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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 4d

Conventional wisdom says motherhood should wait for tenure as before you land a permanent post, #academia is just not that family friendly🙁

@carersinstemm.bsky.social are calling for change and to celebrate their new report, a Saturday🧵on parenting & academia! 1/9 👩‍🔬🧪🔭⚛️

ℹ️: carersinstemm.co.uk

From 2006. A younger and shell-shocked looking Catherine on a balcony holding a very tiny baby with the mountains of Vancouver in the background. The baby is so new, Catherine still has the pregnant bump.

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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 6d

Looking to pursue cutting-edge research in early development, maternal-fetal interaction, or placental biology? See 👇

- Funded PhD www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-students...
- Next Generation Fellowship www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/next-generat...
- MPhil www.mphil.bio.cam.ac.uk/mphil-pathwa...

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Meghan Azad, PhD @meghanazad.bsky.social · 15d

A Genetic Atlas of the Mammary Gland 🧬🤱🐭

New research from @geula.bsky.social & team shows shifts in gene activity across pregnancy → lactation → weaning.

This new 'atlas' provides new avenues for studying lactation disorders and breast cancer.

academic.oup.com/nar/article/...

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

🔥🚨 Our new paper is finally out in @narjournal.bsky.social!
academic.oup.com/nar/article/53/17/gkaf804/8248607
We built the first comprehensive atlas of dynamic allelic expression in the mouse mammary gland across adulthood, tracking genes across virgin, #pregnancy, #lactation & #involution.
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Dynamic allelic expression in mouse mammary glands across the adult developmental cycle

Abstract. The mammary gland, which primarily develops postnatally, undergoes significant changes during pregnancy and lactation to facilitate milk producti

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 28d

Breastfeeding boosts babies' lifelong health – but 1 in 20 women struggle.

@geula.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social found that 'milk squeezing' cells, rather than 'milk-producing' cells, may be to blame.

Find out how this could lead to new ways to supporting mothers 👉 bit.ly/4mTUixN

Study of breast cell changes in motherhood provides clues to breastfeeding difficulties

A University of Cambridge study of adult mammary gland development has revealed new genes involved in breastfeeding, and provided insights into how genetic

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

Our atlas is open & ready to explore in this link: geulahanin-mammarygland.shinyapps.io/mammary_data...
Excited to see what the community will do with it!

Mammary ASE Explorer

geulahanin-mammarygland.shinyapps.io

Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

Big shoutout to my amazing co-authors 👏 thank you for your ideas and teamwork. A real privilege to work together on this! A special thank you to my mentor Anne Ferguson-Smith, for her guidance and support! @geneticscam.bsky.social

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

Why does it matter?
💡 We identify new targets for lactation failure
💡 Early risk markers for postpartum breast cancer
💡 Insight into how maternal vs paternal genes control lactation
💡 We provide a comprehensive public atlas for the community

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

We also find that postpartum breast cancer–associated genes are activated after weaning in a cell type often overlooked in the mammary gland, revealing early molecular signals specific to postpartum breast cancer.

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

Interestingly, we found that genes linked to lactation problems aren’t confined to milk-producing cells. They’re also active in other mammary cells like mammary adipocytes and stromal cells, broadening our view of what drives successful lactation.

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

Our atlas revealed 25 imprinted genes in the mammary gland, uncovered novel regulators of lactation and showed that genes linked to breastfeeding failure & postpartum breast cancer are active in unexpected cell types.

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

So address this, we built the most detailed mammary dataset yet: 480 transcriptomes, 6 cell types, 10 developmental stages and reciprocal hybrid crosses with 4 biological replicates: A time-lapse map of gene activity across motherhood.

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

Why?
Breastfeeding is vital for both mother & infant, but the genetic & epigenetic regulation of lactation remains poorly understood. Imprinted genes, which exert parent-of-origin-specific effects, drive prenatal growth. We asked if they also shape early nutrition by regulating lactation.

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 28d

🔥🚨 Our new paper is finally out in @narjournal.bsky.social!
academic.oup.com/nar/article/53/17/gkaf804/8248607
We built the first comprehensive atlas of dynamic allelic expression in the mouse mammary gland across adulthood, tracking genes across virgin, #pregnancy, #lactation & #involution.
🧵

Dynamic allelic expression in mouse mammary glands across the adult developmental cycle

Abstract. The mammary gland, which primarily develops postnatally, undergoes significant changes during pregnancy and lactation to facilitate milk producti

academic.oup.com

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Aug 28

Registration is still open to attend the Cambridge Lactation Network summer symposium: 11 September, 1.30pm-5.00pm

Join us for presentations about breastfeeding and lactation through the lens of public health, clinical practice, biological mechanisms, and patient/participant experience.

Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Aug 14

📝 Registration is free but required to attend.
🔗 Reserve your place here: www.eventbrite.de/e/cambridge-...

@aj-twigger.bsky.social @koulman.bsky.social @cam-repro.bsky.social

Cambridge Lactation Network Summer Symposium

Join us for an enjoyable and informative meeting to learn more about the lactation research done in and around Cambridge!

www.eventbrite.de

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Aug 14

📝 Registration is free but required to attend.
🔗 Reserve your place here: www.eventbrite.de/e/cambridge-...

@aj-twigger.bsky.social @koulman.bsky.social @cam-repro.bsky.social

Cambridge Lactation Network Summer Symposium

Join us for an enjoyable and informative meeting to learn more about the lactation research done in and around Cambridge!

www.eventbrite.de

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Aug 14

We’ll explore topics ranging from public health and global milk banking to molecular biology and lived experiences of breastfeeding.
Alongside thought-provoking talks, there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion, networking and sharing ideas over drinks and light bites.

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Aug 14

Interested in lactation?🤱

Are you a researcher, clinician or lactation consultant working in Cambridge and around with an interest in the science, health, and societal dimensions of lactation?

Join us for the Cambridge Lactation Network 2025 Summer Symposium!
🗓 Thursday 11 September 2025

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Meghan Azad, PhD @meghanazad.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thanks @publichealthpod.bsky.social for having me on this week to talk about my favourite topics!

We covered...
- What's so interesting about #breastmilk?
- Can this research benefit adults too?
- What policy changes are needed to support breastfeeding?
- And more!

#WBW2025 🧪🤱🏼

Link below 👇🏼👇🏼

Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · Aug 1

Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in babies’ development and new research suggests that breast milk could benefit adult's microbiomes and immune systems.

@meghanazad.bsky.social outlines opportunities to build more support for breastfeeding.

podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/927-world-br...

Promo graphic for episode 927 of Public Health On Call podcast, titled World Breastfeeding Week: Creating Sustainable Support Systems

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Aug 4

Still time to join our team! We're exploring how lactation and early nutrition shape lifelong health
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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚨 I’m looking for two enthusiastic scientists to join our team at Cambridge to explore the molecular mechanisms of lactation, early nutrition, and their long-term impact on health.

Apply here:
👉 RA: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51988/
👉 Postdoc: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51984/

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Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · Jul 26

Maternal deaths rising in UK despite fewer births, official figures show

“Women aged 35 or over are three times more likely to die than those aged 20-24 & Black women are at more than double the risk of white women of dying in pregnancy or soon after, MBRRACE-UK has found”

Maternal deaths rising in UK despite fewer births, official figures show

Increase in number of women dying during pregnancy or soon after giving birth is ‘appalling’, say Lib Dems

www.theguardian.com

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚨 I’m looking for two enthusiastic scientists to join our team at Cambridge to explore the molecular mechanisms of lactation, early nutrition, and their long-term impact on health.

Apply here:
👉 RA: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51988/
👉 Postdoc: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51984/

Please share 🔬👩‍🔬

Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Jul 14

I’m looking for a Postdoc to join my new lab @pdncambridge.bsky.social on an MRC-funded project and explore maternal inter-organ communication with a focus on the mammary gland, using a novel mouse model.

📍 Tenure: 3 years
⏳ Deadline: 15 August 2025

Please RT 🙏
👉 www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51984/

Research Associate (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Research Associate (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you Anthony! ☺️Unfortunately I can’t make it this time, but hope to see you soon

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks Salah!