Simon Parson
@neanatomist.bsky.social
7th Regius Professor of Anatomy at the University of Aberdeen. Anatomist, Spinal Muscular Atrophy MND researcher and family man
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Last week the MND Scotland Research Team were at Pittodrie Stadium to host our LEARN. Thanks to Aberdeen FC, our presenting researchers Fergal Waldron, Tatiana Langerová, and Hazel Allardyce, volunteers Claire and Kathleen, and our wonderful guests for making the event a huge success 💙
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last week the MND Scotland Research Team were at Pittodrie Stadium to host our LEARN. Thanks to Aberdeen FC, our presenting researchers Fergal Waldron, Tatiana Langerová, and Hazel Allardyce, volunteers Claire and Kathleen, and our wonderful guests for making the event a huge success 💙
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August 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Thank you all who watched and engaged in our campaign! If you want to keep in touch, you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter here: https://www.sma-europe.eu/ And if you want to support the research projects we fund, you can click here: https://www.sma-europe.eu/donate #WeAreOne #SMAAwareness
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August 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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🔬 This SMA Awareness Month, we are Connecting the Dots! Listen to Simona, the patient expert, and Simon, the researcher: "Are microvascular defects relevant in Spinal Muscular Atrophy?: Characterisation of the mouse model." youtube.com/shorts/R85PI... #SMAAwareness #ConnectingTheDots
SMA Awareness Month 2025 | Connecting the Dots | Simon & Simona Part 1
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August 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🔬 This SMA Awareness Month, we are Connecting the Dots! Listen to Simona, the patient expert, and Simon, the researcher: "Are microvascular defects relevant in Spinal Muscular Atrophy?: Characterisation of the mouse model." youtube.com/shorts/R85PI... #SMAAwareness #ConnectingTheDots
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August 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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🔬 This SMA Awareness Month, we are Connecting the Dots! Listen to Simona, the patient expert, and Simon, the researcher: "Are microvascular defects relevant in Spinal Muscular Atrophy?: Characterisation of the mouse model." youtu.be/o1R5h3j1lLE #SMAAwareness #ConnectingTheDots
SMA Awareness Month 2025 | Connecting the Dots | Simon & Simona Part 2
YouTube video by SMA Europe
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August 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🔬 This SMA Awareness Month, we are Connecting the Dots! Listen to Simona, the patient expert, and Simon, the researcher: "Are microvascular defects relevant in Spinal Muscular Atrophy?: Characterisation of the mouse model." youtu.be/o1R5h3j1lLE #SMAAwareness #ConnectingTheDots
Job alert: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in #anatomy @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social We are looking for a research active anatomist to join our vibrant and successful team. tinyurl.com/3k34f6pf #Aberdeen is a great place to live and work. Informal enquiries to me.
September 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Job alert: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in #anatomy @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social We are looking for a research active anatomist to join our vibrant and successful team. tinyurl.com/3k34f6pf #Aberdeen is a great place to live and work. Informal enquiries to me.
Well done Hazel Allardyce on a fantastic talk about her work on blood vessels in #MNDs at the @mndscotland.bsky.social #LEARN event at Pittodrie stadium today. It was great to meet and talk with families affected by MNDs (just a shame I forgot to take a photo!)
September 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Well done Hazel Allardyce on a fantastic talk about her work on blood vessels in #MNDs at the @mndscotland.bsky.social #LEARN event at Pittodrie stadium today. It was great to meet and talk with families affected by MNDs (just a shame I forgot to take a photo!)
Im not remotely a classic music buff, but this one stays with you
I vividly remember buying this Górecki CD on Naxos as a student when it came out in the mid 90s. I was haunted by it then, and remain haunted by it now. The messages contained within seem more important than ever. open.spotify.com/track/1xJIlh...
Symphony No. 3, Op. 36, "Symfonia piesni zalosnych" (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs): III. Lento - Cantabile semplice
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September 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Im not remotely a classic music buff, but this one stays with you
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We got here in the end. Great news for newborns in Scotland, and that's said by a Yorkshireman
It feels like a long time since we published this paper calling for NBS in Scotland, but it has been a monumental effort from so many people behind the scenes to make this become a reality. Huge congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the effort 💪 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
A call to introduce newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in Scotland - Thomas H. Gillingwater, Catherine McWilliam, Iain Horrocks, Kenneth McWilliam, Mark Hamilton, Elaine Fletcher, Nic...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We got here in the end. Great news for newborns in Scotland, and that's said by a Yorkshireman
Really interesting and novel findings from the Gillingwater group, provide insight into the drivers of cellular pathology in #SMA
🚨 New #SMA paper from the lab just published in @jci-insight.bsky.social: Prenatal SMN-dependent defects in translation uncover reversible primary cilia phenotypes in spinal muscular atrophy insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
JCI Insight -
Prenatal SMN-dependent defects in translation uncover reversible primary cilia phenotypes in spinal muscular atrophy
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September 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Really interesting and novel findings from the Gillingwater group, provide insight into the drivers of cellular pathology in #SMA
JOB ALERT: Teaching Assistant in
@Anatomy
@aberdeenuni
to start ASAP tinyurl.com/kh8nwyj5 Come join our innovative, highly-regarded team working in modern purpose-built facilities with excellent cadaveric and digital resources. Informal enquiries to me please.
@Anatomy
@aberdeenuni
to start ASAP tinyurl.com/kh8nwyj5 Come join our innovative, highly-regarded team working in modern purpose-built facilities with excellent cadaveric and digital resources. Informal enquiries to me please.
Teaching Assistant in Anatomy (MED245A) | University of Aberdeen
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant / Demonstrator with qualifications and experience in Anatomy to join the vibrant team of academic, technical, and professional services staff in the delivery of our...
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September 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
JOB ALERT: Teaching Assistant in
@Anatomy
@aberdeenuni
to start ASAP tinyurl.com/kh8nwyj5 Come join our innovative, highly-regarded team working in modern purpose-built facilities with excellent cadaveric and digital resources. Informal enquiries to me please.
@Anatomy
@aberdeenuni
to start ASAP tinyurl.com/kh8nwyj5 Come join our innovative, highly-regarded team working in modern purpose-built facilities with excellent cadaveric and digital resources. Informal enquiries to me please.
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🚨 New #ALS #MND publication from our lab (co-lead @drchayts.bsky.social), in collaboration with Bernát Nógrádi and colleagues from Hungary and Sonia Alonso-Martin and colleagues from Spain, just published in @natcomms.nature.com -> rdcu.be/eyNIs
The CCL2-CCR2 axis drives neuromuscular denervation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Nature Communications - Neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) are denervated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through unknown mechanisms. Here, the authors show immune cells infiltrating muscle of...
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August 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨 New #ALS #MND publication from our lab (co-lead @drchayts.bsky.social), in collaboration with Bernát Nógrádi and colleagues from Hungary and Sonia Alonso-Martin and colleagues from Spain, just published in @natcomms.nature.com -> rdcu.be/eyNIs
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Proteomic analyses implicated the CCL2-CCR2 axis as a major driving factor of immune cell infiltration, with CCL2+ cells enriched around NMJs. Excitingly, local treatment with CCL2-neutralising antibodies was sufficient to reduce leukocyte infiltration and ameliorate NMJ denervation.
August 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Proteomic analyses implicated the CCL2-CCR2 axis as a major driving factor of immune cell infiltration, with CCL2+ cells enriched around NMJs. Excitingly, local treatment with CCL2-neutralising antibodies was sufficient to reduce leukocyte infiltration and ameliorate NMJ denervation.
Very happy to be involved in this initiative
August 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Very happy to be involved in this initiative
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We’re recruiting 2 senior anatomy technicians the Department of Anatomy at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social One 12-mth maternity cover post (👇) and one permanent position (advert on its way). Please share and get in touch if you would like to know more: elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Senior Anatomy Technician
The role requires an individual with organisational and communication skills. Experience of working with human material is essential (prior dissection experience is desirable) as well as a recognition...
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July 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
We’re recruiting 2 senior anatomy technicians the Department of Anatomy at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social One 12-mth maternity cover post (👇) and one permanent position (advert on its way). Please share and get in touch if you would like to know more: elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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..and here's the link to the advert for the permanent, full-time Senior Anatomy Technician post here in Anatomy at
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Please share with anyone you think may be interested! elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Please share with anyone you think may be interested! elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
July 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
..and here's the link to the advert for the permanent, full-time Senior Anatomy Technician post here in Anatomy at
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Please share with anyone you think may be interested! elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Please share with anyone you think may be interested! elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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📢Fully funded PhD opportunity 📢
An excellent opportunity for a fully funded PhD studying morphological defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy, working in a well-respected laboratory of Professor Simon Parson at the University of Aberdeen. #SMA #PhD #research
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An excellent opportunity for a fully funded PhD studying morphological defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy, working in a well-respected laboratory of Professor Simon Parson at the University of Aberdeen. #SMA #PhD #research
More details➡️ tinyurl.com/FundedPhDAbe...
Morphology and mechanisms of vascular defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy at University of Aberdeen on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Morphology and mechanisms of vascular defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com
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May 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📢Fully funded PhD opportunity 📢
An excellent opportunity for a fully funded PhD studying morphological defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy, working in a well-respected laboratory of Professor Simon Parson at the University of Aberdeen. #SMA #PhD #research
More details➡️ tinyurl.com/FundedPhDAbe...
An excellent opportunity for a fully funded PhD studying morphological defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy, working in a well-respected laboratory of Professor Simon Parson at the University of Aberdeen. #SMA #PhD #research
More details➡️ tinyurl.com/FundedPhDAbe...
PhD: full @anat_soc funding, studying vascular defects in @SMA in @ParsonLab @AbdnLifeScience training in detailed morphological analysis of mouse models and patient tissue to understand important non-neuronal pathology in a #MND tinyurl.com/2vds32nj deadline 11th June
Morphology and mechanisms of vascular defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy at University of Aberdeen on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Morphology and mechanisms of vascular defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com
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May 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
PhD: full @anat_soc funding, studying vascular defects in @SMA in @ParsonLab @AbdnLifeScience training in detailed morphological analysis of mouse models and patient tissue to understand important non-neuronal pathology in a #MND tinyurl.com/2vds32nj deadline 11th June
The human cost of the UK not having a screening programme for #SMA , is poorer outcomes for affected children. Servais and colleagues detail the evidence here. We can and should do better. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Spinal muscular atrophy in the UK: the human toll of slow decisions
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March 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The human cost of the UK not having a screening programme for #SMA , is poorer outcomes for affected children. Servais and colleagues detail the evidence here. We can and should do better. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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We are looking for an inspirational Peer Support and Engagement Lead with the skill, energy and passion to deliver and expand a range of services that support people with MND and their families and friends 💙 To find out more or to apply, visit: bit.ly/3EAwZbj
Peer Support and Engagement Lead - MND Scotland
We are looking for an inspirational lead with the skill, energy and passion to deliver and expand a range of services that support people with MND and their families and friends.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We are looking for an inspirational Peer Support and Engagement Lead with the skill, energy and passion to deliver and expand a range of services that support people with MND and their families and friends 💙 To find out more or to apply, visit: bit.ly/3EAwZbj
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This month, we see the release of Special issue on Anatomical Variations in Hearing and Sound Production in Amniotes. Our cover is from Racicot et al., ‘Variation in whale (Cetacea) inner ear anatomy reveals the early evolution of ‘specialized’ high frequency hearing sensitivity’
February 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This month, we see the release of Special issue on Anatomical Variations in Hearing and Sound Production in Amniotes. Our cover is from Racicot et al., ‘Variation in whale (Cetacea) inner ear anatomy reveals the early evolution of ‘specialized’ high frequency hearing sensitivity’
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The alternate splicing small molecule risdiplam, administered to a fetus with spinal muscular atrophy, had an apparent ameliorating effect on the disorder through 30 months. Learn more: nej.md/3XbEg7J
#MedSky #Neurology #PedSky
#MedSky #Neurology #PedSky
Risdiplam for Prenatal Therapy of Spinal Muscular Atrophy | NEJM
The alternate splicing small molecule risdiplam, administered to a fetus with spinal
muscular atrophy, had an apparent ameliorating effect on the disorder through 30 months.
nej.md
February 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The alternate splicing small molecule risdiplam, administered to a fetus with spinal muscular atrophy, had an apparent ameliorating effect on the disorder through 30 months. Learn more: nej.md/3XbEg7J
#MedSky #Neurology #PedSky
#MedSky #Neurology #PedSky
One of these posts occurs as I am stepping down after 2 terms. A great charity to work with, so please consider applying
Are you passionate about making a positive impact for those affected by motor neuron disease? MND Scotland are seeking committed individuals to become part of our Board of Trustees 💙
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4gg75GM
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4gg75GM
February 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
One of these posts occurs as I am stepping down after 2 terms. A great charity to work with, so please consider applying