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Winter 2025 newsletter

Dec 2025: Our winter newsletter is now available

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Christmas closure 2025

Dec 2025: Arrangements for research and NHS Lothian outpatient appointments held at the Anne Rowling Clinic over the Festive season.

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NeuroCARE: 12 months on

Dec 2025: Thank you to everyone who has signed up to NeuroCARE since its launch this year.

Johnny Tam Rowling Scholar with Mr Steven Barrett OBE at the 2025 MRC Max Perutz Awards

Anne Rowling Clinic Researcher Celebrated in The Observer for Award-Winning MND Video

Dec 2025: Dr Johnny Tam wins prestigious MRC Max Perutz Award for Science Communication.

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ALS-Biomarker study reaches recruitment milestone

Nov 2025: Success for Anne Rowling Clinic researchers in reaching recruitment goal.

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UK vaccine trial targets virus linked to MS

Nov 2025: A new clinical trial is set to test whether vaccination against a common virus found in almost all people with multiple sclerosis (MS) could help treat the condition.

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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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Driving MS Research Forward: Francesca and Christine Step Up for Science

Sept 2025: Edinburgh MS Imaging Group complete the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for MS Research

A picture taken outside the Anne Rowling Clinic building in Edinburgh. In the group picture are the authors of the Census paper from left to right they are, Jess Gill, Ethan Stoker, Judith Newton and Isaac Chau

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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