That’s a wrap for IRR’s #12DaysOfResearch – Have a fantastic festive break and we’ll see you in 2026!

Eleventh Day of Research – 11 exhibitions contributed to our 2025 Doors Open Day event 🔍

This September IRR once again opened its doors to the public to showcase the biomedical research happening within our building.

See what we got up to: edin.ac/46IYFF7

Check out our #12DaysOfResearch campaign!

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"The ENDO1000 study recruited its first 10 participants" the participant resource pack with smart watch and medical equipment

Tenth Day of Research - The ENDO1000 study recruited its first 10 participants🩸

ENDO1000 is a UK-wide research project from IRR that will collect data and biological samples from 1000 individuals with endometriosis.

Discover more about the project: www.endo1000.com/

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"£800,000 funding awarded to investigate snake venom-induced chronic wounds" a cup pierced with fangs containing collected snake venom

Eighth Day of Research - £800,000 funding awarded to investigate snake venom-induced chronic wounds🐍

This 3-year international project, co-lead by Jenna Cash, combines advanced mapping of venom-induced wounds in pre-clinical models and snakebite patients to inform new treatments.
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"Trogenix secures £70m investment to tackle aggressive cancers" Steve Pollard in the lab

Seventh Day of Research - Trogenix secures £70m investment to tackle aggressive cancers🔬

IRR spinout Trogenix, which is developing innovative cancer therapies, completed Series A financing of £70 million this year.

🔗: edin.ac/3LQSRma
Catch more IRR stories in our #12DaysOfResearch campaign!

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"We welcomed 6 Career Ready interns and 4 BioQuarter interns this summer". two young people using pipettes in the lab

Sixth Day of Research - We welcomed 6 Career Ready interns and 4 BioQuarter interns this summer🧑‍🔬

We hosted local high school students as part of both the BioQuarter’s Summer Interns and University’s Career Ready programmes.

🔗: edin.ac/4oPP33G

We’re halfway through our 2025 #12DaysOfResearch!

"Local S5 students jumped into our Science Insights work experience programme" students visit one of our science facilities

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Fifth Day of Research - Local S5 students jumped into our Science Insights work experience programme where they had the chance to experience working on current research in our labs, alongside our staff and students.

Read about our 2025 programme: edin.ac/3GObsgP
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"Forth Therapeutics, a new spinout from IRR, launched this March" microscopy of kidney fibrosis

4th Day of Research - Forth Therapeutics, a new spinout from IRR, launched this March 🦠

The biotech company builds on pioneering research into halting and potentially reversing the progression of fibrotic disease.

📰: edin.ac/4iyNgvX
Discover more IRR success stories: #12DaysOfResearch

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"Scientists compared 3 key methods for detecting mismatch repair deficiency (MMRd) in endometrial cancer" illustration of womb covered in fibroids and cysts

Third Day of Research – Scientists compared 3 key methods for detecting mismatch repair deficiency (MMRd) in endometrial cancer 🧬

Read our story: edin.ac/4c8iY1c

#12DaysOfResearch is just getting started. Stay tuned for more excellent IRR science!

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infographic explaining how macrophage therapy helps repair liver cirrhosis

Second Day of Research - MATCH Phase 2 study, a therapy could offer hope to people suffering from liver cirrhosis, completed with positive results⚕️

Learn more: edin.ac/4pgJs5X

Keep an eye out for our #12DaysOfResearch campaign throughout December, highlighting a year of IRR research.

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One millimetre diameter biopsy forceps protruding from the Prothea micro-endoscope

#12DaysOfResearch is back again this December, sharing IRR research highlights from across 2025! ✨

For our first day of research, IRR Spinout Prothea enrolled its first patient to the the Precision Lung clinical trial

Read our full story: edin.ac/42wu648

[Image credit: Prothea Technologies]

🌟 That’s a wrap for #12DaysOfResearch! 🌟

Thank you for joining us as we highlighted these innovative #ClimateSolutions. Explore the PICS Annual Report to learn more about these and other groundbreaking projects! 💚🌍

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#ClimateAction

🎶 On the twelfth and final day of research, PICS brings to you... CO2 converted to fuels and fibres for uses new! 🔄🌍

Learn more on page 34 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/BELY50Uh4nw

#12DaysOfResearch #CarbonFibres #CarbonInnovation

12th Day of Research: IRR in the community🔎

Last but not least in our #12DaysOfResearch we’re spotlighting our partnership with the local community. This year we have been thrilled with the vibrant activity from researchers, local schools and members of the public. #Community

🎶 On the eleventh day of research, PICS brings to you... decision-making tools to manage water resources true! 🌊💧

Learn more on page 14 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/hBgO50Uh3XP

#12DaysOfResearch #WaterManagement #ClimateResilience

🎶 On the tenth day of research, PICS brings to you... climate-smart investments to help a low-carbon future breakthrough!🎶

Learn more about this project on page 23 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/9YJL50Uh3TW

#12DaysOfResearch #GreenFinance #SustainableInvesting

11th Day of Research: Chelsea Morroni awarded NIHR Global Health Professorship🌍

#CRH Dr Morroni is the first in Scotland to receive this prestigious funding. Her project aims to improve sexual health in pregnancy in Africa.

📰: edin.ac/3Awy69U
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🎶 On the ninth day of research, PICS brings to you... Indigenous fire stewardship to protect ecosystems as they renew! 🔥🌲

Learn more on page 33 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/TOZ350Uh3yZ

#12DaysOfResearch #IndigenousKnowledge #WildfireResilience

10th Day of Research: 10 year long study into nose and mouth microbiome is largest to date 👃
The collaborative data from #CIR and partnering institutes, involves over 3,000 participants and forms an important basis for further studies.
📰: edin.ac/40Cp8CY
#12DaysOfResearch

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9th Day of Research: £9million to support the next generation of dementia researchers🧑‍🎓

The investment from @alzheimerssoc will help the IRR support and nurture dementia researchers at the start of their career.

📰 Read more: edin.ac/48KD4g6
#12DaysOfResearch #CRM

🎶 On the eighth day of research, PICS brings to you... urban trees to cool cities and improve air quality, too! 🌳🌆

Learn more about this project on page 32 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/Ox3850Uh2TA

#12DaysOfResearch #UrbanTrees #ClimateSolutions

🎶 On the seventh day of research, PICS brings to you... tools for mountain communities to adapt to geohazards anew!

Learn more about this project on page 31 of the PICS Annual Report: ow.ly/xjj850Uh2mC

#12DaysOfResearch #ClimateRisks #MountainSafety

TRAITS logo. 'enabling precision medicine for intensive care, better ideas for better health'. graphic of two human bodies made up of small white dots. Three graphics in hexagons: the red hexagon depicts clipboard graphic and 'clinical trial', the green hexagon depicts injection, pills and 'treatable traits', the blue hexagon depicts a test tube set and 'biology'.

8th Day of Research: Eight new centres open for recruitment of TRAITS trial

TRAITS, the first precision medicine trial of critically ill patients in the UK, has opened for recruitment across Scotland this year.

Visit the TRAITS website: traits-trial.ed.ac.uk
#12DaysOfResearch #CIR

7th Day of Research: Seven winners of the IRR photo competition📷
We asked colleagues to send us their photos for our annual photo competition which showcases the science, innovation, community, collaboration, sustainability and wellbeing demonstrated at the IRR #12DaysOfResearch

🎶 On the sixth day of research, PICS brings to you... climate change in classrooms for B.C. students to view!

Learn more on page 22 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/LynE50Uh26O

#12DaysOfResearch #ClimateEducation #YouthForClimate

🎶 On the fifth day of research, PICS brings to you... cleaner marine transport for seaside communities, too!🎶

Dive into this effort to decarbonize sea travel on page 7 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/M5FP50UhLto

#12DaysOfResearch #CleanEnergy #SustainableSeas

Close up of Richard Weller mid interview, with a bright summer themed backdrop.

5th Day of Research: Richard Weller on Channel 5 ☀️

Could increasing amounts of sunlight stave off heart disease?

Professor Richard Weller joined Dara O’Brien to discuss the possible unconsidered benefits of sun exposure.

📺: www.channel5.com/show/wonders...
#12DaysOfResearch #SkinHealth #CIR

A page from the PICS Annual report, detailing a project that studies rural and remote community climate resilience.

🎶 On the fourth day of research, PICS brings to you... climate-resilient solutions for rural communities to pursue! 🔧🏘️

Discover more impactful research projects in the PICS Annual Report: pics.uvic.ca/wp-content/u...

#12DaysOfResearch #ClimateAdaptation #ResilientCommunities

4th Day of Research: Four Wandering Womb exhibitions 🩸

A walk-in uterus exhibition, created by #CRH PhD student Frankie Hearn-Yeates and collaborating artists, has spent the year travelling around UK exhibitions. #12DaysOfResearch #Periods

🔍 https:/thewanderingwomb.wixsite.com/thewanderingwomb

3rd Day of Research: Three new centre Directors 🎉

We welcomed Prof Andrew Horne as new Director of the Centre for Reproductive Health, and Prof Tilo Kunath and Prof Anna Williams as new Co-Directors for the Centre for Regenerative Medicine.

📰: edin.ac/3ZCwhSG
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