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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 15h

Such sad news. An amazing scientist, an amazing person, and a wonderful and inspiring lecturer. Will be greatly missed.

www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon dies aged 92

It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the Gurdon Institute.

www.cam.ac.uk

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 8d

Back from the London Zebrafish Research Network — a truly inspiring afternoon. Many thanks to @cvagenapantoula.bsky.social, @kkalyviotis.bsky.social and Eleni for putting together such an interactive programme, full of excellent talks - Tim 👏 - and great discussions. Zebbie research at its best!

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 14d

Want to help prevent aggressive NF1 cancers using cutting-edge models? The GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD @lsiexeter.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk to develop a humanised zebrafish model for NF1 resilience.
Apply by 20 Oct 2025
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
#PhD #biomed

PhD:GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP Studentship | University of Exeter

  The GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP is offering up to 17 funded studentships across a range of biomedical disciplines, with a start date of October 2026.

www.exeter.ac.uk

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 19d

A huge thank you to everyone who made #UKZF2025 possible 🙌🐟 From inspiring talks and posters to lively discussions and community spirit — your energy and contributions turned this meeting into a real success. 💙✨

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 26d

All the hard work during the workshop at #UKZF2025 🐟💡 was rewarded with a joyful gala dinner — science, community & celebration coming together in style ✨🥂

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 27d

One of the best parts of #UKZF2025 🐟✨ — old friends reconnecting, new colleagues meeting for the first time, all sharing ideas and energy to drive science forward together 💡🤝

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 28d

Day 1 of #UKZF2025 is here! 🎉🐟 The conference kicks off in Exeter & Exmouth — packed with science, networking, and community. Let’s dive in! 🚀 @izfs.bsky.social @zebrafishrock.bsky.social @lsiexeter.bsky.social @zebrafishhusbandry.bsky.social

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 28d

What started as a small idea has grown into a buzzing UKZF2025 — and now we’re treated to an incredible line-up of super science talks from our brilliant UK ECRs! 🐟✨ #UKZF2025

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 28d

🐟🎟 Long queues at the #UKZF2025 registration desk this morning — thank you all for your patience and enthusiasm! The buzz is real, and we’re so excited to get started 🚀

Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 28d

It’s all coming together beautifully — #UKZF2025 is really taking shape 🐟✨ We can’t wait to share this vibrant meeting with you all!

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 Final bits are falling into place for #UKZF2025 🎉 The organisers are buzzing with excitement and can’t wait to welcome the zebrafish community to Exeter & Exmouth TODAY 🐟✨

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Sep 2

Interested in zebrafish as a disease model for NF1? We are seeking a motivated PhD student to join our team and become an expert in high-resolution imaging/precise genome editing in collab with AZ. gw4biomed.ac.uk/establishing... @lsiexeter.bsky.social @zebrafishrock.bsky.social @izfs.bsky.social

gw4biomed.ac.uk

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Sep 1

Why do some people with #NF1 develop aggressive nerve tumours while others don’t? 🧬🐟
Join us to explore genetic resilience in zebrafish, uncover protective pathways & discover new strategies to prevent cancer. gw4biomed.ac.uk/establishing... @lsiexeter.bsky.social

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jul 30

Team BBQ yesterday: sun, sizzle, and seriously good food!
But also bittersweet as we said goodbye (for now) to two fab members 😢. Lucy is off on maternity leave to grow a tiny scientist. Eloise is swapping pipettes for passport stamps. We’ll miss them both-but remember, our lab door is always open!

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jul 23

Huge congratulations to our brilliant graduates: one newly minted PhD, a sharp MSc, and two stellar BScs! You all looked majestic in your gowns — a well-earned symbol of your hard work, late nights, and scientific curiosity. Serious achievements, bright futures. @lsiexeter.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jun 20

Power presentation of Bertram about the beauty of cryo EM at the #LSIOpenDay. @lsiexeter.bsky.social

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jun 17

Time is running out to present your latest #Zebrafish research at ZFUK25 tinyurl.com/mw7r3nbn in Exeter. This is your chance to share your work, connect with the community, and contribute to cutting-edge discussions. The deadline for abstract submission is rapidly approaching: 30th June 2025!

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thrilled to announce a seminar featuring Prof. Hilary Ashe, a leading Cell & Developmental Biologist from @UoM_BioSci! Discover her lab's latest findings on spatiotemporal gene expression & cell communication in #Drosophila @lsiexeter.bsky.social

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Carol Yang @yhcarolyang.bsky.social · Jun 10

Carer's Awards, funded by the Genetics Society, are available to support 3 participants of the First UK Zebrafish Meeting with caring responsibilities. @gensocuk.bsky.social More info at exeter.ac.uk/ukzfmeeting

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jun 9

Excellent presentation of the function of cytonemes in neural crest specification from Gemma Sutton GW4 Imaging workshop @lsiexeter.bsky.social @gw4alliance.bsky.social Cytoneme biology rocks!

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jun 5

My next stop is CRUK Scotland in Glasgow. Thanks to Owen Sansom @cruk-si.bsky.social for hosting me. The @wntuk.bsky.social community is just awesome—great people, excellent research!

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jun 5

I had an excellent visit to the @roslininstitute.bsky.social. They do amazing developmental biology research. Thanks to Joe Rainger for hosting me!

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Steffen Scholpp @scholpplab.bsky.social · Jun 3

Are you an UK-based student and still looking for a PhD post in Life Sciences starting in autumn? Join the @lsiexeter.bsky.social - we have been awarded a few extra scholarships from the University. So, be quick and apply! www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk

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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · May 26

@scholpplab.bsky.social (Prime editing/ Nickase- & Nuclease-based
editors)
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.23.650248v1

@leanneiannucci.bsky.social & @katwrog.bsky.social (Optogenetics/ FGF/ BMP/ Nodal)
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.17.649426v1

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Jordi Solana @jordisolana.bsky.social · Jun 1

📢 Interested? Apply now to join us! Application and eligibility details in the link.
🔗 www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
Deadline in 1 week.
Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested 🙌 #PhD #Planarians #StemCells #Evolution

Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk

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