Emma Dumble
Neuroscience PhD Candidate | Science Communication Specialist
About
I am a final year Neuroscience PhD candidate (graduating October 2026) with 5+ years of science communication experience, specialising in translating complex research into succinct and impactful narratives for diverse audiences and key opinion leaders.
Proven track record in creating a range of content: posters, presentations, reports, journal papers, science magazine writing, editing for academic, clinical and public audiences.
Experience
Education
PhD in Neuroscience
2022 - 2026University of Edinburgh, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Funded by EastBIO DTP
Identifying mechanisms by which neuron-oligodendrocyte interactions regulate nervous system function and dysfunction using zebrafish as a model.
Masters in Developmental Biology
2019 - 2021Sorbonne Université, École de Biologie, Paris
Mention bien (with Distinction)
BSc in Biomedical Science
2015 - 2018Cardiff University, School of Biomedical Science
2:1
Publications
Oligodendrocyte precursor cells govern circuit connectivity through forming stabilising axon:OPC synapses
In Review
Do oligodendrocyte precursor cells govern circuit connectivity through forming stabilising axon:OPC synapses?
Presentation — Cold Spring Harbor Glia in Health and Disease Conference, New York, 2024
Investigating how the remodelling of axonal presynapses is governed by oligodendrocyte precursor cells in the zebrafish visual system
Poster presentation — University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Day, 2024
Investigating mechanisms by which oligodendrocyte precursor cells regulate retinal ganglion cell arbor size in the zebrafish visual system
Poster presentation — Euroglia meeting, Berlin, 2023
Awards & Recognition
- Won prize for poster presentation at the Scottish Developmental Biology conferenceScottish Developmental Biology Poster Prize — Scottish Developmental Biology Conference
- Designed winning artwork for the Edinburgh University Science Magazine coverEUSci Magazine Cover Art Winner — University of Edinburgh
- Conceptualised and wrote grant to secure centre equipment fundingEquipment Grant — £2.5K — University of Edinburgh
- Proposed PhD project and was awarded full doctoral fundingPhD Funding — ~£100K — EastBIO DTP
Career Timeline
First-Author Paper Submitted
In review
Poster: Edinburgh Neuroscience Day
University of Edinburgh
Presentation: Cold Spring Harbor Glia Conference
New York, USA
Poster: Euroglia Meeting
Berlin, Germany
Started: PhD in Neuroscience
University of Edinburgh
Data Analyst
WPA Healthcare
Graduated: Masters with Distinction
Sorbonne Université
English Tutor
Be My NouNou, Paris
Started: Masters in Developmental Biology
Sorbonne Université, Paris
Graduated: BSc Biomedical Science (2:1)
Cardiff University
Started: BSc Biomedical Science
Cardiff University