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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jul 15

Challenge of the best kind. Many thanks to my co-lead Dr Minna Jeffery & fellow grant holders @agoriely.bsky.social @lisahinton.bsky.social and our integral co-production panel: Marysia Price-Nowak, Arti Patel, Francesca Wicks, Jon Wells, Dr Shwetha Ramachandrappa, Alexa Gummow & others who helped!

MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine @imm.ox.ac.uk · Jul 15

Have you ever considered using theatre to connect your research with the public?

Ali Kay (@genomics-ali.bsky.social) from the @gorielylab.bsky.social at the MRC WIMM has co-led a project that utilised theatre to explore a couple’s experience of a genetic diagnosis in their child.

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Making it Personal – Engaging the public through theatre

Innovative public engagement project explores the intersection of cutting-edge science and the raw honesty of the stage.

www.imm.ox.ac.uk

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jul 15

Definitely me.

Titania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · Jul 14

Me after saying I wasn't gonna buy any more books for a while

Illustration of a squirrel carrying a pile of books, walking towards a tree hollow full of books.

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jul 12

“I thought it triggered a new understanding in my heart.” Very proud of our co-production project - using #theatre to engage the public with genetics research | TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities #PPIE #Genetics #Genomics #Pregnancy

torch.ox.ac.uk/article/maki...

Making it Personal – using theatre to engage the public with genetics research

torch.ox.ac.uk

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Goriely Lab @gorielylab.bsky.social · Jun 25

Fantastic time at WIMM day 2025! Our "We Are All Mutants" team won 2nd place in the Public Engagement Awards for our high school genetics workshops. @sciencehans.bsky.social @genomics-ali.bsky.social @doublehelixdale.bsky.social

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jun 25

Yay! So pleased to hear this.

Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jun 8

Went up a hill or two in training for my August challenge. It was incredibly wet with the paths like streams but also a fabulous day all round.

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Centre for Personalised Medicine @cpmoxford.bsky.social · May 12

We're looking forward to this public engagement theatre event which is taking place from 2pm on Saturday 17th May
@StAnnesCollege.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2514127...
We still have a few places available if you'd like to join us, all of the details can be found here: cpm.ox.ac.uk/event/making...

New play to explore choice faced by parents of child with serious condition

A new play will tackle one of the most personal and difficult decisions many parents face.

www.oxfordmail.co.uk

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Sarah Briggs @sarahbriggs.bsky.social · May 1

We’re looking for 2 new Junior Research Fellows to join the @cpmoxford.bsky.social team from September. If you’re an early career academic (incl Dphils) interested in supporting the development of equitable and effective personalised medicine check out the advert. Deadline 16th May.

Centre for Personalised Medicine @cpmoxford.bsky.social · Apr 30

We have two vacancies for Junior Research Fellows to join the CPM team next academic year. Please repost and send to anyone who might be interested. shorturl.at/DOV5s

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Centre for Personalised Medicine @cpmoxford.bsky.social · May 7

In February we held an event discussing #NewbornScreening and the opportunities and challenges of bringing #genomics into the #screening process. We’re pleased to share the event report – please do pass on to anyone who might be interested. More details in thread. cpm.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

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Goriely Lab @gorielylab.bsky.social · Mar 3

A fantastic trip to King George V college in Southport for #RareDiseaseDay for our "We are all Mutants" workshop! Students discussed the criteria for inclusion of diseases in the newborn screening program & assessed the ethical dilemmas with whole genome sequencing. #Genomics @cpmoxford.bsky.social

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MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine @imm.ox.ac.uk · Mar 20

Last month, a team of researchers from @gorielylab.bsky.social led an interactive educational workshop titled “We Are All Mutants” for two biology classes at King George V College in Southport.

Find out more in our latest blog post - www.imm.ox.ac.uk/about/blog/w...

"We Are All Mutants"

Researchers from the Goriely Lab and Centre for Personalised Medicine reflect on their experience of exploring genomics and ethics with A Level students in Southport.

www.imm.ox.ac.uk

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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · Mar 13

“I did what I could to earn some money and be of use”: A qualitative exploration of autistic people’s journeys to career success and fulfilment #CRAEresearchSummaries crae.ioe.ac.uk/i-did...

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Mar 3

Really enjoyed working with such engaged students from KGV in #Southport.

Goriely Lab @gorielylab.bsky.social · Mar 3

A fantastic trip to King George V college in Southport for #RareDiseaseDay for our "We are all Mutants" workshop! Students discussed the criteria for inclusion of diseases in the newborn screening program & assessed the ethical dilemmas with whole genome sequencing. #Genomics @cpmoxford.bsky.social

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Centre for Personalised Medicine @cpmoxford.bsky.social · Feb 19

If you missed last week's brilliant annual lecture from @philipcball.bsky.social, you can now watch it here: youtu.be/fzVZZcxERwU

How life works: Dealing with biology’s changing narrative

YouTube video by CPM Oxford

youtu.be

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Feb 8

Went to the garden centre and came back with books. That’s how I roll 😂 #booksky

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Feb 2

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you. One book per day. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #booksky Day 20

Book cover for The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Feb 1

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you. One book per day. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #booksky Day 19

Book cover for The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jan 31

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you. One book per day. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #booksky Day 18 [lost track]

Book cover for The Last Resort by Jan Carson

Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jan 31

Red January Days 30 and 31. Last walk of Red January 2025. I’ve been taking part for several years now and I never regret it. I’ve added running, biking and yoga but the daily walk is still my favourite way to manage January. #redjanuary

It’s late afternoon in the last day ofJanuary and the low sun provides a golden backdrop to a pedestrian walkway.

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jan 30

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you. One book per day. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #booksky Day 15

Book cover of The Five by Hallie Rubenhold

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EMBL @embl.org · Jan 27

Recruitment for the EMBL International PhD Programme is officially open! 🔊

At EMBL, we train young scientists to become skilled and creative future leaders in academia, industry & other sectors. Start your career in the life sciences with us!

www.embl.org/about/info/e...

🧪 #AcademicSky #careers

EMBL International PhD Programme Summer Recruitment Applications open. Applications close 10 March 2025.

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jan 29

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you. One book per day. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #booksky Day 14 [A bit behind!]

Book cover for Summer Water by Sarah Moss.

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Centre for Personalised Medicine @cpmoxford.bsky.social · Jan 28

#january Day 28

The possibility of giving more #personalised information about the chance of a #genetic condition occurring again in a family brings benefits and challenges- this paper from our JRF @genomics-ali.bsky.social tells us more:

buff.ly

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Ali Kay @genomics-ali.bsky.social · Jan 29

Finally some sunshine and a chance to get out at lunchtime. #Redjanuary

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