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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle

@cgm-newcastle.bsky.social
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Bioscientists investigating life at the cellular, genetic, epigenetic, and molecular levels in health and disease. Research Theme in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University.

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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Pleased to advertise the 'RNA in physiology and disease meeting in Newcastle, co-organised by Theme member David Elliott and team from across @qmul.bsky.social, @icr.ac.uk, @manchester.ac.uk, @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social, @ox.ac.uk and sponsored by the @gensocuk.bsky.social
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The peculiarities of the mammalian oocyte cell cycle! A review by Theme members @wetherall.bsky.social and @suzannemadgwick.bsky.social in @apsphysiology.bsky.social
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Please share- 2 technical posts available in the Cancer Research Horizons Therapeutic Innovation Drug Discovery Group at Newcastle University. Join biologists, structural biologists and chemists aiming to identify new therapeutic approaches to treat cancer. jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
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Technical Specialist
Technical Specialist
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Long telomere inheritance through budding yeast sexual cycles. Blog article based on Theme research from Vasilisa Sidarava, Sarah Mearns and David Lydall. Congratulations team. genestogenomes.org/telomeres-ou...
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Telomeres outside the Goldilocks zone cause problems for yeast and humans
A new study in GENETICS investigates the role of generational inheritance of long telomeres in yeast cells.
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Very pleased to share 4 exciting new PhD opportunities offered by our Cells, Genes and Molecules Theme in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University. Applications are open until the 4th of December. Please share and see below for project titles and links
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LEGEND: Leukaemia EpiGenomic & ENhancer Dysregulation group @ljrusselllab.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
We recently welcomed Dr Nicholas Brittain to the LEGEND group, who has joined as a Research Associate to investigate mechanisms driving super-enhancers in paediatric leukaemia as part of a research project funded by @cancerresearchuk.org
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Want to know which kinase phosphorylates your site of interest in cells, go to kipik.dundee.ac.uk. The patented KiPIK screening method developed in Jon Higgins’ group ‪@medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social is now available as a new service from @mrcppu.bsky.social in Dundee. #kinase #molbiol #chembiol.
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Kasia Pirog @kasiapirog.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We have a Dr!!! 🎉 Well done Marc on defending your @nc3rs.bsky.social funded PhD! 👏👏👏 And thank you to James Henstock from @northumbriauni.bsky.social and Priscila Melo from @nclengineering.bsky.social for acting as Marc's examiners. #piroglab @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social
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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Taking place on 17-19 September 2025, Transcription and Chromatin UK will showcase cutting-edge research and is a ‘mustattend’ for anyone within the transcription and epigenetics community🧪. Register now: www.eventsforce.net/biochemsoc/2...
Transcription and Chromatin UK
Manchester, UK
17-19 September 2025
Earlybird deadline: 17 July 2025
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Kasia Pirog @kasiapirog.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Our new paper is out! Well done Marc, Thais, Fran et al @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social! And thank you to @nc3rs.bsky.social and the #JGWPattersonFoundation for funding and support. analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Dynamic Compression Improves Chondrogenesis in the Tissue Engineered Model of Cartilage
Hyaline cartilage is a dense avascular tissue with low regenerative potential, present at the ends of the diarthrodial joints and in the cartilage growth plate. Skeletal diseases often result from ex...
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LEGEND: Leukaemia EpiGenomic & ENhancer Dysregulation group @ljrusselllab.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
RE-POST ALERT Second chance to apply for the #bioinformaticspost funded by @cancerresearchuk.org to join our Leukaemia EpiGenomic and ENhancer Dysregulation group at @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nucancer.bsky.social, don't miss the opportunity! Closing date 1st May 2025! jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
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Research Assistant/Associate: Leukaemia Research
Research Assistant/Associate: Leukaemia Research
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Sarah Rice @grainofscience.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Well done to my PhD Student Abby Brumwell on delivering a great talk to a full room at the @mosmedcdt.bsky.social annual conference this afternoon! #ProudPI @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social
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Connor Rogerson @doctorconnor.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Transcription and Chromatin UK is back for 2025 in Manchester! Make sure you register your interest to be kept in the loop about registration and abstract submission. www.biochemistry.org/events-and-t...
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Transcription and Chromatin UK 2025
Transcription and Chromatin UK brings together the rich transcription and epigenetics community in the UK and leading experts from abroad, and will feature all aspects of transcription and chromatin r...
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Prostate Cancer UK Professionals @prostateukprofs.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We're delighted to have Dr Kelly Coffey @coffeylabuk.bsky.social with us to share the story of her development as a researcher. 💬 She told us: "I hope by sharing my story, I can support the next generation of prostate cancer researchers to advance their own careers." #ProstateCancerUK
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Still time to apply for BBSRC PhD studentships in our Cells Genes and Molecules Theme @newcastleuni.bsky.social . Deadline 31st of March. An excellent range of project adverts to follow! www.findaphd.com/phds/program...
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FindAPhD : BBSRC North East England BBSRC Doctoral Landscape at Newcastle University
Apply for a PhD: BBSRC North East England BBSRC Doctoral Landscape at Newcastle University
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Charles Winterhalter @winterhalterlab.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Excited to share with you the story that enabled me to start my own lab: what happens when the bacterial DNA replication machinery encounters single-strand discontinuities on template DNA? What is required for break repair and replication restart? www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Rescuing bacterial genome replication: essential functions to repair a double-strand break and restart DNA synthesis
Many antibiotics indirectly generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can damage bacterial genomes. Oxidised nucleobases become genotoxic when they are targeted for repair through excision, generati...
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Two postdoc posts currently advailable to work with Dr Lisa Russell on an exciting new project funded by CRUK - looking for a laboratory and a bioinformatic PDRA. Apply here: jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... and here: jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... @nucancer.bsky.social
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Claudia Schneider @cschneiderncl.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We have a 4 year PhD position available to study the impact of the RNA exosome on ribosome specialisation! Get in touch if you are interested or just apply. March 31st deadline. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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The impact of the RNA exosome on ribosome specialisation in different cell types at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - The impact of the RNA exosome on ribosome specialisation in different cell types at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Sarah Rice @grainofscience.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
We're advertising a fully-funded BBSRC PhD studentship @newcastleuni.bsky.social to work on understanding the biology of COLGALT2 in cartilage using/developing cool model systems w/ Dr James Henstock at @northumbriauni.bsky.social. Pls reach out if you are interested in applying! bit.ly/3DiqHN9
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Investigating the role of collagen glycosylation in joint development and homeostasis using stem cell models of neocartilage at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Investigating the role of collagen glycosylation in joint development and homeostasis using stem cell models of neocartilage at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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MitoStarsLab @richterlab.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
🍾Bursting with pride and joy! Watching you grow as a scientist and individual has been incredible. Congrats, Jon, on truly earning your 🎓PhD! Thanks to all the amazing support @taylorlabncl.bsky.social @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social @mitonewcastle.bsky.social and examiners Ray O’Keefe and Tom Nicholls!
Celebrated picture after examination of John Meyrick for his . From left to right examiner, Tom Nichols, PHD supervisor Uwe Richter, PhD Jon Meyrick , mentor Rob Taylor, and examiner Ray O’Keefe
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Kasia Pirog @kasiapirog.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
#GeneticsMatters is 10 years old today! Thank you all for supporting Rare Disease Day. Great atmosphere, presentations and discussions this morning. Looking forward to the round tables! @rarediseases.bsky.social @rarediseasepatient.bsky.social @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
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Cells, Genes and Molecules - Newcastle @cgm-newcastle.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The Cells Genes and Molecules Theme @newcastleuni.bsky.social is very pleased to have joined Bluesky 🙂
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