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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 3h

The "DART" side of transcription

A recent study from the Gullerova lab, led by Adele Adagia, highlights the importance of RNA modifications and how the NSUN2 protein is involved in the cellular response to DNA damage.

Find out more: www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...

The ‘DART’ side of transcription: New role for NSUN2 in the RNA-dependent DNA damage response - Dunn School

A recent study from the Gullerova lab led by Dr Alagia reveals an important mechanism by which cells repair DNA damage.

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Nuffield Department of Medicine @ndm.ox.ac.uk · 1d

Scientists at NDM's @oxcio.bsky.social and the @dunnschool.bsky.social are joining together to develop an #mRNAVaccine for children with a rare type of #cancer. Using funding from Alice's Arc, their aim is to improve #rhabdomyosarcoma treatment 💉

Learn more 👉 www.ndm.ox.ac.uk/news/ndm-sci...

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 1d

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer that usually occurs in children but is also seen in teenagers and adults.

New funding by Alice's Arc will support our PI Bass Hassan, with colleagues in @ndm.ox.ac.uk, to develop a new vaccine for this disease.

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New funding to support research on children’s cancer treatment - Dunn School

The funding by Alice’s Arc will support a project co-led by Bass Hassan, to develop a new vaccine for Rhabdomyosarcoma.

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 2d

This term's newsletter was recently sent out and included:

- The launch of our Memories Collection Project;
- The reveal of our Centenary logo;
- Exciting news of a 3-year funding boost for antimicrobial resistance research.

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 2d

By joining our Alumni & Friends Network (shorturl.at/sgltB) you will be part of a growing community of Dunners across the globe!

You will receive termly newsletters to stay up to date with our work and be invited to exclusive events to reconnect and strengthen your Dunn School connections.

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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 4d

A new view of @dunnschool.bsky.social

The Life and Mind Building of @ox.ac.uk has just opened and I got to see this lovely (albeit rather damp) new perspective on our original @dunnschool.bsky.social building

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 5d

A new paper by the Mali group (@dyneinassembly.bsky.social) published in @natsmb.nature.com, reveals a mechanism for activating the dynein motors that power cilia motion.

Find out more: www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...

Switching on dynein motors to power cilia motion - Dunn School

The Mali group works on the assembly mechanisms of ciliary dynein motors, and is supported by an MRC Career Development Fellowship

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(GIRISH)MALI LAB @dyneinassembly.bsky.social · 8d

Happy to share the inaugural paper from the lab. We describe a molecular mechanism for the activation of outer dynein arm motors that power the vital motion of cilia.

Open access link below:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Here's a cool animated summary

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Emma Slack @mucosalimmunology.bsky.social · 6d

The whole Molecular Mucosal Immunology group is very excited to be part of the BIIE! This solidifies the Oxford-Switzerland collaboration that defines my group and provides the support and environment we need to get our ideas out into the world! Those gut pathogens had better watch out 😉🧪🧫🔬

The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations Emma!

@mucosalimmunology.bsky.social joint appointment with the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) in Basel will link the Dunn School with a new team of world-leading bioengineers working towards novel therapies, vaccines and diagnostics.
www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...

Professor Emma Slack forges link with Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering - Dunn School

Professor Emma Slack, the Barclay-Williams Professor of Molecular Immunology at the Dunn School, has accepted a joint appointment at the newly founded Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE).

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations Emma!

@mucosalimmunology.bsky.social joint appointment with the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) in Basel will link the Dunn School with a new team of world-leading bioengineers working towards novel therapies, vaccines and diagnostics.
www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...

Professor Emma Slack forges link with Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering - Dunn School

Professor Emma Slack, the Barclay-Williams Professor of Molecular Immunology at the Dunn School, has accepted a joint appointment at the newly founded Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE).

www.path.ox.ac.uk

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 16d

We are delighted to be hosting Prof Bonnie Bassler from Princeton University as this year’s Heatley Lecture speaker.

Join us in the MSTC Lecture Theatre on Friday 10 October at 16:30, followed by a drinks reception in the Dunn School Combination Room. No registration is required.

Event poster with photograph of Bonnie Bassler

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 17d

A full house today at Meeting Minds Oxford to hear Kevin Foster talk about the gut microbiome and his group's cutting edge research on microbial diversity.

And there was also time to mention our amazing history of microbial research! 🦠

@oxfordalumni.bsky.social

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 20d

Less than 2 weeks left to apply.

Just saying...

Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · Sep 1

Are you a postdoc interested in the mechanisms of disease?

Do you have a great record and an exciting vision?

Come and start your own lab @dunnschool.bsky.social by applying for sponsorship for early career fellowships.

Deadline 30th September...pass it on!

www.path.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us...

Group Leader Career Development Fellowships - Dunn School

Are you an early career researcher interested in the cell or molecular mechanisms underlying disease? Do you have an outstanding record and an innovative research plan?

www.path.ox.ac.uk

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Akis (Argyris) Papantonis @akispapantonis.bsky.social · 22d

We were motivated by my old @dunnschool.bsky.social neighbors, Shona Murphy and Dawn O’Reilly, who showed that these (falsely presumed) U1 pseudo genes may actually be functional in their 2013 Genome Res paper…

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Matt Higgins @parasitematt.bsky.social · 23d

Delighted to share our review on how those malaria parasites get into our blood cells and how we might stop them.
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Erythrocyte invasion in malaria: from molecular mechanisms to rational vaccines

Nature Reviews Microbiology - If erythrocyte invasion is blocked during the blood stage of infection by Plasmodium parasites, malaria can be prevented. In this Review, structural insights on...

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Max-Planck-Gesellschaft @maxplanck.de · 23d

Early-career researchers: want to run your own lab? 🌟Max Planck Research Groups offer 6+ years, up to €2.7M in funding, open-topic freedom, team support & tenure-track opportunities. Intrigued? 😃Apply by Oct 14, 2025! www.mpg.de/max-planck-r...

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Rebecca Mosher @rm0sher.bsky.social · 23d

Three Associate Professor (or Professor) positions available at Oxford Biology. Come be my colleague! www.biology.ox.ac.uk/article/we-a...

We are hiring! Oxford biology has three associate professorships available as we move to new state-of-the-art facilities

www.biology.ox.ac.uk

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(GIRISH)MALI LAB @dyneinassembly.bsky.social · 29d

The annual Dunn School DPhil studentship competition for 2026 is open for applications.

We have a project aimed at understanding the molecular mechanisms of ciliary dynein transport. See details below and please pass on to anyone who might be interested.

www.path.ox.ac.uk/project/mech...

Mechanistic studies on axonemal dynein transport to motile cilia - Dunn School

Over 30 groups work at the Dunn School to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease. Discover which research groups are accepting students for our next round of applications.

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 25d

We had a fantastic time today showcasing our amazing history and cutting-edge research at #OxfordOpenDoors! Visitors learnt about 100 years of medical research, the development of penicillin and our ongoing work on microbiology and AMR. Thanks to all the volunteers!

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Inés @ines-ddo.bsky.social · 25d

Great time showcasing the amazing science we do at the @dunnschool.bsky.social at #OxfordOpenDoors today!

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Emma Slack @mucosalimmunology.bsky.social · 27d

Come and be my colleague at the Dunn School! It‘s a brilliant place to work and exciting to be building up our immunology team. Do apply. Do pass on the news 💉🧬🦠🔬🧫

The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 28d

We're hiring (again)!

We are looking for an associate professor in cell and molecular biology, with a particular focus on immunology (defined broadly)

If you have a great record and exciting plans, consider joining our thriving and welcoming department

www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...

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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 28d

Another exciting opportunity @dunnschool.bsky.social !

Come and be a colleague to a great group of scientists working on the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease, and how to transform health

Please help us find great applicants

The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 28d

We're hiring (again)!

We are looking for an associate professor in cell and molecular biology, with a particular focus on immunology (defined broadly)

If you have a great record and exciting plans, consider joining our thriving and welcoming department

www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 28d

We're hiring (again)!

We are looking for an associate professor in cell and molecular biology, with a particular focus on immunology (defined broadly)

If you have a great record and exciting plans, consider joining our thriving and welcoming department

www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 29d

Complex (like everything in Oxford!). A bit of both.

The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our PhD studentship programme is officially open; pass it on

If you are looking for a fully-funded PhD in the mechanisms underlying human disease, here are the details...

Great science and a great environment!

www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...

Applications now open for our PhD studentship programme - Dunn School

Applications are now open to apply for our four year, fully-funded PhD programme in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease.

www.path.ox.ac.uk

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