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Prof. Zoë Waller

@drzoewaller.bsky.social
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Professor in Drug Discovery at UCL School of Pharmacy. Mum of 3. Researching. Lecturing. Chemistry. Pharmacy. DNA. RNA. i-Motif. G-Quadruplex. Cycling. Commuting. Legs. Shoes.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On the 15th October I will be taking part in an Electric Voice Theatre event "The Peaceful Crystallographer and Other Songs". This is a celebration of Professor Dame Kathleen Lonsdale as part of the Bloomsbury Festival. @ucllifesciences.bsky.social www.electricvoicetheatre.co.uk/events/the-p...
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Last week I visited Downshall Primary School as part of a Sci-Art project - The Peaceful Crystallographer - celebrating the life and work of Professor Dame Kathleen Lonsdale. @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
Photo of Prof Zoë Waller, Frances Lynch and Herbie Clarke
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Open Day vibes
Foot selfie on top of an i-motif poster
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Had a blast in Barcelona at the XXVI International Round Table of Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. My flight home was cancelled, so it will be a extra day before I get to see my babies again 😭
Prof Zoë Waller next to IRT conference poster and a model of a NASA astronaut
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Congratulations to Sir Shankar Balasubramanian on the award of the Imbach-Towsend Award at the XXVI International Roujd Table on Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
Sir Shankar Balasubramanian being awarded the Imbach-Towsend Award at the XXVI International Roujd Table on Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It was a great pleasure to be invited to talk at the XXVI International Round Table of Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids in Barcelona. With over 300 delegates and a packed room, this was pretty nerve wrecking actually. Thankful for all the kind comments & discussions @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
Prof Zoë Waller speaking at IRT 2026
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
At the Nucleic Acids Forum! 🧬 @rscnucleicacids.bsky.social
RSC Burlington House
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Last stop on my Jeremy Knowles lecture tour was at the lovely St Andrews this week. I had a wonderful trip up and back on the Sleeper train and then a packed day where I really enjoyed discussions with academics, PhD students and Postdocs.
Prof Zoe Waller giving a lecture Prof Zoe Waller next to the Caledonian Sleeper trainSt Andrews
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We are recruiting! We are seeking a Research Technical Specialist in Mass Spectrometry. The main purpose of this position is to provide general and specialist research support including leading on method development in relation to Mass Spectrometry.
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
On Friday we celebrated Prof. Stephen Neidle's 80th Birthday with a special scientific symposium at UCL School of Pharmacy, organised by @shozebhaider.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @fuchtermatt.bsky.social @christinecardin.bsky.social
Prof Stephen Neidle giving a talk in the MLT lecture theatre, UCL School of Pharmacy
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We are recruiting! We are looking for a Lecturer (Teaching) in Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry to join our diverse team in the School of Pharmacy at UCL. Please share and happy to discuss the role with potential applicants. @ucllifesciences.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Learning more about George Henry Longly - the artist who has been commissioned to create art for UCL School of Pharmacy @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
George Henry Longly
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Lyme Disease Action @lymediseaseaction.org.uk · 27/05/2026
Lyme disease: what #pharmacists need to know when someone asks them about "this funny rash". www.thepharmacist.co.uk/clinical/vac... @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @drzoewaller.bsky.social @clairewynn.bsky.social
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Lyme disease: what pharmacists need to know
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the northern hemisphere, yet it remains frequently missed or misdiagnosed...
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Claire Zagorski, PhD, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Tag yourself I’m figmailm
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
On Saturday I had the pleasure of doing Soapbox Science on London Southbank. Soapbox Science is a public outreach platform for promoting women and non-binary scientists and the science they do. @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
Prof Zoe Waller on a soapbox on Southbank London Back of Zoe Wallers labcoat which is decorated with DNAProfs Zoe Waller and Sudax MurdanProf Sudax Murdan
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Stop 5 on the Jeremy Knowles tour was UEA, where I was kindly invited to be the plenary speaker for the Chemistry Pharmacy and Pharmacology research day on Friday. @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
Zoe Waller giving a talk at UEAZoe Waller and Bander Alshammari - the winner of the people's choice poster prize at the UEA Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology research day

Zoe is wearing a blue dress with a cat head and white polka dot pattern
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Looking forward to this. Crochet DNA is ready 🧬🧬🧬
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Stop 4 on the Jeremy Knowles Lecture tour was Imperial today - thank you to @diantoniogroup.bsky.social for hosting @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
Photo of Prof. Zoë Waller in front of the Imperial Molecular Sciences Research HubFoot selfie of white doc martens, pink tights and crochet patterned dress
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Had a blast at the Royal Society of Chemistry Chemical Biology Symposium at Burlington House today, led by Prof Akane Kawamura. @rsc.org @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
Jeremy Knowles Award Medal and Certificate
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Stop number 2 on the Jeremy Knowles Lecture tour was Bradford this week. So nice to go back to where I studied for my MChem. Thank you to Bradford for their support and discussions and Dr Zac Hughes and Prof Richard Bowen for hosting 🧬🧬🧬
Photo of Prof Zoe Waller in the front of a lecture theatre. Photo Credit: Dr Philip Drake
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Also agree. Every day is DNA day!
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Alexis Verger 🧬🧫🧪 @alexis-verger.cpesr.fr · 25/04/2026
Happy #DNADay
A blue plaque which commemorates the celebration by Francis Crick and James Watson of the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 has been updated to acknowledge the contribution of Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
HAPPY DNA DAY
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a 3d model of a dna molecule with a yellow molecule coming out of it
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
On the 16th April I will talking about the "Changing Shape of DNA" as part of UCL’s Lunch Hour Lecture series (1-2 pm). Running since 1942, UCL’s Lunch Hour Lecture series showcases UCL research. Free and open to all. @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk www.ucl.ac.uk/events/event...
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The Changing Shape of DNA
Prof. Zoë Waller will take you through the adventures of DNA structure, from its first discovery through to the cutting edge of research taking place in the School of Pharmacy at UCL.
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
More superb science from Team Nguyen. So nice to see these structures come together!
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Just back from the first leg of my RSC Jeremy Knowles Lecture series. My first time visiting Manchester Metropolitan University, yet there were so many welcoming familiar faces (including Dalton!) @rsc.org
List of Jeremy Knowles Lecture Dates as a posterEdward Randviir Zoe Waller and Andrew Lewis Zoe Waller looking longingly at a statue of Dalton
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Chris Waudby @chriswaudby.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We are RECRUITING for maternity cover for our NMR facility at the UCL School of Pharmacy - expected from April until February. Come and join us! Details below, feel free to reach out to me informally for more information. Closing date *9 March*.
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Nikita Harvey @nickynak3.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Advert is out for my maternity leave cover - please spread the word! 7 month position starting in April 2026 #NMRchat
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Michael Booth @drmikebooth.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
It was a wonderful experience to receive my Blavatnik Awards in the UK Finalist medal in the gorgeous Banqueting House this week! Then give a public lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine! A giant thank you to the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the The New York Academy of Sciences
Me at the Blavatnik Awards, with my fellow finalists and giving me lecture
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Stefan Bon 🏳️‍🌈🎸🐕 @bonlab.info · 26/02/2026
We are looking for two talented people to join us at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick as assistant professors. Permanent positions. 🧪🍎🥽 warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre...
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Assistant Professor in Chemistry x2 (111367-0226) - University of Warwick
Title: Assistant Professor in Chemistry x2 (111367-0226). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Permanent
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Summer Glovin
Photo of POV of blue-coloured summer cycling gloves
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I had the pleasure of seeing the presentations for the Blavatnik Awards for the Chemical Sciences today. Many congratulations to the awardees. Special shout out to UCL colleague @drmikebooth.bsky.social who was a finalist 🧬🧬🧬
Dr Mike Booth giving a talk titled "Programmable Life: Remote-controlled Synthetic Cells"
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Congratulations to Dr Paola Pinilla @uclmaps.bsky.social and @drmikebooth.bsky.social @uclchemistry.bsky.social on being named finalists in the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK for their work on planet-forming discs and on new ways to use DNA in medicine www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...
Dr Paola Pinilla and Dr Michael Booth
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Kelly Nguyen @kellythd-nguyen.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Honored to be a finalist for the 2026 Blavanik Awards in the UK in Life Sciences. I’m grateful to past and present lab members, collaborators, colleagues and mentors, who made it possible. It’s even better to share this from Vietnam while celebrating the Tet holidays with family.
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Many congratulations Kelly!
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Magnetic Resonance News @nmr900.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Research Technical Specialist (NMR) University College London (UCL) operational management of the School of Pharmacy’s Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Science and Technology Platform (NMR-STP) @drzoewaller.bsky.social www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQQ200/r... #NMRjobs #NMRchat #NMR 🧲
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Research Technical Specialist (NMR) at UCL
An academic position as a Research Technical Specialist (NMR) is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
JOB ALERT! We are recruiting for a Research Technical Specialist in NMR Spectroscopy, within UCL School of Pharmacy to cover for maternity leave - full details on the link below @chriswaudby.bsky.social @nickynak3.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Congratulations to Fuad Mahamud for passing his PhD viva (in his DNA jumper no less). Many thanks to Prof Mark Searcey and Vijay Chudasama for examining!
Photo of (left to right) Mark Searcey, Fuad Muhamud, Paul Skelton and Zoë Waller
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Happy Birthday UCL!!! #UCL200
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Super pleased to see this. Many congratulations @drmikebooth.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
New paper out! i-Motif, not G-quadruplex, stability regulates insulin expression - published in @narjournal.bsky.social Team effort driven by Dr Dilek Guneri supported by Dr Chris Morris, @timcraggs.bsky.social, @yiliangding.bsky.social and Prof Steve Smith academic.oup.com/nar/article/...
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Congratulations to Rob Yuan for passing his PhD viva! Many thanks to @hannongroup.bsky.social and David Shorthouse for examining!
Photo of (Left to right) Zoe Waller, David Shorthouse, Robert Yuan, Mike Hannon and Stephen Neidle
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
UCL School of Pharmacy Festive Window Competition All entries can be viewed in this video: vm.tiktok.com/ZNR2uARKY/ @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Really great to attend the Faculty staff awards, organised by Steve Bunting. Loved the attention to detail in the hosting, kind jokes and the awards themselves, which Steve made himself! School of Pharmacy did well in the awards, many congratulations to my colleagues @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
Image of Dr Steve Bunting introducing the UCL Faculty of Life Sciences Awards
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Cell organelles have different pHs- shown clearly in this preprint. Check out the very clear thread here for a summary ❤️
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Carolyn Bertozzi @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social · 17/12/2025
Mind blowing new preprint and Bluetorial by @krishnanyamuna.bsky.social! Shows how much we have yet to learn about cellular chemistry, the curtains get pulled back more and more with each new technology her lab invents! 👏 👏
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Vineet Gupta @guptavi.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Super, super cool research design and findings! 👏👏👏 Another amazing paper with awesome tech. Kudos to Yamuna and team. Such an easy read too. ⚡️⭐️
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Christian Ray @jcjray.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
A continuing regress of complexity. I love it.
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ChemKritzer @chemkritzer.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Amazing work by @krishnanyamuna.bsky.social and team. Great thread with pics. 🤯 a paper that will change how you think about cells - there are long-lived chemical microdomains within organelles!
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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Having a 4 hour delay on the train today has expedited writing a paper
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a man sitting on a couch with the words swings ' n roundabouts innit written above him
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