Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture
What it is
Professors Lyons and Williams explain myelin, how it unwraps in disease and how it might be repaired. It is free and open to everyone.
The Christmas Lecture introduces myelin, the protective sheath wrapped around our nerve cables, and how it supports electrical impulses along nerves.
The speakers share recent discoveries on how myelin unwraps in disease and how this can be stopped, and look ahead at treatments that might protect against damage and promote repair in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, dementias and ageing.
📍 Chancellor's Building, The University of Edinburgh, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, on Thursday 3 December 2026, 18:00–20:30.
Questions
When does Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture start and end?
Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture runs Thursday, 3 December 2026, 18:00 until 20:30.
Where is Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture?
Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture takes place at Chancellor's Building, The University of Edinburgh, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
How much are tickets for Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture?
Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture is free to enter.
Who plays at Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture?
The line-up of Edinburgh Neuroscience Public Christmas Lecture: Professor Anna Williams, Professor David Lyons.
What happens after the lecture?
There is a Q&A with the speakers, then a mulled wine reception. - Non-alcoholic hot drinks are also available - You can explore exhibits of scientific samples mentioned in the lecture - Recently published neuroscience books by other Edinburgh Neuroscience researchers are on sale
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