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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kathleen returned to work after William H. Bragg offered to pay to hire a maid. Although childcare now is routine, it is even more surprising that she was able to do this in 1931. Happy to celebrate this wonderful scientist, mother and scientific inspiration.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As a female scientist, Kathleen really was "before her time". She worked from home whilst raising her three children, sharing childcare responsibilities with her husband. She apparently even still did calculations whilst in childbed with her newborn.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As the person who proved that benzene is flat, I am still struck how A-Level students are not taught about Kathleen's work. A-Level students often learn about Kelkulé and the dream about a snake biting its tail, but sadly not about the pioneering woman who proved its shape.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kathleen was the first woman to be appointed as a Professor at UCL and one of the first two women to become fellows of the Royal Society (Marjory Stephenson was elected at the same time).

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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

Kathleen went to Downshall Primary School, so it was lovely to be able to highlight her work to current year 6 pupils. In collaboration with Electric Voice Theatre, Frances Lynch and Herbie Clark, we sang, composed riffs and the pupils learned about Kathleen's incredible life, science and legacy.

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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 · 29/08/2026

I am grateful for the privilege to be invited and be able to travel to conferences and to have enough support at home for this delay to just be an annoyance, rather than a panic.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

These things happen, but I am very much feeling Mum guilt anyway! Especially... as I think the children would have *loved* the space themed hotel, *and* also the train I am currently on (to reach the re-booked flight at Reus) which runs along the coast. Stunning sea views.

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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

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Bearable! And definitely worth it ❤️

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Many thanks to Dr. Jake Greenfield for organising and Prof. David O'Hagan for the tour round the local area, such a beautiful setting next to the sea! Handing over the Jeremy Knowles baton to Prof. Mathew H. Horrocks - many congratulations on the 2026 award ❤️

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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 next to the Caledonian Sleeper train

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy to answer any questions. Please share with suitable candidates. @ucllifesciences.bsky.social

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The role will involve working alongside and providing cover for other specialist services technicians in the division, helping to organise resources, provide training and technical advice, prepare samples, prepare grant applications/papers/presentations and the development of local procedures.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The post-holder will work within a team supporting facilities within UCL School of Pharmacy research department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry.

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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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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Many thanks to Shozeb and Gary for organising and chairing and to the School of Pharmacy, Cate, Steve Bunting and Fiona Marquet for their help and supporting this event. Most importantly though - Happy Birthday Stephen! 🎈 @ucllifesciences.bsky.social

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It was a great honour to be able to talk at this event, but also because coincidentally it was the 17 year "anniversary" of me passing my PhD viva, and Stephen was my external examiner(!)

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Of course Stephen gave the plenary talk, which covered his adventures in the Chemical Sciences throughout his career (including *several* anecdotes about the number of chemistry-related fires he had as a child with his Chemistry set).

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Prof. Sir David Stuart, Mark Sanderson, Christine Cardin, Matt Fuchter, Sir Shankar Balasubramanian, Ramon Vilar, Shozeb Haider & Gary Parkinson.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Introduction to the day from the Director of the School of Pharmacy, Prof. Cate Whittlesea. The symposium followed with talks from Stephen's former students, group members and collaborators:

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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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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

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

They were perfect for explaining how they give vaccines to fish!

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Claire Zagorski, PhD, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

My SoP colleague Prof Sudaxshina Murdan was in the slot after me and talked about "vaccines for humans, fish, chicken and livestock"

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It was just me, my crochet DNA and some "I ❤️ DNA" stickers for an hour. I had a lovely time meeting passers by and telling them about the "changing shape of DNA".

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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 DNA

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thank you Andrew Beekman for organising the talk arrangements and introducing. P.S. I wore a "mad cat dress" by Run & Fly which was actually one of my leaving gifts from the School ❤️

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

After working there for almost 10 years it probably comes as no surprise that it was a bit emotional! So lovely to see and catch up with everyone.

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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 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 Hub

Foot selfie of white doc martens, pink tights and crochet patterned dress

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Finally a big thanks to Philip Bradbrook for holding things together whilst I am away!

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I never ever thought I would get an award like this. I am very grateful to Prof Andrew Wilson for the nomination. Nominating for awards takes vision and effort and I am thankful for Andy's time, encouragement and support. @ajwilsongroup.bsky.social

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

For me, it was "Stop 3" on the Jeremy Knowles Lecture Tour and I got to pick up my medal today, kindly introduced by the lovely Dr Jeannine Hess. It was so nice to be able to share the day with Sir Shankar, thank you to all the organising team for bringing everything together.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

There were further inspirational talks from Prof Michelle Chang, Dr Carole Urbach and Prof Kelly Chibale.

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Prof. Zoë Waller @drzoewaller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It was quite the line up with Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian being awarded the Khorana Prize and Dr Pietro Sormanni the Norman Heatley Award. Prof Mark Bradley was also presented with the CBIC presidential medal.

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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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