Edinburgh BioQuarter

Transformation of #BioQuarter in to #Edinburgh's Health Innovation District, a new vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood, will accelerate solutions to global #health challenges in a place already leading in development of cutting edge therapies and technologies edinburghbioquarter.com/future-develop…

🔬 For #BritishScienceWeek, our Community Impact team & volunteers delivered hands-on genetics workshops to 80 S2 pupils across 6 classes. A great chance to inspire young minds to explore science and health research. 🧬 #BioQuarter #CommunityImpact

🫶 This month’s charity collection at the NINE is supporting Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - who help people across Scotland live well after chest, heart and stroke conditions. Donations, including clothes, shoes, books, board games, sports gear, DVDs & CDs are welcome!

Today on #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating the incredible women in STEM across #EdinburghBioQuarter. From labs and lecture theatres to clinics and wards, these women lead research, deliver care and drive innovation that improves lives. @EdinUni_IRR @lifearc1 @RoslinCT

🧠 The International Brain Health Conference is coming to Edinburgh 📆 18-19 May 📍 Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, Edinburgh Join researchers and clinicians exploring breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease and dementia prevention. Register today - bit.ly/4l2WYJo

A new blood-based test from @EdinburghUni researchers could improve how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is diagnosed, helping distinguish causes of gut inflammation earlier and with fewer invasive tests. 🧪 🔗 ed.ac.uk/news/new-test-… #EdinburghBioQuarter #InflammationResearch

📣 Our HPV vaccination awareness workshops are back! We've already reached 200+ pupils at Holy Rood RC High School with @NHSLothian and BioQuarter volunteers. Read about last year's workshop here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Researchers at @EdinburghUni with @UofGlasgow have shown a new PET radiotracer (LW223) is safe in humans. It could help visualise inflammation across heart & brain conditions—unlocking better diagnosis and monitoring. 🔬 🔗 bit.ly/4bMJ4J4 #EdinburghBioQuarter

#ScienceBuddies returns to BioQuarter👩‍🔬 Staff & students will buddy up with local primary classes to deliver hands-on STEM experience and build science confidence. 📹 Check out the video below to see how last year's programme made an impact. #EdinburghBioQuarter #STEMEducation

Recap of 2025 at Edinburgh BioQuarter: ✅ @WHO Director-General visit & Usher Building opening ✅ Summer Internships for local pupils ✅ Global Investment Summit meeting ✅366 pupils reached via community programmes Thanks to our BioQuarter community for making it all possible👏

One more sleep! Merry Christmas from Edinburgh BioQuarter 🎄 Thank you to our campus community -researchers, clinicians, students & partners -who make collaboration and life-changing work happen every day. Wishing you a peaceful, joyful holiday ✨ #BioQuarter #MerryChristmas

The first total-body PET Scanner in Scotland, based at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, offers 40x greater sensitivity, faster scans and lower radiation. 🎥 Hear more about the technology from Professor Dave Newby Footage courtesy of @cmvm_research #MedicalInnovation

Yesterday at NINE, the team donned their best festive get-ups for #ChristmasJumperDay in support of @savechildrenuk! 🎄 Thanks to everyone who took part 💛 Donations welcome at reception or via the link below. savethechildren.org.uk #EdinburghBioQuarter

New research from @EdiUni_CIR has found that low oxygen levels can leave patients recovering from respiratory conditions with longer-term infection risk. 🔗 Read more about the groundbreaking study here: ed.ac.uk/news/oxygen-lo… #BioQuarter #RespiratoryHealth

Earlier this winter, the @UKDRI welcomed @IanMurrayMP to see research here translating into clinical care. He met nurses, researchers & trial teams using AI and data-led approaches to advance dementia diagnosis and treatment. Visits like this shine a light on campus innovation

Dr Thomas Williams' research on RSV is shaping real-world impact for babies. 📌 Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 📌 Cited by WHO 📌 Used in UK vaccine campaigns Discover more of the life-changing research happening at BioQuarter here - bit.ly/4oeKHS7

A £2m @EdinburghUni project is developing a portable brainwave tool to detect childhood epilepsy sooner – including severe forms like infantile spasms. Developed here at Edinburgh BioQuarter, where research drives real-world impact. 🔗 edin.ac/485SVYv #HealthInnovation

📣 Big news for biotech! University of Edinburgh spinout Trogenix has raised £70M Series A funding to advance its precision cancer immunotherapies - including a lead programme for glioblastoma. A major step for innovation and hope in cancer care. 🔗tinyurl.com/6ryd92hx

🍂 Take a break, stretch your legs & explore Little France Park! Join our next Autumn Nature Walk with @greenspacetrust on Tues 14 Oct, 12:30pm. 📍 @EdinUni_IRR North entrance 🌿 Theme: Foraging ⏱️ ~1 hour Open to all based at #BioQuarter! #SustainableTravel #Wellbeing

Meet Prof Colin Duncan, whose research at IRR is tackling PCOS by boosting post-meal energy burn – with promising early results. 🔬💥 He’s also shaping Scottish Government guidelines for ovulation induction in PCOS & NHS patient resources. #PCOSAwareness #BioQuarterVoices

🚀 Applications now open for the Future Medicines Accelerator! Led by LYVA Labs & @innovateuk, this programme supports UK SMEs, academics & early-stage projects (TRL2–4) tackling healthcare challenges with a route to market. 📅 Deadline: 26 Sept, 12pm 🔗 lyvalabs.com/future-medicin…