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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · 1d

There is still time to apply for an Independent Research Fellowship in our Department. Join us: www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/ind...

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Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre @engbioirc.bsky.social · 2d

We're extremely excited to welcome Prof Andreas Walther @waltherlab.bsky.social and Dr Claudia Contini @continiclau.bsky.social for our next Forum

We'll be exploring #SyntheticCells #LifeLikeSystems and #EngineeringBiology from the bottom-up

Don't miss it, register now! 👉 bit.ly/engbio-forum-nov25

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Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre @engbioirc.bsky.social · 8d

#EngBio ECRs Meetup returns on 20 Oct. Join us to hear great talks from Konstantina Beritza and
Caroline Faessler 🌱
@camplantsci.bsky.social

Sign up here👉 tickettailor.com/events/engin...

#plantsciences #marinemicroalga #Nicotianabenthamiana

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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 7d

Say hello to our wonderful Infection and Immunity Research Theme Leads! New Lead Nerea shares some thoughts on the plans for the Theme moving forward. #BiologicalSciences
@cambiochem.bsky.social @camvetschool.bsky.social @campathology.bsky.social

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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · 15d

We are very pleased that three of our postdocs have won awards from the Cambridge Postdoc Academy: David Russell and Álvaro López-Acosta (@claudiabonfio.bsky.social
Group) and Lisa Breckels (Lilley Group). Learn more about their wonderful work in our community: www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/news/biochem...

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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · 15d

Many congratulations to @claudiabonfio.bsky.social on her @ukri.org Future Leaders Fellowship award! Read more about her project on our website: www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/news/claudia...

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Eric Miska Lab @miskalab.bsky.social · 16d

This year @ericmiska.bsky.social lab celebrates 20 years of science! 🥳We marked the occasion with a wonderful gathering of past and present members, sharing memories, discoveries, and friendships. Here’s to the next 20 years of breakthroughs and collaboration🥂 @cambiochem.bsky.social

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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 21d

We’re excited to re-introduce the academic leads for our Molecules and Cells Research Theme! Hear from new Theme Lead Marc about what the Research Themes mean to him.

Find out more bio.cam.ac.uk
#BiologicalSciences @scicambridge.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social @mrc-tu.bsky.social

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 22d

Still buzzing from Prof. Landweber’s visit! Her talk on Oxytricha’s mind-blowing genome rearrangements sparked so much discussion and inspiration. Huge thanks to everyone who joined & to our sponsors for their support. Stay tuned for more RNA
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · 26d

Ever heard of an organism that rebuilds its genome from scratch? Meet Oxytricha, the wonder that shreds & reassembles DNA pieces guided by RNA! Join us on 15th Sept at 13h for L.Landweber’s @columbiauniversity.bsky.social talk at @cambiochem.bsky.social to explore this case of natural genome editing

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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · Sep 3

Applications are invited for our Independent Research Fellowship scheme to support early career scientists in establishing their own research groups. The deadline is 24 October 2025 and further details of how to apply are here: www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/ind...

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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · Aug 15

We have really enjoyed hosting the Biochemistry/ Pathology/ Pharmacology stream of Cambridge’s @suttontrust.bsky.social Summer School this week. Ten year 12 participants have been experiencing practical sessions, taster lectures, admissions guidance, laboratory visits and mini supervisions.

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MRC Toxicology Unit @mrc-tu.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Sawarkar lab is looking for a Research Assistant to investigate transcriptional changes in the context of stress and neurodegeneration with the goal of developing novel therapeutics.

Sawarkar lab research: buff.ly/kk3P5ia
Apply here: buff.ly/oSlJ5J4
Closes 31st August 2025

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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · Aug 13

We are recruiting for two full-time Research Assistants to work in the Hollfelder group on the discovery of novel catalytic peptides and proteins. Apply here by 25 August 2025: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/52353/

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Aug 1

Happy #RNADay! 🧬✨From regulating gene expression to shaping evolution, and now powering next-gen therapeutics... RNA does it all!
Here’s to the molecule that never stops surprising us. The future is RNA, and it’s only getting more exciting! 💥 @cambiochem.bsky.social @rnasociety.bsky.social

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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 RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jul 16

We are seeking speakers for the upcoming academic year! Contact us if you are interested!
@cambiochem.bsky.social #CambridgeRNAClub #RNAClub @rnasociety.bsky.social

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jul 16

Don't miss tomorrow's session by ZOOM with Daniela Palacios and @ara-latifkar.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social

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MRC Toxicology Unit @mrc-tu.bsky.social · Jul 14

Congratulations to Dr Kiran Patil who has been awarded a €150,000 proof-of-concept grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to develop novel live biotherapeutics for boosting cancer therapy.

Read more about the award here: buff.ly/KcfT1gW

@erc.europa.eu @kiranrpatil.bsky.social

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Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre @engbioirc.bsky.social · Jul 16

"What does #EngineeringBiology mean to you?" We invited several members of the #EngBio community to share their definition of this evolving field.

Here's what our co-chair, Prof Laura Machesky, had to say...

#FacesOfEngBio

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Eric Miska Lab @miskalab.bsky.social · Jul 11

This week we had the pleasure of taking part in the ASTP programme as part of @cambiochem.bsky.social , with @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social and @mrc-tu.bsky.social
It was a joy to welcome Zainab to the lab and share some of our research projects! ✨ #ASTP2025 #FutureScientists

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jul 9

What if viruses held the secret to fixing our mRNA tails? How do viruses influence mRNA degradation? Dive into the topic with @ara-latifkar.bsky.social on July 17 at 17:00 GMT via Zoom. A viral twist on RNA decay you won’t want to miss!
@cambiochem.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social

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MRC Toxicology Unit @mrc-tu.bsky.social · Jul 3

During June, the MRC Toxicology Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Department of Pharmacology, and the Gurdon Institute joined together for Pride Month with a series of events to support LGBTQIA+ staff and students.

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

Old Addenbrooke's Neigbourhood at Cambridge Pride 2025.

T-shirt decorating at the MRC Toxicology Unit.

Dr Clara Barker speaks at The Biochemistry Department on 'Scattering atoms, electrons and perceptions.

Pride Happy Hour at the Gurdon Institute

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Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre @engbioirc.bsky.social · Jul 2

We sat down with Dr Nicola Patron (@nicolabiologist.bsky.social) from the Department of Plant Sciences (@camplantsci.bsky.social) and asked:

"What does Engineering Biology mean to you?"

#EngineeringBiology #EngBio

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MRC Toxicology Unit @mrc-tu.bsky.social · Jul 1

Researchers in the Patil Lab have discovered that certain species of gut bacteria can absorb PFAS. Boosting these species in our gut microbiome could be a new way to protect us from the harmful effects of PFAS.

Read more here: buff.ly/4FsVFsS

@kiranrpatil.bsky.social @indraroux.bsky.social

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