@AlzResearchUK Fellow & Neuroscientist at @dundeeuni. I research neurodegeneration, metabolic disease and the blood-brain barrier 🧠🔬🧬
Dundee, Scotland
Joined May 2012
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Fiona McLean retweeted
🚀 New Episode Alert! This time we get in to the fascinating world of #epigenetics "Cracking The Code: How Epigenetics Could Hold The Key To Understanding #Dementia."
Watch now for an exclusive early release or catch the audio on Monday!
Hosted by @FHMcLean with guests @sj_marzi, @Josiaharvey, @nottalexi, & @SamWasher2.
#Epigenetics #DementiaResearch #AlzheimersDisease #InnovationInHealthcare
📷 youtu.be/3sWaBRZrtj8
Fiona McLean retweeted
We're back in the studio today, recording a podcast with @nottalexi @Josiaharvey @sj_marzi @SamWasher2 & hosted by @FHMcLean.
Can you guess the topic?
Scientist 🤝 Swiftie
#dementiaresearcher #ARUK #neuroscientist #Alzheimers
@AlzResearchUK @taylorswift13
Fiona McLean retweeted
Are blood tests the future of dementia diagnosis?
Join Race Against Dementia & @AlzResearchUK Fellow @M_Malpetti and Ashvini Keshavan today at 13:00.
A unique opportunity to ask your questions about the future of dementia diagnosis.
Sign up below:
alzheimersresearchuk.org/res…
Fiona McLean retweeted
This was a super helpful, supportive, eye-opening, and at times overly honest discussion with @FHMcLean, @KateMadden17 and @IanH_Neurosci on academic burnout. We hope others will find it useful and be able to take something positive from it 👇
🔊 Our 'Burntout in Academia' Podcast is live! Join @FHMcLean, @KateMadden17, @IanH_Neurosci, and @sj_marzi as they discuss navigating the highs and lows of academic careers. A must-listen for anyone in the field! #Education #Wellbeing
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📺 Join @FHMcLean, @IanH_Neurosci, @KateMadden17, & @sj_marzi as they share their personal battles with academic burnout and their strategies for resilience. Don't miss this insightful episode - Video Podcast Out NOW!
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Fiona McLean retweeted
We’re proud to launch the #DementiaCoalition Manifesto alongside our partners at @UKDRI, @alzheimerssoc, @DementiaUK & @alzscot.
As our population ages, dementia will be the defining health challenge of our time. The next Government must act.
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Fiona McLean retweeted
🚨🚨🚨Looking for a PhD in 2024?🚨🚨🚨
We have an exciting 4yr PhD project assessing the "when" and "why" of synapse loss in neurodegenerative disease, generously funded by @alzheimerssoc
Have a look at the link below for more info 😎😎
@UoDMedicine
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Fiona McLean retweeted
A new study by researchers at UCL predicts dementia cases in England & Wales will double to 1.7 million by 2040, exceeding previous forecasts by over 40%.
It's time for policymakers to wake up to the threat dementia poses to individuals, families & our NHS. We need action now.
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Fiona McLean retweeted
***POSTDOC POSITION AVAILABLE***
We are looking for a full-time postdoc to work on our @ParkinsonsUK project, in collaboration with @DayneBeccano, to investigate LRRC37A2 in iPSC-astrocytes.
Interested? Reach out or apply below! 👇👇👇
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Fiona McLean retweeted
Check out our latest blog by Dr Josie Fullerton on the transition from PhD to Post-doc👇
Josie has 5 top tips on how to successfully manage this transition.
@JosieNeuro @UofGSciEngGrads
@UofGMVLSGradSch
@UofGArts @UofGSMLC
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Fiona McLean retweeted
🚨Do you have experience in high-resolution imaging and/or proteomics in neurodegeneration?
Are you close to finishing your PhD or current contract?
2wks left to apply for a 2yr PostDoc position in our lab, focused on synapses and TDP-43 in ALS.
jobs.ac.uk/job/DBM320/postdo…
Great lab! Great opportunity for a postdoc! Put your applications in 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 – at Dundee, Scotland
🚨🚨 We are recruiting!! 🚨🚨
2yr PostDoc position open for candidates interested in synapses, TDP-43 and ALS.
Mix of high-resolution imaging, molecular biology and proteomics.
DM or email informal enquiries.
Apply below...
@UoDMedicine @mndresearch @MNDScotland @ARUKscientist
Fiona McLean retweeted
There's a lot to be said for #mentors, especially in #academia when things get a bit... Turbulent?!
Have a listen to my @ARUKscientist mentor @IanH_Neurosci being interviewed by me ☺️🧡
Thanks as always for his support & guidance 🙏🍊
#AcademicChatter #postdoc @PostdocVoice
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Fiona McLean retweeted
Football club reveals strip inspired by antibiotics bbc.in/43p4l3p
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Today we've published a new report showing how investing in dementia research can boost the UK economy. 💷
Dementia research has previously been seen as a costly, hopeless cause by investors. But our analysis demonstrates its remarkable growth potential. 📈
Fiona McLean retweeted
Tomorrow we will share the current picture of dementia’s impact in the UK, and our new ambition to overcome it.
It’s time for a change. Watch this space...
Fiona McLean retweeted
We’re recruiting to our Grant Review Board!
Alzheimer's Research UK is seeking applications from leading scientists in neurodegeneration research to help us identify the highest quality research projects with the best chance of success.
Find out more: alzheimersresearchuk.org/res…