John Taylor
@jbtaylor.bsky.social
Drug Discovery Chemist. Big Fan of “Undruggable” targets, enabling technologies and spending time connecting with nature
With Social Mobility Day just around the corner here in the U.K., this fantastic article explores the impact of being a 1st Gen science student: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
It destroys some of the myths we tell ourselves about STEM being a meritocracy, and is a timely call to action
It destroys some of the myths we tell ourselves about STEM being a meritocracy, and is a timely call to action
Being a first generation university graduate, the impact on a career in science
Being in the first generation to access Higher Education (First Gen) is a barrier to academic success. First Gens face difficulties transitioning into, completing, and attaining competitive grades in ...
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May 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
With Social Mobility Day just around the corner here in the U.K., this fantastic article explores the impact of being a 1st Gen science student: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
It destroys some of the myths we tell ourselves about STEM being a meritocracy, and is a timely call to action
It destroys some of the myths we tell ourselves about STEM being a meritocracy, and is a timely call to action
The final version of our RAS inhibitor manuscript has now been accepted as a Featured Article in J Med Chem; thanks to the reviewers and editors for their valuable input
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
🧪⚗️ #ChemSky
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
🧪⚗️ #ChemSky
March 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The final version of our RAS inhibitor manuscript has now been accepted as a Featured Article in J Med Chem; thanks to the reviewers and editors for their valuable input
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
🧪⚗️ #ChemSky
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
🧪⚗️ #ChemSky
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COMING SOON! Sneak preview of the selection of people we're showcasing this month 🧪
March 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
COMING SOON! Sneak preview of the selection of people we're showcasing this month 🧪
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Did some tidying up of the links for chemistry related starter packs, arranged loosely by subject area, and added who maintains the list so you know who to speak with if you'd like to be added!
tinyurl.com/ChemSkyStart...
#ChemSky #Chemistry #Chemists #StarterPacks 🧪
tinyurl.com/ChemSkyStart...
#ChemSky #Chemistry #Chemists #StarterPacks 🧪
Bluesky Chem Starter Packs
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November 25, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Did some tidying up of the links for chemistry related starter packs, arranged loosely by subject area, and added who maintains the list so you know who to speak with if you'd like to be added!
tinyurl.com/ChemSkyStart...
#ChemSky #Chemistry #Chemists #StarterPacks 🧪
tinyurl.com/ChemSkyStart...
#ChemSky #Chemistry #Chemists #StarterPacks 🧪
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📯 Chemical Biology starter pack No.1: now with 📯 #chembio Feed 📯 (also gets #chemicalbiology)
#ChemBio feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Pack covers 150 groups posting primary research in chemical biology:
go.bsky.app/KLrTWoj
📬 Please Repost !📬
#realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday #chemsky #scisky
#ChemBio feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Pack covers 150 groups posting primary research in chemical biology:
go.bsky.app/KLrTWoj
📬 Please Repost !📬
#realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday #chemsky #scisky
November 23, 2024 at 10:04 PM
📯 Chemical Biology starter pack No.1: now with 📯 #chembio Feed 📯 (also gets #chemicalbiology)
#ChemBio feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Pack covers 150 groups posting primary research in chemical biology:
go.bsky.app/KLrTWoj
📬 Please Repost !📬
#realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday #chemsky #scisky
#ChemBio feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Pack covers 150 groups posting primary research in chemical biology:
go.bsky.app/KLrTWoj
📬 Please Repost !📬
#realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday #chemsky #scisky
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Women in chemistry starter pack here: go.bsky.app/LjumNEg
#ChemSky
please repost :D
#ChemSky #realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday
#ChemSky
please repost :D
#ChemSky #realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday
November 17, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Women in chemistry starter pack here: go.bsky.app/LjumNEg
#ChemSky
please repost :D
#ChemSky #realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday
#ChemSky
please repost :D
#ChemSky #realtimechem #FluorescenceFriday
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Applications are open for the James McCune Smith (JMS) Scholarships here
@uofglasgow.bsky.social. which fund Black UK students to undertake PhD research in Glasgow in any field. They provide an enhanced experience and are very well-supported. www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships.... Please share this widely
@uofglasgow.bsky.social. which fund Black UK students to undertake PhD research in Glasgow in any field. They provide an enhanced experience and are very well-supported. www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships.... Please share this widely
University of Glasgow - Scholarships & funding - James McCune Smith PhD ScholarshipssearchSearch iconClose menu iconMenu icon bar 1Menu icon bar 2Menu icon bar 3
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November 19, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Applications are open for the James McCune Smith (JMS) Scholarships here
@uofglasgow.bsky.social. which fund Black UK students to undertake PhD research in Glasgow in any field. They provide an enhanced experience and are very well-supported. www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships.... Please share this widely
@uofglasgow.bsky.social. which fund Black UK students to undertake PhD research in Glasgow in any field. They provide an enhanced experience and are very well-supported. www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships.... Please share this widely
Hi #Chemsky, time for a quick thread on our latest pre-print: “Reversible Small Molecule pan-Ras Inhibitors Display Tunable Affinity for the Active and Inactive forms of Ras” ⚗️🧪
chemrxiv.org/engage/chemr...
chemrxiv.org/engage/chemr...
Reversible Small Molecule pan-Ras Inhibitors Display Tunable Affinity for the Active and Inactive forms of Ras.
Activating mutations of Ras are one of the most prevalent drivers of cancer and are often associated with poor clinical outcomes. Despite FDA approval for two irreversible inhibitors that target the i...
chemrxiv.org
November 19, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Hi #Chemsky, time for a quick thread on our latest pre-print: “Reversible Small Molecule pan-Ras Inhibitors Display Tunable Affinity for the Active and Inactive forms of Ras” ⚗️🧪
chemrxiv.org/engage/chemr...
chemrxiv.org/engage/chemr...
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Missed the @roysocchem.bsky.social Social Mobility in the chemical sciences Webinar held on #SocialMobilityDay ?
Re-watch @chemistryworld.bsky.social webinar with inspiring & insightful stories from those working in socioeconomic inclusion #RSCSocioeconomicInclusion
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEzt...
Re-watch @chemistryworld.bsky.social webinar with inspiring & insightful stories from those working in socioeconomic inclusion #RSCSocioeconomicInclusion
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEzt...
Empowering voices – Advancing social mobility in the chemical sciences
YouTube video by Chemistry World
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November 15, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Missed the @roysocchem.bsky.social Social Mobility in the chemical sciences Webinar held on #SocialMobilityDay ?
Re-watch @chemistryworld.bsky.social webinar with inspiring & insightful stories from those working in socioeconomic inclusion #RSCSocioeconomicInclusion
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEzt...
Re-watch @chemistryworld.bsky.social webinar with inspiring & insightful stories from those working in socioeconomic inclusion #RSCSocioeconomicInclusion
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEzt...
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Calling #ChemSky, activation time is now! ⚗️🧪
My old Chemistry department at the University of Reading is being forced to close (*). There are lots of students worried about the validity of their degrees and lots of staff worried about their jobs. Please sign!
www.change.org/p/stop-unive...
My old Chemistry department at the University of Reading is being forced to close (*). There are lots of students worried about the validity of their degrees and lots of staff worried about their jobs. Please sign!
www.change.org/p/stop-unive...
Sign the Petition
Stop University of Reading from closing the Department of Chemistry
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November 15, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Calling #ChemSky, activation time is now! ⚗️🧪
My old Chemistry department at the University of Reading is being forced to close (*). There are lots of students worried about the validity of their degrees and lots of staff worried about their jobs. Please sign!
www.change.org/p/stop-unive...
My old Chemistry department at the University of Reading is being forced to close (*). There are lots of students worried about the validity of their degrees and lots of staff worried about their jobs. Please sign!
www.change.org/p/stop-unive...
Quenched a reaction containing POCl3 by adding ice to the reaction flask. When nothing much happened, I added more ice…
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Scientist friends, as we are building community here, I have a question to get to know you:
What is a mistake that you made in the lab?
Scientist friends, as we are building community here, I have a question to get to know you:
What is a mistake that you made in the lab?
November 15, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Quenched a reaction containing POCl3 by adding ice to the reaction flask. When nothing much happened, I added more ice…
Starting afresh here, hoping to find that great community of science and discussion that “the other place” once had.
I’m a medicinal chemist based in Glasgow, Scotland and am looking forward to sharing chemistry and drug discovery thoughts on here 🧪
I’m a medicinal chemist based in Glasgow, Scotland and am looking forward to sharing chemistry and drug discovery thoughts on here 🧪
November 14, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Starting afresh here, hoping to find that great community of science and discussion that “the other place” once had.
I’m a medicinal chemist based in Glasgow, Scotland and am looking forward to sharing chemistry and drug discovery thoughts on here 🧪
I’m a medicinal chemist based in Glasgow, Scotland and am looking forward to sharing chemistry and drug discovery thoughts on here 🧪