Naomi Defty
@naomi-defty.bsky.social
PhD student at Moredun Research Institute and the University of Aberdeen studying Molecular Parasitology. Views are my own.
So pleased to win 3rd prize for my talk at the SEFARI gateway student showcase event :) allot of amazing talks there so was a real honor to earn a place. It was a great event, well done to BIOSS for hosting @bioss.bsky.social @sefariscot.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
So pleased to win 3rd prize for my talk at the SEFARI gateway student showcase event :) allot of amazing talks there so was a real honor to earn a place. It was a great event, well done to BIOSS for hosting @bioss.bsky.social @sefariscot.bsky.social
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The second day of the @bioss.bsky.social SEFARI PhD showcase is drawing to a close.
It’s inspiring to see researchers embracing the challenge of communicating to mixed audiences with such openness and genuine curiosity. 👏🏼
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication
It’s inspiring to see researchers embracing the challenge of communicating to mixed audiences with such openness and genuine curiosity. 👏🏼
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The second day of the @bioss.bsky.social SEFARI PhD showcase is drawing to a close.
It’s inspiring to see researchers embracing the challenge of communicating to mixed audiences with such openness and genuine curiosity. 👏🏼
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication
It’s inspiring to see researchers embracing the challenge of communicating to mixed audiences with such openness and genuine curiosity. 👏🏼
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication
Awesome research by Zachary Stavrou-Dowd, Lee Haines and team showing that topical application of Nitisinone (including tarsal uptake) kills insecticide-resistant mosquitos. Lots of potential for other haematophagus parasites too 😀 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The β-triketone, nitisinone, kills insecticide-resistant mosquitoes through cuticular uptake
Insecticide resistance in disease-transmitting arthropods of agricultural, veterinary, and public health significance poses a significant threat to vector control programs worldwide. Previous studies ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Awesome research by Zachary Stavrou-Dowd, Lee Haines and team showing that topical application of Nitisinone (including tarsal uptake) kills insecticide-resistant mosquitos. Lots of potential for other haematophagus parasites too 😀 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Bit late on posting this, but going to try and be more active on here. I was so chuffed to win 1st prize at Moredun Research Institute for my presentation about targeting the blood digestion pathway in Poultry Red Mite. My fellow students all gave great talks, so this was a real honour :)
July 20, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Bit late on posting this, but going to try and be more active on here. I was so chuffed to win 1st prize at Moredun Research Institute for my presentation about targeting the blood digestion pathway in Poultry Red Mite. My fellow students all gave great talks, so this was a real honour :)
Hello Blue sky! Thought I'd introduce myself. I am returning to my second year of a PhD project, attempting to further develop RNAi in Poultry Red Mite, Dermanyssus gallinae . I have been off for a year raising the best wee guy ever, my son Brock. Dog/cat mum also. Love creepies and crawlies.
February 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hello Blue sky! Thought I'd introduce myself. I am returning to my second year of a PhD project, attempting to further develop RNAi in Poultry Red Mite, Dermanyssus gallinae . I have been off for a year raising the best wee guy ever, my son Brock. Dog/cat mum also. Love creepies and crawlies.