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Accelerate Programme for Scientific Discovery @acceleratescience.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
@ceb.cam.ac.uk @axellaurell.bsky.social @egmitchell.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social @qiuyu-lian.bsky.social @mrcepid.bsky.social @susiemclaren.bsky.social @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @mmontagnese.bsky.social @slcuplants.bsky.social
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Sumru Bayin @sumrubayin.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Excited to share the final piece of my postdoctoral work from the Joyner Lab, exploring the regenerative potential of the adult cerebellar astroglia in collaboration with @ricardkoche. 🧠 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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The regenerative potential of adult Nestin+ cerebellar astroglia is limited compared to in neonates
There is a crucial need for strategies that stimulate repair in the adult brain. The neonatal mouse cerebellum can regenerate via the adaptive reprogramming of nestin (Nes)-expressing progenitors (NEP...
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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
An Interview with Azim Surani Ashley Moffett and @geraldinejowett.bsky.social spoke to Azim, recipient of both the 2025 Kyoto Prize and 2026 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize, about his non-traditional and inspirational route into academia: journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
Picture of Azim Surani in a dark blue jumper and light blue collared shirt sitting by a microscope.
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine @mpi-muenster.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
🚀 Exciting news! ERC Synergy Grant of €8.5 million to Sara Wickström @sarawickstrom.bsky.social, Daniel St Jonston @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social and Ewa Paluch @universitypress.cambridge.org! This highly interdisciplinary project will boost our understanding of tissue biology. #ERCSyG @erc.europa.eu
Portrait of Sara Wickström standing in a modern building. The image is part of a turquoise graphic with the Max Planck Society logo above and the text “Sara Wickström, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine – ERC Synergy Grant 2025” below.
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Alex Cagan @atjcagan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Julie Ahringer from @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk gives talk on decoding genome regulation during development. Exploring how chromatin accessibility changes throughout development enable single cells to become multicellular organisms.
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Cambridge Fly Club @cambridgeflyclub.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
On 15th October, our first speaker, Dr Dmitry Nashchekin from Daniel St Johnston lab @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social, discussed new tools to distinguish unique actin networks of different membrane domains in the follicular epithelial cells.
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Stem Cell Podcast @stemcellpodcast.com · 10/11/2025
We're very excited to welcome Dr. @sumrubayin.bsky.social from the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social onto the next episode of the podcast! 🎉 Her lab studies the mouse #cerebellum to better understand the regulation of #neural stem cell behavior. 🧠
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Watch and read about the latest study funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social led by Dr Jitesh Neupane and @geraldinejowett.bsky.social together with Prof. Azim Surani youtu.be/i5cs5u0KP9s published on @cp-cellreports.bsky.social @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social
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Scientists make human blood in the lab — here’s how
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Prof. Azim Surani was born in Kenya and came to the UK aged 18. His path from working in a china shop in London to groundbreaking biological research at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social is an inspirational story. Come to hear his story at @kingscollege.bsky.social www.tickettailor.com/events/kings...
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Reserve your seat – Journeys of discovery: Azim Surani in conversation with Anna Alexandrova – Keynes Lecture Theatre, King's College
Journeys of discovery: Azim Surani in conversation with Anna Alexandrova – Keynes Lecture Theatre, King's College, Fri 24 Oct 2025 - Azim Surani, winner of the 2025 Kyoto Prize and Emeritus Fellow, wa...
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Emma Rawlins @labrawlins.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Exciting collaborative post doc opportunity to study lung disease mechanisms working with 2 friendly labs @jennydickens41.bsky.social @labrawlins.bsky.social and GSK colleagues www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/52936/
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 13/10/2025
Cambridge scientists have found a new way to grow human blood cells in the lab 🧫 A major step towards regenerative therapies, this could also help scientists with better understanding blood disorders like #leukaemia. New #research from @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social bit.ly/3J0mO23 🧪
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Emma Rawlins @labrawlins.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Delighted that Ziqi Dong's PhD paper is out for all to read! Hypoxia is fundamental to normal development, and fascinating! Thanks to all of our co-authors including @jamesnathanlab.bsky.social @jellevda.bsky.social authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
How do I apply? ✍️ Learn more about the call on our website, and register for our informational webinar: wellcome.org/research-fun...
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Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals | Grant funding | Wellcome
Get guidance on applying to host and administer a Wellcome doctoral programme for healthcare professionals at your institution. Find out about eligibility and how to apply.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
We're funding doctoral programmes to train the next generation of clinically-active academic leaders. 🩺 This call continues our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals in research careers. Applications are open now. Here’s what you need to know 🧵
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 09/10/2025
Cambridge has been ranked joint third in the world by the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings 2025 🎉 #THEunirankings #CambridgeUniversity #UniversityOfCambridge #Cambridge #Universities #HigherEducation #ApplyingToCambridge
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 Oct. Not only did he make a discovery that laid the foundations for stem cell research, he also created one of the best environments for research at the Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute wellcome.org/news/sir-joh...
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Sir John Gurdon, 1933-2025 | Wellcome
A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 October. He made a discovery that opened up the field of cloning research, and created one of the best environments for res...
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Stacey Ogden 🦔 @labogden.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
He was a champion of developmental biology and a truly inspirational scientist. 🧪
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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Meet our Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health Theme Leads. New Lead Sumru shares her hopes for the Theme. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @pdncambridge.bsky.social @scicambridge.bsky.social
Teal graphic with white Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health logo (three people behind health cross). Headshots of Theme Leads Sumru Bayin, Alex Cagan, Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri, Mekayla Storer. Quote from Dr Sumru Bayin says: 'As Theme Leads, we look forward to enabling new connections that inspire transformative interdisciplinary research. Building on my experience with the Complex Tissue Regeneration Grand Challenge, I aim to uncover new synergies and unlock new opportunities across the School of Biological Sciences.'
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Sumru Bayin @sumrubayin.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
John Gurdon's research inspired me in my own scientific pursuits as a stem cell biologist. Starting my lab at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social was therefore particularly exciting. Seeing him around daily only underscored his admirable dedication to science and research. RIP John. tinyurl.com/nha6z25h
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Emma Rawlins @labrawlins.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Saddened to learn of the death of John Gurdon today. He was the supreme scientist. And truly inspirational lecturer and speaker. The Gurdon Institute @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social has been a wonderful place to run a lab - and he will be truly missed. www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/nobel-laurea...
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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon Dies Aged 92 – Gurdon Institute
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Seema Grewal @seemagrewal.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
So sad to hear the news - John truly was an inspiration to so many, and one of a kind. www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon dies aged 92
It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the Gurdon Institute.
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 07/10/2025
It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social Read our tribute to the visionary Nobel Laureate and watch an interview from 2012, just after he won: bit.ly/4mM8o3r
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Vincent Pasque @pasquelab.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It is with profound sadness that I have learned of the passing of my beloved PhD supervisor, John Gurdon. We have lost a true giant, an incredible mentor, kind and generous, whose contributions to science will inspire generations. He changed my life, and the lives of so many others.
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MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology @mrclmb.ac.uk · 08/10/2025
John Gurdon, former Group Leader and Head of @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social has died. Despite calling himself a "total non-intellectual” his work to reprogramme somatic cells to pluripotent stem cells transformed the field of developmental biology. More: www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/john-gurdon-... #LMBNews
Black and white portrait of John Gurdon, 1971
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Alfonso Martinez Arias @amartinezarias.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
John Gurdon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gu..., beacon of a generation that tackled head on the deepest question of biology: the development of an organism. The best tribute to him and his peers should be to remember and follow the path they forged for how to do Science in form and content.
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our founder, colleague, mentor and friend, Professor Sir John Gurdon. His vision and dedication will continue to inspire generations of scientists. 🔗 www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/nobel-laurea...
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Our 2025 GI retreat prize winners are: 🎉Social Engagement: Giada Vanacore and Shay Melamed 🙂 Research Culture: Theresa Gross-Thebing 🙌 Good Citizen: Sam Banjo 🔬Image Competition: @geraldinejowett.bsky.social 🌳Green: Tamara Romero Thank you all for your great community spirit and positive vibes!
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
✨ Congratulations to our amazing Postdoc @geraldinejowett.bsky.social – winner of this year’s Image Competition! 🏆🧬 Want to know more about the research we do? 👀 Check it out over at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social
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MRC Toxicology Unit @mrc-tu.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Members from the MRC Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacology and the Gurdon Institute took part in the Chariots of Fire event, a charity race that takes a scenic route through central Cambridge. Read more about the event here: buff.ly/QgJr1DK @phar.cam.ac.uk @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social
Twelve members from the MRC Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacology and Gurdon Institute standing in blue t-shirts with their race medals.
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Thrilled to share that our Group Leader Prof. Azim Surani, together with Prof. Davor Solter, has been awarded the 2026 Paul Ehrlich & Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize 🎉 for discovering genomic imprinting—a breakthrough that reshaped genetics and launched modern epigenetics.
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Cambridge Biochemistry @cambiochem.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The first patients were enrolled into a clinical trial of alpelisib in Dent disease 2 at Bambino Gesù Hospital, funded by Lowe Syndrome, Trust UK and Association USA, and Dent Disease Foundation. The drug was identified by the Gallop and Devuyst labs. Read more: www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/news/first-p...
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Cambridge Institute for Medical Research @thecimr.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We're loving hosting students for the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social ASTP programme, along with @mrc-mbu.bsky.social . As ever, so impressed with the next generation of scientists!
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Cambridge Institute for Medical Research @thecimr.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
We had a such a great week with this lovely group of students on @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social ASTP programme- they did some fantastic presentations on Friday! Well done to all of them 👋👋👋
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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Check out this list of posts on @prelights.bsky.social, discussing #preprints in #DevBio and #StemCell biology. Featured #preLight is by Jethro Lundie-Brown @scicambridge.bsky.social on a preprint by @sumrubayin.bsky.social & co. journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
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preLights in developmental biology (June 2025) | Development | The Company of Biologists
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
🌟Congratulations to Azim Surani @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk for receiving the 2025 Kyoto Prize - Basic Sciences. Azim's research fundamentally advanced our understanding of developmental biology🔬🧬 www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/kyoto-prize-... #KyotoPrize #AzimSurani #DevelopmentalBiology
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🎉 Congratulations to the Rawlins Lab on receiving an ERC Advanced Grant for their LungDeCode project! 🫁🔬The project lays the foundation for future human lung regeneration. #ERCGrant #GurdonInstitute #SBS_Cambridge
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🆕 New publication from the Tchasovnikarova Lab! CRAMP1 drives linker histone expression to enable Polycomb repression 🧬 Read the full study in Molecular Cell: 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Epigenetics #Chromatin #GeneRegulation #Polycomb #GurdonInstitute #SBS_Cambridge
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CRAMP1 drives linker histone expression to enable Polycomb repression
In contrast to the well-understood role of core histones in DNA packaging, the function of the linker histone (H1) remains enigmatic. Challenging the …
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Cambridge Fly Club @cambridgeflyclub.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🗓️#CambridgeFlyClub 2nd meeting this year on July 16th (Weds) 4pm at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social. Our speakers are Carmina Santa-Cruz Mateos from Sarah Bray's lab @pdncambridge.bsky.social and Jimena Berni from University of Sussex. It's not the Dmel on our poster, guess what species is it?
Carmina Santa-Cruz Mateos from PDN, University of Cambridge: "Condensing the Message: How Notch Signaling Forms Transcriptional Hubs to Control Gene Activation"
Jimena Berni from Medical Research Building, University of Sussex – “Hox Activity Levels Govern the Evolution of Behaviors”
Expect refreshments and pizza, this is a great chance to meet colleagues, exchange ideas, and build collaborations. Spread the word, everyone is welcome!
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Sumru Bayin @sumrubayin.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Welcome 2025 Fellows and congratulations to all! Excited to see our @geraldinejowett.bsky.social in the list! @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social
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Emma Rawlins @labrawlins.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Amazing to host Jen Sucre to give a talk @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social yesterday. Fun times and the most beautiful lung images. Plus a relaxing evening with the whole lab - thanks all! Warm June evening in Cambridge - Pimms was required!
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Janet Kumita @jrkumita.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
A beautiful day to celebrate #CambridgePride with the Old Addenbrooke’s Neighbourhood @phar.cam.ac.uk @mrc-tu.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The Gurdon Institute Public Engagement team, Lowe Syndrome Association patient charity and Gallop laboratory have written an article about their co-production collaboration for the 2024 International Lowe Syndrome Symposium www.frontiersin.org/journals/cel...
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Frontiers | Lowe Syndrome and Me: a co-creation video series connecting patients, caregivers, and researchers
Lowe syndrome (LS) is a rare genetic disorder leading to significant physical and cognitive impairments. Recognizing the need to bridge the gap between resea...
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. If caught early, antibiotic treatment is usually effective but treatment delay can lead to long term debilitating symptoms. Prevention is better than cure, please read here!
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Cambridge Stem Cell Institute @scicambridge.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Today we welcomed Dr Sumru Bayin for our Group Leader Seminar! Dr Bayin is CSCI's Affiliate PI, and Group Leader at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social. She was hosted by @bertiegottgens.bsky.social and presented on 'Age-dependent regenerative mechanisms in the brain.' Thanks to all who joined!
Photo of seminar with headshot of Sumru Bayin and title of her talk
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
We are looking forward to @schierlab.bsky.social talk tomorrow at 11 AM in our Tea Room
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Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We're looking forward to host Professor Merixtell Huch back @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social on Tuesday, 29 April at 11AM.
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Emma Rawlins @labrawlins.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
My lab decided to celebrate international women's day this year - though women in STEM is clearly every day 😀
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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
If you are in or around Cambridge UK, join us at the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social family weekend on 29th and 30th March. Stop by my stand and learn some tick bite prevention techniques in #TickBitePreventionWeek. Sharing resources from @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social
Graphic containing the Cambridge Festival pink logo and four Fast Facts on Lyme disease. It is caused by bacteria Borrelia - the bacteria can be passed to human through the bite of an infected tick. It can cause a distinctive rash called an EM rash, but not everyone with the disease will have one. Not all ticks are the same - there are around 20 different species of tick in the UK. Bites can be missed by patients - nymph ticks (the immature stage) can be as small as a poppy seed.
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Lakshmi Balasubramaniam @lakshmib02.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Starting the new year with the last chapter of my PhD finally published on how physical forces and neighbour interaction regulate extrusion in @bladoux.bsky.social @rmmege.bsky.social in collaboration with Doostmohammadi group. Details below:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-024-02716-5
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Emma Rawlins @labrawlins.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
It was a lovely event - thanks for organising @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social public engagement team! Great that 2 lab members could showcase their work also.
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