Experiments don't always go to plan, and figuring out what went wrong is a fundamental part of research. Our new guide is packed with practical troubleshooting tips from experienced scientists to help...

Congratulations to Hari Baskar Balasubramanian - the latest winner of our Early Career Scientist Grant! In this interview we find out more about his PhD research into the blood-brain barrier, and the ...

Whether you are a new PhD student, already struggling in the lab, or writing up your dissertation, our Science PhD Survival Pack has resources to support you...

Saying ‘yes’ to opportunities to share your science can help you build confidence, expand your network, and open doors to new opportunities. In this guest blog, Amir Hossein Hasanifard explains why st...

We’re delighted to introduce Ahmad Jibai - the latest winner of our Early Career Scientist Grant! We spoke to Ahmad to find out more about his research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the research...

From managing experiments and writing papers to staying on top of everyday lab tasks, these ten practical productivity tips can help life scientists work more efficiently and make the most of their ti...

When did weekend work become such an accepted part of life science research, and should it still be so in 2026? In this article, we explore lab culture, hear from scientists about their lived experien...

Summer might be the season of sunshine and ice cream, but for scientists working in busy labs it can also mean sweaty goggles, stifling PPE, and sweltering conditions. In this new article, we share tr...

What valuable advice can senior scientists give to researchers at the start of their careers? We gathered insights from 15 experienced life science researchers and found common themes around resilienc...

Here are some resources that aim to support your mental health and wellbeing, wherever you are in your scientific career...

Job title: PhD-fellowship (301774), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Introducing the latest winner of our Early Career Scientist Grant - Alicja Gluszko! We spoke to Alicja to find out more about her work into tumor progression, and she told us about the cancer research...

Starting a research position in a new country can be overwhelming, and in this article Dr Tonia Schwartz and PhD candidate Anet Filipova share PI and student perspectives on what it takes to help inte...

A new range of small-molecule FGFR1 agonists provides sustained signaling as an alternative to FGF2, potentially reducing media changes, and improving consistency in stem cell culture workflows.

It’s time to meet another of our Lab Heroes Awards™ highly commended nominees for 2025! Diana Laura Baldenebro Félix was nominated for her unwavering willingness to help, and in this interview she tel...

What’s it really like to present a poster at SfN? Dr Isabelle Cuthbert shares her experience of attending the Society for Neuroscience meeting for the first time, with advice on networking, presenting...

How can researchers use AI to rethink scientific reading? Samuel Dada shares his journey from PhD literature overload to the creation of SciSense, an AI-driven platform designed to make scientific pap...

Research at the Institute focuses on understanding the organotypic properties of blood vessels, with a particular focus on the central nervous system.