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Find out about what's been happening at the Clinic.

Welcome to our new staff and fellows!

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

A picture of Jade Lucas with three researchers at a science communication event. One researcher is wearing a hat styled like a brain and another researcher is holding a coloured model of a brain. On the table in front of the researchers are craft materials.

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.

3 people dressed in green Anne Rowling Clinic T-shirts linking arms and smiling

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.

Summer Newsletter 2025

Aug 2025: Our latest newsletter is now available.

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.

A picture of the Anne Rowling Clinic research team taken outside of the Clinic building

International Nurses Day 2025

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

FutureMS: Fatigue in MS highlighted in recent publication

May 2025: Commentary in the Brain Communications journal highlights study on fatigue in early multiple sclerosis.

A picture of the front cover of the Through the MS Looking Glass comic. The image is of a drawing of a person's head with glass fragments with words describing the invisible symptoms of MS like fatigue, numbness, pain, dizziness and burning

Revealing Hidden MS Symptoms Through a Health Comic

Apr 2025: Through the MS Looking Glass: Navigating the Unseen - MS awareness comic.

A picture of Dr Belinda Weller with MRI scan images behind her

Belinda Weller Distinguished Lecture - event recording

Apr 2025: Watch a recording of the recent Belinda Weller Distinguished Lecture.

Building works at the Clinic

Apr 2025: We apologise for any inconvenience the current building works may cause.

A picture of Aine Heffernan delivering a presentation

Áine defends her PhD thesis

Apr 2025: Many congratulations to Dr Áine Heffernan who has successfully completed her PhD.

Octopus: clinical trial update

March 2025: Stage two of the Octopus Trial is open for recruitment at the Anne Rowling Clinic.