Dr Ross Jones

Dr Ross Jones works on the human neuromuscular junction (NMJ). The NMJ is the point of contact between nerves and muscles, and it is known to be an early target in MND. The group’s research aims to bridge the gap between animal models of MND and people with MND by studying the similarities and differences in human and animal NMJs. He is a member of the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences and collaborates closely with the Gillingwater group. Ross co-ordinates the tissue sampling (human NMJ) programme with the Department of Clinical Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, which has provided new insights into the human NMJ health and disease (e.g. cancer cachexia). 

Ross graduated in Medicine from the University of St Andrews/Manchester and trained in General Surgery in the North West Deanery (2007-2017) prior to his appointment in Clinical and Surgical Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh. He co-ordinates the Regional Anatomy Programme for Core Surgical Training (NHS Scotland Deanery; Improving Surgical Training Strategy) and co-convenes the Wade Programme in Surgical Anatomy (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh). Ross is a member of the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE) with commitments involving both the MRCS Part A (MCQ; paper panel, question quality, standard setting) and MRCS Part B (OSCE; deputy lead for anatomy broad content area, intercollegiate examiner).