Our primary research focus is on the genetic basis of colorectal cancer engaging in population-based studies.SCOTTY recruits young cases and unaffected parents.
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9 Nov 2022
Could you take part in the @SCOTTYStudy? Diagnosed with #bowelcancer at aged 40 or under? Parents unaffected? Non-lynch? You may be eligible. Researchers are using blood samples to uncover genes that may cause the disease in younger patients: visit ed.ac.uk/igmm/scotty-study
The SCOTTY Study retweeted
13 May 2022
NEW: Prince William has personally given @bowelbabe her Damehood this afternoon.
He travelled to the family home in Surrey where Deborah James is receiving hospice care.
Her family have released these photos.
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The SCOTTY Study retweeted
13 May 2022
What a glorious afternoon to make memories for a lifetime! What an generous honour, to have William in my family home, with champange giving me a Damehood. Not sure life could get more surreal. But happy. @KensingtonRoyal you are welcome for tea at ours anytime! @BowelbabeF £5mil
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3 Feb 2021
After a COVID related pause to cancer research @scottystudy is appealing for young bowel cancer cases and unaffected parents to give a one off blood sample for genetic research into bowel cancer in the under 40's-email scottystudy@ed.ac.uk, visit ed.ac.uk/igmm/scotty-study for info
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The SCOTTY Study retweeted
Delighted to have an @MRC_IGMM @NHS_Lothian #edinburgh presence at #ibdnewcastle and looking forward to this talk - tickets nearly at capacity so looking forward to a great event from some star speakers
18 Feb 2020
📢SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Malcolm Dunlop, Professor @EdinburghUni will be joining us on the 13th of March. Tickets still available, book here: bit.ly/2N828VZ #ibdnewcastle #ibdsurgery @ACPGBI
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The SCOTTY Study retweeted
20 Feb 2020
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Doug Speake explains the benefits of robotically assisted surgery. Congratulations to the amazing Colorectal team at the Western General for their hard work. Read more here: ow.ly/zqj850yrzAO
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20 Feb 2020
Tune in tonight to find out more about pioneering robotic surgery that our fabulous team are delivering 👇
20 Feb 2020
On tonight's @STVNews at Six surgeons in Edinburgh @NHS_Lothian are the first in Europe to treat patients with serious bowel disease using pioneering robotic technology
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The SCOTTY Study retweeted
4 Feb 2020
#WorldCancerDay 3 generations. Thank you everyone working in #Cancer #Research @CRUKScotland @CRUK_BI working together for our future generations. Let's make #Cancer a thing of the past. Let's work together to find a cure. @CRUKEastScot @CRUKGlasgow et al 💛
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4 Feb 2020
Good luck @GenEdwards from @scottystudy HQ x
3 Feb 2020
First day as CEO @BowelCancerUK and I’m so thrilled to be joining such a talented, committed team. Can’t wait to meet our supporters, volunteers and staff who make our mission to #BeatBowelCancer possible.
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17 Jan 2020
This made our hearts sing @scottystudy HQ today! You’ve got this wee man ❤️ ❤️❤️
17 Jan 2020
“I try not let what’s happened to me & the problems that come with my illness affect what I do, which is why I try to involve myself as much as possible in challenges. I think the main thing is not to let anything get me down” Iolo’s inspirational story. colostomyuk.org/my-name-is-i…
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The SCOTTY Study retweeted
11 Jan 2020
A team of scientists in Edinburgh are leading a ground breaking UK-wide study that could help identify patients at risk of developing #bowelcancer and find new treatments for the disease. Find out more and if you may be eligible to take part: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-an…
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17 Dec 2019
You are welcome @DrHelenReid ! If other ‘youthful bowelies’ would like to check their eligibility, please get in touch!
17 Dec 2019
‘Youthful bowelies’ might also like to check out eligibility for @scottystudy - utterly fab team - I even got a Christmas card with my recruitment pack!
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13 Dec 2019
@scottystudy when the boss won’t fork out for a cab for the Xmas ‘do’ #onyourbike #didsomeonesayjusteat ps. 27 people were waiting 🙄
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29 Nov 2019
@scottystudy study update on our colorectal cancer portfolio @winterCGG2019 from the SCOTTY High Commander
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