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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · 9h

We're saying #goodbye to Emma Wadforth, who has completed her PhD in #ChemicalBiology 🎓 and is heading off to an exciting new chapter at The Francis Crick Institute! Can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in your new role. Wishing you all the success and discovery ahead ✨

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎉 Huge congratulations to our PhD student Emma Wadforth for winning the CIPPS Award for Innovations in Peptide Science for her poster on cyclic peptides at the European Peptide Synthesis Conference in Porto! 👏🔬 #PeptideInnovation #CIPPS #Porto #SciencePoster

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Aug 6

Team members Dr Robert Dawber, Tim Bell and Keir Pebody attended the RSC Protein and Peptide Science Group (PPSG) 2025 Early Stage Researcher Meeting - fantastic event for showcasing new research and we're delighted that Rob and Tim presented their work! ☀️🔬

#EarlyCareerResearchers #PPSG2025

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎓 This month, we proudly celebrated the graduation of two PhD students Dr Filomena Saulino, and Dr Siddique Amin, as well as two Masters students Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley! Well done and congratulations! 🥳 🚀 #Graduation #ProudMoment #ChemicalBiology

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎓 Congratulations to Faye and Ellie! 🎓

We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley who have both completed their Masters in Chemistry 🌟

#Graduation #ChemicalBiology #Masters #STEM #WomenInScience @chemistryncl.bsky.social

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah Barry from King's College London to Newcastle University as part of Women in #ChemBio seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society. Dr. Barry leads a research group focusing on bacterial metabolism and natural product biosynthesis. #WomenInSTEM #ChemicalBiology

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Jun 17

🌟After an incredible 10 years, we bid a fond farewell to Dr Roman Belle as he embarks on an exciting new chapter! Roman’s contributions to our chemical biology research, his scientific insight and dedication have left a lasting mark on our work. 🌟

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Jun 16

Emma Wadforth gave an oral presentation of her PhD research at the RSC CBBG Postgraduate Symposium in Aberdeen, UK. A fantastic experience for showcasing Emma's work at the end of her #chemicalbiology #PhD journey, funded by the ERC, and for connecting with other researchers☀️ 🧪

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Jun 9

We had a fantastic time at Newcastle University's #DiscoverFestival this weekend! A hands-on activity using methylated spirit and fruit to extract cells containing #DNA, sparking curiosity and great conversations with families and young science enthusiasts. 🍓🥝 #Outreach

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Jun 6

In May, Newcastle's #ChemicalBiology Special Interest Group hosted a Symposium as part of the Inspiring #Women in Chemical Biology seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society, packed with talks and posters! 👩‍🔬💬💡

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · May 15

📢 Join the Chemical Biology Symposium: Spotlight on Women in the North-East event - 📅 21st May, 1-4 pm
Register online: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Faces of Science @facesofscience.bsky.social · Mar 17

Dr Harriet Stanway-Gordon (@harrietsg.bsky.social), Research Fellow (Medicinal Chemistry/Chemical Biology), Newcastle University #facesofscience #chemsky #sciencesky

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Apr 4

At the Newcastle University Chemistry and Alumni Research Symposium this week, Thomas Smith gave a talk and Emma Wadforth and Tim Bell presented posters. A great event for bringing together and showcasing work from the chemistry and alumni researchers! #ChemBio #Research

Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Apr 2

Last week Newcastle Uni Chemistry welcomed Prof Emily Flashman from University of Oxford to talk on “How plant cysteine oxidases mediate hypoxia and redox stress-signalling during submergence” - part of the Inspiring Women in #ChemBio seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society. #WomenInSTEM

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Mar 18

Our Chemical Biologists at Newcastle University started a new initiative called Lit & Lunch! Team members gather to discuss academic literature - a great way to engage with new ideas, sharpen critical thinking, and enjoy lunch with colleagues 🥪 📗

#academicpaper #lunchtime

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Mar 17

Newcastle University's Discover Festival is back on Sat 7th June! A free event for families and members of the public. Come and visit our team at the Juicy Genes activity in the Lindisfarne Room, between 10 am and 4 pm! 😃

#HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #ChemicalBiology

Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Mar 11

This week we warmly welcome Kallie Friston to the Kawamura Research Group as a post-doc researcher. We look forward to working with you! 🎉 #NewTeamMember #Welcome

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Mar 10

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2025 ! At Newcastle University, our #ChemicalBiology research teams are proud to support and collaborate with women in STEM. Let's continue to ensure opportunities for growth and success are accessible to all. 💪
#IWD2025 #WomenInScience

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Mar 10

🌟 Farewell and Best of Luck Siddique! 🌟

We will miss your positive energy and team spirit, and wish you success in your new role as Senior Scientist in Peptide Chemistry at AstraZeneca! Thank you for all your hard work and the wonderful memories. #NewBeginnings

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Mar 3

#PhD Opportunity in #ChemicalBiology!

Fantastic fully-funded PhD position available on Protein Hotspot Mapping for Protein-Protein Interaction Studies and Peptide Ligand Discovery.

📅 Deadline: 31 Mar 25

➡️ Click here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Newcastle Chemistry @chemistryncl.bsky.social · Feb 19

Thanks very much to James Douglas and Tom McGuire from
@astrazeneca.bsky.social for visiting us yesterday and delivering two fantastic lectures as part of our
@mosmedcdt.bsky.social seminar series.
@sciencesncl.bsky.social

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Feb 13

We are thrilled to welcome two new team members who have started their Masters at Newcastle University - Ellie Bentley & Faye Turnbull!

#Welcome #NewTeamMembers #MastersStudents #ChemicalBiology

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Feb 12

Akane Kawamura, RomanBelle and Tom Smith attended the 2nd EFMC International Symposium on Chemical Biology in Basel in January! The event was an excellent platform to share research, learn from other experts, and meet other #chemicalbiology researchers. #EFMC-ISCB 2025

@euromedchem.bsky.social

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Feb 11

In our chem bio research groups, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference. Special thanks to all the women in the Kawamura Research Group and @mcallisterlab.bsky.social for their contributions to the field of science! #IDWGS2025

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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · Feb 6

Today, we bid farewell to Dr Cecilia Gonzalez Garcia, who has been an incredible part of our chemical biology research team.

We wish you all the best for the future, and thank you for all your positive contributions to our work! 🌟 #BestWishes #NewBeginnings

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