Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · 12d

Great to host Prof Mark Blaskovich, UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience as part of the LSI Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series @exeter.ac.uk and to hear his talk about “Collaborative approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance”

6

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Jul 4

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Austin Smith Group at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter as a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow in stem cell biology. tinyurl.com/yjw86vjj

1 2 3

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Jun 24

It was a fantastic afternoon at the LSI Open Doors Event, featuring talks, posters, and activities. It was lovely to see so many visitors from Professional Services, Research and across the University. Thanks to all who made the day a success. @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social

2

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Jun 9

Looking for a Postdoc? A PDRA position is available in the LSI Exeter with Prof Brian Hendrich from September 2025. Do you have experience in mammalian stem cell culture and a solid understanding of molecular & biochemical lab techniques? Apply! Job Ref: Q05546 jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...

Powered by MHR

jobs.exeter.ac.uk

8 9

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Jun 9

Last chance today! ‪Do not miss the opportunity to apply for the LSI PhD Studentships starting in September 2025 or January 2026 in the LSI. @jordisolana.bsky.social‬
@yhcarolyang.bsky.social ‪@morphomechanics.bsky.social
Apply here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

LSI PhD programme | Living Systems Institute | University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk

3 4

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Jun 9

The Living Systems Institute is delighted to host the Inaugural GW4 Imaging Network Day 2025 today. This marks a milestone in the GW4 Alliance collaboration. ‪@exeter.ac.uk ‬ @gw4alliance.bsky.social @uoebioimaging.bsky.social @exetertechs.bsky.social

3

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · May 30

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the amazing PhD Community at the ‪LSI ‪@exeter.ac.uk‬
Only 10 days to the deadline for the LSI-funded PhD studentships starting September 2025 or January 2026.
Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

LSI PhD programme | Living Systems Institute | University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk

1 1

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · May 30

Congratulations to Associate Professor Vicki Gold, who has been appointed Chair of the Review Panel at the Electron Bio-Imaging Centre at Diamond Light Source, which serves as the UK’s national facility for cryo-electron microscopy. @the-gold-lab.bsky.social‬

1 6

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · May 12

Are you a Biophysicist who would like to work in an interdisciplinary institute? Then do not miss this opportunity. More information on the LSI website: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

4 4

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · May 8

Fantastic talk from Prof Robin Franklin, Altos Labs – Cambridge Institute of Science yesterday about “Myelin regeneration in the CNS: molecules, mechanisms and medicines”. After his talk, some LSI PhDs and Postdocs had the opportunity to discuss with Robin at our “Meet the Speaker Lunch”.

1

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · May 8

Be part of the great PhD community at the Living Systems Institute, University Exeter @exeter.ac.uk. Applications for LSI-funded PhD studentships are open until Monday, 9th June 2025. Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

4 2

Reposted by LSI-Exeter

Jordi Solana @jordisolana.bsky.social · May 7

Proud to present the peer-reviewed version of our Cell Type Allometry paper, out today in Science Advances!

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Are animals of different sizes made of the same cell types?

Here’s an update of the main points and revision items

(with memes!)

Thread 👇🧵

6 35 94

Reposted by LSI-Exeter

Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · May 7

Don't miss the First UK Zebrafish Meeting @lsiexeter.bsky.social in Exeter, sponsored by @brukercorporation.bsky.social @brukerspatial.bsky.social al.bsky.social! 🐠 Join us Sept 10 - 12. Early bird registration closes soon! Secure your spot. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

16 12

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · May 8

Dr Yu Hsuan Carol Yang, Senior Lecturer at CBS, joined the Living Systems Institute at the University of Exeter as a new LSI group leader on 1st May 2025.
Welcome, Carol! @exeter.ac.uk @yhcarolyang.bsky.social

1

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Apr 24

Looking forward to an interesting and exciting LSI Career Day 2025 with lots of talks, Q&A sessions and networking.
@exeter.ac.uk

1

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Apr 23

The Living Systems Institute (LSI) Careers Day will be held on Thurs, 24 April 2025, focusing on transitioning from the academic world to industry for PhD & Postdocs - with talks, Q&A sessions, a tailored workshop, including keynote speaker, Dr Jason Potticary, Materials Scientist from Meta.

Reposted by LSI-Exeter

Stefan Harmansa @morphomechanics.bsky.social · Apr 16

We are recruiting new PhD students!

Are you interested in tissue mechanics and how size in animals is controlled? Then join us for an exciting PhD at the interface of developmental biology, biophysics and computational modelling.

Check our webpage for more detail:
lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/harma...

12 16

Reposted by LSI-Exeter

Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Apr 14

The LSI Exeter invites you to join the first UK Zebrafish Meeting, 10/ - 12/9/ @lsiexeter.bsky.social. We are looking for motivated PhD students/ECRs to present their work - as talks and posters. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... . The deadline for the early bird registration is 15/5/. So, be quick!

8 13

Reposted by LSI-Exeter

Surfin' NuRD @surfinnurd.bsky.social · Apr 12

Funded PhD Studentship available in my lab at @lsiexeter.bsky.social.
Want to study how chromatin remodellers act on enhancers to facilitate cell fate decisions in human pluripotent cells? Want to work and live in a lively city by the sea? Get in touch/Apply!
lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/hendr...

Hendrich Group - Starting Sept 2025 - Living Systems Institute - University of Exeter

Opportunity for LSI PHD studentship – starting in September 2025 or January 2026 PhD Studentship applications will open on 1st...

lsi.exeter.ac.uk

16 17

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Apr 11

More information on the PhD with Nikolas Nikolaou in the LSI. lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/nikol...
Title: A synthetic peptide approach for investigating protein localisation and protein-RNA interactions in neurons.

Nikolaou Group - Living Systems Institute - University of Exeter

Reasearch Interests Neurons are specialised cells in our body that have long extensions allowing them to form connections (called synapses)...

lsi.exeter.ac.uk

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Apr 11

Do not miss a fantastic PhD opportunity in the Nikolaou group @lsiexeter.bsky.social to determine whether the function of RNA splicing regulators in neurites is dependent on their mRNA binding ability & whether the mRNA binding is essential for the formation and maintenance of neuronal connections.

1

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Apr 9

Applications for LSI-funded PhD studentships starting Sept 2025 or Jan 2026 are open now!
For more information, check our website: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

7 5

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Mar 14

We had a fantastic talk this morning in our LSI Pre-Viva Talks series by Samuel Kraus on "Investigating the therapeutic potential of bacteriophages in treating the infectious disease melioidosis." Thanks, Samuel! @exeter.ac.uk @lsiexeter.bsky.social

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Mar 14

Prof Stefano Pagliara, LSI/Biosciences, will give his inaugural lecture with the title "How do things get in and out of cells?" today, Friday, 14th March 2025, at 18:00 in the Forum Alumni Auditorium Lecture Theatre at the University of Exeter.
@exeter.ac.uk @lsiexeter.bsky.social

2 2

LSI-Exeter @lsiexeter.bsky.social · Mar 5

Great to have Prof Álvaro San Millán Cruz @sanmillan.bsky.social in the LSI today for the LSI Distinguished Speaker Seminar. Thanks for the fantastic talk!
@exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @lsiexeter.bsky.social

1 5 8