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Professor Neil Mabbott participated in a sold-out panel at the Edinburgh Science Festival, discussing various aspects of healthy ageing. The conversation covered topics such as government policy, AI in elder care and insights into the ageing immune system. Key advice included regular exercise, taking vitamin D supplements and adhering to a healthy Mediterranean diet. #EdSciFest #HealthyAgeing #PublicEngagement #PublicHealth #HealthyDiets

Last month more than 200 people attended the inaugural Connecting Research Culture Conference 2025, hosted by the Earlham Institute. 🤝 The conference brought together representatives from all cohorts within the research ecosystem - PhD students, postdoctoral and staff scientists, technicians, administrators, senior research leaders and funders. 🔬 During the two-day event we heard from three other Research Institutes who are leading related projects supported by BBSRC culture funding: 💡 Harriet Keep from The Pirbright Institute shared her work leading a cross-institute mentoring programme, building connections and knowledge sharing between peers. 🧠 Dr Clare Stevenson and Leah Milner-Campbell from the John Innes Centre showcased updates on their project to understand, value and celebrate neurodiversity, by developing networks and learning resources for the community. 📝 And Professor Jayne Hope at the Roslin Institute presented their study establishing the mechanisms and best-practice for reporting evidence, impact, and metrics. 💬 Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith, Executive Chair for BBSRC, who introduced the conference, said: “We at BBSRC launched this Connecting Culture Fund to benefit our institutes, and encourage a more collaborative approach to identify and use best practice as we go on our research culture journey. And it is a journey. It doesn't have an end. It is an evolving and really important journey for all of us.” Read more from the conference here: https://okt.to/yomcar

Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Doug Vernimmen talks about his team's work on gene functions in salmon. For more information on our research, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eZXZvAHx #SalmonHealth #Aquaculture #AnimalScience #GeneticResearch

Postgraduate Online Learning Open Days 21-22 May 2025 Discover postgraduate study in data-driven breeding and genetics that can be tailored to your areas of interest and fit around your busy life. The MSc Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics draws on expertise from the Roslin Institute and offers study options from upskilling short courses to a masters degree. To sign up for the online open day, or view the timetable of sessions, visit the Online Learning Open Day portal: https://lnkd.in/dy9_fuc To find out more about the MSc Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/emaM8eMT

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a Postdoctoral Molecular Biologist to contribute to cutting-edge research in rabies evolution and control through sequencing rabies virus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research group under the supervision of Dr Stella Mazeri and contribute to global health research, working on a virus of critical public health importance. The successful candidate will work on a project employing state-of-the-art nanopore sequencing technologies to generate and analyse rabies virus genomes. The position involves short-term travel to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for in-country sequencing and delivery of sequencing training in collaboration with Worldwide Veterinary Service. Salary: £40,497 - £48,149 For more information about this full time, fixed-term (12 month) contract, visit: https://edin.ac/3CWyNuQ Applications close at 23:59 on 1 May 2025 #JobOpportunity #PostDocJobs #NanoporeSequencing #Bioinformatics

Our researchers have identified a natural genetic variation that provides European sea bass with a 90% survival rate against viral nervous necrosis (VNN), a deadly disease affecting global aquaculture. With no effective treatment and vaccines offering limited protection, this discovery offers a sustainable solution for fish breeding. Findings are now integrated into selective breeding tools to help farmers improve stock resilience. Read more: https://edin.ac/42qTMzB Hellenic Centre for Marine Research Università degli Studi di Padova #Aquaculture #GeneticResearch #FishHealth #InfectiousDiseases #AnimalHealth #ResearchCollaboration #MarineBiology

A long-term population health study has the potential to reveal valuable insights, if examined from a One Health perspective in tandem with artificial intelligence, research indicates. Such an approach could highlight public health trends, identify contributory factors, and enable faster interventions, according to the team behind the work. #AI #OneHealth #PopulationStudy #DataScience

📢 Meet the Speakers - Strengthening Private Sector Veterinary Paraprofessionals: Lessons from FAO’s Transformative Capacity Development Program 🥼 🐄 🌍 How are veterinary paraprofessionals transforming animal health services in sub-Saharan Africa? Join us for an insightful webinar exploring FAO’s transformative capacity development program that's making a real impact! 📅 Date: 2 April 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30–13:00 PM UK Time 🔗 Register now: https://edin.ac/4hLIIS2 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association (WVA) and HealthforAnimals, has been strengthening private sector veterinary paraprofessionals (VPPs) across Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa. 💡 What you’ll learn: ✅ How VPPs are equipped with preventive healthcare knowledge ✅ The role of business and customer service skills in veterinary practice ✅ Ways to improve animal health services in underserved rural areas 🔍 Key Discussion Topics: 🌱 Training and business needs assessment approaches 📚 Benefits & challenges of blended learning models 👥 The power of mentorship in professional growth 🚺 Gender-responsive strategies to support women VPPs Speakers ▫️ Nafinatu Abdullahi, Nigeria Country Coordinator ▫️Dr. Sylvia Baluka, BVM, MSFS, MBA, PhD, Uganda Country Coordinator ▫️Afolarin Bolaji, VPP Training Specialist ▫️Holly Hufnagel, Project Coordinator ▫️ Jenny Maud, Veterinary Education Expert 💬 Tag your network & spread the word! Let’s discuss how we can strengthen veterinary services together. #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryParaprofessionals #FAO #WVA #HealthforAnimals #CapacityDevelopment #Nigeria #Uganda #SouthAfrica Tagged for reposting: Roslin Institute | International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) | AGRA | Heifer International | MAAIF Uganda | Farm Africa | uganda veterinary board | Mercy Corps | University of Florida | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies | Brooke, Action For Working Horses and Donkeys | SAVC - South African Veterinary Council | Veterinary Council of Nigeria | Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF-CICDA) | Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany/ Tierärzte ohne Grenzen | Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse | Vétérinaires Sans Frontières - Dierenartsen Zonder Grenzen Belgium | National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) | World Organisation for Animal Health  

Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Andrea Wilson talks about her team's work on infectious disease in livestock. For more information on our research, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eZXZvAHx #AnimalHealth #InfectiousDiseases #LivestockHealth

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