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Francis Lynn 🇨🇦 @nictitate.bsky.social · Mar 10

We're looking for postdoctoral scholars to join our team in Vancouver 🇨🇦. We work on cell-based approaches aimed at curing type 1 diabetes. Bring your own ideas for projects or work on one that's already funded! More details here: www.nature.com/naturecareer...

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Vancouver, British Columbia (CA) job with University of British Columbia Department of Surgery | 12837375

The successful candidate will work on a project developing cell-based therapies for those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Daniel Drucker @danieljdrucker.bsky.social · Jul 15

A regulated pathway through which glucagon modulates insulin release via alpha to beta cell communication and control of GLP-1R internalization and beta cell Ca2+ responses to high glucose @cp-cellmetabolism.bsky.social @daveyboyhod.bsky.social #islets www.cell.com/cell-metabol...

Localized GLP1 receptor pre-internalization directs pancreatic alpha cell to beta cell communication

Tong et al. utilize advanced imaging approaches to reveal that beta cells located next to alpha cells are specially adapted as glucagon sensors by virtue of their high expression levels of GLP1R. Thes...

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Patrick MacDonald🇨🇦 @bcellorg.bsky.social · Jul 8

We are launching a new initiative to support experimental design, data management/analysis and bioinformatics. Early days yet, but check it out here.

www.bcell.org/adi-datasci....

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Francis Lynn 🇨🇦 @nictitate.bsky.social · Jun 20

Stem cell islets for those living with T1D! www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Stem Cell–Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets for Type 1 Diabetes | NEJM

Zimislecel is an allogeneic stem cell–derived islet-cell therapy. Data on the safety and efficacy of zimislecel in persons with type 1 diabetes are needed. We conducted a phase 1–2 study of zimisle...

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Ildem Akerman Lab @akermanlab.bsky.social · Jun 21

A huge step forward for cell replacement therapy for #T1D @NEJM

Vertex clinical trials for zimislecel

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Stem Cell–Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets for Type 1 Diabetes | NEJM

Zimislecel is an allogeneic stem cell–derived islet-cell therapy. Data on the safety and efficacy of zimislecel in persons with type 1 diabetes are needed. We conducted a phase 1–2 study of zimisle...

www.nejm.org

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EISG 2025 @eisg2025.bsky.social · Jun 12

🧫 We have a packed programme for the second day of the European Islet Study Group conference in Malmö. One of the highlights of today is the keynote lecture by Lori Sussel from University of Colorado. She presents research about the regulation of islet cell fates.
#eisg2025 #diabetes

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Ildem Akerman Lab @akermanlab.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations!!!

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Spagnoli_Lab. @labspagnoli.bsky.social · Apr 23

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Spatial mapping of transcriptomic plasticity in metastatic pancreatic cancer - Nature

Spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling of primary tumours and metastases from patients with pancreatic cancer provides insight into the evolutionary progression to metastasis, and the variation in clonal architecture within and between individuals.

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Wiebke Arlt @wiebkearlt.bsky.social · Feb 19

Calling clinician scientists with focus on mechanistic discovery science and experimental medicine who recently have completed or are about to complete their clinical training - great opportunity! Please re-skeet and apply to @mrc-lms.bsky.social by 4th March 2025 lms.mrc.ac.uk/work/vacanci...

Chain Florey Post CCT Transition to Independence Fellowship - MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences

The Chain Florey Transition-to-Independence (TTI) Fellowship scheme provides a unique opportunity to clinician scientists who have recently completed their clinical training (or will do so in the next...

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Wiebke Arlt @wiebkearlt.bsky.social · Apr 11

EUWIN - European Women in Endocrinology - join us in Copenhagen this May!

European Society of Endocrinology @esendocrinology.bsky.social · Apr 10

Pencil 12 May at 15:45 for the Women in Endocrinology reception in your Congress diary, meet colleagues and hear about support for women in #endocrinology. And don't miss the symposium ‘Navigating success as a woman in endocrinology’ on 13 May.
Find out more: ow.ly/XIvz50VtxWK

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Spagnoli_Lab. @labspagnoli.bsky.social · Apr 17

🚨🚨 New pre-print from the lab. led by the amazing @alejotorrescano.bsky.social !

Alejo & Co. elegantly decode the spatial logic of progenitor cell organization in the developing pancreas — from individual cells to structured cellular communities 🔬🔬🧫🧪
Check-it out ⤵️

bioRxiv Developmental Biology @biorxiv-devbio.bsky.social · Apr 17

Spatially organized cellular communities shape functional tissue architecture in the pancreas https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.16.649169v1

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Francis Lynn 🇨🇦 @nictitate.bsky.social · Apr 4

1 day left to apply!

Francis Lynn 🇨🇦 @nictitate.bsky.social · Mar 10

We're looking for postdoctoral scholars to join our team in Vancouver 🇨🇦. We work on cell-based approaches aimed at curing type 1 diabetes. Bring your own ideas for projects or work on one that's already funded! More details here: www.nature.com/naturecareer...

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Vancouver, British Columbia (CA) job with University of British Columbia Department of Surgery | 12837375

The successful candidate will work on a project developing cell-based therapies for those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

www.nature.com

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Jim Johnson 🇨🇦 @jimjohnsonsci.bsky.social · Apr 4

Canadian Diabetes Job! www.nature.com/naturecareer...

Professors (2 positions) - Canada Excellence Research Chairs - Health - Sherbrooke (City), Quebec (CA) job with Universite de Sherbrooke | 12837575

Université de Sherbrooke is inviting applications for two professor positions, with the selected candidates expected to hold a prestigious chair

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Ildem Akerman Lab @akermanlab.bsky.social · Mar 31

This issue of The Endocrinologist is dedicated to diabetes research (our SC-islets on the cover!)

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155 Spring 25 | Society for Endocrinology

The Society for Endocrinology aims to promote the advancement of public education in endocrinology

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EISG 2025 @eisg2025.bsky.social · Mar 26

📢 Remember that the Abstract Submission Deadline for #EISG2025 is on April 1st! 📢

Don't miss your chance to share your research at the European Islet Study Group 2025 in Malmö, June 11-13! 🏙️🇸🇪

🔗 Submit your abstract by April 1st: eisg2025.se

#DiabetesResearch #CallForAbstracts

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Ildem Akerman Lab @akermanlab.bsky.social · Mar 11

We are looking for a keen bioinformatician for a fully funded PhD position!
Drop me an email with your CV!

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

PhD Opportunity in Bioinformatics – Fully Funded for UK Home Fee Students at University of Birmingham on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - PhD Opportunity in Bioinformatics – Fully Funded for UK Home Fee Students at University of Birmingham, listed on FindAPhD.com

www.findaphd.com

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EISG 2025 @eisg2025.bsky.social · Mar 10

🚨 3 DAYS LEFT! 🚨

The countdown is on — early bird registration for #EISG2025 closes March 13! ⏳🏃‍♂️

Secure your spot and submit your abstract to join the European Islet Study Group 2025 in Malmö, June 11-13. 🏙️✨

🔗 Register now: eisg2025.se

#DiabetesResearch

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Francis Lynn 🇨🇦 @nictitate.bsky.social · Feb 25

Our job posting for 1 or more PDF positions in Vancouver Canada is now live here: tinyurl.com/4mrjw3m2

Please share/repost and apply soon!

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Patrick MacDonald🇨🇦 @bcellorg.bsky.social · Feb 21

We link molecular and functional phenotypes of islet cells from donors with type 1 diabetes to understand impaired insulin and glucagon secretion. Immune signalling, nuclear exclusion, mTOR and lysosomes in alpha cell dysfunction.

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.20.639325v1

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Francis Lynn 🇨🇦 @nictitate.bsky.social · Feb 15

I have funding through at least 2031 for postdoctoral researchers with expertise in islet biology or cell-based therapies for, or modelling of, diabetes. Bring your expertise to a country that values it. 🇨🇦

Contact info on my website.

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Francis Lynn 🇨🇦 @nictitate.bsky.social · Feb 8

We are recruiting for the Head of the Division of Endocrinology at BC Children’s Hospital, @bcchresearch.bsky.social and @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Please apply! https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/vancouver/head-division-of-endocrinology-bc-children-s-hospital-and-university-of-british-columbia/909/76783745776

Head, Division of Endocrinology - BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia at PHSA

Learn more about applying for Head, Division of Endocrinology - BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia at PHSA

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NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · Feb 3

⏳ There is one week left to submit your 3Rs Challenge idea for the 2025 CRACK IT open call. Download the form today and submit to [email protected] by Monday 10 February: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/spon...

NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · Jan 21

⏰ The CRACK IT open call for 3Rs Challenges closes on Monday 10 February. If your organisation is facing a scientific or research challenge that could be solved with a 3Rs approach, get in touch to discuss and submit your idea to sponsor a Challenge.

💡 Find out more: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news...

Megaphone icon with text 'Open call for 3Rs Challenges'.

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Jorge Ferrer @jorge-ferrer.bsky.social · Feb 2

Still time to apply!

Applications from US welcome – four years can feel longer or shorter depending on where you are 😉

Jorge Ferrer @jorge-ferrer.bsky.social · Dec 31

📣 Hiring, please forward widely!!

Two postdoc openings to work on genomics of diabetes

1. Computational regulatory genomics/statistical genetics.
2. Experimental cell-based modeling

DM if interested

@crg.eu

shorturl.at/O3wMi

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Postdoctoral scientist, gene regulatory mechanisms and diabetes | CRG Online Recruitment Portal

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

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Kara McKinley @karalmckinley.bsky.social · Jan 29

I have a wonderful scientist in my lab who is looking to move to Europe. Is anyone looking for a staff scientist? She has a PhD. She is particularly in her element doing field work. Great skills with rodents and very open to non-rodent positions as well.

Please send leads, please amplify!

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Nature @nature.com · Jan 25

A rapid and efficient method developed to create stem-cell-based 3D mini-organs derived from the cells of patients offers a way to evaluate personalized treatments using RNA therapies for rare genetic diseases

https://go.nature.com/3POiHpJ

A scalable system using mini-organs to test personalized RNA therapy

Platform to accelerate the testing of antisense oligonucleotides.

go.nature.com

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