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Cassie Bakshani

@cassiebakshani.bsky.social
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Postdoc at UoB interested in mucins, glycans and CAZymes EDI in research | social justice | weightlifting | cats 🇬🇧/🇮🇳 she/her 🏳️‍🌈

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Hall Lab @halllab.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We’re recruiting for an RA @unibirmingham.bsky.social! Support our #microbiome research - lab work + sample/data organisation & coordination. Looking for an organised, proactive & great team player. 🗓️ Closes 04/02/26 . To Mar 2028 Apply via UoB portal: edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Research Associate - Department of Microbes, Infection and Microbiomes - 106850 - Grade 6
As a Research Associate in the Hall Lab, you will play a crucial role in supporting microbiome research initiatives aimed at enhancing our understanding of the role of early life microbes in promoting...
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Hall Lab @halllab.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Happy New Year – new role! 🎉 We’re looking for a PostDoc to join us in @halllab.bsky.social @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Full-time, fixed-term to March 2028. Note tight closing date: 11 Jan 2026. CV + cover letter (submit via portal). Further details 👇 edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Research Fellow - Department of Microbes, Infection and Microbiomes - 106849 - Grade 7
To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities as part of an Investigator project funded by Wellcome, focusing on understanding microbial and diet...
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Our group has a PhD position available in 'The vaginal microbiota – understanding how this microbial community forms'. warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... There are also many other amazing projects to choose between from other groups, so check out the MIBTP website!
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Dr Lucy Crouch
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Warming waters cause corals to “bleach” when these organisms expel symbiotic algae that provide nutrients, oxygen & vibrant colors. The latest global bleaching event - researchers estimate >84% of the planet's coral ecosystems have been affected since Jan 2023 - has made it clear the crisis is now.
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Coral die-off marks Earth's first climate
'tipping point', scientists say

A surge in global temperatures has caused widespread bleaching and death of warm-water corals around the world.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” It costs a lot less to house people.
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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
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Cassie Bakshani @cassiebakshani.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
‼️ New paper ‼️ Excited to see this out! We characterised a PNGase from Flavobacterium akiainvivens which exhibits broad specificity to mammalian, invertebrate and plant N-glycans @imibirmingham.bsky.social
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PNGaseL from Flavobacterium akiainvivens targets a diverse range of N-glycan structures | Royal Society Open Science
Peptide:N-glycosidases (PNGases) are used by a wide range of organisms to remove N-glycan structures from proteins for use as either nutrients or in glycoprotein processing. PNGaseF is the most well-c...
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Cassie Bakshani @cassiebakshani.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
🚨 New preprint klaxon 🚨 We characterised the structure of a PNGaseA superfamily member from Bifidobacterium bifidum LMG13195 and highlight its preference for N-glycan structures attached to a peptide, rather than to a native or denatured protein 💫 @imibirmingham.bsky.social
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PNGaseA-mediated N-glycan stripping from peptides by infant-derived Bifidobacterium bifidum
N-glycans are highly common sources of nutrition for human colonic-dwelling bacteria. These microbes have evolved a several methods to remove N-glycans from proteins; herein we describe the biochemica...
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
New Pre-print! “PNGaseA-mediated N-glycan stripping from peptides by infant-derived Bifidobacterium bifidum”. This is the first manuscript from the Bifidobacterium and breast milk project🍼🤱👶in collaboration with van Sinderen and Lovering groups www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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PNGaseA-mediated N-glycan stripping from peptides by infant-derived Bifidobacterium bifidum
N-glycans are highly common sources of nutrition for human colonic-dwelling bacteria. These microbes have evolved a several methods to remove N-glycans from proteins; herein we describe the biochemica...
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Very pleased to present the next pre-print from our lab #glycotime We showcase PNGaseL from Flavobacterium akiainvivens that we hope will be a useful tool for the glyco community 🍬🧪👩‍🔬 Special shout out to @cassiebakshani.bsky.social and Paulina (Ludger) www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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PNGaseL from Flavobacterium akiainvivens targets a diverse range of N-glycan structures
PNGases are used by a wide range of organisms to remove N-glycan structures from proteins for use as either nutrients or in glycoprotein processing. PNGaseF is the most well-characterised enzyme of th...
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Cassie Bakshani @cassiebakshani.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
@sambenedict5.bsky.social and I loved hosting this!! Super fun and informative workshop with loads of practical insights for making better, more accessible, figures! Thanks so much Ali 💫
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
🍄The Last of Us - NIHR HPRU PhD opportunity🍄 Very exciting project on developing a genomic epidemiology toolkit for fungal outbreaks with @mcdonaldmeganc.bsky.social @drjorhodes.com @scalene.bsky.social and the Mycological Reference Lab Bristol www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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The Last of Us: Developing a Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit for Fungal Outbreaks at University of Birmingham on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - The Last of Us: Developing a Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit for Fungal Outbreaks at University of Birmingham, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Jessica Blair @jessicamablair.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
**NEW Doctoral Training Programme just launched!!** This exciting programme on Microbial Genomics for Health Protection is joint between @imibirmingham.bsky.social and UKHSA @ukhsa.bsky.social. 9 brilliant projects available!!
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Cassie Bakshani @cassiebakshani.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️ Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
How to keep mucus-loving gut bacteria happy, in my new article with @uk.theconversation.com theconversation.com/this-mucus-l...
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This mucus-loving gut bacteria is important for health – here’s how to keep it happy
Akkermansia muciniphila is a friendly bacteria which is linked to good immune function.
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Rebecca J Hall @drrebeccajhall.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A happy Friday seeing this out! I lucked out and got to work with a couple of really great students on this, Shalini and Jacob, and I’m super proud to see their hard work rewarded #microsky www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
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Glucose alters the evolutionary response to gentamicin in uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a major health and economic concern. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are the leading cause of UTI, and antibiotic-resistant UPEC are increasingly common. The m...
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Nature Microbiology @natmicrobiol.nature.com · 31/01/2025
OUT NOW: Carbohydrate-active enzymes from Akkermansia muciniphila break down mucin O-glycans to completion @lucyicm.bsky.social @cassiebakshani.bsky.social #microsky 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Carbohydrate-active enzymes from Akkermansia muciniphila break down mucin O-glycans to completion - Nature Microbiology
Biochemical characterization of 66 carbohydrate-active enzymes from the gut microorganism Akkermansia muciniphila reveals that these enzymes can break down a range of host glycans, including mucin, wh...
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Cassie Bakshani @cassiebakshani.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Our work on Akkermansia muciniphila utilisation of host glycans is out today. Huge thanks to our team and wonderful collaborators. Super proud of this one! 💫 @lucyicm.bsky.social @imibirmingham.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Carbohydrate-active enzymes from Akkermansia muciniphila break down mucin O-glycans to completion - Nature Microbiology
Biochemical characterization of 66 carbohydrate-active enzymes from the gut microorganism Akkermansia muciniphila reveals that these enzymes can break down a range of host glycans, including mucin, wh...
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
New paper out today from the lab on Akkermansia muciniphila 🦠and how it breaks down host glycans! Very proud of my group, especially @cassiebakshani.bsky.social who did an amazing job. @naturemicrobiol.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Carbohydrate-active enzymes from Akkermansia muciniphila break down mucin O-glycans to completion - Nature Microbiology
Biochemical characterization of 66 carbohydrate-active enzymes from the gut microorganism Akkermansia muciniphila reveals that these enzymes can break down a range of host glycans, including mucin, wh...
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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Are you looking for speakers for the upcoming LGBT+ History Month in the UK? I am an experienced public speaker who gives talks about asexuality. You can read more about my talks and read testimonials on my website: www.sarahcosgriff.com/asexuality Please repost for visibility!
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Asexual speaker — -
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Hall Lab @halllab.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
🚨 PhD Opportunity @halllab.bsky.social! 🔬 Decoding Early Life Microbiota & Host Interactions 🧬 Ideal for those with bioinformatics/microbiome experience 🌍 Open to international candidates (MSCA mobility rules apply). 📅 Deadline: 18th Dec 🌐 Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Decoding Early Life Microbiota and Host Interactions at University of Birmingham on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Decoding Early Life Microbiota and Host Interactions at University of Birmingham, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Rebecca J Hall @drrebeccajhall.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
🚨 New preprint 🚨 With two excellent students Shalini Choudhary and Jacob Smith, we started looking at how the metabolic microenvironment of the urinary tract might affect uropathogenic E. coli evolution and response to antibiotics. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Glucose alters the evolutionary response to gentamicin in uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a major health and economic concern. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are the leading cause of UTI, and antibiotic resistant UPEC are increasingly common. The m...
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Respiratory Microbiomes @resp-micro.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
I have three PhD studentships available currently through the MIBTP DTP warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... on different aspects of the respiratory microbiome, interaction with mucin with @lucyicm.bsky.social, the resistome with Dr Michelle Buckner and pathobionts with @bacterioskeptic.bsky.social
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Jessica Blair @jessicamablair.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
PhD studentship alert!! Two projects available with me fully funded by BBSRC This one is a collaboration with Dr Michelle Buckner warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... And this one a collaboration with @overtonlab.bsky.social warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... Both will be lots of fun! Come & join us 😃
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 06/05/2024
Cassie Bakshani giving a fantastic talk on her work on Akkermansia enzymes breaking down host glycans #cbm15 #glycotime
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