Really excited to share my lab has received an 8 year Wellcome CDA. This long-term funding will allow my group to dissect the molecular logic underlying local protein synthesis during synaptic plasticity. (1/3)

My shadow undersecretary while I’m reading a pile of grant proposals. Her devotion is due to payment in the form of laser pointer chase time each time I read a proposal.

Early morning stroll along the water of leith.

Enjoy the imported, tariff free, Scottish weather- San Diegoburgh.

Sunset Hillcrest stroll.

Decided to celebrate my 38th by investigating the persistent rumours that the sky could be blue and feature a glowing ball of light. Can confirm- very perplexing.

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Sunshine in Holyrood park vibes.

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Scottish beach day.

Spent the day in my happy place.

Hard to imagine a more beautiful city to live in during my PI adventure.

Thinking of entering a kitten bowling league.

Thanks to @Gary86 for hosting me at UCD. It’s been a fabulous visit to Dublin to chat science and soak up the Irish sun.

A very gay Edinburgh day.

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RT @ShorterLab: Axonal RNA localization is essential for long-term memory: