Neuroscience Day 2026 2026 Partners Our Partners in 2026Neuroscience Day is brought to you by a broad range of partners, many of whom will be exhibiting on the day. With them, they bring industrial perspectives on:- translational and commercial activitiespost University careerscontinued clinical and research endeavoursdrug discovery and developmenttechnology to enhance your current research methods and practice, andopportunities to for consortium building to facilitate mutually beneficial approaches to major health issues. See below for more details about each of our sponsors and exhibitors. Programme Session I Welcome & Opening Talks Time Talk Speaker(s) School/Institute 09.15 Welcome from Edinburgh Neuroscience co-Directors Profs Cathy Abbott & Malcolm MacLeod 09.20 Mechanisms of microvascular injury in cerebral amyloid angiopathy Prof Susanne van Veluw INCR Microglial identity failure: from brain development to childhood dementia Dr Barry McColl INCR PhD Student Data Blitz Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 10.00 Regional specificity and morphological features of microglia are determined by prion disease subtype in chronic CNS neurodegeneration Sasha Pokrovskaya Roslin Institute Altered cortical synaptome architecture in patients with schizophrenia Wen Chyi Quah INCR Understanding cellular mechanisms that confer resilience in ALS Jade Lucas INCR The organisational principles of deep entorhinal projection neurons Sau Tee Tsoi INCR Analysis of age-related changes in glial cell density and morphology in large animal models of neurodegeneration Meg Watt Roslin Institute Biomarker for ALS using NULISA platform Hatice Bozkurt INCR 10.30 Refreshments & Posters Session II Emerging Stories Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 11.15 The importance of genetic background for animal models of disease Dr David Ashbrook INCR Bigger stress, same behaviour? Re-evaluating behavioural tests in rodents Dr Nicola Romano INCR The role of Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) kinase in the microglial response to brain insult Dr Irina Earnshaw INCR Identification of synaptoprotective compounds for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy using high-throughput screening of human neurons Dr Paul Baxter INCR 12.45 Lunch & Posters Session III Edinburgh Neuroscience: Beyond Research Time Talk Speaker(s) School/Institute 14.00 Updates from Edinburgh Innovations Dr Jane Redford Edinburgh Innovations Dialogues between research and teaching Drs Liz Davenport & John Menzies Edinburgh Medical School Flash talks from new group leaders Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 14.30 Uncovering the role of oligodendrocytes in dementia Dr Rikesh Rajani INCR Development of scene processing in human infant visual cortex Dr Freddy Kamps Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Neuroimaging biomarkers for cerebrovascular disease Dr Tracy Farr Edinburgh Imaging Insights and Intrigue Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 14.45 Variation in brain development Prof David Price INCR Ameliorating jet lag with vasopressin Prof Mike Ludwig INCR 15.25 Refreshments & Posters Session IV 16.10 Sir Colin Blakemore Memorial Lecture Oligodendrocytes in Brain Energy Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Disease Prof Klaus-Armin Nave, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences 17.10 Tribute to Prof Richard Morris on his retirement 17.30 Drinks Reception & Posters Document Neuroscience Day 2026 - provisional programme (202.86 KB / PDF) Registration/Payment options We have kept the registration fees and price categories the same as last year:PI / Group Leader / Lecturer, or professional services member of staff: £50Everyone else (postdocs, technicians, students, other): £25Speakers and exhibitors: free but please still register!Industry (not exhibitors): £100 Personal debit/credit card Pay via University’s online shop Departmental budget or research grant Please complete the spreadsheet linked below - one line per person attending - and send it to us at edinburgh.neuroscience@ed.ac.uk. Please note that the first tab is for research grants and the second for departmental accounts (also known as general ledger accounts); please ensure you complete the correct tab for the type of account you wish to pay from, as different coding details are required for these. Document Neuroscience Day 2026 - P&M Codes for payment (26.21 KB / XLSX) More information on our Partners for 2026 Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic is a charitable University of Edinburgh clinical research facility. It delivers research and trials for people with neurodegenerative diseases, as well as hosting NHS Lothian specialist clinics for these conditions. Find out more about the Clinic Argenx Argenx pioneer innovations to advance the understanding of rare diseases; they want to deliver immunology treatments to patients worldwide. They design and conduct research trials on diseases such as:Seronegative Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)Ocular Myasthenia Gravis (oMG)Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes (CMS)Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Find out more about Argenx Hello Bio Founded by scientists, for scientists, Hello Bio offer a curated range of affordable, reliable reagents to support life science research across the globe. Explore their neuroscience reagents, biochemicals and antibodies for studying neuronal signalling, neural circuits, and disease-relevant pathways. All reagents are manufactured in our ISO-certified European laboratories at accessible prices - often up to 50% lower than standard suppliers - without compromising performance. Find out more Rogo Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain The main focus of the Row Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain is to improve the understanding of how blood vessel diseases can damage the brain, leading to stroke, cognitive decline, dementia, and mobility problems. It aims to:-Promote greater understanding of brain health and vascular disease amongst scientists, health professionals, policymakers, and the publicFacilitate learning, knowledge exchange, and better patient careEncourage the best students and scientists worldwide to work on Small Vessel DiseaseSupport fundraising towards the Centre’s workIt's work would not be possible without the generous support of the Row Fogo Trust. The Row Fogo Charitable Trust formed in 1970 from the generosity of Mrs Gladys Row Fogo. Its charitable purposes are wide-reaching with a focus on supporting medical research, care of older people, and a range of activities to help young people, within central Scotland. Find out more RWD Life Science RWD is a world leading manufacturer of scientific equipment, committed to providing high-quality and cost-effective laboratory instruments to researchers, and animal medical equipment to veterinarians worldwide. Their product solutions range from animal surgery and modeling, neuroscience research, animal behavior research, cell and molecular biology, microcirculation monitoring, pathological diagnosis, and animal healthcare. Find out more Simons Initiative for the Developing Brain SIDB is a research centre based at the University of Edinburgh, bringing together 44 research groups across six research sites. The centre was founded in 2017, following a generous donation from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI).SIDB is a sister centre of the Patrick Wild Centre, and together their mission is to understand the neurological basis of and to test new therapies for monogenic forms of autism and intellectual disability, such as Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency and CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD). Find out more TargetMol TargetMol Chemicals. Inc is a global life science technology company committed to advancing biomedical research and accelerating drug discovery innovation. The company provides scientists worldwide with high-quality research reagents, bioactive compounds, and integrated discovery solutions designed to support cutting-edge scientific research. Find out more Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific enable growth and innovation within the global scientific community and to help researchers, organisations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. They do this by providing cutting-edge technologies and services that are the result of significant investment in research and development. Find out more Thorlabs Thorlabs advances and supports scientific innovation through the photonics components, instruments, and systems they design and manufacture. Their customers are at the heart of everything they do. They are honored to support their customers' success as they accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and the development of new technologies that have transformed our world. Find out more Tags 2026 Internal Jun 11 2026 Neuroscience Day 2026 Neuroscience Day is our annual flagship event. Up to 400 colleagues from the University — from undergraduate students to senior professors — join this one-day conference. It showcases the breadth of research taking place at Edinburgh through a variety of talks, posters, exhibitions and networking opportunities. Nucleus, King's Buildings Poster submission
Neuroscience Day 2026 2026 Partners Our Partners in 2026Neuroscience Day is brought to you by a broad range of partners, many of whom will be exhibiting on the day. With them, they bring industrial perspectives on:- translational and commercial activitiespost University careerscontinued clinical and research endeavoursdrug discovery and developmenttechnology to enhance your current research methods and practice, andopportunities to for consortium building to facilitate mutually beneficial approaches to major health issues. See below for more details about each of our sponsors and exhibitors. Programme Session I Welcome & Opening Talks Time Talk Speaker(s) School/Institute 09.15 Welcome from Edinburgh Neuroscience co-Directors Profs Cathy Abbott & Malcolm MacLeod 09.20 Mechanisms of microvascular injury in cerebral amyloid angiopathy Prof Susanne van Veluw INCR Microglial identity failure: from brain development to childhood dementia Dr Barry McColl INCR PhD Student Data Blitz Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 10.00 Regional specificity and morphological features of microglia are determined by prion disease subtype in chronic CNS neurodegeneration Sasha Pokrovskaya Roslin Institute Altered cortical synaptome architecture in patients with schizophrenia Wen Chyi Quah INCR Understanding cellular mechanisms that confer resilience in ALS Jade Lucas INCR The organisational principles of deep entorhinal projection neurons Sau Tee Tsoi INCR Analysis of age-related changes in glial cell density and morphology in large animal models of neurodegeneration Meg Watt Roslin Institute Biomarker for ALS using NULISA platform Hatice Bozkurt INCR 10.30 Refreshments & Posters Session II Emerging Stories Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 11.15 The importance of genetic background for animal models of disease Dr David Ashbrook INCR Bigger stress, same behaviour? Re-evaluating behavioural tests in rodents Dr Nicola Romano INCR The role of Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) kinase in the microglial response to brain insult Dr Irina Earnshaw INCR Identification of synaptoprotective compounds for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy using high-throughput screening of human neurons Dr Paul Baxter INCR 12.45 Lunch & Posters Session III Edinburgh Neuroscience: Beyond Research Time Talk Speaker(s) School/Institute 14.00 Updates from Edinburgh Innovations Dr Jane Redford Edinburgh Innovations Dialogues between research and teaching Drs Liz Davenport & John Menzies Edinburgh Medical School Flash talks from new group leaders Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 14.30 Uncovering the role of oligodendrocytes in dementia Dr Rikesh Rajani INCR Development of scene processing in human infant visual cortex Dr Freddy Kamps Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Neuroimaging biomarkers for cerebrovascular disease Dr Tracy Farr Edinburgh Imaging Insights and Intrigue Time Talk Speaker School/Institute 14.45 Variation in brain development Prof David Price INCR Ameliorating jet lag with vasopressin Prof Mike Ludwig INCR 15.25 Refreshments & Posters Session IV 16.10 Sir Colin Blakemore Memorial Lecture Oligodendrocytes in Brain Energy Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Disease Prof Klaus-Armin Nave, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences 17.10 Tribute to Prof Richard Morris on his retirement 17.30 Drinks Reception & Posters Document Neuroscience Day 2026 - provisional programme (202.86 KB / PDF) Registration/Payment options We have kept the registration fees and price categories the same as last year:PI / Group Leader / Lecturer, or professional services member of staff: £50Everyone else (postdocs, technicians, students, other): £25Speakers and exhibitors: free but please still register!Industry (not exhibitors): £100 Personal debit/credit card Pay via University’s online shop Departmental budget or research grant Please complete the spreadsheet linked below - one line per person attending - and send it to us at edinburgh.neuroscience@ed.ac.uk. Please note that the first tab is for research grants and the second for departmental accounts (also known as general ledger accounts); please ensure you complete the correct tab for the type of account you wish to pay from, as different coding details are required for these. Document Neuroscience Day 2026 - P&M Codes for payment (26.21 KB / XLSX) More information on our Partners for 2026 Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic is a charitable University of Edinburgh clinical research facility. It delivers research and trials for people with neurodegenerative diseases, as well as hosting NHS Lothian specialist clinics for these conditions. Find out more about the Clinic Argenx Argenx pioneer innovations to advance the understanding of rare diseases; they want to deliver immunology treatments to patients worldwide. They design and conduct research trials on diseases such as:Seronegative Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)Ocular Myasthenia Gravis (oMG)Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes (CMS)Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Find out more about Argenx Hello Bio Founded by scientists, for scientists, Hello Bio offer a curated range of affordable, reliable reagents to support life science research across the globe. Explore their neuroscience reagents, biochemicals and antibodies for studying neuronal signalling, neural circuits, and disease-relevant pathways. All reagents are manufactured in our ISO-certified European laboratories at accessible prices - often up to 50% lower than standard suppliers - without compromising performance. Find out more Rogo Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain The main focus of the Row Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain is to improve the understanding of how blood vessel diseases can damage the brain, leading to stroke, cognitive decline, dementia, and mobility problems. It aims to:-Promote greater understanding of brain health and vascular disease amongst scientists, health professionals, policymakers, and the publicFacilitate learning, knowledge exchange, and better patient careEncourage the best students and scientists worldwide to work on Small Vessel DiseaseSupport fundraising towards the Centre’s workIt's work would not be possible without the generous support of the Row Fogo Trust. The Row Fogo Charitable Trust formed in 1970 from the generosity of Mrs Gladys Row Fogo. Its charitable purposes are wide-reaching with a focus on supporting medical research, care of older people, and a range of activities to help young people, within central Scotland. Find out more RWD Life Science RWD is a world leading manufacturer of scientific equipment, committed to providing high-quality and cost-effective laboratory instruments to researchers, and animal medical equipment to veterinarians worldwide. Their product solutions range from animal surgery and modeling, neuroscience research, animal behavior research, cell and molecular biology, microcirculation monitoring, pathological diagnosis, and animal healthcare. Find out more Simons Initiative for the Developing Brain SIDB is a research centre based at the University of Edinburgh, bringing together 44 research groups across six research sites. The centre was founded in 2017, following a generous donation from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI).SIDB is a sister centre of the Patrick Wild Centre, and together their mission is to understand the neurological basis of and to test new therapies for monogenic forms of autism and intellectual disability, such as Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency and CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD). Find out more TargetMol TargetMol Chemicals. Inc is a global life science technology company committed to advancing biomedical research and accelerating drug discovery innovation. The company provides scientists worldwide with high-quality research reagents, bioactive compounds, and integrated discovery solutions designed to support cutting-edge scientific research. Find out more Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific enable growth and innovation within the global scientific community and to help researchers, organisations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. They do this by providing cutting-edge technologies and services that are the result of significant investment in research and development. Find out more Thorlabs Thorlabs advances and supports scientific innovation through the photonics components, instruments, and systems they design and manufacture. Their customers are at the heart of everything they do. They are honored to support their customers' success as they accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and the development of new technologies that have transformed our world. Find out more Tags 2026 Internal Jun 11 2026 Neuroscience Day 2026 Neuroscience Day is our annual flagship event. Up to 400 colleagues from the University — from undergraduate students to senior professors — join this one-day conference. It showcases the breadth of research taking place at Edinburgh through a variety of talks, posters, exhibitions and networking opportunities. Nucleus, King's Buildings Poster submission
Jun 11 2026 Neuroscience Day 2026 Neuroscience Day is our annual flagship event. Up to 400 colleagues from the University — from undergraduate students to senior professors — join this one-day conference. It showcases the breadth of research taking place at Edinburgh through a variety of talks, posters, exhibitions and networking opportunities.
