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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 2d

Cambridge has been ranked joint third in the world by the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings 2025 🎉

#THEunirankings #CambridgeUniversity #UniversityOfCambridge #Cambridge #Universities #HigherEducation #ApplyingToCambridge

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 2d

A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 Oct. Not only did he make a discovery that laid the foundations for stem cell research, he also created one of the best environments for research at the Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute wellcome.org/news/sir-joh...

Sir John Gurdon, 1933-2025 | Wellcome

A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 October. He made a discovery that opened up the field of cloning research, and created one of the best environments for res...

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Stacey Ogden 🦔 @labogden.bsky.social · 4d

He was a champion of developmental biology and a truly inspirational scientist. 🧪

Seema Grewal @seemagrewal.bsky.social · 4d

So sad to hear the news - John truly was an inspiration to so many, and one of a kind.

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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon dies aged 92

It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the Gurdon Institute.

www.cam.ac.uk

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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 4d

Meet our Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health Theme Leads. New Lead Sumru shares her hopes for the Theme. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk

@gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @pdncambridge.bsky.social @scicambridge.bsky.social

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Sumru Bayin @sumrubayin.bsky.social · 3d

John Gurdon's research inspired me in my own scientific pursuits as a stem cell biologist. Starting my lab at
@gurdoninstitute.bsky.social was therefore particularly exciting. Seeing him around daily only underscored his admirable dedication to science and research. RIP John.
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Emma Rawlins @labrawlins.bsky.social · 3d

Saddened to learn of the death of John Gurdon today. He was the supreme scientist. And truly inspirational lecturer and speaker. The Gurdon Institute @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social has been a wonderful place to run a lab - and he will be truly missed.

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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon Dies Aged 92 – Gurdon Institute

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Seema Grewal @seemagrewal.bsky.social · 4d

So sad to hear the news - John truly was an inspiration to so many, and one of a kind.

www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon dies aged 92

It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the Gurdon Institute.

www.cam.ac.uk

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 3d

It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social

Read our tribute to the visionary Nobel Laureate and watch an interview from 2012, just after he won: https://bit.ly/4mM8o3r

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Vincent Pasque @pasquelab.bsky.social · 3d

It is with profound sadness that I have learned of the passing of my beloved PhD supervisor, John Gurdon. We have lost a true giant, an incredible mentor, kind and generous, whose contributions to science will inspire generations. He changed my life, and the lives of so many others.

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MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology @mrclmb.bsky.social · 3d

John Gurdon, former Group Leader and Head of @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social has died.
Despite calling himself a "total non-intellectual” his work to reprogramme somatic cells to pluripotent stem cells transformed the field of developmental biology.
More: www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/john-gurdon-...
#LMBNews

Black and white portrait of John Gurdon, 1971

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Alfonso Martinez Arias @amartinezarias.bsky.social · 3d

John Gurdon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gu..., beacon of a generation that tackled head on the deepest question of biology: the development of an organism. The best tribute to him and his peers should be to remember and follow the path they forged for how to do Science in form and content.

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 3d

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our founder, colleague, mentor and friend, Professor Sir John Gurdon. His vision and dedication will continue to inspire generations of scientists.
🔗 www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/nobel-laurea...

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 12d

Our 2025 GI retreat prize winners are:
🎉Social Engagement: Giada Vanacore and Shay Melamed
🙂 Research Culture: Theresa Gross-Thebing
🙌 Good Citizen: Sam Banjo
🔬Image Competition: @geraldinejowett.bsky.social
🌳Green: Tamara Romero
Thank you all for your great community spirit and positive vibes!

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 17d

✨ Congratulations to our amazing Postdoc @geraldinejowett.bsky.social – winner of this year’s Image Competition! 🏆🧬
Want to know more about the research we do? 👀 Check it out over at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social

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MRC Toxicology Unit @mrc-tu.bsky.social · 19d

Members from the MRC Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacology and the Gurdon Institute took part in the Chariots of Fire event, a charity race that takes a scenic route through central Cambridge.

Read more about the event here: buff.ly/QgJr1DK

@phar.cam.ac.uk @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social

Twelve members from the MRC Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacology and Gurdon Institute standing in blue t-shirts with their race medals.

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 23d

Thrilled to share that our Group Leader Prof. Azim Surani, together with Prof. Davor Solter, has been awarded the 2026 Paul Ehrlich & Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize 🎉 for discovering genomic imprinting—a breakthrough that reshaped genetics and launched modern epigenetics.

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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · Jul 16

The first patients were enrolled into a clinical trial of alpelisib in Dent disease 2 at Bambino Gesù Hospital, funded by Lowe Syndrome, Trust UK and Association USA, and Dent Disease Foundation. The drug was identified by the Gallop and Devuyst labs. Read more: www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/news/first-p...

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Cambridge Institute for Medical Research @thecimr.bsky.social · Jul 10

We're loving hosting students for the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social ASTP programme, along with @mrc-mbu.bsky.social . As ever, so impressed with the next generation of scientists!

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Cambridge Institute for Medical Research @thecimr.bsky.social · Jul 15

We had a such a great week with this lovely group of students on @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social ASTP programme- they did some fantastic presentations on Friday! Well done to all of them 👋👋👋

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · Jun 16

Check out this list of posts on @prelights.bsky.social, discussing #preprints in #DevBio and #StemCell biology.

Featured #preLight is by Jethro Lundie-Brown @scicambridge.bsky.social on a preprint by @sumrubayin.bsky.social & co.

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preLights in developmental biology (June 2025) | Development | The Company of Biologists

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · Jun 20

🌟Congratulations to Azim Surani @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk for receiving the 2025 Kyoto Prize - Basic Sciences. Azim's research fundamentally advanced our understanding of developmental biology🔬🧬 www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/kyoto-prize-...
#KyotoPrize #AzimSurani #DevelopmentalBiology

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · Jun 17

🎉 Congratulations to the Rawlins Lab on receiving an ERC Advanced Grant for their LungDeCode project! 🫁🔬The project lays the foundation for future human lung regeneration.
#ERCGrant #GurdonInstitute #SBS_Cambridge

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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · Jun 17

🆕 New publication from the Tchasovnikarova Lab!
CRAMP1 drives linker histone expression to enable Polycomb repression 🧬
Read the full study in Molecular Cell:
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#Epigenetics #Chromatin #GeneRegulation #Polycomb #GurdonInstitute #SBS_Cambridge

CRAMP1 drives linker histone expression to enable Polycomb repression

In contrast to the well-understood role of core histones in DNA packaging, the function of the linker histone (H1) remains enigmatic. Challenging the …

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Cambridge Fly Club @cambridgeflyclub.bsky.social · Jun 13

🗓️#CambridgeFlyClub 2nd meeting this year on July 16th (Weds) 4pm at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social. Our speakers are Carmina Santa-Cruz Mateos from Sarah Bray's lab @pdncambridge.bsky.social and Jimena Berni from University of Sussex.
It's not the Dmel on our poster, guess what species is it?

Carmina Santa-Cruz Mateos from PDN, University of Cambridge: "Condensing the Message: How Notch Signaling Forms Transcriptional Hubs to Control Gene Activation"
Jimena Berni from Medical Research Building, University of Sussex – “Hox Activity Levels Govern the Evolution of Behaviors”
Expect refreshments and pizza, this is a great chance to meet colleagues, exchange ideas, and build collaborations. Spread the word, everyone is welcome!

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Sumru Bayin @sumrubayin.bsky.social · May 27

Welcome 2025 Fellows and congratulations to all! Excited to see our @geraldinejowett.bsky.social in the list! @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social

Leading Edge Fellows Program @leadingedgeprogram.bsky.social · May 27

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Leading Edge Fellows! 40 outstanding postdoctoral fellows doing pioneering research in a wide range of biological and biomedical disciplines.

Learn more about these exceptional scientists:

www.leadingedgesymposium.org/fellows

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