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Brain Blocks: your brain is your superpower!

24 March, 20252025

As part of Brain Awareness Week 2025, Dr Rana Fetit, a postoc in Anna Williams' lab,…

Martyn Pickersgill receives ARIA 'Precision Neurotechnologies' funding

12 March, 20252025

Professor Martyn Pickersgill was recently awarded funding for his project, 'Neurology…

New research-based resources for parents of neurodivergent children

28 August, 20242024

A child-centred suite of resources for parents and teachers of neurodivergent children – the first…

AI software tool aims to spot early signs of dementia from brain scans during routine appointments

27 August, 20242024

Data scientists and clinical researchers will use brain scans from the entire Scottish population…

Professor Tara Spires-Jones receives recognition award from the Alzheimer's Association

31 July, 20242024

Congratulations to Professor Tara Spires-Jones who has received the Inge Grundke-Iqbal Award for…

Researchers from Edinburgh Neuroscience elected to the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship

23 May, 20242024

The Academy of Medical Sciences has just announced 58 new Fellows elected this year and we are…

Blog post: How can living with epilepsy affect your perception of life

26 March, 20242024

By- Zita Francsics

Did you know that epilepsy affects 0.5-1 % of children worldwide…

Blog post: What do genetic disorders and Belgian elections have in common?

26 March, 20242024

By- Yaseen Almeerali

In 2003, during a national election in Belgium, votes were…

Blog post: The Importance of Fundamental Research in the Treatment of a Rare Form of Epilepsy

26 March, 20242024

By James Hogg

CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a rare form of epilepsy identified…

Blog post: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & mental health

14 March, 20242024

By- Ioanna Kougianou

Good mental health is an essential state for one’s wellbeing.…