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Young Embryologist Network @yen-network.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The YEN Image Competition is accepting entries until the 10 June! Please share with your fellow imaging and science art enthusiasts! 🔬🖌️ Submit your entry via form or email (check poster for details).

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Cambridge Morphogenesis Seminar Series @cammorphoseries.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Only a few days to go until the symposium this Friday! 🎉 Check the detailed programme here: ucammorphogenesisseries.com/cambridge-mo... For those who missed in person registration, online registration is still open :) Looking forward to see you all there!!!| Tag us #Morpho5

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Save the date! The 2027 BSDB Spring Meeting will take place on 19 - 22 April in Edinburgh. An exciting programme with a fantastic lineup of speakers showcasing developmental biology across scales! More details soon!

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

One month until early-bird deadline for @dev-journal.bsky.social & @wellcometrust.bsky.social-funded consortium HDBI's 2026 Meeting on Human Development: Stem Cells, Models, Embryos. Check out the programme biologists.com/meetings/dev... and register by 8 May www.biologists.com/meetings/dev...

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Human Development: Stem Cells, Models, Embryos
Date: 7 – 9 September 2026
Location: University of Warwick, UK

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Check out this fantastic summary of the 2026 Spring Meeting by @alexneaverson.bsky.social!

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the very first winner of the BSDB Marie Johansson Prize! This year’s award goes to Giulia Boezio @giulia-boezio.bsky.social, recognised for outstanding contributions to developmental biology and for embodying Marie’s scientific originality and rigour.

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🏆 We’re delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 BSDB Dennis Summerbell Award! This year’s award goes to Sergio Menchero @sermenchero.bsky.social, recognised for exceptional contributions to developmental biology and for carrying forward the curiosity and rigour that Dennis championed.

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The most deserving winner of the 2026 BSDB Wolpert Medal is Neil Vargesson. This award recognises his outstanding contributions to the public understanding of chemically-induced birth differences. Many congratulations to Neil! bsdb.org/2026/03/24/2...

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2026 Wolpert Medal Winner - Neil Vargesson - BSDB - British Society for Developmental Biology

Following the sad passing of one of the greats of Developmental Biology, Lewis Wolpert, the BSDB committee has launched a new annual medal in his honour. Lewis was well known for his ability to distil...

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our Editor-in-Chief @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social spoke at the 2026 @bsdb.bsky.social meeting about Development, the Node and The Company of Biologists' initiatives. Please speak to James about the many reasons to choose Development to publish your paper. journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/ab...

James Briscoe on a podium presenting during the 2026 BSDB meeting about Development.

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Vicki Metzis @vmetzis.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We've been inundated (!) with abstracts for BSDB 2026!! Thanks to all who've submitted and to those that have registered! The rooms are going fast! Don't miss it! Early-bird registration due Monday 9th Feb 👇👇👇 bsdb.org/meetings/

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Vicki Metzis @vmetzis.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Final reminder: abstract deadline today for the @bsdb.bsky.social 2026 meeting! Don’t miss it :) 👇👇👇 bsdb.org/meetings/

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Spring Meeting: 'Molecules to Morphogenesis' Get your abstracts submitted by the 16th of January! bsdb.org/meetings

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Vicki Metzis @vmetzis.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I am absolutely delighted to share the invited speakers for our upcoming @bsdb.bsky.social "Molecules to Morphogenesis" meeting! Registration and abstract submission is now open - join us! bsdb.org/meetings/ March 23-26, 2026 - UK

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Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology @drn-sheffield.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Today we are honoured to host Dr Sally Lowell @cellysally.bsky.social (University of Edinburgh), winner of the 2024 BSDB Wolpert Medal, who is giving a talk in our DRN external seminar series @bsdb.bsky.social Host: Marysia Placzek All welcome!

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The Company of Biologists and the British Society for Developmental Biology: a model partnership As part of the #biologists100 anniversary, Saanjbati Adhikari and Raman Das review the relationship between @biologists.bsky.social and @bsdb.bsky.social doi.org/10.1242/dev....

An image of two BSDB supplement covers from Journal of Experimental Embryology and Morphology.

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Register now for the joint BSDB and Genesis Research Trust (GRT) symposium on Environmental and Metabolic Control of Stem Cells & Development! 4th of December 2025 at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, London. Register here: www.symposia.org.uk/courses/stem...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Save the date for our exciting 2026 annual meeting - March 23-26!

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We are highlighting Pleasantine Mill, 2025 @bsdb.bsky.social Wolpert Medal winner, as an extraordinary biologist this week. Pleasantine is also coordinating a @jcellsci.bsky.social Special Issue and co-organised the 2024 @dmmjournal.bsky.social‬ Journal Meeting. #100biologists @cilialab.bsky.social

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

*This Wed 4 June 15:00 BST* Register to attend our next Development presents... webinar, celebrating the winners of the @bsdb.bsky.social‬ postdoc poster prize from the Biologists @ 100 conference. We'll hear from @giuliapaci.bsky.social‬ and @shifaant.bsky.social‬ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Development presents... Wednesday 4 June 15:00 BST. BSDB poster prize winners. Chair: Abigail Tucker.
Talk 1: Giulia Paci (University College London)
‘3D cell topology regulates signalling range to promote precise patterning of wing sensory organs’

Talk 2: Shifaan Thowfeequ (University of Oxford)
‘Visualising calcium dynamics in the developing embryo : from fertilisation to the first heartbeat’

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

An interview with Muzlifah Haniffa We spoke to Muzz @mhaniffa.bsky.social following her receipt of the 2025 Tickle Medal from the British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social‬ , to learn more about her career and her motivations: journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Register now to attend our #DevPres webinar next week, featuring the winners of the @bsdb.bsky.social poster prize, @shifaant.bsky.social and @giuliapaci.bsky.social, and chaired by Abigail Tucker. 4 June at 15:00 BST us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Development presents...
Wednesday 4 June 15:00 BST
BSDB poster prize winners. CHair: Abigail Tucker
Giulia Paci University College London - ‘3D cell topology regulates signalling range to promote precise patterning of wing sensory organs’
Shifaan Thowfeequ University of Oxford - ‘Visualising calcium dynamics in the developing embryo: from fertilisation to the first heartbeat’

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

An interview with Helen Skaer Helen was awarded the @bsdb.bsky.social‬ Waddington Medal, which recognises outstanding individuals who have made major contributions to UK Developmental Biology. Find out more about her research and what this award means to her: journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Tamina is the @bsdb.bsky.social PhD representative but she's stepping down soon. Do chat to her if you're interested in the role!

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Anahi Binagui-Casas @abinagui.bsky.social is the postdoc representative of @bsdb.bsky.social and helped organise the #ECR session at #biologists100. She'll be stepping down soon. Have a chat with her if you're interested in the role! Her research key words are #embryo #endothelia & #AxisElongation.

Anahi Binagui-Casas posing with the Node's polaroid frame in front of a roller banner and window. On the frame the text reads "Anahi Binagui-Casas #embryo #axiselongation #endothelia #ECR"

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The 2025 @bsdb.bsky.social Wolpert Medal goes to Pleasantine Mill @cilialab.bsky.social 🎉 In this interview, Pleasantine talks about why it’s important, now more than ever, for scientists to engage in community work: thenode.biologists.com/an-interview...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Waddington Medal is Helen Skaer! bsdb.org/2025/03/25/2...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

The most deserving winner of the 2025 Tickle Medal is Muzlifah Haniffa! bsdb.org/2025/03/24/2...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The winner of the 2025 BSDB Beddington Medal for the best PhD thesis in developmental biology is Rory Maizels! Many congratulations! bsdb.org/2025/03/21/2...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Wolpert medal is Pleasantine Mill! bsdb.org/2025/03/05/2...

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We are featuring Tamina Lebek, @bsdb.bsky.social ECR representative and a PhD student at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, as an extraordinary biologist this week. Tamina has also been interviewed by @the-node.bsky.social and given a Development presents…talk. #100biologists @lebektamina.bsky.social

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Only a few days left to submit your abstracts for our amazing spring meeting in collaboration with @biologists.bsky.social and BSCB! Submit before the 13th of December 100yearsconference.biologists.com Don't forget to apply for your conference grants by the 10th of January bsdb.org/membership/#...

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Anahí Binagui-Casas @abinagui.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I am really excited for this! If you are coming to Biologists @ 100 (you know you should! @bsdb.bsky.social grants available) and are at an early stage in your career, join us for insights from @richardsever.bsky.social on career development/strategy, network + meet peers ahead of the conference!

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

🚨Abstract deadline- 13th December! 🚨 Join us next March in Liverpool for our Spring Meeting, joined with the BSCB and part of the Biologists@100 @biologists.bsky.social 🎉 Not to be missed! We have annual meetings grants! Next deadline is the 10th of Jan. +Info here : bsdb.org/membership/#...

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SEBD @sebioldev.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Join this #DevBio celebration at the Biologists @ 100 conference, together with BSCB and @bsdb.bsky.social Abstract deadline: 13 December 2024 #biologists100 100yearsconference.biologists.com/abstracts/

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Enjoy this beautiful documentary we made together with the journal Development and Cambridge Filmworks. 🍿Watch and share it! We would love this video to be used by anyone to promote #devbio to friends, in their lectures, public engagement events, high schools, etc and inspire the next generation!

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Join next Wednesday to hear all about the really cool science our winners presented in the '24 spring meeting ...Who knows?! You could be our next prize winner if you present at the '25 meeting 🔜 register by 13th Dec: 100yearsconference.biologists.com + apply for grants: bsdb.org/membership/#...

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British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

We are here! 🎉 Welcome to the BSDB bluesky, where we will promote developmental biology research and dissemination. #devbio #developmentalbiology

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