LSI-Exeter
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The Living Systems Institute (LSI) at the University of Exeter leads cutting-edge interdisciplinary research by bioscientists, biomedical scientists, mathematicians, & Physicists co-located in one building, decoding biological complexity across scales.
Huge congratulations and well done to Hannah Kilford from the Moebius Group, who successfully defended her viva yesterday.
Before her viva, Hannah gave a fantastic LSI Pre-Viva talk on ’The consequences of plant anatomy on viral co-infection’
@exeter.ac.uk @wolframmoebius.bsky.social
Before her viva, Hannah gave a fantastic LSI Pre-Viva talk on ’The consequences of plant anatomy on viral co-infection’
@exeter.ac.uk @wolframmoebius.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Huge congratulations and well done to Hannah Kilford from the Moebius Group, who successfully defended her viva yesterday.
Before her viva, Hannah gave a fantastic LSI Pre-Viva talk on ’The consequences of plant anatomy on viral co-infection’
@exeter.ac.uk @wolframmoebius.bsky.social
Before her viva, Hannah gave a fantastic LSI Pre-Viva talk on ’The consequences of plant anatomy on viral co-infection’
@exeter.ac.uk @wolframmoebius.bsky.social
Last chance to apply for one of the LSI PhD projects intake Sept 2026! Deadline tomorrow, 26.11.2025, noon. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... @exeter.ac.uk @lsiexeter.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Last chance to apply for one of the LSI PhD projects intake Sept 2026! Deadline tomorrow, 26.11.2025, noon. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... @exeter.ac.uk @lsiexeter.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to Alexander Boggon (Wan group) for successfully defending his Viva! Thanks for giving an excellent Pre-Viva talk in LSI about 'Dynamic and structural basis of complex behaviour in a ciliated unicellular organism'. @micromotility.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Huge congratulations to Alexander Boggon (Wan group) for successfully defending his Viva! Thanks for giving an excellent Pre-Viva talk in LSI about 'Dynamic and structural basis of complex behaviour in a ciliated unicellular organism'. @micromotility.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
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Curious how mechanics shape the developing eye? 👁️
Join us for your PhD at the interdisciplinary
@lsiexeter.bsky.social to explore early eye morphogenesis
through developmental biology, biophysics and computational modelling.
lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/harma...
Supported by @swbiodtp.bsky.social
Join us for your PhD at the interdisciplinary
@lsiexeter.bsky.social to explore early eye morphogenesis
through developmental biology, biophysics and computational modelling.
lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/harma...
Supported by @swbiodtp.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Curious how mechanics shape the developing eye? 👁️
Join us for your PhD at the interdisciplinary
@lsiexeter.bsky.social to explore early eye morphogenesis
through developmental biology, biophysics and computational modelling.
lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/harma...
Supported by @swbiodtp.bsky.social
Join us for your PhD at the interdisciplinary
@lsiexeter.bsky.social to explore early eye morphogenesis
through developmental biology, biophysics and computational modelling.
lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/harma...
Supported by @swbiodtp.bsky.social
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There are 3 PhD positions available in my lab using cryoEM to investigate phage structure!
- SWBio DTP: tinyurl.com/ytdft9bj, to apply: www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/ho...
- LSI and CSC PhD studentships and how to apply: tinyurl.com/45dze6se
- SWBio DTP: tinyurl.com/ytdft9bj, to apply: www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/ho...
- LSI and CSC PhD studentships and how to apply: tinyurl.com/45dze6se
November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
There are 3 PhD positions available in my lab using cryoEM to investigate phage structure!
- SWBio DTP: tinyurl.com/ytdft9bj, to apply: www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/ho...
- LSI and CSC PhD studentships and how to apply: tinyurl.com/45dze6se
- SWBio DTP: tinyurl.com/ytdft9bj, to apply: www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/ho...
- LSI and CSC PhD studentships and how to apply: tinyurl.com/45dze6se
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Thrilled to share that we have been awarded a Wellcome DA to explore cytoneme-based cell communication in development! A fantastic collaboration with Kyle @kylewedgwood.bsky.social at @lsiexeter.bsky.social, and Hilary Ashe & Cerys Manning at Manchester - exciting times ahead! tinyurl.com/2ytm6y2w
Exeter researchers awarded £3.5M to uncover how cells communicate during development
Researchers at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter, have been awarded a £3.5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate how cells exchange information to coordinate the forma...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thrilled to share that we have been awarded a Wellcome DA to explore cytoneme-based cell communication in development! A fantastic collaboration with Kyle @kylewedgwood.bsky.social at @lsiexeter.bsky.social, and Hilary Ashe & Cerys Manning at Manchester - exciting times ahead! tinyurl.com/2ytm6y2w
Thank you very much to Dr Giselle Cheung for her great talk about "Uncovering Brain Development at Single-progenitor Resolution" at the Living Systems Institute in Exeter.
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you very much to Dr Giselle Cheung for her great talk about "Uncovering Brain Development at Single-progenitor Resolution" at the Living Systems Institute in Exeter.
Fully Funded PhD Opportunity!
Join the LSI @exeter.ac.uk - where Maths, Physics, Bio & Biomed unite under one roof. Funded by the China Scholarship Council & University of Exeter, this is your chance to do cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in a vibrant PhD community.
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Join the LSI @exeter.ac.uk - where Maths, Physics, Bio & Biomed unite under one roof. Funded by the China Scholarship Council & University of Exeter, this is your chance to do cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in a vibrant PhD community.
tinyurl.com/y3ufdnxf
October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Fully Funded PhD Opportunity!
Join the LSI @exeter.ac.uk - where Maths, Physics, Bio & Biomed unite under one roof. Funded by the China Scholarship Council & University of Exeter, this is your chance to do cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in a vibrant PhD community.
tinyurl.com/y3ufdnxf
Join the LSI @exeter.ac.uk - where Maths, Physics, Bio & Biomed unite under one roof. Funded by the China Scholarship Council & University of Exeter, this is your chance to do cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in a vibrant PhD community.
tinyurl.com/y3ufdnxf
Are you looking for a PhD starting in September 2026/27? Then do not miss the fantastic opportunity to be part of the LSI PhD Community. New positions for the LSI PhD Programme are out now. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... Deadline: 26.11.2025
October 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Are you looking for a PhD starting in September 2026/27? Then do not miss the fantastic opportunity to be part of the LSI PhD Community. New positions for the LSI PhD Programme are out now. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... Deadline: 26.11.2025
Great to host Prof Mark Blaskovich, UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience as part of the LSI Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series @exeter.ac.uk and to hear his talk about “Collaborative approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance”
September 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Great to host Prof Mark Blaskovich, UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience as part of the LSI Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series @exeter.ac.uk and to hear his talk about “Collaborative approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance”
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Austin Smith Group at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter as a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow in stem cell biology. tinyurl.com/yjw86vjj
July 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Austin Smith Group at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter as a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow in stem cell biology. tinyurl.com/yjw86vjj
It was a fantastic afternoon at the LSI Open Doors Event, featuring talks, posters, and activities. It was lovely to see so many visitors from Professional Services, Research and across the University. Thanks to all who made the day a success. @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It was a fantastic afternoon at the LSI Open Doors Event, featuring talks, posters, and activities. It was lovely to see so many visitors from Professional Services, Research and across the University. Thanks to all who made the day a success. @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
Looking for a Postdoc? A PDRA position is available in the LSI Exeter with Prof Brian Hendrich from September 2025. Do you have experience in mammalian stem cell culture and a solid understanding of molecular & biochemical lab techniques? Apply! Job Ref: Q05546 jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
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June 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Looking for a Postdoc? A PDRA position is available in the LSI Exeter with Prof Brian Hendrich from September 2025. Do you have experience in mammalian stem cell culture and a solid understanding of molecular & biochemical lab techniques? Apply! Job Ref: Q05546 jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
Last chance today! Do not miss the opportunity to apply for the LSI PhD Studentships starting in September 2025 or January 2026 in the LSI. @jordisolana.bsky.social
@yhcarolyang.bsky.social @morphomechanics.bsky.social
Apply here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
@yhcarolyang.bsky.social @morphomechanics.bsky.social
Apply here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
LSI PhD programme | Living Systems Institute | University of Exeter
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June 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Last chance today! Do not miss the opportunity to apply for the LSI PhD Studentships starting in September 2025 or January 2026 in the LSI. @jordisolana.bsky.social
@yhcarolyang.bsky.social @morphomechanics.bsky.social
Apply here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
@yhcarolyang.bsky.social @morphomechanics.bsky.social
Apply here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
The Living Systems Institute is delighted to host the Inaugural GW4 Imaging Network Day 2025 today. This marks a milestone in the GW4 Alliance collaboration. @exeter.ac.uk @gw4alliance.bsky.social @uoebioimaging.bsky.social @exetertechs.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The Living Systems Institute is delighted to host the Inaugural GW4 Imaging Network Day 2025 today. This marks a milestone in the GW4 Alliance collaboration. @exeter.ac.uk @gw4alliance.bsky.social @uoebioimaging.bsky.social @exetertechs.bsky.social
Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the amazing PhD Community at the LSI @exeter.ac.uk
Only 10 days to the deadline for the LSI-funded PhD studentships starting September 2025 or January 2026.
Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
Only 10 days to the deadline for the LSI-funded PhD studentships starting September 2025 or January 2026.
Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
LSI PhD programme | Living Systems Institute | University of Exeter
www.exeter.ac.uk
May 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the amazing PhD Community at the LSI @exeter.ac.uk
Only 10 days to the deadline for the LSI-funded PhD studentships starting September 2025 or January 2026.
Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
Only 10 days to the deadline for the LSI-funded PhD studentships starting September 2025 or January 2026.
Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
Congratulations to Associate Professor Vicki Gold, who has been appointed Chair of the Review Panel at the Electron Bio-Imaging Centre at Diamond Light Source, which serves as the UK’s national facility for cryo-electron microscopy. @the-gold-lab.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations to Associate Professor Vicki Gold, who has been appointed Chair of the Review Panel at the Electron Bio-Imaging Centre at Diamond Light Source, which serves as the UK’s national facility for cryo-electron microscopy. @the-gold-lab.bsky.social
Are you a Biophysicist who would like to work in an interdisciplinary institute? Then do not miss this opportunity. More information on the LSI website: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
May 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Are you a Biophysicist who would like to work in an interdisciplinary institute? Then do not miss this opportunity. More information on the LSI website: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
Fantastic talk from Prof Robin Franklin, Altos Labs – Cambridge Institute of Science yesterday about “Myelin regeneration in the CNS: molecules, mechanisms and medicines”. After his talk, some LSI PhDs and Postdocs had the opportunity to discuss with Robin at our “Meet the Speaker Lunch”.
May 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Fantastic talk from Prof Robin Franklin, Altos Labs – Cambridge Institute of Science yesterday about “Myelin regeneration in the CNS: molecules, mechanisms and medicines”. After his talk, some LSI PhDs and Postdocs had the opportunity to discuss with Robin at our “Meet the Speaker Lunch”.
Be part of the great PhD community at the Living Systems Institute, University Exeter @exeter.ac.uk. Applications for LSI-funded PhD studentships are open until Monday, 9th June 2025. Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
May 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Be part of the great PhD community at the Living Systems Institute, University Exeter @exeter.ac.uk. Applications for LSI-funded PhD studentships are open until Monday, 9th June 2025. Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
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Proud to present the peer-reviewed version of our Cell Type Allometry paper, out today in Science Advances!
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Are animals of different sizes made of the same cell types?
Here’s an update of the main points and revision items
(with memes!)
Thread 👇🧵
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Are animals of different sizes made of the same cell types?
Here’s an update of the main points and revision items
(with memes!)
Thread 👇🧵
May 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Proud to present the peer-reviewed version of our Cell Type Allometry paper, out today in Science Advances!
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Are animals of different sizes made of the same cell types?
Here’s an update of the main points and revision items
(with memes!)
Thread 👇🧵
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Are animals of different sizes made of the same cell types?
Here’s an update of the main points and revision items
(with memes!)
Thread 👇🧵
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Don't miss the First UK Zebrafish Meeting @lsiexeter.bsky.social in Exeter, sponsored by @brukercorporation.bsky.social @brukerspatial.bsky.social al.bsky.social! 🐠 Join us Sept 10 - 12. Early bird registration closes soon! Secure your spot. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
May 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Don't miss the First UK Zebrafish Meeting @lsiexeter.bsky.social in Exeter, sponsored by @brukercorporation.bsky.social @brukerspatial.bsky.social al.bsky.social! 🐠 Join us Sept 10 - 12. Early bird registration closes soon! Secure your spot. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
Dr Yu Hsuan Carol Yang, Senior Lecturer at CBS, joined the Living Systems Institute at the University of Exeter as a new LSI group leader on 1st May 2025.
Welcome, Carol! @exeter.ac.uk @yhcarolyang.bsky.social
Welcome, Carol! @exeter.ac.uk @yhcarolyang.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Dr Yu Hsuan Carol Yang, Senior Lecturer at CBS, joined the Living Systems Institute at the University of Exeter as a new LSI group leader on 1st May 2025.
Welcome, Carol! @exeter.ac.uk @yhcarolyang.bsky.social
Welcome, Carol! @exeter.ac.uk @yhcarolyang.bsky.social
Looking forward to an interesting and exciting LSI Career Day 2025 with lots of talks, Q&A sessions and networking.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Looking forward to an interesting and exciting LSI Career Day 2025 with lots of talks, Q&A sessions and networking.
@exeter.ac.uk
@exeter.ac.uk
The Living Systems Institute (LSI) Careers Day will be held on Thurs, 24 April 2025, focusing on transitioning from the academic world to industry for PhD & Postdocs - with talks, Q&A sessions, a tailored workshop, including keynote speaker, Dr Jason Potticary, Materials Scientist from Meta.
April 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The Living Systems Institute (LSI) Careers Day will be held on Thurs, 24 April 2025, focusing on transitioning from the academic world to industry for PhD & Postdocs - with talks, Q&A sessions, a tailored workshop, including keynote speaker, Dr Jason Potticary, Materials Scientist from Meta.