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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · 21d

We have an exciting, fully funded PhD studentship (UK and ROI) to investigate mechanisms of epigenetic regulation in drug resistant B-cell lymphoma.

We are looking for a highly motivated, driven candidate to join our team.

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Targeting USP7-PRC1 axis as a novel therapeutic approach in drug resistant Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma at Queen’s University Belfast on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Targeting USP7-PRC1 axis as a novel therapeutic approach in drug resistant Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma at Queen’s University Belfast, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · 21d

We have an exciting, fully funded PhD studentship (UK and ROI) to investigate mechanisms of epigenetic regulation in drug resistant B-cell lymphoma.

We are looking for a highly motivated, driven candidate to join our team.

eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Targeting USP7-PRC1 axis as a novel therapeutic approach in drug resistant Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma at Queen’s University Belfast on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Targeting USP7-PRC1 axis as a novel therapeutic approach in drug resistant Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma at Queen’s University Belfast, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · 22d

Starting the UK stem cell network conference, with a welcome address by one of my scientific heroes. #UKSCN25

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · 25d

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site

Decision means none of drugmaker’s much-trumpeted £650m UK investment package is currently proceeding

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · 27d

Very much looking forward to this excellent conference next week in Manchester; very important for the UK’s stem cell research community

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you

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Marketa Tomkova @marketatomkova.bsky.social · Sep 5

Please share: we’re recruiting a postdoctoral fellow – applications open until September 15!

To lead genomics data analysis of an exciting translational project in sAML cancer, supportive environment, and access to unique in-house technologies.

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Job Details

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Jul 7

Very grateful to receive a new BBSRC grant and many thanks to #BBSRC panel, and reviewers for this generous support. This funding will enable us to address important unresolved questions in chromatin regulation downstream of WNT/GSK3 signalling in stem cells. @wntuk.bsky.social

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Jul 2

Genetic Society Autumn meeting
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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’ve got some good news! The deadline to submit abstracts for our “Ancient #Genomes: Perspectives on Human Biology and Medicine” meeting has been extended to 31 July 2025. So if you were thinking about submitting, there’s still plenty of time!

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Ancient genomes: perspectives on human biology and medicine | Genetics Society

It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the Autumn Meeting of the Genetics Society. This meeting will provide a unique forum to network and socialise with a wide cross-section of the ...

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jun 30

Last day to submit your abstracts to our Ancient Genomes meeting @royalsociety.org. Invited speakers include Lluis Quintana-Murci, Iain Mathieson, Priya Moorjani and Svante Pääbo!

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Ancient genomes: perspectives on human biology and medicine | Genetics Society

It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the Autumn Meeting of the Genetics Society. This meeting will provide a unique forum to network and socialise with a wide cross-section of the ...

genetics.org.uk

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Jun 6

Had a fantastic time at the INSERM grant review panel in Paris. It was truly inspiring to see so many talented young scientists; but only then you realize how challenging it is to choose the best among them.
A great learning experience, without a doubt.

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jun 4

Join us on our anniversary day!

This event will celebrate our prize winners and the summer students we have supported. It will also host a presentation by Prof Richard Durbin to recognise the anniversary of Sanger sequencing and the first draft of the human genome.

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Genetics Society Anniversary Day 2025 | Genetics Society

We are pleased to announce the Genetics Society Anniversary Day, which will be held on 25th June 2025. This event will celebrate several of our prize winners and the summer students we have supported....

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · May 21

Very much looking forward to my visit to the QMUL Centre for Epigenetics and the opportunity to discuss science with experts in the field.

QMUL Centre for Epigenetics @qmulepigenetics.bsky.social · May 9

Our next guest speaker webinar is happening on Friday, May 23rd at 15:30 GMT. Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social will give a talk on: “The role of USP7-PRC1 axis in health and disease’’. To join please follow the link below: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

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Duncan Sproul @sproullab.bsky.social · Apr 23

Want to work with us on DNA methylation and rare genetic disease? Fully funded PhD project with deadline 16th May:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Excited to collaborate with @hannahlong.bsky.social and Daria Bunina (@uoe-igc.bsky.social/@mdc-berlin.bsky.social).
Please share 🙏
#epigenetics

Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Dissecting DNMT3B functions in Immunodeficiency-centromeric instability facial anomalies syndrome at University of Edinburgh on Fi...

PhD Project - Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Dissecting DNMT3B functions in Immunodeficiency-centromeric instability facial anomalies syndrome at University of E...

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 27

Congratulations to @janayf.bsky.social for winning the 2025 Bruce Cattanach Prize from @gensocuk.bsky.social and for delivering an amazing talk.

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thank you for your valuable contribution Peter, it was a fun meeting.

Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 25

Deadline is Monday 28th.

Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Mar 31

We have a postdoc position in my group in collaboration with EMBL Rome; join us to make important discoveries in this exciting project.
Please apply or share.

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 25

Big congratulations to Prof. Kathy Niakan on receiving the 2025 Mary Lyon Medal from the Genetics Society UK in recognition of her outstanding research in genetics and developmental biology
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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 25

@gensocuk.bsky.social #Epigenetics2025

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 25

We had a fantastic 3 days of inspiring science.
This was only possible because of the passionate and collaborative spirit of this amazing community. A big thanks to everyone who attended.

Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 15

Very excited about our next week’s Epigenetics conference in Belfast.
1.5 years in making, but very happy with the result: amazing scientific program, and a fully booked event.
Looking forward to inspiring science.
@gensocuk.bsky.social @biologists.bsky.social

Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Jan 14

We have extended the abstract submission deadline to January 26th—don’t miss this opportunity!

We’re also delighted to announce that Dr. Kathy Niakan will be delivering the 2024 Mary Lyon Medal Lecture during the conference. @gensocuk.bsky.social
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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 23

#Epigenetics-2025

Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 23

#Epigenetics-2025

Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 18

PhD position in my group to work on epigenetics in glioblastoma cancer stem cells (UK based only).
Deadline May 6th

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Targeting epigenetic vulnerability in glioblastoma cancer stem cells at Queen’s University Belfast on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Targeting epigenetic vulnerability in glioblastoma cancer stem cells at Queen’s University Belfast, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Yaser Atlasi @yatlasi.bsky.social · Apr 17

Joyce explaining our new G&D paper on the role of USP7-PRC1.1 in controlling neural differentiation

Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · Apr 15

📽️ G&D Tapes 📽️

Joyce Wolf van der Meer tells us about the Verrijzer lab's recent study in #GenesDev showing a link between USP7 and ncPRC1.1 in neuronal differentiation and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Read the full story here:
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