanick Crow 1. Professor Yanick Crow, Clinical Geneticist and Researcher, MRC HGU, IGC 2. Dr Eslam Al-Abadi, Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist and Researcher, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital 3. Tina Nesbitt, Founder of the AGS UK Patient Organisation Online audience: 14 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | http://agsuk.org/agsnetwork-home/ags-online-family-update-2022/ |
Description | ASCUS Sci-Art Pairing - Epigenomes & genes |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | 19 May 2021: Danni Gadd, PhD Student, Riccardo Marioni RG, CGEM - ASCUS Sci-Art Pairing with Kym Walker Artist CGEM Researcher and an Artist were paired and each created Sci-Art pieces, inspired by Epigenomes & genes, that will be displayed within the institute Danni Gadd's piece "Connected, Genomes" reflects her research on epigenomes and genes, uncovering the depths of connectivity between our genomes, our environments and our health Kym Walker's piece "Double, Complex" reflects biological complexity, where crucial elements of life are hidden & links to Lockdown that's restricted human connections whilst increasing reliance on the digital, virtual world |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/centre-genomic-medicine/news-events/latest-news/a-collaboration-of-art-and-scie... |
Description | April 2022 I'm a Scientist: Medical Research Zone ONLINE |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Zahra Massoud, final year PhD Student, Val Brunton RG, CRUK EC-researching new medicines to treat cancer Lisa Backwell, 2nd year PhD student, Joe Marsh RG, MRC HGU -researching Protein computational biology in Joe Marsh RG, MRC HGU |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://imascientist.org.uk |
Description | April 2022: Dr Dani Gadd - "Colonising Mars" exhibition with the FUSION group |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | FUSION is a collaborative group of artists and scientists at the University of Edinburgh who meet regularly to explore ideas, share their research approaches, and generate shared outputs for exhibitions. Part of the Edinburgh Science Festival. Dr Dani Gadd, Research Fellow, RIccardo Marioni, PI, CGEM |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.edinburghneuroscience.ed.ac.uk/fusion-art-science?fbclid=IwAR3EhpIZ2LZW8mt_dSQecRhKXPNYj... |
Description | BioPodEdinburgh - UoE PhD students Podcast |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | 8 June 2021: BioPod Podcast BioPOD is the official podcast of the School of Biological Sciences, produced and presented by enthusiastic student volunteers. Dr Thomas Christie Williams discussing COVID variants and how our vaccines can cope with them. 543 followers |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/news-events/biopod |
Description | Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Twitter Campaign |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | April 2021: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - CRUK Edinburgh Centre Twitter Campaign To raise awareness of the Bowel Cancer research undertaken within the Institute and the Cancer Centre Featuring Prof Ian Tomllinson Prof Evropi Theodoratou Prof Malcolm Dunlop Dr Susan Farrington Dr Farhat Din Dr Kevin Myant Dr Lesley Stark |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Brain Cancer Research - Live from the Lab |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 19 November 2021, 5-6pm: Brain Cancer Research - Live from the Lab Professor Neil Carragher's research team ran the first ever virtual lab tour held at the Cancer Centre, highlighting their research, as part of the Brain Tumour Award funded by Cancer Research UK in partnership with The Brain Tumour Charity. Online attendees were able to meet the researchers virtually and find out about the best combination therapies against aggressive brain tumours. Prof Neil Carragher provided an overvi |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/news-and-events/latest-news/live-from-the-lab-nov2021?s=03 |
Description | CMVM EMS Instagram Takeover |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | Personalized & Precision Neoantigen Therapeutics in Cancer - Edinburgh Medical School Instagram Takeover |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | CMVM Research Insights: Covid-19 - Weathering the Storm |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 3 March 2021, 4.30pm: CMVM Research Insights: Covid-19 - Weathering the Storm Professor David Porteous and Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie, Research Assistant, Generation Scotland The CovidLife team captured people's experiences of lockdown through surveys CovidLife TeenCovidLife RuralCovidLife All of our lives changed in March 2020 when we were asked to stay in our homes to try to stop the spread of Covid-19. Every single person in Scotland was in the same storm but not in the same boat. Professor David Porteous and the Generation Scotland team spent 2020 capturing people's experiences of lockdown through surveys called CovidLife, TeenCovidLife and RuralCovidLife. They've gathered together the data people of Scotland were willing to share to build an overall picture of each of our own little boats and what that has meant for people overall. Online Audience: 171 registered |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/news-events/college-events/research-insights/winter-20-21... |
Description | CRUK Interview with Dr Mitch Foster about World Cancer Research Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Supporters |
Results and Impact | Fri 24 September 2021 CRUK Interview with Dr Mitch Foster about World Cancer Research Day for the CRUK internal staff newsletter. Dr Mitch Foster ECAT Research Fellow, CRUK Edinburgh Centre & Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. Readership: CRUK Employées: Pre-Pandemic 4,600 Pandemic fundraising crisis - reduced to 4,000 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | DecodeME study was presented to Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, DoHSC and NIHR officials |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Tuesday 16 November 2021 At the request of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Prof Chris Ponting introduced the DecodeME study to Sajid Javid MP, DoHSC and NIHR officials on 16 November 2021 The Secretary of State subsequently acknowledged via Twitter that there had been a "real lack of research [on ME/CFS] over many years". A further roundtable meeting was suggested. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://twitter.com/sajidjavid/status/1461685112416919560?s=20 |
Description | DecodeME webibar - Launch event |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Thurs 27 Jan 2022, 10-11am: DecodeME launch webinar DecodeME opened for first participants in January. Phase 1 opened on January 31 for around 550 people. Recruitment happened in two phases. 1. Over 50 people with severe ME/CFS were invited to take part. completing the questionnaire on paper or via telephone, with support from the 25% ME Group 2. Up to 500 of online participants, chosen randomly, were invited to take part in the study online |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.decodeme.org.uk/important-update-first-look-at-spit-kit/ |
Description | DecodeME webinar - Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 11 November 2021, 4 - 5pm: DecodeME PPI webinar Zoom and Facebook Live DecodeME Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Sonya Chowdhury Chris Ponting Sian Leary How the study is putting people with ME/CFS and their carers at its heart TOTAL ONLINE AUDIENCE: 3,741 738 views on YouTube 40 listens to soundcloud audio recording Facebook webinar views: 1,601 Facebook live: 164 peak live viewers 3-Second Video Views: 488 1-minute video views: 251 Zoom Live: 2003 registrations for Zoom webinar & 459 watched live |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K19z6JBsKUM |
Description | DecodeME PPI webinar - Research Programme Update |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 6 August 2021, 3-4pm: DecodeME Update event Zoom and Facebook Live Sonya Chowdhury Chris Ponting 1,458 YouTube views. 1.5k views on Facebook video. Live Facebook: 46 peak viewers. 3-Second Video Views: 207 1-minute video views: 66 TOTAL ONLINE ENGAGEMENT: 3,297 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MRVJAHg-7o |
Description | DecodeME PPI webinar - Study Recruitment Process |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | April 2021, 6pm DecodeME Patient - describing the Study Recruitment Process |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASDXDhgYHyY |
Description | Dr Cameron Wyatt Shortlisted for Annual Understanding Animal Research Openness Awards |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Mon 6 December 2021: Dr Cameron Wyatt Shortlisted for Annual Understanding Animal Research Openness Awards The annual Understanding Animal Research Openness Awards present awards for excellent, open communications around animal research, which others can learn from as examples of best practice. The University of Edinburgh submitted one nomination for an activity that illustrated leadership or innovation in moving openness around animal research forwards - Public engagement activities - Dr Cameron Wyatt, Zebrafish Facility Tours for Science Insights & tour video shared on IGC Virtual Visit. "We are incredibly proud of Cameron's passion and commitment to ensuring that the importance of our animal research is recognised within the University and amongst our stakeholders and the public. Cameron is warm, accessible and engaging and his enthusiasm means that he is willing to be bold and quietly courageous - always open to questions about his work and our research. We could only rapidly pivot to delivering Science Insights online due to Cameron's willingness to make his tour work online and this then allowed us to harness social media effectively when people began engaging more extensively online. Cameron's passion, especially in engaging school pupils, has clearly encouraged young people from across Scotland to think differently about animal models like zebrafish and why they are important to our biomedical and genetic research." |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://concordatopenness.org.uk/openness-awards#:~:text=Understanding%20Animal%20Research%20launche... |
Description | EU:SCI Magazine article |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | EUSci magazine article - the University of Edinburgh's Science Magazine. "Next steps' - careers feature" gathered interviews from Em Dixon and Kat Kelly EUSci Magazine Interviews (Issue 29: Coasts) by Katie Pickup. Katie is a PhD student specialising in genetics and molecular medicine. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://issuu.com/eusci/docs/issue_29_print |
Description | EU:SCI Magazine article |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | EUSci magazine article - the University of Edinburgh's Science Magazine. "Next steps' - careers feature" gathered interviews from Em Dixon and Kat Kelly EUSci Magazine Interviews (Issue 29: Coasts) by Katie Pickup. Katie is a PhD student specialising in genetics and molecular medicine |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://issuu.com/eusci/docs/issue_29_print |
Description | Edinburgh Medical School - EMS Instagram Takeover |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | 23 April 2021: Kamila Pawlicka, CRUK EC - CMVM EMS Instagram Takeover Kamila Pawlicka, 3rd year PhD student at our CRUK Edinburgh Centre, took over the College's EMS Instagram @EdinburghMedicalSchool for the day, sharing insights on life in the lab & her research on Personalized & Precision Neoantigen Therapeutics in Cancer |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://instagram.com/edinburghmedicalschool/ |
Description | Edinburgh and Lothians PPI Network Launched in March 2021 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | March 2021: Edinburgh and Lothians PPI Network Launched The Network aims to develop better connections and collaborations for the community of people supporting and delivering PPI across UoE and NHS Lothian. The purpose of the Network is multifarious, with the intention that we can support the differing needs of network members. The network aims to build capacity for PPI and provide a forum for support, troubleshooting, learning and, collaboration. To support colleagues working in formal PPI posts and those undertaking PPI as part of clinical or research posts To provide a network to help problem solve and share best practice To create awareness and share opportunities for training and collaboration To share resources where possible To collaborate on developing and delivering PPI activities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Ethics in Research |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | July 2021: Dee delivered presentation on 'Ethics in Research' to International Students Summer School, Centre for Open Learning Talk presented to University of Edinburgh International Students Summer School by Dee Davison, IGC Public Engagement Manager Delivered twice to Summer 2021 English Language Pre-Sessional Summer 2021 English Language Pre-Sessional for the Nanjing Medical University Group |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning |
Description | Friday 11 Nov, 1.30 - 3.30pm Schools Outreach: Broughton HS |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 3 x S5-S6 pupils to learn about and help with our DecodeME project The DecodeME project is a true co-production research study that aims to find genetic causes of why people become ill with Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), through the world's largest genetic ME/CFS study, in partnership with the UK CFS/ME Research Collaborative (CMRC) and Action for M.E. https://www.decodeme.org.uk/. The DecodeME project is currently in the recruitment phase and we are busy sending out hundreds of questionnaires to participants The IGC invited 5 x S5 - S6 pupils into our Institute after school to help stuff envelopes with 400+ DecodeME questionnaires and learned more about this innovative research that is setting a new standard for Patient Public Involvement (PPI) in biomedical research Chris Ponting showed a video and gave a talk and team chatted to them about their own interests/ uni plans etc. Helen gave them a micro-IGC tour. They asked lots of questions about the study and science generally. One plans to study medicine, one forensic science or pharmacology and one animal science. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.decodeme.org.uk/ |
Description | Friday 23 Sept 2022 PODS PAW - Postdoc Appreciation Week: 19 - 23 September CMVM Winners - Outstanding postdocs in Citizenship & Public Engagement |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | The Public Engagement award for #NPAW2022 at the IGC Western General campus went jointly to Oyvind Almelid (Bioinformatics Research Fellow), and Jareth Wolfe (Computational Research Fellow), both in Chris Ponting's RG, MRC HGU for their work on the DecodeME project Adelaide Young won the Citizenship award for the IGC Western General Campus Marta Canel, Alan Serrel's RG, CRUK Scotland Centre, was the winner of the #NPAW2022 Research Supervision and Support award for the IGC Western General campus |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/news-and-events/news-2022/npaw-awards |
Description | Friday 25 Nov 2022 I'm A Scientist - Genetics Zone Scientist of the Week & Zone Winner |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Charli Corcoran, Zebrafish Facility Team, was voted Scientist of the Week on Fri 25 Nov for the Genetics Zone, I'm A Scientist |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://twitter.com/imascientist/status/1596156941629239296?s=20&t=e74C6wOYeIPz8pzEjZIeGQ |
Description | Friday 25 Nov 2022 Understanding Animal Research #FishInResearch IGC Blog |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | Dr Cameron Wyatt published a very engaging blog: https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/2022/11/25/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-fish-in-research/ "Given that zebrafish have 10 million neurons and humans 86 billion, our super-shoal of 10,000 zebrafish is the smartest entity in the facility!" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/2022/11/25/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-fish-in-research/ |
Description | Friday, 18 March 2022, 12:15-13:30 EBSOC #skillslab - Marvellous Mixtures chromatography 1 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | EBSOC #skillslab visited Whitburn Academy to deliver Nat 5 Lab Skills to 1 class of Nat 5 pupils. The 13 pupils & 1 teacher explored techniques to separate mixtures. Heather Love, PhD student, Cathy Abbott Lab, ran a leaf pigment chromatography workshop. She explained how she uses other techniques like electrophoresis to separate proteins or DNA in the lab at the IGC and what these are used for. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Generation Scotland presented on RuralCovidLife at the Scottish Rural Parliament 2021, hosted by Scottish Rural Action |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | 16 March 2021, 10.30-12:00: Ali Forbes, Generation Scotland presented on RuralCovidLife at the Scottish Rural Parliament 2021, hosted by Scottish Rural Action Rural Mental Health and WellbeingDrawing on emerging Scottish research, this session debates action to promote mental health and wellbeing in rural and island communities with a particular focus on reaching out to and including marginalised groups Nearly 800 people signed up to attend the 15 online sessions over 5 days, making it the biggest Scottish Rural Parliament ever |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.sra.scot/our-work/about-scottish-rural-parliament |
Description | Genetics Unzipped podcast "Six toed cats & cyclops lambs - The story of the Sonic Hedgehog Gene" |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 1 July 2021: IGC sponsored a episode of Genetics Unzipped - the Genetics Society's podcast series: Six toed cats & cyclops lambs - The story of the Sonic Hedgehog Gene Kat Arney and Professor Bob Hill, MRC HGU, IGC explored the fascinating story and science behind the Sonic Hedgehog gene. In this podcast, supported by the Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh, Professor Bob Hill from the MRC HGU, tells the story of the Sonic Hedgehog gene. From six-toed cats to cyclops lambs, the Sonic Hedgehog gene has a fascinating history, as well as a whole bunch of interesting science behind it. Regular listenership: 5,000-8,000 worldwide Weekly hits on the RSS feed: 15,000 This episode had 343 plays on Spotify Website: 4,100 visits to the main page for this episode |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://geneticsunzipped.com/blog/2021/7/1/s413-six-toed-cats-and-cyclops-lambs-the-story-of-sonic-h... |
Description | Genetics Unzipped podcast: The eyes have it: From genetics to gene therapy - podcast |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Thurs 2 July 2020: MRC HGU sponsored an episode of Genetics Unzipped - the Genetics Society's podcast series: The eyes have it: From genetics to gene therapy In surveys people consistently rank vision as their most valued sense, but the reality is that many of us will have to face deteriorating eyesight thanks to genetic eye diseases. Around two million people are affected by visual loss as a result of genetic disorders. The idea of losing your sight is frightening so research into understanding the causes of genetic eye conditions and seeking treatments or cures is really important. There are more than 350 inherited eye diseases and more than 500 genes that causing these conditions. MRC Human Genetics Unit (HGU) research into eye disease spans inherited conditions affecting the retina, the cornea and the whole eye. MRC HGU with support from the MRC has sponsored a Genetics Unzipped Podcast "The eyes have it: From genetics to gene therapy" out on Thursday, 2 July 2020. This podcast episode reveals some of the innovative research currently taking place on genetic eye conditions. How are researchers, doctors and people living with genetic eye diseases working together? Find out about research into the genetic causes of some eye diseases through to urgently-needed treatments that could save or restore sight. Chloe Stanton A Research Fellow describes her research on the genetic causes of eye diseases that affect the eye's cornea or the retina. Ken Reid Now in his early 60's, describes gradually losing his sight as a teenager and being diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition Retinitis Pigmentosa at 26. Ken reveals how he has learned to cope with a series of 'new normals' and why he decided to support MRC HGU research by generously providing a skin biopsy. Roly Megaw Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Researcher has both a clinical and research interest in genetic eye disease. Roly talks about his research that focuses on the inherited retinal dystrophy called Retinitis Pigmentosa. Professor Robin Ali Director of the Centre for Cell and Gene Therapy, King's College London outlines his research on developing gene and cell therapy for the treatment of retinal disorders and the gene therapy trial on Retinitis Pigmentosa and looks into the future. Mary Derrick Partnership Communications Manager, Medical Research Council said "Engaging meaningfully with people living with genetic eye conditions ensures that MRC-funded research better reflects their needs and aspirations, with the goal of increasing the beneficial impacts on their lives". |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://geneticsunzipped.com/blog/2020/6/29/s314-the-eyes-have-it-from-genetics-to-gene-therapy |
Description | Hosting 3 UoE Mastercard Scholarships students in clinic - Summer research project |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | 27 August & 2 Sept 2021, 10am - 3pm: Dr Olga Oikonomidou, CRUK EC, hosting UoE Mastercard Scholarships students in clinic The University of Edinburgh Mastercard Scholarships students summer research project: Best UK practice re mental health support of breast cancer patients to share with a cancer clinic in Nigeria. The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh provides postgraduate scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities. Students joined Dr Olga Oikonomidou, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, in her WGH clinic on 2 occasions to get some experience on dealing with breast cancer patients, listening to their concerns etc. and engaging with Cancer Nurse Specialists (CNSs). |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/mastercard-foundation |
Description | IGC Virtual Tour for EXPLORATHON - Scotland's EU Researchers Night programme of events |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Fri 24 Sept 2021, 4pm: EXPLORATHON (EU Researchers Night) Explorathon is a Scotland-wide festival that celebrates the research happening in our universities through a lively programme of free public events. Funded by the European Commission, the festival is part of 'European Researchers' Night', In 2020, we created a Virtual Tour of our Institute and shared this via festivals such as EXPLORATHON, which had an online programme again in 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.explorathon.co.uk/activities/institution-of-genetics-and-cancer-igc/ |
Description | IGC Virtual Visit for Doors Open Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 25 & 26 September 2021: Doors Open Day - Edinburgh with the Cockburn Association The DOD 2020 IGC Virtual Visit webpage was updated: 17 videos, grouped around 5 key themes: Virtual tours of our research support facilities Why we use animal models in our research and how we're addressing ethical challenges How our institute is helping to tackle COVID-19 - through CovidLife, CoronaGenes &TestEd research projects Taking on the challenge of Cracking Cancer Deciphering Genetic Disorders |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/dod/institute-of-genetics-cancer/ |
Description | IGC Virtual Visit for the Edinburgh Science Festival |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July 2021: Edinburgh Science Festival (Moved from normal dates of Easter school holidays due to the Pademic) When visiting the Western General Hospital, the group of 3 building opposite Fettes College are part of the University of Edinburgh. The central glass-fronted building is the MRC Institute of Genetics and Cancer (previously known as the IGMM). This striking building was completed in 2016 and this research institute is a partnership between 3 centres - the MRC Human Genetics Unit (HGU), The CRUK Edinburgh Centre (CRUK EC) and the Centre for Genomic & Molecular Medicine (CGEM). Each research centre has its own unique history, but the powerful synergy emerging from their common research strengths led to the formation of the IGMM in 2009. The story of biomedical research stretches back to the post-war period and works towards delivering better understanding of genetic diseases, including cancers, with quicker diagnosis, improved and tailored treatments - ensuring better health outcomes. We will take you behind the scenes and show off some of our cool tools. We'll reveal some of our research in action - how we're helping to tackle COVID-19, cancer and rare diseases and how we're addressing ethical challenges, such as the use of animals in research. We'll show that science is for everyone as our researchers describe their work and what motivated them to become researchers. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/institute-genetics-cancer-virtual-visit |
Description | MSc SciComm & PE Students wrote a blog post about their placement working on Science Insights |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | Thursday 9 December 2021: UoE MSc SciComm & PE Students - Alex and Joe wrote a blog post about their placement with CRM - IRR working on Science Insights University of Edinburgh MSc Science Communication & Public Engagement students - Alex and Joe wrote a blog post about their placement with CRM - IRR working on Science Insights, our CMVM week-long work experience programme for S5 pupils |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/regeneration-repair/working-with-science-insights |
Description | Mon 11 - Fri 29 July 2022 (3 weeks) Schools Careers: Hosting 1st year UG Student (Science Insights 2020 Alumni) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | UG STUDENT INTERN: Gracie Taylor, Science Insights 2020 Alumni UCL Biomedical Sciences: Summer internship HOST LAB: Dr. Alan Serrels RG, CRUK Scotland Centre - Lab S2.01 HOST SUPERVISOR: David Lonergan, Research Assistant & PhD Student Research focus: To understanding how cancer cells contribute to regulating the composition of the tumour immune environment to promote evasion of the anti-tumour immune response. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/a-serrels-group |
Description | Mon 11- Fri 15 July 2022 Schools Careers: Hosting S5 Work Experience Pupil |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | PUPIL: Marios Tasiou, Dunfermline High School HOST LAB: Arran Turnbull RG - Edinburgh Breast Cancer Now Research Team & Translational Oncology Research Group, CRUK Edinburgh Centre HOST SUPERVISORS: Dr Arran Turnbull, Senior Lecturer and Group Leader, Dr Carlos Martinez, Edinburgh Breast Cancer Now Research Team & Translational Oncology Research Group Dr James Meehan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Mon 11 July: Induction, Intro to Lab, tour & research overview / Intro to Cell Culture (Dr James Meehan) Tues 12 July: Intro to Tissue Histology (Helen Caldwell) & Shadowing Research Team (Charlene Kay) Weds 13 July: Research Team Meeting (Dr Arran Turnbull) & Shadowing Research Team (Dr Carlos Martinez) Thurs. 14 July: Intor to RNA & DNA (Dr Carlos Martinez) & Intro to immunohistochemistry (Charlene Kay) Fri 15 July: Shadowing Research Team (Dr James Meehan) & Teaching Session (Dr James Meehan) |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/turnbull-group |
Description | Mon 17 - Fri 21 October, 10am - 3pm Schools Outreach: Hosting pair of S6 Work Experience Pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 1-week Lab Placement PUPIL: Sydney Peters, George Watson's College. HOST LAB: Prof Noor Gammoh, CRUK Scotland Centre HOST SUPERVISOR: Alina Zitskaja, Postdoc & Research Assistant Mon 17 October Welcome, Induction and Health and Safety Observe lab experiments: SDS-PAGE gel running Tues 18 October Observe: tissue culture & protein harvesting from cells Weds 19 October Observe DNA cloning techniques & developing western blot membranes Thurs 20 October Observe treating cells and visualise cells under the light microscope & SDS-PAGE techniques and reminder of the technique Fri 21 October Observe IHC slides staining & |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/gammoh-group |
Description | Mon 21 - Fri 25 Nov 2022 Understanding Animal Research Social Media Campaign #FishInResearch - Weds 23 Nov - IGC Instagram Takeover |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Weds 23 Nov - IGC Instagram Takeover Coordinated with Zebrafish Facility in the BioQuarter & supported by CMVM Comms videos of IGC researchers describing how they use zebrafish in their research e.g. Ale Brombin & Jana Travnickova: https://twitter.com/animalresearch/status/1595432553527529472?s=20&t=eUPq91WliQbhy26XeClLzA IGC Zebrafish Facility videos Adobe Spark video of Public Engagement undertaken by the IGC Zebrafish Facility: https://twitter.com/EdinUni_IGC/status/1595077463599714304?s=20&t=eUPq91WliQbhy26XeClLzA 3. Cameron's blog: https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/2022/11/25/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-fish-in-research/ |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://twitter.com/EdinUni_IGC/status/1595077463599714304?s=20&t=eUPq91WliQbhy26XeClLzA |
Description | Mon 24 - Fri 28 October, 10am - 4pm Schools Outreach: Hosting pair of S6 Work Experience Pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 1 week Research Facility Placement PUPILS: Isla Falconer, Dunbar GS Adele Parkinson, Dunbar GS HOSTS: Zebrafish Facility: Dr Cameron Wyatt HOST SUPERVISORS: Charli Corcoran & Jonathan Smith, Zebrafish Facility Technicians |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/facilities/animal-models |
Description | Mon 25 - Fri 29 July, 2022, 10am - 5pm daily Science Insights work experience week for S5 pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Science Insights is a CMVM week-long biology work experience programme for S5 pupils (16 year olds) This year, it returned to on-campus programme, with pupils visiting all 4 CMVM campuses Pupils met researchers, technicians and students, worked in labs and had tours of research facilities Applications opened: 1 March 2022 Online applications closed: 5pm, Mon 2 May 2022 Programme delivered to 40 pupils from across Southern Scotland. : Mon 25 - Fri 29 July, 10am - 5pm Participants: 40 CMVM Staff & Students: 30 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | http://www.scienceinsights.ed.ac.uk |
Description | Mon 28 February 2022, 6-7.30pm: Shining a Light on Genetic Diagnosis for Rare Disease Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | In partnership with the The Genetic Alliance UK, MRC HGU Genomic Data Analysis Centre & NHS Clinical Genetics Service PROGRAMME 18:00-18.05: Introduction - Why are can rare genetic disorders be so hard to diagnose? Prof Wendy Bickmore, 18:05-18.20: An overview of the Human Genetics Unit in the Clinical Genetics Service: Prof David FitzPatrick 18:20-18:30: How whole exome-trio analysis reveal rare variants: Dr Alison Meynert 18:30-18:40: NHS rare disease diagnostic service: Dr Morad Ansari & Dr Louise Thompson 18:40-18:50: 18:50-19:00: Genetic Alliance UK new report - what defines a Good Diagnosis: Natalie Frankish 19:00-19:30: Q&A 115 people signed up & 75 people attended |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.rarediseaseday.org/event/shining-a-light-on-genetic-diagnosis-2 |
Description | Mon 3 Oct 2019, 11:00 - 13:00 Schools Outreach - Broughton HS WORKSHOP - Genetic Sequencing At Birth? |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Delivered a 2-hour workshop to 70 pupils - Higher Biology, Higher Human Biology and Advanced Higher Biology The hall was set up with 15 tables of 5-6 pupils - each with an IGC researcher or technician. The objectives of this workshop were to: 1. Provide Insights into the career paths of our researchers & technicians 2. Learn about Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) - what is the genome; genetic testing, why & how do we sequence the genome, the benefits of WGS & considering the wider ethical and societal implications 3. Answer the BIG Question: Should everyone have the genome sequenced & if yes, at what age? |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.broughton.edin.sch.uk |
Description | Mon 4 - Fri 8 July 2022 Schools Careers: Hosting S5 Work Experience Pupil |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | PUPIL: Dianqing Tom Zeng, George Heriot's School HOST LAB: Liz Patton RG, MRC HGU HOST SUPERVISOR: Zhiqiang Zeng, Senior Research Assistant Mon 4 July: Induction, IGC Facilities Tour, Intro to lab & research areas, career prospects Tues 5 July: Meet lab Members, their research projects, career paths & plans; DNA extraction from zebrafish embryos & PCR / Set up wild type / GFP transgenic zebrafish for breeding Weds 6 July: Observing microinjection of DNA into zebrafish embryos---animal models / Collection of zebrafish embryos / Clean embryos Thurs. 7 July: PCR / Microscopy: developmental stages of zebrafish, tissue-specific expression GFP transgene / Set up PCR reactions (PCR for a zebrafish gene) / examine PCR results (gel casting, electrophoresis and how it works, gel imaging) Fri 8 July: Microscopy: developmental stages of zebrafish, tissues-pecific expression GFP transgene |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/mrc-human-genetics-unit/research/patton-group |
Description | Mon 5 & Tues 6 September 2022 Schools Careers: Hosting S5 Work Experience Pupil |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | PUPIL: Isla Lawson, Mary Erskine School HOST LAB: Dr. Alan Serrels RG, CRUK Scotland Centre - Lab S2.01 HOST SUPERVISOR: David Lonergan, Research Assistant & PhD Student Programme Mon 4 Sept: Induction, IGC Facilities Tour, Intro to lab & research areas, career prospects Tues 5 Sept: |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/a-serrels-group |
Description | Mon 6 June - Fri 1 July 2022: ONLINE I'm a Scientist: Cancer Zone ONLINE |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | I'm a Scientist is an online, student-led, STEM outreach activity. Connect with school students aged 7 to 18 and help them gain a deeper understanding of modern cancer research! Applicants from our Institute also have the opportunity to take part in the Academy Zone, where they can learn more about good public engagement practice while taking part. The Cancer Zone is funded by the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Institute of Genetics and Cancer MRC Oxford Institute for Radiation Oncology, University of Oxford Department for Oncology The Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester & The Manchester Cancer Research Centre The Beatson Institute, Glasgow |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://imascientist.org.uk |
Description | Mon 7 Nov - Fri 2 Dec 2022 I'm a Scientist: Genetics Zone ONLINE |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | I'm a Scientist is an online, student-led, STEM outreach activity. Connect with school students aged 7 to 18 and help them gain a deeper understanding of current genetics research! Applicants from our Institute also have the opportunity to take part in the Academy Zone, where they can learn more about good public engagement practice while taking part. The Genetics Zone is funded by the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Institute of Genetics and Cancer; Wellcome Connecting Science, and Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics. 10 IGC staff and students participated - 4 PhD students, 4 Technicians, 1 Bioinformatician and 1 Research Fellow. Five were from the MRC HGU This Zone featured 30 scientists who engaged with 684 students from 32 schools across the UK 69% of active students were from priority schools: 38% from underserved schools and 41% from widening participation schools There were 41 Live Chats and on average, 4 scientists took part in each Live Chat The 3 of the 5 most active scientists on the Live Chats were from the IGC: Charli Corcoran, Charlene Kay and Katie Pickup One the Weekly Winners was from the IGC - Charli Corcoran, from the Zebrafish Facility who also was voted the genetics Zone Winner |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://imascientist.org.uk/ |
Description | Mon 9 May 2022 - All day Understanding Animal Research - Celebrating the 8th Concordat anniversary #MiceInResearch ONLINE: UAR Instagram Takeover |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Luke Boulter Research Group Leader, MRC HGU Instagram takeover on UAR's account on Monday, during #MiceInResearch week (9-13 May) Luke talked about why and how mice are used in his research on bile duct cancer |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/ |
Description | Mon, 21 March 2022, 5-6.30pm: Dani Gadd - Sense About Science's 1st Evidence Week at Holyrood |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Dani Gadd, Research Fellow, Riccardo Marioni RG, CGEM, asked her local MSP, Kaukab Stewart MSP, a question on genomic sequencing and data collaboration at Sense About Science's 1st Evidence Week in the Opening Event at the Scottish Parliament. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week-holyrood |
Description | Monday 18 July 2022, 1-4pm: International UG Student Group from the University of California, San Diego UG visit to MRC HGU - IGC. Organised by the Institute for Study Abroad |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | 1-2pm: Prof Wendy Bickmore, Director HGU - Welcome & presentation on the research undertaken at MRC HGU & wider Institute 2-2.15: Refreshments 2.15-3.15pm: Prof Tim Aitman, Director CGEM - An overview of Scottish genomic and mention the TestEd programme 3.15-4pm: Helen hosts PhD students from across the Institute, describing their research and showcased our prize-winning 3MT presentations AUDIENCE: 15 Undergrad students & 2 staff |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/university-of-edinburgh-partnership/ |
Description | Monday 24 October, 18:00 Public Talk at the Royal Society of Edinburgh |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Chaired by Professor Malcolm Dunlop, CRUK Scotland Centre "The hopes and hypes around the role of genetics in cancer prevention and treatment" Professor Anneke Lucassen, Professor of Genomic Medicine & Director of the Centre for Personalised Medicine University of Oxford |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://rse.org.uk/whats-on/past-events |
Description | Monday 27th June 2022: Lobular Breast Cancer UK (LBCUK) & the University of Edinburgh - Research Partnership Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Patients with lobular breast cancer learned about different types of lobular research and how they can work with researchers to improve knowledge of this under researched cancer The event was hosted by Professor Val Brunton and her doctoral research students who are carrying out research on lobular breast cancer at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre. Helen Coulthard, a Trustee for LBCUK and a Reader in Psychology who specialises in eating behaviour at De Montfort University, Leicester, talked about the research being carried out at LBCUK and her own experience of being treated for Lobular Breast Cancer |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/brunton-group |
Description | November 2022 Edinburgh Genomics Newsletter Dr Vera Kaiser, Bioinformatician, Colin Semple RG, MRC HGU |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | On the importance of good methods for analysing mountains of data Vera described using computational approaches to integrate and extract information from data sets, the thrill of being the first person to see your data in a new light, and catching earthworms late at night in a random field in Germany |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Oct 2022 EU:SCI Magazine Podcast Katie Pickup, Richard Meehan RG, MRC HGU |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | EUSci 'Not Another Science Podcast' - the University of Edinburgh's Science Magazine podcast 'Mould-breaking Musical Theatre' podcast episode Editor: Katie Pickup Katie is a PhD student specialising in genetics and molecular medicine |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uzPelcIkQco9dyioLjrKJ |
Description | Oct 2022 EU:SCI Magazine article |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | EUSci magazine article - the University of Edinburgh's Science Magazine "From Scientist to CEO" sponsored article for Edinburgh Innovations Issue 30, by Katie Pickup Katie is a PhD student specialising in genetics and molecular medicine |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://issuu.com/eusci/docs/scienced_30 |
Description | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - CRUK Edinburgh Centre Twitter Campaign |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | March: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - CRUK Edinburgh Centre Twitter Campaign Featuring Professor Charlie Gourley Professor C Simon Herrington Dr Ailith Ewing Twitter Followers: 1,604 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Paget's Awareness day event |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Tues 11 January 2022, 5-6pm: Paget's Awareness day event A series of videos presented a global perspective on Paget's disease: Q&A AUDIENCE: 11 joined the virtual Q and A from across the K & US, Canada, Belgium & AUDIENCE for Prof Stuart Ralston's video interview of Recardo Patrick Paget's Association using paid social media advertising with an external provider until the 25 Jan, as well as Youtube/website Details and YouTube links (views up to 15.02.22) 1. Prof Stuart Ralston - Short video used for early advertising (94 views to date - 22 YouTube, 72 Facebook) - https://youtu.be/dLBZgbwJjLU 2. Prof Stuart Ralston - Introduction to Paget's Day and the videos - (385 views to date - 257 YouTube, 128 Facebook) https://youtu.be/8m_NK5X0wKA |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://paget.org.uk/global-perspective-pagets |
Description | Prof Liz Patton, MRC HGU, delivered the 3rd Annual Barry Paw lecture, Harvard Medical School, USA |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Thurs 6 Jan 2022, 4-6pm ET: Prof Liz Patton delivered the 3rd Annual Barry Paw lecture Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, USA Cellular genomics in discovering new cell populations in melanocyte development and melanoma" Boston Children's Hospital Stem Cell Programme, Harvard Medical School Liz's research, like Barry Paw's pioneering blood cell research, is strengthened by the use of zebrafish as a model organism for human development and disease |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Professor Sara Brown interview - The Times Future of Healthcare supplement |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | December 2021: Professor Sara Brown's article 'What DNA screening could hold for the future of healthcare' Consumer genetic tests reveal a range of health traits, from kidney disease to the potential for hair loss. But how reliable are the results? "More than 10 million people have taken the 23andMe test alone. So should we all be taking a DNA test? And if the results are so profound, why doesn't the NHS offer such services?"The bottom line is I haven't done it myself," says Sara Brown, a professor at the University of Edinburgh specialising in the genetic causes of disease. "That should tell you something about how highly I value it. We're all keen to have the equivalent of a crystal ball. So I can totally understand why people want to do it. But would I ever recommend it to a patient? I wouldn't." Brown explains that genetics is almost always too complex to be reduced to a set of results delivered via an app. "The uncertainties make it really difficult to recommend for a specific question." For example, look at the likelihood of contracting a disease: "If you have an 80% risk, you've got a 20% likelihood you won't get it. How then do you use that information in your everyday life?" Factor in lifestyle, environment, and umpteen other genetic variables, and the gap between genes and real-world outcomes become perilously uncertain. "Very, very few diseases are a single gene," she warns. "The vast, vast majority of human diseases are related to multiple genetic effects interacting with each other and also interacting with multiple environmental factors." "I have used research data from 23andMe," says Brown. "They share collected genetic testing with researchers and I've benefited from this." Brown says the company's numbers "blew out of the water the numbers from other sources. Genetics is about numbers, it's about probabilities. We need bigger and bigger numbers. And that's what we get through resources such as 23andMe." |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.raconteur.net/healthcare/dna-screening-future-healthcare/ |
Description | Research Update for 'Coats plus' international families group |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Tuesday 14 December 2021, 7-8pm: Research Update for 'Coats plus' international families group Professor Yanick Crow, MRC HGU, presented a research update session on Coats plus syndrome is an inherited condition characterised by an eye disorder called Coats disease, plus abnormalities of the brain, bones, gastrointestinal system, and other parts of the body. Coats disease affects the retina at the back of the eye that detects light and colour. Coats plus syndrome is caused by mutations in the CTC1 gene, the STN1 gene or the POT1 gene. The brain abnormalities of Coats plus are very similar to those of LCC, (Labrune syndrome) AUDIENCE: 8 families - all from the USA |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Retina UK Webinar with Dr Roly Megaw, MRC HGU |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 23 Sept 2021, 7-8pm: Retina UK Webinar - Dr Roly Megaw Dr Roly Megaw is a Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. He combines his clinical job of running the Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Clinic in Lothian with his lab research, which aims to understand the causes of sight loss in Retinitis pigmentosa. He regularly provides research updates to the Retina UK community. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://retinauk.org.uk/research-news/exciting-developments/ |
Description | Royal Statistical Society event |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | 18 March 2021, 18.00-19.15: Royal Statistical Society event Event Coordinator: Dr Ailith Ewing, Chancellor's Fellow, MRC HGU & Edinburgh Local Group Secretary of RSS Presenters Dr Shona Kerr, Project Manager of the QTL in Health and Disease group, MRC HGU Professor Jim Wilson, Professor of Human Genetics, MRC HGU & Usher Institute Dr Riccardo Marioni, Chancellor's Fellow, CGEM |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://rss.org.uk/training-events/events/events-2021/local-groups/rss-edinburgh-local-group-the-pow... |
Description | STEM Ambassador Talk to Higher Biology pupils at Williamwood HS |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 21 June 2021, 2-3pm: Dr Cath Heath virtual talk on COVID-19 testing, Williamwood HS Dr Catherine Heath, MRC HGU - an IGC STEM Ambassadors, gave an online talk on COVID-19 testing talk to 20 Higher Biology pupils at Williamwood HS, Gloasgow |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | STV Interview with Prof Charlie Gourley, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Sunday 10 October 2021 STV Interview with Prof Charlie Gourley STV Interview with Professor Charlie Gourley about gene testing for ovarian cancer. Professor Charlie Gourley is the Clinical Director of the CRUK Edinburgh Centre & Director of the Nicola Murray Centre for Ovarian Cancer Research, University of Edinburgh. STV News at Six continues to be the best watched news programme in Scotland, regularly achieving ratings of more than 500K |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | SWAN UK Virtual Information Event on Genetic Services in Scotland |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 21 April 2021: 10am - 2.30pm, Prof David Fitzpatrick presented on Genetic Services in Scotland at the SWAN UK Virtual Information Event SWAN UK Virtual Information Event on Genetic Services in Scotland with the Genetic Alliance UK. providing support for peopile living with Genetic Conditions and their carers 1.30-2.30pm, Country-specific breakout sessions Genetic Alliance UK is the national charity working to improve the lives of patients and families affected by all types of genetic conditions. An alliance of over 200 patient organisations that hosts Rare Disease UK, the national campaign for people with rare diseases and all who support them. SWAN UK (syndromes without a name), the only dedicated support network available for families of children and young adults with undiagnosed genetic conditions in the UK Audience: One parent attended from 11 families that had registered |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.undiagnosed.org.uk/events/swan-uk-virtual-information-event/ |
Description | Sat 19 March 2022: STEM Ambassador Spotlight on Emily Southworth, PhD student in CRUK EC |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | STEM Ambassador, Emily Southworth, PathSoc funded PhD student in Simon Herrington's Lab, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, describes her research in genetics and cancer treatment. "I'm based at an Institute concerned with cancer and genetics, so everyone who works here mainly aims to answer the unknowns of cancer." |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.stemambassadors.scot/post/spotlight-emily-southworth-the-institute-of-genetics-and-cance... |
Description | Sat 27 Aug, 13:30-14:30: Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas - CoDI show 2: What does your skin say about you? |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | What is this skin I'm in? Prof Sara Brown, Clinical Dermatologist & Group Leader, CGEM Skin is a strange and wonderful body-part. It brings beauty and pleasure to some people but real suffering to others. When it's working well you might overlook this complex organ, but when it goes wrong, skin cannot be ignored. Sara Brown is Professor of Dermatology at the University of Edinburgh. Her research aims to understand skin at the molecular level, to learn how allergies and eczema occur. Skin speaks volumes about who you are, how you are feeling and what's going on inside your body. How well do you know the skin you're in? |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.cabaretofdangerousideas.com |
Description | Saturday 21 May 2022 "Colour in Chromosomes" activity Rudolf Steiner School Fair |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Dr Pau Navarro, Investigator Scientist, Complex Trait Genetics: Group, MRC HGU Class 4 parents organised the event, with the help of volunteer parents, teachers and pupils from other Classes in the school |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk/event/spring-fair |
Description | Sci-Art Project 'Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection' shortlisted for the European Commission initiative S+T+ARTS - Innovation at the nexus of Science, Technology, and the ARTS. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Dec 2021 - Jan 2022 The Sci-Art Project 'Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection' was shortlisted for the European Commission initiative S+T+ARTS - Innovation at the nexus of Science, Technology, and the ARTS. They presented to the jury in Italy in January 2022. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://starts.eu/ |
Description | SciArt Workshop - part of the Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection SciArt project |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | Fri 25 June 2021, 4-5pm: Sci-Art Project: ECA, IGMM & St Andrews: Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection This is a collaborative project between artists, researchers & patient voices exploring and presenting ethical implications of gene editing through a digital multi-arts approach began in April 2019. It secured funding from Creative Scotland - The National Lottery Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development 2020-21 £49,950. The project aims to foster an open dialogue between artists, researchers and patient voices that seeks to navigate the ethical, empirical and creative challenges around gene editing. The project looks at bringing together research, data science, visual arts, sound and language into an experimental toolkit and set of frameworks that presents the project findings via an online digital platform using machine learning and a variety of cutting edge digital arts tools to enable the public to engage with playful online interactive interventions. PROJECT PARTNERS: Edinburgh College of Art Artists: Linda O Keeffe, Tony Doyle, Ashley James Brown; Researchers from IGC & St Andrews University (Prof Malcolm White), Genetic Alliance and Race on the Agenda (ROTA). The project will serve as a springboard for future creative arts investigations into how the arts and cultural collectivity can help share some of the world's most complex scientific problems. Genetic Researcher Focus Group session 2 Professor Ian Jackson, Head of Disease Mechanisms, MRC HGU Dr Faith Davies, Research Fellow, Cathy Abbott RG, CGEM Yutting Lu, PhD Student, Liz Patton RG, MRC Human Genetics Unit Sophie Nakford, PhD student - EdMed- MGPHS, Pleasie Mill RG Dee Davison, IGC Public Engagement Manager Nick Meade, Joint Interim Chief Executive / Director of Policy, Genetic Alliance |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://evolvingourselves.non-random.co.uk |
Description | SciArt project online event - SurveyWorld: Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection, part of EXPLORATHON (EU Researchers Night) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Fri 24 Sept 2021, 4pm SurveyWorld: Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection How do you feel about emerging technologies in biological sciences like gene editing? This online event was created to contribute to research for a project run by the "Non-Random Collective" funded by Creative Scotland, working alongside researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) at the University of Edinburgh, and the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex at St Andrews University, Genetic Alliance and Race on the Agenda (ROTA). The project explores the ethical implications of emerging technologies in the biological sciences, in particular the field of gene editing technology. The event was presented by Dr Linda O'Keeffe - Head of the School of Fine Art, Edinburgh College of Art Edinburgh University and Malcom White, Professor at School of Biology at St Andrews. The researchers will talk about their work and facilitate a discussion which will contribute to the overall findings of the project. Attendees will be invited to contribute their views and observe and participate in - "SurveyWorld" - the project's online research environment. The purpose of this Sci-Art R&D project is to make tangible with visible/audible outputs, the ethical implications of emerging technologies in the biological sciences, in particular the field of CRISPR gene editing technology. We will explore and present some of the ethics and future implications of gene editing through a digital multi-arts approach. Participants experienced this project's interactive online audio-visual space. This game space world presented fictional scenarios based on real world issues. Participants needed to make considered decisions that that could fundamentally alter the genome of many species and may affect current and future ecosystems. By engaging with this game space, participants contributed to the development of this project, helping to facilitate the next stages in reflecting on how humanity might move forward using powerful new tools in an ever changing world Online Audience: 17 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.explorathon.co.uk/events-programme/surveyworld-evolving-ourselves-with-unnatural-selecti... |
Description | Science Insights - a week-long work experience online programme for 40 S5 secondary school pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Mon 26 - Fri 30 July 2021 Science Insights is a week-long summer work experience programme, initiated by IGMM in 2014 that has expanded across the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. It was created in response to demand from teachers and pupils for S5 work experience opportunities within our labs and we have proactively forged and valued partnerships with Widening Participation; the Inclusion Matters Project and Moray House, (all at the University of Edinburgh); Scottish Secondary Biology Teacher Networks & Education Scotland, and with the Concordat on Openness in Animal Research and Technician Commitment team, all in order to make our programme as inclusive and equitable as possible and to be open and transparent in showcasing our research. Science Insights is designed to give 16 year old school pupils a real insight into the work and life of research scientists across different areas of biological, biomedical and animal sciences. Science Insights is for S5 pupils who attend school in Scotland and are interested in studying biological, biomedical or animal sciences at university. The non-residential, week-long programme takes place in late July. It includes presentations and discussions on a range of topics, such as: Ethics in research; The use of animals in research; Science is for everyone - Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity in research and Careers path options Skills session on applying to university. The core of the on campus version of the programme is laboratory research taster sessions and tours of specialist research facilities. In the online version of the programmer, pupils meet researchers at numerous "Meet the Scientist" sessions. Science Insights engages S5 pupils from all over Scotland and is supported by Scottish Science teachers and CMVM Researchers and Technicians, who recognise it to be a high quality work experience programme. Large numbers of researchers, technicians and students volunteer to help deliver this programme, with over 150 involved in the on-campus programme. The number of pupils participating increased from 16 to 40 per year and the catchment area expanded. In response to the Pandemic, a new online programme was developed and was delivered successfully in 2020 and 2021, increasing the capacity to 60 pupils and attracting pupils from across Scotland, generating positive feedback. Science Insights also provides our research scientists and technicians with a well-supported opportunity to engage with school pupils and develop their own engagement - science communication skills while they provide insights into studying science; working in research within wider societal context and career path options. The university's Widening Participation team works closely with the Science Insights team to ensure that pupils from a range of different backgrounds take part. We know that Science Insights is impactful and inspires many S5 pupils to go onto university, with a proportion being first generation undergraduate students. Given that this programme has diverse positive outcomes, we are keen to expand the capacity AND to deliver both programme options in the future, with an on-campus programme for pupils within the local catchment area and an online programme for pupils from across Scotland, in order to ensure equity of access to work experience and enable more young people to experience Science Insights. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2019,2020,2021,2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/engage-with-us/science-insights |
Description | Shining a Light on Genetic Diagnosis |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Mon 28 February 2022, 6-7.30pm: Shining A Light on Genetic Disorder Diagnosis for Rare Disease Day Shining a Light on this vital area of research, Professor David FitzPatrick outlined the work of the Genomic Data Analysis Centre (GDAC) at the MRC Human Genetics Unit. Dr Alison Meynert explained how whole exome-trio analysis reveal rare variants. Dr Morad Ansari and Dr Louise Thompson described the work of the NHS SE Scotland Regional Genetics rare disease diagnostic service. Natalie Frankish of the Genetic Alliance shared their new recomendations for diagnosis and patient and family perspectives. The discussion explored the challenges of diagnosing rare genetic conditions and explore the latest developments from behind-the-scenes as the diagnostic process improves. Programme 18:00-18.05: Introduction - Why can rare genetic conditions be so hard to diagnose? Prof Wendy Bickmore, Director, MRC Human Genetics Unit 18:05-18.20: The clinical approach to diagnosing rare disease in children: Prof David FitzPatrick, Clinical Research Programme Leader, MRC HGU & NHS Consultant in Paediatric Genetics 18:20-18:30: How whole exome-trio analysis reveals rare variants: Dr Alison Meynert, Bioinformatics Analysis Core Manager, Institute of Genetics and Cancer 18:30-18:40: NHS Diagnostic testing for severe developmental disorders in Scotland: Dr Morad Ansari & Dr Louise Thompson, Clinical Scientist, South East Scotland Genetic Service 18:40-18:50: Personal perspective from patient representative TBC 18:50-19:00: Genetic Alliance new report - what defines a Good Diagnosis: Natalie Frankish, Policy and Engagement Manager for Scotland, Genetic Alliance 19:00-19:30: Q&A |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/news-and-events/events/latest-events/shining-a-light-... |
Description | Shining a Light on Genetic Eye Conditions |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 15 June 2021, 6-8pm: Shining a Light on Genetic Eye Disease Online Audience: 114 People living with genetic disorders and their families are at the heart of research at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer. This online event was compered by Glaswegian comedian Jamie MacDonald, whose routine involves his experience living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) - a degenerative eye condition caused by a mutation in over 100 potential genes. Staff from Retina UK presented their report "Unlock Genetics from Retina UK: a new resource for families affected by inherited sight loss". A person l;iving with RP shared his insights on this genetic eye condition. Researchers from the MRC HGU presented on RP, Aniridia, keratoconus, brittle cornea syndrome and retinal degeneration, as well as the use of computational modelling of protein structures to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying mutations that cause eye disease. This event engaged with people living with genetic eye conditions, the Retina UK team, clinical geneticists and ophthalmic clinicians |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.bionews.org.uk/page_156955 |
Description | Shining a Light on Osteogenesis imperfecta |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 8 June 2021, 5-6pm: Shining a Light on Osteogenesis imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) Online Audience: 40 People living with genetic disorders and their families are at the heart of our Institute's research and we created our programme of Shining a Light events to celebrate the power of partnerships. When we collaborate with people living with genetic conditions and our NHS colleagues, our research has the greatest impact. At our Shining a Light events, researchers and people living with genetic conditions co-present, providing illuminating insights. This event showcased the clinical trial work undertaken within CGEM by Professor Stuart Ralston and the TOPaZ Clinical Trial which is investigating whether a two-year spell of treatment with two drugs, teriparatide (TPTD) & zoledronic acid (ZA),reduces the risk of broken bones in people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta OIU - also known as brittle bone disease. Mandy Grant shared her own experience of living with OI and how OI has affected her wider family, in the hope of helping others, with Dee Davison, IGC Public Engagement Manager. Representatives of 2 charities that provide vital assistance to people living with OI also presented. Patricia Osborne, CEO described how Brittle Bone UK provides invaluable support to those affected and their families, while Ingunn Westerheim, the President of OIFE outlined the mission of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Federation Europe - to connect and empower organisations, professionals and individuals to improve the lives of people living with this rare condition. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Shining a Light on XLH - a rare bone disease (Rare Disease Day) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 2 March 2021, 4.30-5.30pm: IGMM Shining a Light on XLH - a rare bone disease (Rare Disease Day) Online Audience: 66 Professor Stuart Ralston provided an overview of XLH and the current research. His patient Ryan described his own experiences of living with XLH and participating in Stuart's XLH Burosumab Clinical Trial. Audience: 66 in the audience, including some of Stuart's XLH / ADHR patients & 15 people via the XLH UK support group, Nurses from Stuart's Clinical Trial & 4 senior staff from Kyowa Kirin International (XLH clinical trial) "Ryan's story is remarkable. He & his family have shown wonderful positivity & impressive resilience. Ryan's life has been transformed by the Clinical Trial - he is now pain free & can live a normal life." "What a really engaged audience of 66, with a lot of sensible & important questions posed by people living with such a rare bone condition" "Ryan was the golden thread that ran through the whole session. It was wonderful to see a patient responding so well to a Clinical Trial" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Shining a light on brain cancer for world cancer day zoom event |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Thurs 3 February 2022, 6-7.30pm: Shining a Light on Brain Cancer For World Cancer Day Dr Cath Adam, Dr Adam Byron and Dr Michael Poon shared their insights into how research is paving the way towards more effective treatments for people living with brain cancer. The event was held via zoom and reached a wide audience. Programme 18:00-18.10: Introduction - Why are brain tumours so hard to treat? Dr Paul Brennan, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon at the CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC, University of Edinburgh & NHS Lothian. 18:10-18:30: Personal perspective from patient representative, Heather Duff 18:30-18:40: Drug Discovery Research update: Dr Cath Adam, Research Fellow, Prof Asier Unciti-Broceta's research group, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC 18:40-18:50: The role of discovery research in expanding our understanding of cancer: Dr Adam Byron, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC 18:50-19:00: Improving brain cancer treatments and survival rates: Dr Michael Poon, CRUK Clinical PhD Fellow, Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Skills Development Scotland's My World of Work (MyWoW) Live team Meet the Expert Live session for secondary school pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 5 October 2021, 9.40am: Skills Development Scotland's My World of Work (MyWoW) Live team Meet the Expert Live sessions for secondary school pupils Connor Warnock, Design, Publication and Digital Media Assistant, Institute of Genetics and Cancer The sessions bring people from across a range of different sectors into the classroom (virtually) to give young people a real insight into their world of work. During a 40-minute facilitated session, the researcher talks about their workplace, their role, and their education and career pathway. Pupils ask questions at the end of the session, hosted on MS Teams Live ONLINE AUDIENCE: Schools that attended - Lesmahagow High School and Craigmount High School Pupil numbers: 50 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-dH_SlmMdM&t=7s |
Description | Skills Development Scotland's My World of Work (MyWoW) Live team Meet the Expert Live session for secondary school pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 4 November 2021, 9.40am: Skills Development Scotland's My World of Work (MyWoW) Live team Meet the Expert Live sessions for secondary school pupils Dr Catherine Adam, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Innovative Therapeutics Lab, CRUK Edinburgh Centre The sessions bring people from across a range of different sectors into the classroom (virtually) to give young people a real insight into their world of work. During a 40-minute facilitated session, the researcher talks about their workplace, their role, and their education and career pathway. Pupils ask questions at the end of the session, hosted on MS Teams Live ONLINE AUDIENCE: Schools x 5: Glasgow Gaelic School, Knox Academy, Lesmahagow High School, Lomond School and Leith Academy Pupil Numbers: 77 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbodgZ0ogCM |
Description | Skills Development Scotland's My World of Work (MyWoW) Live team Meet the Expert Live sessions for secondary school pupils No 3 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 9 November 2021, 9.40am: Skills Development Scotland's My World of Work (MyWoW) Live team Meet the Expert Live sessions for secondary school pupils Tammy Piper, Tissue Bank Manager, The Biomarkers & Companion Diagnostic Group, CRUK Edinburgh Centre The sessions bring people from across a range of different sectors into the classroom (virtually) to give young people a real insight into their world of work. During a 40-minute facilitated session, the researcher talks about their workplace, their role, and their education and career pathway. Pupils ask questions at the end of the session, hosted on MS Teams Live ONLINE AUDIENCE: Schools x 7: Lesmahagow High School, Ross High School, Moffat Academy, Cathkin High School, James Gillespie's High School, Liberton High School and Leith Academy Pupil Number: 331 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ2-Swp5qOw |
Description | Social Media campaign on IBD |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 15 May - 13 June 2021: Prof Charlie Lees, CGEM posted an atomic essay & video on Twitter every day for 30 days, creating a gallery Essays & videos posted daily on IBD by Prof Charlie Lees, CGEM, IGC Exploring IBD unanswered questions unmet need improving outcomes environment, diet, the microbiome & genetics digital health Resilience ONLINE AUDIENCE: 8252 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://charlielees.substack.com/?utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=pss |
Description | Sunday 18 September: Edinburgh Kiltwalk Fundraiser event with UoE Alumi & Robertson Construction |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | IGC Kiltwalk Team raised awareness and money for the Edinburgh Research into Cancer (ERIC) charitable fund, set up to support pioneering research into cancer in Edinburgh. The ERIC fund was both conceived and inspired by our colleague, Andy Sims, a talented cancer researcher who sadly passed away in May 2021. The team walked in Andy's memory and in hope of better treatments for those diagnosed with cancer now and in the future IGC Kilt Walkers who walked 121 miles, joining the 5,000 walkers who donned kilts and tartan to take on various walking routes across Scotland's Capital. Staff at Robertson Construction Central East, contractors to the Institute's 4D Cellular Medicine building project, also walked for the ERIC Fund & NHS Lothian Charity. More than £5,000 was raised, including matched donations by The Hunter Foundation. Since 2016, Kiltwalk heroes have raised £22.5M & The Hunter Foundation have added £11.4M = £33.9M for over 3,000 charities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | http://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/news-and-events/news-2022/kiltwalkers-take-important-s... |
Description | Tammy Piper, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, interviewed for University of Edinburgh podcast 'Sharing Things' |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | 21 October 2021: Tammy Piper interviewed for UoE podcast 'Sharing Things' Tammy Piper, Tissue Bank Manager, The Biomarkers & Companion Diagnostic Group, CRUK Edinburgh Centre Recording Date: 18 August Broadcast date: Thurs 21 October Interviewed with Dr George McGavin, Entomologist, TV presenter and melanoma patient |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/alumni/services/sharing-things-podcast |
Description | TheGeneticsPodcast on Decode ME |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 10 November 2021: TheGeneticsPodcast on Decode ME Patrick Short spoke to Sonya Chowdhury, Chris Ponting & Andy Devereux-Cooke from the DecodeME Study, the world's largest genetic myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome study |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep72-the-decodeme-team-on-the-challenges-facing/id1462418412?i... |
Description | Three Minute Thesis Winner: 'Building Bridges for Glioblastoma Research' |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | 24 June 2021, 2pm: Michael Poon won the UoE Final of 3MT- Three Minute Thesis Michael Poon won the University of Edinburgh Heat of Three Minute Thesis Winner with his talk 'Building Bridges for Glioblastoma Research' Michael Poon, a neurosurgical trainee undertaking a ECAT-linked CRUK-funded Clinical PhD Fellowship in our Cancer Centre and the Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence researching glioblastoma brain tumours, competed and won the UoE Final of 3MT with his presentation 'Building Bridges for Glioblastoma Research' |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/doctoral/3mt/2021-3mt-finalists-vid... |
Description | Thurs 11 - Weds 17 August 2022 - Musical at The Edinburgh Fringe |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | "The Mould that Changed the World" musical, written by Edinburgh-based composer Robin Hiley and performed by local NHS workers and scientists, as well as a cast of professional Scottish music theatre principals. An innovative and exciting public health initiative to spread the word about the ever increasing problem of antibiotic resistance For 2022, have developed the show into a full-length biopic of Alexander Fleming which still contains lots of the 2018 songs with plenty of new ones and now lots of dialogue too. 2 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and 2 shows in Glasgow IGC Performers: Zahra Massoud, PhD student (on 5 dates) |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.mouldthatchangedtheworld.com |
Description | Thurs 12 May 2022, Evening: Dr Sarah Thomas, Research, CRUK Scotland Engagement Manager, presented at Business Beats Cancer Annual Dinner, Prestonfield House |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Edinburgh's business community comes together to fundraise in aid of Cancer Research UK Research Engagement Manager Dr Sarah Thomas presented on the life-saving research underway in Scotland |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/business-beats-cancer-edinburgh |
Description | Thurs 13-31 Jan 2022, Westminster Parliament Call for Experts |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | UK Parliament Knowledge Exchange Unit call for POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) call for contributions to a POSTnote (research briefing) on age assessment of children in immigration policy. RIccardo Marioni commenting on the science behind this in terms of DNA methylation - still the most accurate way to predict chronological age from a blood or saliva sample. RIccardo Marioni reviewed a 4 page summary document, with a specific focus on appraising the potential of DNA methylation for age prediction |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Thurs 15 Sept 2022: International Universitas 21 Three Minute Thesis Competition Michaela Raab, PhD Student, Luke Boulter Lab, MRC HGU |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | In June, our very own Michaela Raab won the University Heat of 3MT - Three Minute Thesis competition, beating 8 other competitors (3 from each college). As the University of Edinburgh winner, Michaela competed in the international Universitas 21 Three Minute Thesis Competition. This is the FIRST time one of our institute's students has competed in the Universitas 21 3MT Competition. UK Final - Vitae member Higher Education Institutions throughout the UK. There are 20 entries in this flagship global competition, all of whom won their own University's internal 3MT: |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://universitas21.com/form/u21-3mt-r-2022-competition |
Description | Thurs 17 November 2022 AWARDS: RSE Patrick O'Neill medals |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | Royal Society of Edinburgh RSE Patrick O'Neill medals - Luke Boulter & Jo Marsh in recognition of their scientific achievements & community contributions. Luke and Joe joined the RSE as UoE Chancellor's Fellows |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://twitter.com/mrc_hgu/status/1593181707519553536 |
Description | Thurs 20 & Fri 21 October, 9.30am - 5pm Schools Outreach: Hosting pair of S6 Work Experience Pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 2-day Lab Placement PUPILS: Chloé Baziere, Portobello High School HOST LAB: Dr Alan Serrels RG, CRUK Scotland Centre - Lab S2.01 HOST SUPERVISOR: David Lonergan, Research Assistant & PhD Student Chloé Baziere, S6 pupil contemplating studying medicine or biomedical science next year but is unsure if working in a lab is something she'd like to do Thurs 20 & Fri 21 October Welcome, Induction and Health and Safety Perform intestinal swiss rolls / look at intestinal organoids - observation only as performed in CL2 facility Microscope work on previously embedded and stained organoids Extraction or analysis of nucleic acids. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/a-serrels-group |
Description | Thurs 23 June 2022, 2-4pm University of Edinburgh Heat of 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | Michaela and Sana were 2 of the 3 finalists from our college (CMVM), competing against 6 other finalists, 3 from CSE and 3 from CAHSS Michaela Raab, Luke Boulter Lab, MRC HGU "The journey of the biliary tree - Follow your inner compass" Sana Shabbir, Olga Oikonomidou Lab, CRUK EC "Assessing response to Personalised Medication in Breast Cancer" University Final WINNER: Michaela Raab RUNNER UP & The People's Choice award: Sana Shabbir |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/doctoral/3mt/3mt-final |
Description | Thurs 24 Feb 2022 Dr Didier Devaurs, XDF Research Fellow, won SULSA ECR PRIZE |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | SULSA award for outstanding early career scientists whose work shows excellent potential to make an impact in the field of life sciences. This prize includes a fully-funded tour of 3 Scottish Universities where the awardee will deliver a seminar £2,000 of flexible funding to be used at their discretion "One of the key things that made the jury choose me is how accessible my presentation was to a broad audience. Without your help, I would have not been able to reach that level." Didier Devaurs |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-genetics-cancer/news-and-events/news-2022/early-career-prize-for-didi... |
Description | Thurs 24 March 2022, 4.30-5.30pm Science Insights 2022 - Live online Info' Session for potential applicants |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Online information webinar for teachers and pupils which included 2 Science Insights Alumni sharing their experiences of participating the programme Science Insights Team: Nicola Stock, PER Manager, The Roslin Institute & EBSOC Dee Davison, IGC Public Engagement Manager Robin Morton, Scientific Communications Manager, Centre for Regenerative Medicine Molly Osborn, Public Engagement & Communications Manager, Centre for Inflammation Research Science Insights 2015 Alumni - Sofia Sintoris, Medical Sciences and Translational Research PhD with Integrated Studies in Engagement for Impact student Science Insights 2015 Alumni - Gracie Taylor, 2nd year of her biomedical sciences degree, UCL |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/engage-with-us/science-insights |
Description | Thurs 27 Jan 2022, 10-11am: DecodeME launch webinar |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | DecodeME opened for first participants in January. Phase 1 opened on January 31 for around 550 people. Recruitment happened in two phases. 1. Over 50 people with severe ME/CFS were invited to take part. completing the questionnaire on paper or via telephone, with support from the 25% ME Group 2. Up to 500 of online participants, chosen randomly, were invited to take part in the study online Online Audience (by 07.11.22): 1,300 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Asf7kfxfWY |
Description | Thurs 3 February 2022, 6-7.30pm: Shining a Light on Brain Cancer For World Cancer Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 18:00-18.10: Introduction - Why are brain tumours so hard to treat? Dr Paul Brennan, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon at the CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC, University of Edinburgh & NHS Lothian. 18:10-18:30: Personal perspective from patient representative, Heather Duff 18:30-18:40: Drug Discovery Research update: Dr Cath Adam, Research Fellow, Prof Asier Unciti-Broceta's research group, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC 18:40-18:50: The role of discovery research in expanding our understanding of cancer: Dr Adam Byron, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC 18:50-19:00: Improving brain cancer treatments and survival rates: Dr Michael Poon, CRUK Clinical PhD Fellow, Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Thurs, 6 Oct 2022, 2pm: Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group hosted a talk on DecodeME |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group hosted a talk with DecodeME's Principal Investigator Prof Chris Ponting, describing the study, with a Q&A The event recording available on their website. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://twitter.com/DecodeMEstudy/status/1578000330658398210?t=1woWgzz--Brtf_PrFv13Yg&s=03 |
Description | Tues 1 Nov, 2-4.30pm University of Edinburgh REF event - IGC Drop-in Activity - Target the Lungs VENUE: The McEwan Hall |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | The IGC was invited to provide a drop-in activity for this prestigious event by Edd McCracken, Head of Research Communications, Communications and Marketing & Faye Watson, CMVM Public Engagement with Research Manager EVENT OBJECTIVE: A thank you to everyone at the University who makes research happen - academics, technicians, professional support services etc. & a recognition of how well the research community did in this year's REF results. There will be music, food and drinks. AUDIENCE: 200-300 UoE academics, technicians, professional support services staff 2pm: Doors open 2.30-3pm: Speeches from the Principal and the VP for Research and Innovation, as well as brief talks from three academics, representing the 3 Colleges. 3-4.30pm: Guests will be encouraged to mingle, network and engage with the 4 stands set up around the main auditorium of the McEwen Hall We showcased our drop-in activity 'Target the Lung' about gene therapy for Cystic Fibrosis. It was staffed by 2 Technicians from Dr Chris Boyds' Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Group, CGEM Ann Doherty, Clinical Trial Lab Manager Giulia Bartolomucci, Research Assistant |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/our-research/research-excellence-framework-ref-2022-resul... |
Description | Tues 10 May 2022, 7.30-9.30pm Pint of Science 2022 - "Blood, Data & Health" |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | "Genetics for predictions" Dr. Riccardo Marioni, Senior Research Fellow & Group Leader, CGEM, IGC How much about human health can we learn from a single blood test? How can chemical additions to our DNA (called epigenetic modifications) predict someone's age, how much they smoke and drink, and be used to build a picture of their overall health. How can these patterns help to improve prediction of disease, leading to healthier ageing AUDIENCE: Pre-booked: 35 - Actual 35 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/blood-data-and-health |
Description | Tues 11 & Weds 12 October, 10am - 3pm Schools Outreach: Hosting S5 Work Experience Pupil |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 2-day Lab Placement PUPIL: Olivia Young, George Watsons College HOST LAB: Dr Arran Turnbull RG, Edinburgh Breast Cancer Now Research Team & Translational Oncology Research Group, CRUK Edinburgh Centre HOST SUPERVISOR: Dr Carlos Martinez, Postdoc Tues 11 October, 10am - 3pm Welcome, Induction and Health and Safety: Dr James Meehan Introduction to Tissue Histology and Immunohistochemistry: Helen Caldwell Case-based learning: Sitting in on Honours course tutorial Weds 12 October, 10am - 3pm Team meeting Introduction to precision medicine: Dr Carlos Martinez Introduction to Tissue Culture: Dr James Meehan Introduction to RNA and DNA: Charlene Kay |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/turnbull-group |
Description | Tues 11 January 2022, 5-6pm: Paget's Awareness day event |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | A series of videos presented a global perspective on Paget's disease: Q&A AUDIENCE: 11 joined the virtual Q and A from across the K & US, Canada, Belgium & AUDIENCE for Stuart's video interview of Recardo Patrick: 385 Paget's Association using paid social media advertising with an external provider until the 25 Jan, as well as Youtube/website |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://paget.org.uk/global-perspective-pagets |
Description | Tues 11 Oct, 12-1pm International student visit - DIS Science & Health Department UG "Medical Biotechnology & Drug Development" |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | PRESENTER: Neil Carragher TALK: "Advancing drug discovery through high content phenotypic and pathway profiling technologies" AUDIENCE: 20 American biotech UG students & 2 Staff Third year UG students from American colleges & universities, for 1 semester in Copenhagen, Denmark. studying "Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development" to gain a global overview of the drug discovery and development process, from target identification to clinical trials different types of biologics (e.g. peptides & proteins, antibodies used for treatment, stem cells, vaccines, nucleotides, etc ) concepts, including genetics, gene therapy, immunotherapy, safety and toxicology learn about the different "players" involved in the drug discovery and development They go on a 'study tour' to Edinburgh as it is a hub of biomedical and biotechnological innovation and research Requested presentation on drug development, cancer treatment, gene therapy, immune therapy or formulation Leaders: Daniela Hartl, a German neurologist & Tina Nielsen |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://disabroad.org/ |
Description | Tues 16 Aug, 17:45: Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas VENUE: The Stand Comedy Club |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | What is this skin I'm in? Prof Sara Brown, Clinical Dermatologist & Group Leader, CGEM Skin is a strange and wonderful body-part. It brings beauty and pleasure to some people but real suffering to others. When it's working well you might overlook this complex organ, but when it goes wrong, skin cannot be ignored. Sara Brown is Professor of Dermatology at the University of Edinburgh. Her research aims to understand skin at the molecular level, to learn how allergies and eczema occur. Skin speaks volumes about who you are, how you are feeling and what's going on inside your body. How well do you know the skin you're in? |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.cabaretofdangerousideas.com/ |
Description | Tues 18 October, 9.30am - 3.30pm Schools Outreach: Hosting pair of S6 Work Experience Pupils |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 1-day Lab Placement PUPILS: Valentina Joseph & Brodie Crooks, St Aidan's High School, Wishaw HOST LAB: Prof Susan Farrington, CRC Group, CRUK Scotland Centre HOST SUPERVISORS: Morven Allan, ECAT Clinical Lecturer and Bradley Harris, PhD student Tues 18 October, 9.30am - 3.30pm Welcome, Induction and Health and Safety Perform intestinal swiss rolls / look at intestinal organoids - observation only as performed in CL2 facility Microscope work on previously embedded and stained organoids Extraction or analysis of nucleic acids. Valentina Joseph attended Science Insights this summer and she would love to get additional work experience within our research institute and are specifically interested in Cancer Genetics and Evolution, and Colorectal cancer |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/farrington-group |
Description | Tues 29 March 2022, 3.30-4.30pm: 3MT IGC Heat - S1.14 & Zoom |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | Judging Panel: Catherine Naughton, Dasa Longman, Eilidh Guild, Hannah Long & Martin Reijns 1st place: Michaela Raab, Luke Boulter Lab, MRC HGU "The journey of the biliary tree - Follow your inner compass" 2nd place: Sana Shabbir, Olga Oikonomidou Lab, CRUK EC "Assessing response to Personalised Medication in Breast Cancer" 3rd place: Athanasia Yiapanas, Adam Byron Lab, CRUK EC "Brain cancer - glioblastoma" The Peoples Choice Award - Audience votes 1st place: Sana Shabbir 2nd place: Michaela Raab 3rd place: Athanasia Yiapanas |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/3MT%20Michaela%20Raab%20/1_9whdxzrc |
Description | Tues 7 June, 1pm SCHOOLS OUTREACH: Broughton HS |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Prof Wendy Bickmore, MRC HGU Director, presented STEM Award Certificates & Prize vouchers, in lieu of cancelled Celebration of Achievement Biology Finlay Coward Nicoll Human Biology Beau Johnston Chemistry Keira Anderson Physics Finnegan Lamb Mathematics Elsa Mueller Science award Elsa Mueller |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.broughton.edin.sch.uk |
Description | Tuesday 1 March 2022, 11-12pm Rare Disease Day Twitter Takeover 1 - Dr Chloe Stanton |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 11-12:00: Dr Chloe Stanton, Research Fellow, MRC Human Genetic Unit, shared research investigating the genetic causes & underlying biology of rare eye disease that affect the cornea or retina - Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration (L-ORD) Chloe posted 16 tweets "It was fun, and hopefully highlighted our research to a few people that might not have heard about it otherwise. A few likes were from Tanzania so the reach was quite wide!" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Tuesday 1 March 2022, 6pm-8pm Scotland's Rare Disease Day Virtual Reception at the Scottish Parliament (Online) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Dee Davison, IGC PE Manager represented the Institute at the Scottish Rare Disease Day event. RDD provides an opportunity for the rare community to come together to raise awareness of the common issues affecting those living with rare conditions. Chaired by Bob Doris MSP, with presentations from people affected by rare conditions. The progress of the Scottish Action Plan for Rare Diseases was discussed, due be launched later in 2022. TheGenetic Alliance UK launched a report on what makes a good diagnosis based on the lived experiences of people with rare conditions |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Tuesday 1 March, 2-3pm Rare Disease Day Twitter Takeover 2 - Dr Daniel Dodd, |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 2-3pm: Dr Daniel Dodd, Research Fellow, Pleasie Mill Lab, MRC HGU Dan & Fraser both work on the genetics of cilia biology in relation to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) Dan posted 9 tweets |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Tuesday 1 March, 2-3pm Rare Disease Day Twitter Takeover 3 - Fraser McPhie, PhD Student |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 2-3pm: Fraser McPhie, PhD Student, Pleasie Mill Lab, MRC HGU Fraser also works on the genetics of cilia biology in relation to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) Fraser posted 5 tweets |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Tuesday 12 April - all day STEM Ambassadors Twitter Takeover Emily Southworth, PhD Student, CRUK EC |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | STEM Ambassadors in Scotland handed over their Twitter account @ScotSTEMAmb, to STEM Ambassador Emily Southworth "who does amazing work at Edinburgh Universities Institute of Genetics and Cancer" Emily Southworth, PathSoc funded PhD, Simon Herrington& Charlie Gourley RGs, CRUK EC, IGC |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Tuesday 18 January 2022, 12.30-2pm Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Cross-party Group at Holyrood |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Dee Davison represented the IGC at the Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Cross-party Group at Holyrood Parliament. Discussion Topics Improving care for rare conditions in Scotland Improving access to specialist care, treatment and drugs Rare Disease Day 2022 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/cross-party-groups/current-and-previous-cross-party-groups/... |
Description | Virtual Tour with AMMF - the Cholangiocarcinoma charity |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Weds 9 Feb, 2.30-3.30pm 2022: #WhyLabResearchMatters Virtual Lab Tour event with CRM & AMMF - the Cholangiocarcinoma charity An innovative PPI event, prior to World Cholangiocarcinoma Day on Saturday, 12 Feb, part of Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month. The MRC HGU collaborated with the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) to provide a Virtual Lab Tour for AMMF - the Cholangiocarcinoma charity, who fund some of Luke Boulter's group's research. Using the CRM Virtual Tour, we were able to show what a research centre is like, including the specialist research facilities, and shared videos of Luke, Rachel, Anabel and Mollie describing their research on bile duct cancer. For people living with Cholangiocarcinoma, this provided real insights into how the fundraising undertaken by AMMF supports vital research in Luke's group. It was an inspiring event that triggered lots of excellent and challenging questions from the audience. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Wednesday 1 June 2022 eu:sci Article |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | Eu:sci article - the University of Edinburgh's Science Magazine "Synthetic "embryos" pave the way for ethical drug screening" by Katie Pickup, PhD student, MRC HGU Katie Pickup is a PhD student specialising in genetics and molecular medicine |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://eusci.org.uk/2022/06/01/synthetic-embryos-pave-the-way-for-ethical-drug-screening/ |
Description | Wednesday 1 June 2022, 12.30-2pm Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Cross-party Group at Holyrood Parliament ONLINE |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Dee Davison, IGC PE Manager represented the Institute at the Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Cross-party Group at Holyrood Parliament Discussion Topics In early May 2022, the CPG will review progress re 4 priorities of the UK Rare Disease Framework. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/cross-party-groups/current-and-previous-cross-party-groups/... |
Description | Wednesday 22 June 2022, 12.30-2pm Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Cross-party Group at Holyrood Parliament ONLINE |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Dee Davison, IGC PE Manager, represented the Institute at the Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Cross-party Group at Holyrood Parliament Discussion Topics: Research Showcase Prof Wendy Bickmore, MRC HGU Director, presented on the Genomic Data Analysis Centre (GDAC), that supports the NHS SE Scotland Regional Genetics rare disease diagnostic service |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/cross-party-groups/current-and-previous-cross-party-groups/... |
Description | Weds 11 May 2022, 7.30-9.30pm Pint of Science 2022 - "Cancer & Chronic Health - Two Health Emergencies" |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | "Cancer - reasons to diagnose" - Dr. Lucy Martin, Cross-Disciplinary Research Fellow, MRC HGU, IGCCancer is often a life-changing experience, irrespective of a patient's age or treatment options. While a cancer diagnosis is never good news, the words "brain cancer" are particularly terrifying. Researchers in Edinburgh are studying brain cancers to understand their biology better, in the hope of finding new treatments. Tonight I'll talk about some of the most interesting questions in cancer biology. What is cancer? Why does it occur? Why is brain cancer so difficult to treat? How do we study these cancers in the lab? And finally, how are we trying to improve treatments for patients? AUDIENCE: Pre-booked: 39 - Actual 40 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/cancer-and-chronic-stress-two-health-emergencies |
Description | Weds 11 May 2022, 7.30-9.30pm Pint of Science 2022 - "The Brain & Society" |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | "Trauma and adversity" - Janet Poplawski, PhD Student, Ted Hupp Group, CRUK Edinburgh Centre, IGC Stressors ranging from racial discrimination to war can have long-lasting effects on our health - both within our lifetimes and even across generations. Here, I explore this area of research: from the biological mechanisms underlying these processes to what we can do about it |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/the-brain-and-society |
Description | Weds 12 January 2022, 4-5.30pm: AGS Family Meeting with Prof Yanick Crow |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Online Research Update on Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome (AGS) Professor Yanick Crow, Clinical Geneticist and Researcher, MRC HGU, IGC Dr Eslam Al-Abadi, Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist and Researcher, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital Tina Nesbitt, Founder of the AGS UK Patient Organisation Online audience: 14 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | http://agsuk.org/agsnetwork-home/ags-online-family-update-2022/ |
Description | Weds 13 & Thurs 14 July 2022 (2 days) Schools Careers: Hosting S5 Work Experience Pupil |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | PUPIL: Samantha Taylor Ceccarelli, Glenrothes HS HOST LAB: Neil Carragher RG, CRUK Edinburgh Centre HOST SUPERVISOR: Jayne Culley, Lab Manager Lab activities to observe: DNA extraction Electrophoresis Histology Lab activities to participate in: Imaging and image analysis PCR |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/cancer-centre/research/carragher-group |
Description | Weds 14 September, 09:45-16:00 MRC HGU hosted ME Genetics Research Summit |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | M.E. Genetics Research Symposium was held at the IGC, University of Edinburgh with the option to joining online or in person. Action for ME hosted the event alongside the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh. This event featured a mixture of presentations and workshops. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.actionforme.org.uk/news/m.e.-genetics-research-symposium/ |
Description | Weds 16 Nov 2022, 1-2pm Webinar - DecodeME |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Taking part in DecodeME - 16th November 2022 webinar. With Sonya Chowdhury and Chris Ponting. This webinar updates on the study's progress since recruitment was launched in September 2022, talks through every step to participating, and includes a Q&A session. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.decodeme.org.uk/blog/ |
Description | Weds 20 April 2022, 9.30am- 5pm & Thurs 21 April, 9.30am - 1.30pm EpiCrossBorders PhD Programme - SciComm workshop "Wow! Why! Aha!" delivered by Dr Bunhead (Tom Pringle) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | EpiCrossBorders: Collaborative PhD Programme with the Helmholtz Institute in Munich EpiCrossBorders PhD Programme - SciComm workshop "Wow! Why! Aha!" delivered by Dr Bunhead (Tom Pringle) |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.helmholtzresearchschool-epigenetics.org/about-us/epicrossborders-international-helmholtz... |
Description | Weds 23 March 2022, 11:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00 EBSOC #skillslab - Marvellous Mixtures chromatography 2 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | EBSOC #skillslab visited St. John Ogilvie High School in Hamiliton to deliver Nat 5 Lab Skills to 2 classes of 20 Nat 5 pupils & 2 teachers. Due to covid absences etc. Sarah worked with a group of 7 pupils in the morning and a group of 2 in the afternoon Sarah McCafferty, Research Technician (Genetics Core), Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, ran a chromatography experiment to separate plant pigment, alongside a few shorter activities to get them thinking about mixtures, solutions and the scientific method, as well as helping with some ideas of how they might run their own chromatography experiments Referred to UAR & the Technician Commitment |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Weds 23 March, 4.30-5.15pm: CMVM Research Insights No.7: Research is for everyone |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | The 2021-22 Research Insights audience proposed topics for the final event of the series. The 2 most popular topics were genetics and microbiomes (all microbes that live in an organism). Professor Charlie Lees, CGEM, IGC, presented on his work on inflammatory bowel disease. Sofia Sintoris, Medical Sciences and Translational Research PhD with Integrated Studies in Engagement for Impact student, shared her insights of participating in this Science Insights 2015 and how it influenced her career path |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://twitter.com/EdinUniMedicine/status/1503731477074391043?s=20&t=t3l8c_Rs93m2imkKq2eF-g |
Description | Weds 6 April, 2-3pm 2022: DecodeME webinar - The Science behind DecodeME |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 125 people watching on Facebook so roughly 250 people turnout. Feedback "Thank you for doing research into this much neglected illness. Many have been ill for many years without support. It might not change my life but anything to help others not suffer is invaluable" "Thank you very much Chris Ponting, you have a good clear style at explaining things and a lovely manner." |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.decodeme.org.uk/blog/ |
Description | Weds 7 December 2022 Dr Scott Waddell, Research Fellow, Boulter Lab, MRC HGU PPI presentation to CSO |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | Weds 7 December 2022 Dr Scott Waddell, Research Fellow, Boulter Lab, MRC HGU PPI presentation to CSO |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Weds 7 December 2022 NCCPE Engage Conference 2022 (Day 1 onsite), Bristol I'm a Scientist - Cancer Zone 2022 collaboration |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | The Cancer Zone 2022 collaboration was Added to the NCCPE Case Studies Collection: https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/case-studies/i%E2%80%99m-scientist-cancer-zone-collaboration Presented as a poster at the Engage Conference 'Poster Party' |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/case-studies/i%E2%80%99m-scientist-cancer-zone-collaboration |
Description | Weds 7 December 2022, 10-12:00 SCHOOL OUTREACH: Supervised Short Visit |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | SCHOOL OUTREACH: Supervised Short Visit HOST: Dr Shona Kerr, Viking Genes PUPIL: Martha Bauld, Dornoch Academy (15 year old S4 pupil) |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/viking |
Description | Weds 9 Feb, 2.30-3.30pm 2022: CRM - IGC Virtual Tour with AMMF - the Cholangiocarcinoma charity |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | Dee Davison, IGC PE Manager, partnered with the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) in the University of Edinburgh on their social media campaign #WhyLabResearchMatters This showcased the role of laboratory based medical research, sharing stories / quotes on social media, as well as delivering virtual tours (using their 360 tour) in partnership with charities As the CRM virtual tour effectively showcases a typical research Institute and its facilities, including Tissue Culture labs etc., a bespoke video could be created using relevant sections of footage from this tour and adding in video clips of MRC HGU researchers. Luke Boulter and his research group talked about their Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) research, in their lab and from some of our research facilities. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.ed.ac.uk/regenerative-medicine/news-events/latest-news/whylabresearchmatters-campaign-la... |
Description | Westminster Parliament POST |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Thursday 2 December 2021: Westminster Parliament POST POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) iwrote a POSTnote (research briefing) on age assessment of children in immigration policy. Draft legislation in the Nationality and Borders Bill sets out the possibility for the future use of molecular analytical tests that could be used to determine an individual's age. The Government has specified that such tests could include: "the analysis of saliva, cell or other samples taken from a person (including the analysis of DNA in the samples)." POST sought experts with a background in molecular and genetic research to help with: understanding the scientific credibility of the Government's proposals, and finding and interpreting the relevant scientific literature Nick Gilbert, TestEd & Riccardo Marioni: "We are probably quite well placed to comment on the science behind this in terms of DNA methylation." RIccardo Marioni commenting on the science behind this in terms of DNA methylation - still the most accurate way to predict chronological age from a blood or saliva sample. RIccardo Marioni reviewed a 4 page summary document, with a specific focus on appraising the potential of DNA methylation for age prediction |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Why Me? Searching for genetic susceptibility to chronic fatigue syndrome and pain |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Patients, carers and/or patient groups |
Results and Impact | 17 June 2021: IGC sponsored an episode of Genetics Unzipped - the Genetics Society's podcast series: Why Me? Searching for genetic susceptibility to chronic fatigue syndrome and pain This podcast episode, supported by the Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh, reveals how researchers are using genetics to understand more about what's going on in long-term debilitating conditions including ME/CFS and chronic pain, working hand in hand with patients to help to figure out who might be at risk and pointing towards new ideas for treatment. The major new research study called DecodeME, will search for genetic variations that may explain why some people are more likely to develop ME/CFS than others. One of the most important parts of the DecodeME study is that people living with ME/CFS are involved in every aspect of it, and Andy Devereux-Cooke who has ME, is playing a leading role in the study management team. Another life-limiting health issue - chronic pain was discussed with Professor Blair Smith is a consultant in pain medicine at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, and is one of the clinical researchers working on Generation Scotland - a large research study looking at the health, wellbeing and genetics of more than 24,000 people living in Scotland, from around 7,000 families, hosted by the MRC HGU. Professor Caroline Hayward and her team at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, within the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, have been working together with clinical colleagues like Blair Smith, scanning through the DNA from thousands of people in the Generation Scotland study and other cohorts in search of genetic variations that might be contributing to chronic pain. Regular listenership: 5,000-8,000 worldwide Weekly hits on the RSS feed: 15,000 This episode had 400 plays on Spotify Website: 2,600 visits to the main page for this episode |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://geneticsunzipped.com/blog/2021/6/17/s412-why-me-searching-for-genetic-susceptibility-to-chro... |
Description | Winner of SULSA ECR prize - Dr Didier Devaurs |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | Thurs 24 February The SULSA award for outstanding early career scientists whose work shows excellent potential to make an impact in the field of life sciences This prize includes a fully-funded tour of 3 Scottish Universities where the awardee will deliver a seminar and £2,000 of flexible funding to be used at their discretion" "One of the key things that made the jury choose me is how accessible my presentation was to a broad audience. Without your help, I would have not been able to reach that level." Didier Devaurs |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://sulsa.ac.uk/ecr-prize/ |