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Understanding Suicidal Thoughts After an MS Diagnosis

Oct 2025: Suicidal ideation in the year following diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A longitudinal perspective.

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Dawn Lyle, MS & Neuroimmunology Hub Manager announces her retirement

Oct 2025: After fourteen years at the Anne Rowling Clinic, Dawn Lyle is retiring.

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Understanding the long-term safety of interferon-beta treatment for multiple sclerosis

Oct 2025: In a large study led by researchers at the Anne Rowling Clinic, in partnership with scientists from the University of British Columbia (Canada), people with multiple sclerosis who used interferon-beta for a long time were found to have a slightly higher chance of developing heart and blood vessel problems.

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Bastien Rioux completes PhD on the role of inflammation in brain health

Oct 2025: Dr Bastien Rioux, a Rowling Scholar who has recently completed his PhD thesis, reflects on his research at the Clinic.

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Census Publication: Evaluation of UK Motor Neuron Disease Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Workforce

Sept 2025: Anne Rowling Clinic MND research nursing team publish census results of MND nurses and allied health care professionals in the United Kingdom.

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk: Walking for a Cause

Sept 2025: University of Edinburgh MS Imaging Research Team to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk for Anne Rowling Clinic.

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Welcome to our new staff and fellows!

Aug 2025: We would like to introduce the new faces at the Anne Rowling Clinic.

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Science Communication: Breaking down the barriers and opening opportunities for all

Aug 2025: We asked PhD student Jade Lucas to write about her passion for science communication and engaging with our local community. Jade shares her enthusiasm and experiences in this blog.

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Walking for Hope: Supporting the Anne Rowling Clinic at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Aug 2025: Next month, twenty of our colleagues will lace up their walking shoes and don their green t-shirts to take part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise vital funds for the Clinic.

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Summer Newsletter 2025

Aug 2025: Our latest newsletter is now available.

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Suvankar Pal becomes Group Leader at UK Dementia Research Institute

Jun 2025: Prof Pal's Group Leader Position at the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) will support the Institute in delivering its vision of healthy brain ageing for all.

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International Nurses Day 2025

May 2025: We're celebrating two of the Clinic's wonderful research nurses.

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