Veronica has investigated myelin health for >17 years, completing her PhD at The Montreal Neurological Institute/ McGill University and her postdoctoral training at the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine. Her research focus is on how microglia regulate myelin health across the lifespan, thereby identifying novel therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy) and dysfunction with ageing. She has a passion for equality and diversity in STEM, and building an inclusive and supportive research culture.

Rebecca joined the Miron lab in 2015 as a Research Assistant and has since worked on multiple projects and collaborations. Her primary research focus is the role of microglia and monocytes in repair after human perinatal brain injury. Alongside this, she undertakes surgical training of staff and students across multiple buildings and ensures the smooth running of the communal lab space. She completed her BSc in Biological Sciences at the University of Birmingham, then went on to complete a Masters in Integrative Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh. Outside of work she can be found tending her indoor jungle or exploring beaches and forests in the highlands.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Georgie investigates the role of microglia in cognition. She is particularly interested in how microglia-oligodendrocyte interactions may be altered with cognitive decline and ageing. Georgie completed her BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience at The University of Melbourne, and subsequently pursued a PhD investigating oligodendrocyte lineage expansion during development and ageing. In her spare time, Georgie loves reading, going hiking/cycling, and playing (very) amateur fiddle.

Dr Hugh S P Binnie PhD Student

Lucy is investigating interactions between oligodendrocytes and microglia in Alzheimer’s disease and small vessel disease, two major causes of dementia, in order to uncover dysregulated pathways that may be targeted for prevention or treatment strategies. She completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and her MSc in Immunology at Trinity College Dublin. Outside of the lab, she spends her time reading, baking and taking long walks in nature.

German Research Foundation Postdoctural Fellow

Alana graduated in Molecular Medicine at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany) and completed her PhD on the role of neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases. Joining the Miron lab, Alana investigates how brain-resident macrophage subsets affect the development of oligodendrocyte lineage cells and myelin formation. Outside of the lab, Alana enjoys cycling, baking her own bread and exploring new places around the world.

Ayisha is developing screening platforms to identify novel therapeutics for remyelination, with an interest in how dying microglia regulate this process. She obtained her BSc and MSc in Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh before joining the lab in 2019. When not in the lab, she enjoys the gym, amateur baking and is very rarely found without a cup of coffee.

Wellcome Trust Translational Neuroscience PhD Student

Sarah is investigating the role of microglial senescence in ageing and neurodegenerative disease. She carried out her undergraduate degree in Genetics at University College Dublin. During this time, she spent a year abroad at the University of California San Diego where she had the opportunity to intern in the Weiss-Suto lab at Scripps Research, studying the neurobiological basis of drug and alcohol addiction. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys CrossFit, spending time outdoors and all things food and fitness related.

Astex Postdoctoral Fellow

Tina is investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underpinning myelin pathology in Alzheimer’s disease. Her previous expertise was as a neuroanatomist and slice electrophysiologist, whilst completing her PhD and first postdoc at the University of Edinburgh. Outwith the lab, Christina enjoys long distance running, playing videogames and going to the pub with pals.

Summer Student

Jonathan is studying the role of peripheral immune cells in instigating myelin degeneration in the absence of microglial homeostasis. He recently graduated from McMaster University with a BSc in Biochemistry, where he did his undergraduate thesis investigating immunopathology during infectious disease. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, trying to create fusion food across different cultures, and swimming.

Senior Research Assistant/Lab Manager

After starting off as an animal technician and moving into pathology in the private sector, Jamie became a member of the Edinburgh MRC Brain Bank. Jamie then moved onto a senior technician position at the University of Edinburgh, looking at synapse changes in Alzheimer’s Disease. Jamie started his new role as Lab Manager of the Edinburgh Miron Lab in July 2023. An avid reader, gamer and amateur gardener, Jamie can be found online with his D&D group or bingeing the new ‘must see’ series.