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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · 10d

Fantastic first day of the Stem Cell and Cancer Fusion Conference! Full of exciting science!

Fusion Conferences @fusionconf.bsky.social · 10d

Amy, Leanne, Maria & Kate welcomed our #SCC25 attendees to the beautiful Malta this afternoon, a great 4 days ahead for this group, discussing all things Stem Cells & Cancer!
@joneslabucsf.bsky.social @mariapalcolea.bsky.social @katemiro.bsky.social

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Fusion Conferences @fusionconf.bsky.social · 10d

Amy, Leanne, Maria & Kate welcomed our #SCC25 attendees to the beautiful Malta this afternoon, a great 4 days ahead for this group, discussing all things Stem Cells & Cancer!
@joneslabucsf.bsky.social @mariapalcolea.bsky.social @katemiro.bsky.social

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 22

📢 Last chance to register!
There's still time to sign up for the FUSION Stem Cells and Cancer Conference
🗓️ Registration closes on 31st July — don’t miss out!
bit.ly/49sCfJp
Co-chairs @joneslabucsf.bsky.social, Kathrin Plath,
@katemiro.bsky.social at @fusionconf.bsky.social

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 4

⏳Only 1 week left to submit your talk for the Fusion Stem Cells & Cancer Conference!
🧪Share your exciting discoveries with us!!
📍Malta
🗓️Talk Deadline: July 10
🔗http://bit.ly/49sCfJp
@joneslabucsf.bsky.social, Kathrin Plath, @katemiro.bsky.social at @fusionconf.bsky.social

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 2

One Month to Go!🚨
Countdown for the STEM CELLS & CANCER Fusion Conference — a unique gathering of global leaders sharing their ground breaking research.
🧬Ignite new ideas by Mediterranean Sea-Malta 🏝️
📅Final Deadline: 31 July
🎤Unmissable speakers...🧵
bit.ly/49sCfJp

Stem Cells & Cancer Conference | Fusion Conferences

Our scientific research conferences support the development of physical, medical and life sciences, providing a powerful platform that encourages discussion and collaboration in luxury locations acros...

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joneslabucsf.bsky.social @joneslabucsf.bsky.social · Jul 4

Incredible line-up of speakers! Come join us for the FIRST @fusionconf.bluesky.social #Stemcells and #Cancer conference🔬!!

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 4

⏳Only 1 week left to submit your talk for the Fusion Stem Cells & Cancer Conference!
🧪Share your exciting discoveries with us!!
📍Malta
🗓️Talk Deadline: July 10
🔗http://bit.ly/49sCfJp
@joneslabucsf.bsky.social, Kathrin Plath, @katemiro.bsky.social at @fusionconf.bsky.social

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 2

One Month to Go!🚨
Countdown for the STEM CELLS & CANCER Fusion Conference — a unique gathering of global leaders sharing their ground breaking research.
🧬Ignite new ideas by Mediterranean Sea-Malta 🏝️
📅Final Deadline: 31 July
🎤Unmissable speakers...🧵
bit.ly/49sCfJp

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 4

⏳Only 1 week left to submit your talk for the Fusion Stem Cells & Cancer Conference!
🧪Share your exciting discoveries with us!!
📍Malta
🗓️Talk Deadline: July 10
🔗http://bit.ly/49sCfJp
@joneslabucsf.bsky.social, Kathrin Plath, @katemiro.bsky.social at @fusionconf.bsky.social

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 2

One Month to Go!🚨
Countdown for the STEM CELLS & CANCER Fusion Conference — a unique gathering of global leaders sharing their ground breaking research.
🧬Ignite new ideas by Mediterranean Sea-Malta 🏝️
📅Final Deadline: 31 July
🎤Unmissable speakers...🧵
bit.ly/49sCfJp

Stem Cells & Cancer Conference | Fusion Conferences

Our scientific research conferences support the development of physical, medical and life sciences, providing a powerful platform that encourages discussion and collaboration in luxury locations acros...

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 2

Ataman Sendoel
Andrea Sottoriva
Valerie Weaver
Quinton Smith
Miguel Ramalho-Santos @mrsantos.bsky.social‬
Tannishtha Reya
Amy Wagers
Len Zon
Stephanie Ellis
Maria Genander @genanderlab.bsky.social‬
And more 🌍

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 2

Cedric Blanpain @cedric-blanpain.bsky.social‬
Peter Dirks
Catriona Jamieson
Helen Abud @habud.bsky.social
Anwesha Day
Hiro Fujiwara
Nikolche Gjorevski
Joo Hyeon Lee
Scott Lowe @LoweLabMSKCC
Yekaterina Miroshnikova

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jul 2

One Month to Go!🚨
Countdown for the STEM CELLS & CANCER Fusion Conference — a unique gathering of global leaders sharing their ground breaking research.
🧬Ignite new ideas by Mediterranean Sea-Malta 🏝️
📅Final Deadline: 31 July
🎤Unmissable speakers...🧵
bit.ly/49sCfJp

Stem Cells & Cancer Conference | Fusion Conferences

Our scientific research conferences support the development of physical, medical and life sciences, providing a powerful platform that encourages discussion and collaboration in luxury locations acros...

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Fusion Conferences @fusionconf.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our Stem Cells & Cancer Conference Programme is shaping up nicely, this is now available to view on our website, don't miss out on joining @joneslabucsf.bsky.social Kathrin Plath, @mariapalcolea.bsky.social & @katemiro.bsky.social
in Malta this September! bit.ly/49sCfJp

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jun 20

Not long left to apply! Join us at the Fusion Stem Cells and Cancer conference in Malta. Deadline 31st of July!

Fusion Conferences @fusionconf.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our Stem Cells & Cancer Conference Programme is shaping up nicely, this is now available to view on our website, don't miss out on joining @joneslabucsf.bsky.social Kathrin Plath, @mariapalcolea.bsky.social & @katemiro.bsky.social
in Malta this September! bit.ly/49sCfJp

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · May 22

Remember to join us 🏖️! Fantastic line up 🎆 Meet experts in Stem Cells and Cancer! 🧫 🧪 🔬
Deadline: 31 July
Location: Malta

Fusion Conferences @fusionconf.bsky.social · May 19

The Stem Cells & Cancer Conference is shaping up to be a fantastic meeting! Don't miss your chance to join leading experts in the field, register by 31 Jul to join us in Malta 🇲🇹➡️https://bit.ly/49sCfJp
@joneslabucsf.bsky.social @mariapalcolea.bsky.social @katemiro.bsky.social

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Júlia Bonjoch @juliabonjoch.bsky.social · Apr 23

Hi Bluesky community:)

Our new manuscript is now available as a preprint!⛅️
biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

1/ Here, we describe a novel BMAL1-YAP complex in epidermal cells, which is hijacked during ageing to control the expression of up-regulated inflammation genes through enhancer binding.🧵

BMAL1 and YAP cooperate to hijack enhancers and promote inflammation in the aged epidermis

Ageing is characterised by persistent low-grade inflammation that is linked to impaired tissue homeostasis and functionality. However, the molecular mechanisms driving age-associated inflammation rema...

biorxiv.org

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Apr 25

Congratulations Julia 🎉! Fantastic piece of work!

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Apr 25

Fantastic to see this out! Congratulations @juliabonjoch.bsky.social @guiomarsolanas.bsky.social @aznarbenitahlab.bsky.social @sarawickstrom.bsky.social @katemiro.bsky.social and all those involved!

guiomarsolanas.bsky.social @guiomarsolanas.bsky.social · Apr 23

Amazing thread on out latest preprint!!! Kudos @juliabonjoch.bsky.social

Júlia Bonjoch @juliabonjoch.bsky.social · Apr 23

Hi Bluesky community:)

Our new manuscript is now available as a preprint!⛅️
biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

1/ Here, we describe a novel BMAL1-YAP complex in epidermal cells, which is hijacked during ageing to control the expression of up-regulated inflammation genes through enhancer binding.🧵

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Apr 25

Welcome to BSky!!! We missed you!

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Apr 11

⏰ The Early Bird deadline is 17 April — don’t miss your chance to learn from pioneers in Stem Cells & Cancer research.

Don’t miss out! Fusion STEM CELLS and CANCER conference!
bit.ly/49sCfJp
🧬✨

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Apr 11

⏰ The Early Bird deadline is 17 April — don’t miss your chance to learn from pioneers in Stem Cells & Cancer research.

Don’t miss out! Fusion STEM CELLS and CANCER conference!
bit.ly/49sCfJp
🧬✨

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Apr 3

Come and join us! Fantastic conference! Deadline looming!

Fusion Conferences @fusionconf.bsky.social · Apr 3

🎉 Exciting News!
Registration grants have been released to support student, postdocs and junior investigators attending #SCC25! Don't miss the chance to join our fantastic line up of speakers in Malta & engage with cutting-edge research! ➡️ bit.ly/4i0Cw98

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Trevor Graham @trevorgraham.bsky.social · Mar 31

Application deadline for our @wellcometrust.bsky.social #CancerEvolution summer school is tomorrow, 1 April 2025.

coursesandconferences.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/event/evolut...

Our brilliant faculty will cover evo&eco theory, math models, genomics, digital path, clinical trial design & more

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Sendoel Lab @sendoellab.bsky.social · Mar 27

The former GRC Stem Cells & Cancer has found its new home in beautiful Malta, fantastic meeting ahead!

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Mar 25

🛫You won’t want to miss us in stunning Malta!🌴🏖️ Get ready to be inspired at the STEM CELLS & CANCER conference. INCREDIBLE LINE-UP of speakers!

🎙️Cedric Blanpain @cedric-blanpain.bsky.social
🎙️Peter Dirks
🎙️Catriona Jamieson… and more 🧵

📅 September 28, 2025
🔗 bit.ly/49sCfJp

@fusionconf.bsky.social

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jan 22

✈️Join us in paradise!

The stunning Malta will be the perfect setting to stimulate great discussions on Stem Cell and Cancer Biology 🔬

World-leading experts will share their exciting science.

🗓️Fusion Conference Stem Cells & Cancer! September 28, 2025

bit.ly/49sCfJp

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Mar 26

Incredibly grateful to have met Dave and learned about his oesophageal cancer journey. Grounding our research in real-life experiences is key to making a difference. Huge thanks to @gutscharityuk.bsky.social and @worldwidecancer.bsky.social for their invaluable and continued support!

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Mar 25

Essential meeting at the crossroads of stem cell biology & cancer! 🔬✨
EARLY CAREER RESEARCH GRANTS AVAILABLE!

📅 Fusion: Stem Cells & Cancer
📍 Malta | September 28, 2025

🚀 Key Deadlines:
🗣️ Early Bird & Talks: Apr 17, 2025
🖼️ Posters: Jul 31, 2025
🔔 Final Registration: Jul 31, 2025
bit.ly/49sCfJp

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Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Mar 25

Fantastic indeed!

Helen Abud @habud.bsky.social
Anwesha Day
Hiro Fujiwara
Nikolche Gjorevski
Joo Hyeon Lee
Scott Lowes
Yekaterina/Kate Miroshnikova
Miguel Ramalho-Santos @mrsantos.bsky.social
Wolf Reik
Tannishtha Reya
Ataman Sendol
Quinton Smith
Andrea Sottoriva
Valerie Weaver
Amy Wagers
Len Zon

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Mar 25

🛫You won’t want to miss us in stunning Malta!🌴🏖️ Get ready to be inspired at the STEM CELLS & CANCER conference. INCREDIBLE LINE-UP of speakers!

🎙️Cedric Blanpain @cedric-blanpain.bsky.social
🎙️Peter Dirks
🎙️Catriona Jamieson… and more 🧵

📅 September 28, 2025
🔗 bit.ly/49sCfJp

@fusionconf.bsky.social

Maria Alcolea @mariapalcolea.bsky.social · Jan 22

✈️Join us in paradise!

The stunning Malta will be the perfect setting to stimulate great discussions on Stem Cell and Cancer Biology 🔬

World-leading experts will share their exciting science.

🗓️Fusion Conference Stem Cells & Cancer! September 28, 2025

bit.ly/49sCfJp

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