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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 23d

The Company of Biologists and the British Society for Developmental Biology: a model partnership

As part of the #biologists100 anniversary, Saanjbati Adhikari and Raman Das review the relationship between @biologists.bsky.social and @bsdb.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1242/dev....

An image of two BSDB supplement covers from Journal of Experimental Embryology and Morphology.

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · Sep 2

👀Interview with @bsdb.bsky.social Beddington medal winner @rorymaizels.bsky.social

We caught up with Rory to discuss his career path, his PhD with @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social and what he is excited about in #devbio.
thenode.biologists.com/an-interview...

An interview with BSDB Beddington medal winner Rory Maizels - the Node

The 2025 BSDB Beddington Medal winner was Rory Maizels, who completed his PhD with James Briscoe at the Francis Crick Institute in London, UK. In this interview, we hear about Rory's career path, his ...

thenode.biologists.com

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Jul 4

Register now for the joint BSDB and Genesis Research Trust (GRT) symposium on Environmental and Metabolic Control of Stem Cells & Development!

4th of December 2025 at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, London.

Register here: www.symposia.org.uk/courses/stem...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Jun 18

Save the date for our exciting 2026 annual meeting - March 23-26!

Vicki Metzis @vmetzis.bsky.social · Jun 18

Save the date! March 23-26 will be the dates for our 2026 @bsdb.bsky.social annual meeting: Molecules to Morphogenesis!

Excited to reveal more details soon!

Want to attend with a reduced rate, and have access to conference/travel grants for other meetings too? Don't forget to join the BSDB :)

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are highlighting Pleasantine Mill, 2025 @bsdb.bsky.social Wolpert Medal winner, as an extraordinary biologist this week. Pleasantine is also coordinating a @jcellsci.bsky.social Special Issue and co-organised the 2024 @dmmjournal.bsky.social‬ Journal Meeting. #100biologists
@cilialab.bsky.social

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · Jun 2

*This Wed 4 June 15:00 BST* Register to attend our next Development presents... webinar, celebrating the winners of the @bsdb.bsky.social‬ postdoc poster prize from the Biologists @ 100 conference. We'll hear from @giuliapaci.bsky.social‬ and @shifaant.bsky.social‬
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Development presents... Wednesday 4 June 15:00 BST. BSDB poster prize winners. Chair: Abigail Tucker.
Talk 1: Giulia Paci (University College London)
‘3D cell topology regulates signalling range to promote precise patterning of wing sensory organs’

Talk 2: Shifaan Thowfeequ (University of Oxford)
‘Visualising calcium dynamics in the developing embryo : from fertilisation to the first heartbeat’

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · May 29

An interview with Muzlifah Haniffa

We spoke to Muzz @mhaniffa.bsky.social following her receipt of the 2025 Tickle Medal from the British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social‬ , to learn more about her career and her motivations:
journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · May 28

Register now to attend our #DevPres webinar next week, featuring the winners of the @bsdb.bsky.social poster prize, @shifaant.bsky.social and @giuliapaci.bsky.social, and chaired by Abigail Tucker.

4 June at 15:00 BST

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Development presents...
Wednesday 4 June 15:00 BST
BSDB poster prize winners. CHair: Abigail Tucker
Giulia Paci University College London - ‘3D cell topology regulates signalling range to promote precise patterning of wing sensory organs’
Shifaan Thowfeequ University of Oxford - ‘Visualising calcium dynamics in the developing embryo: from fertilisation to the first heartbeat’

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · May 20

An interview with Helen Skaer

Helen was awarded the @bsdb.bsky.social‬ Waddington Medal, which recognises outstanding individuals who have made major contributions to UK Developmental Biology. Find out more about her research and what this award means to her:
journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · Mar 27

Tamina is the @bsdb.bsky.social PhD representative but she's stepping down soon. Do chat to her if you're interested in the role!

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · Mar 26

Anahi Binagui-Casas @abinagui.bsky.social is the postdoc representative of @bsdb.bsky.social and helped organise the #ECR session at #biologists100. She'll be stepping down soon. Have a chat with her if you're interested in the role!

Her research key words are #embryo #endothelia & #AxisElongation.

Anahi Binagui-Casas posing with the Node's polaroid frame in front of a roller banner and window. On the frame the text reads "Anahi Binagui-Casas #embryo #axiselongation #endothelia #ECR"

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · Mar 25

The 2025 @bsdb.bsky.social Wolpert Medal goes to Pleasantine Mill @cilialab.bsky.social 🎉

In this interview, Pleasantine talks about why it’s important, now more than ever, for scientists to engage in community work:
thenode.biologists.com/an-interview...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Mar 25

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Waddington Medal is Helen Skaer!
bsdb.org/2025/03/25/2...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Mar 24

The most deserving winner of the 2025 Tickle Medal is Muzlifah Haniffa!
bsdb.org/2025/03/24/2...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Mar 21

The winner of the 2025 BSDB Beddington Medal for the best PhD thesis in developmental biology is Rory Maizels! Many congratulations!
bsdb.org/2025/03/21/2...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Mar 6

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Wolpert medal is Pleasantine Mill!
bsdb.org/2025/03/05/2...

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · Feb 11

We are featuring Tamina Lebek, @bsdb.bsky.social ECR representative and a PhD student at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, as an extraordinary biologist this week. Tamina has also been interviewed by @the-node.bsky.social and given a Development presents…talk.
#100biologists
@lebektamina.bsky.social

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Jan 6

We’re delighted that Liz Robertson, Chair of the BSDB from 2009-2014, has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to medical sciences. We offer Liz our warmest congratulations.

Dunn School’s Professor Liz Robertson recognised in New Year’s Honours - Dunn School

Recognised as a world leader in mammalian developmental genetics, Professor Liz Robertson has been awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 New Year’s Honour...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Dec 9

Only a few days left to submit your abstracts for our amazing spring meeting in collaboration with @biologists.bsky.social and BSCB! Submit before the 13th of December 100yearsconference.biologists.com

Don't forget to apply for your conference grants by the 10th of January bsdb.org/membership/#...

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Anahí Binagui-Casas @abinagui.bsky.social · Dec 6

I am really excited for this! If you are coming to Biologists @ 100 (you know you should! @bsdb.bsky.social grants available) and are at an early stage in your career, join us for insights from @richardsever.bsky.social on career development/strategy, network + meet peers ahead of the conference!

the Node @the-node.bsky.social · Dec 6

📢Calling #ECRs - join us at the Biologists @ 100 conference ECR event!

This half-day event will focus on career opportunities both inside and outside of academia. We’re excited to have @richardsever.bsky.social as the keynote speaker. Find out more and register now:
https://buff.ly/3Zd27UE

Biologists @ 100 24-27 March 2025 in ACC Liverpool, UK. Early-career researcher session on 24 March 2025, 12:00-15:00. Organisers: Anahi Binagui-Casas, Emily Lucas, and Aymen al-Rawi. Keynote speaker: Richard Sever, Assistant Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, and the co-founder of bioRxiv and medRxiv.

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Nov 25

🚨Abstract deadline- 13th December! 🚨
Join us next March in Liverpool for our Spring Meeting, joined with the BSCB and part of the Biologists@100 @biologists.bsky.social 🎉 Not to be missed!

We have annual meetings grants! Next deadline is the 10th of Jan. +Info here : bsdb.org/membership/#...

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SEBD @sebioldev.bsky.social · Nov 19

Join this #DevBio celebration at the Biologists @ 100 conference, together with BSCB and @bsdb.bsky.social
Abstract deadline: 13 December 2024
#biologists100
100yearsconference.biologists.com/abstracts/

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Nov 14

Enjoy this beautiful documentary we made together with the journal Development and Cambridge Filmworks.
🍿Watch and share it! We would love this video to be used by anyone to promote #devbio to friends, in their lectures, public engagement events, high schools, etc and inspire the next generation!

The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · Nov 14

Development, BSDB and Cambridge Filmworks teamed up to produce a documentary showcasing the wonder and the importance of the #developmentalbiology field. We invite you to watch, enjoy and share this movie. #devbio 🎬🎦

m.youtube.com/watch?v=avrm...

BSDB - The Fascinating World of Developmental Biology (full length)

YouTube video by The Company of Biologists

www.youtube.com

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Nov 14

Join next Wednesday to hear all about the really cool science our winners presented in the '24 spring meeting
...Who knows?! You could be our next prize winner if you present at the '25 meeting 🔜 register by 13th Dec: 100yearsconference.biologists.com + apply for grants: bsdb.org/membership/#...

Alex Eve @amjeve.bsky.social · Nov 14

Next week, there's a #DevPres #devbio webinar featuring the prize winners from the #BSDB Spring meeting and hosted by BSDB chair Marysia Placzek from the University of Sheffield.

You can register to watch live here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · Nov 14

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