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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · 8d

Super team! 👏🏼

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · 13d

Amazing. Congratulations Laurence and Frances 👏🏼

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Sussex Blood Cancer Research @sussexbcr.bsky.social · 15d

Our Co-Directors Prof @chrispepper68.bsky.social and Dr @rhysmorganlab.bsky.social explain the mission and vision for the Sussex Blood Cancer Research network.

@sussexcancer.org @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social @biochembiomeduos.bsky.social

Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 15d

💡 How are #BSMS researchers working to change the future of blood cancer?
Prof Chris Pepper and Dr Rhys Morgan share their journey, their goals and why this research matters.
▶Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EwD...
@sussexbcr.bsky.social #MedicalResearch

Prof Chris Pepper and Dr Rhys Morgan - Sussex Blood Cancer Research

YouTube video by Brighton and Sussex Medical School

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Sussex Cancer Research Centre @sussexcancer.org · 26d

👩‍🔬 We’re hiring! Join a dynamic team driving innovation in blood cancer research at the University of Sussex. Collaborate with experts, grow your skills in protein biochemistry, and contribute to vital discoveries.

👉 Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP599/r...

Research Technician – Protein Biochemistry at University of Sussex

Discover Research Technician – Protein Biochemistry jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · 29d

🧬🧪 A research technician position - Protein Biochemistry (6 months) is available in my lab @gdsc-sussex.bsky.social investigating structure and function of fusion kinase complexes in Leukaemia.

📅 Deadline: 29th September 2025.

🙏 Please share with anyone who might be interested.

Research Technician – Protein Biochemistry at University of Sussex

Explore an exciting academic career as a Research Technician – Protein Biochemistry. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Research is never a solo effort.
It takes teamwork. It takes belief. It takes collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and communities.
We know what it takes to beat blood cancer.
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
@bloodcanceruk.bsky.social @sussexbcr.bsky.social @sussexcancer.org 🩸

Blood cancer awareness month. Image from Blood Cancer UK campaign. "It takes Science and Stubbornness".

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congratulations Alexis!

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congratulations Uli and team 🎉

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delladavid-lab.bsky.social @delladavid-lab.bsky.social · Sep 2

Exciting news📣: #ProteostasisUK is hiring a network manager to help drive an ambitious, #BBSRC funded initiative connecting and expanding #Proteostasis research across the UK. Position initially for 3 years. Deadline September 28th. More info: tinyurl.com/f83rp673 & proteostasisuk.co.uk Please RT

hireful.

tinyurl.com

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Aug 28

Great work - congratulations 👏🏼

Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Aug 8

Very nice insights into HSP90 chaperone dependence. Thank you for sharing.

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Aug 5

📣 Big news for the UK #Proteostasis community!
BBSRC Network Grant awarded to support the growth of @ukproteostasis.bsky.social

I look forward to helping support new #ECR development opportunities 🌟

🔗 Join the network to stay updated on events, funding, training, and more: proteostasisuk.co.uk

Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · Jul 31

Exciting news for @ukproteostasis.bsky.social and for #proteostasis researchers across the UK! Funding from BBSRC will support the development of the UK Proteostasis network, including:
- connecting & building the community to accelerate research
- supporting ECRs

www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/07...

Abstract background representing network connections. Text reads: News - UK Proteostasis Network receives BBSRC Network Grant.

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Jul 17

📢 New Postdoc opportunity

🧬🧪🩸 Excited to share an MRC funded Research Fellow position is available in my lab @gdsc-sussex.bsky.social to investigate novel approaches to disrupt the function of fusion kinases and their regulation by the HSP90 molecular chaperone system in leukaemia.

Research Fellow in Cancer Research at University of Sussex

An academic position as a Research Fellow in Cancer Research is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Rhys Morgan @rhysmorganlab.bsky.social · Jun 6

Join me + Dr David Palmer, Haematology Clinician at UHS NHS @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social, for a 3.5yr School of Life Sci funded PhD (UK fees only) studying RUNX1 mutations in myeloid leukaemia here at @sussex.ac.uk @sussexbcr.bsky.social @sussexcancer.org

Details 👇

www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...

School of Life Sciences Studentship : University of Sussex

www.sussex.ac.uk

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Sussex Blood Cancer Research @sussexbcr.bsky.social · May 30

We're hosting our 4th annual research away day on Fri 26th Sept 12.30-17.30 at the AmEX stadium in Falmer, Brighton.

If you're a local blood cancer patient, industry leader or healthcare professional in the region and you'd like to attend please reach out:

[email protected]

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thanks Rhys 😊

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Apr 16

📢 New PhD Opportunity

🧬🧪 Excited to share a fully funded PhD studentship is available in my lab @gdsc-sussex.bsky.social

📅 Deadline: 2nd May 2025

👉 www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

PhD Studentship: Structure and function of tyrosine fusion kinases in leukaemia and their regulation by the HSP90 molecular chaperone at University of Sussex

Discover a PhD Studentship: Structure and function of tyrosine fusion kinases in leukaemia and their regulation by the HSP90 molecular chaperone on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportun...

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Yogesh Kulathu @kulathu.bsky.social · Feb 16

Autophagy UK & Proteostasis UK joint meeting -June 3-5. Exploring the lifecycle of cellular components from synthesis to degradation. Going to be a great meeting and we look forward to welcoming you to Dundee! Exciting lineup of speakers and opportunities for ECRs
Register here: tinyurl.com/mr3p49f9

Joint 2025 Autophagy UK and Proteostasis UK conference | University of Dundee, UK

Welcome to the 2025 joint “Autophagy UK and Proteostasis UK” conference!

tinyurl.com

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Luke Yates @layates.bsky.social · Feb 11

I have a funded PhD position in my lab in @gdsc-sussex.bsky.social (UK fees only).

This is an exciting new project using structural biology to investigate proteins involved in ovarian cancer, with opportunities for drug discovery and collaborations with clinicians. Application link below.

Life Sciences PhD Genome Stability - Molecular basis for DNA damage checkpoint termination : University of Sussex

www.sussex.ac.uk

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keithcaldecott.bsky.social @keithcaldecott.bsky.social · Feb 10

Dear all,

Postdoc positions are available to work on (1) the role of DNA strand break repair proteins during DNA replication and (2) the molecular/structural biology of XRCC1 protein complexes, as part of our work on genetic diseases & cancer. Contact me if interested: [email protected]

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Jan 17

Sussex Blood Cancer Research @sussexbcr.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! 🩸 Follow the network for latest updates on blood cancer research and activities in Sussex.

#Haemsky

Sussex Blood Cancer Research @sussexbcr.bsky.social · Jan 11

We are now on Bluesky with our new name!

We are a network of research groups across the University of Sussex, Brighton & Sussex Medical School and University Hospitals Sussex NHS trust investigating the causes of blood cancers, and developing new therapeutic strategies to improve patient survival.

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Dec 17

Congratulations 🎉

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Dec 13

👋🏼🙏

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Jasmeen Oberoi @jasmeenoberoi.bsky.social · Dec 11

Looking forward to this.

🗓️ Phosphatases: from basic research to translation. July 27-31 2025. Join us!

Maja Köhn @mkoehn.bsky.social · Dec 11

Join us in Würzburg, Germany, for the EMBO workshop “Phosphatases: From basic research to translation”! July 27-31 2025. Newest developments in the field, from academia and industry. Great networking opportunities! Short talk slots available. Hope to see you there! meetings.embo.org/event/25-pho...

Phosphatases: from basic research to translation

Phosphatases have been considered undruggable for decades. However, recent breakthroughs with the first small molecule phosphatase inhibitors for cancer immunotherapy now in clinical trials have resu…

meetings.embo.org

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Genome Damage and Stability Centre (GDSC) @gdsc-sussex.bsky.social · Dec 6

The Genome Damage and Stability Centre at the University of Sussex has now joined BlueSky! Follow us here, for news, views and publications.

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