Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Check out our preprint on the effect of radiotherapy on metastasis in PDAC ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 030
Reposted by Joanna Birchkirsteencampbell.bsky.social @kirsteencampbell.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Congratulations @gounismichalis.bsky.social and team, fantastic work! 131
Reposted by Joanna BirchBrain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Three years since her glioblastoma diagnosis, our Patron Theo Burrell shares a powerful message of honesty, hope and strength. Thank you, Theo, for all you do to raise awareness and inspire others. 💛 instagram.com/p/DKl4LXOt7mi #BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACureinstagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 011
Reposted by Joanna BirchNature [Unofficial] @nature.com.web.brid.gy · 06/05/2025nature.comMake science more collegial: why the time for ‘adversarial collaboration’ has comeNature, Published online: 06 May 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01379-3 Bringing together proponents of rival theories to test their ideas against each other can advance science — but only if all sides can accept that they might be wrong. 021
Reposted by Joanna Birchc0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Gary Larson is the Patron Cartoonist of Science. 524235
Reposted by Joanna BirchJuliane Winkler @jwinkler.bsky.social · 07/04/2025🌟 Exciting #PhD Opportunity! Join my lab in beautiful #Vienna. We are studying tumor-immune interactions in #metastasis using #singlecell and #spatial omics! ⏰ Apply by 04/25 bit.ly/3l7WMhs more infos 👉 winklerlab.org 02416
Reposted by Joanna BirchEANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 03/04/2025📢 Call for Applications EANO & @neuroonc.bsky.social are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Neuro-Oncology Advances! ✅ Strong background in #NeuroOncology ✅ Editorial leadership experience 🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025 🔗 More info: bit.ly/4j9AqV7 #EANO #SNO #NeuroOncologyAdvances #CallForApplications 046
Reposted by Joanna BirchNature [Unofficial] @nature.com.web.brid.gy · 29/03/2025nature.comPublishers trial paying peer reviewers — what did they find?Nature, Published online: 28 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00968-6 Two journals embarked on efforts to compensate reviewers, with different results. 1105
Reposted by Joanna BirchRichard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 28/03/2025“Bluesky has won”. Please retweet… 😉 317457
Reposted by Joanna Birchdjmurphylab2.bsky.social @djmurphylab2.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Check out our collaborators' latest preprint showing excessive translation rates slow lung tumour development, forcing tumours to rewire signalling & exposing exquisite sensitivity to MEK inhibition: doi.org/10.1101/2025...doi.orgIncreased mRNA translation delays lung adenocarcinoma initiation and exposes a therapeutic vulnerability to MEK inhibitorsAlthough protein synthesis inhibitors are being evaluated as anti-cancer agents, the dynamics of mRNA translation in early tumorigenesis are still poorly understood. We report that deletion of the mRN... 1103
Reposted by Joanna BirchEANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Are you making an impact in #NeuroOncology research? The #EANOResearchAward honors outstanding contributions in the field. Apply now for a chance to be recognized at #EANO2025 in Prague! 📝 Nomination deadline: May 15 📩 Send your application to: awards@eano.eu Learn more: www.eano.eu #EANO #btsm 045
Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Introducing Dr. Kathy McLay 🎉🎉🎉 Couldn’t be prouder @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social 1173
Reposted by Joanna BirchJohanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Giving thanks for all amazing and inspiring women around the world on International Women’s Day We will never give up fighting for equality, for what is just and fair, and for each other 💪 #WomenOfTheWorldUnite #WomenInScience 🧪 014937
Reposted by Joanna BirchEANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 08/03/2025🙌 Celebrating Women in #NeuroOncology! On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the contributions of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals advancing the field. EANO is proud to support and empower women in science & medicine! 💜 #IWD2024 #WomenInScience #Neurosurgery #AHP #btsm 0112
Reposted by Joanna BirchMagdalena Skipper @magdalenaskipper.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Women in research need the credit & recognition they deserve for the amazing contributions they make. Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are open for applications - take a look 👇🏻 & help spread the word #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky 🧪 @natureportfolio.nature.com www.nature.com/immersive/in...nature.comNature Awards Inspiring Women in ScienceCelebrating and supporting the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world. 013380
Reposted by Joanna BirchJoanne Edwards @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025I became a scientist as I love solving puzzles. Biology is full of them. I nominate @jaqblu.bsky.social @emmacparsons.bsky.social @sarasuperior.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction 031
Reposted by Joanna BirchCancer Neuroscience Heidelberg @cn-hd.bsky.social · 06/03/2025🎉 Prof. Frank Winkler @winklerlab.bsky.social has been awarded the prestigious 2025 #Brain #Prize for his groundbreaking research on 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘀! He shares the prize with Michelle Monje from Stanford University. Congratulations to Prof. Winkler and all involved! 0194
Reposted by Joanna BirchJohanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Congratulations to the Brain Prize 2025 recipients - Michelle Monje & Frank Winkler 🎉 Recognized for ground-breaking discoveries in cancer neuroscience 🧠🧪 that have transformed oncology It was a privilege to write on their incredible findings - here with their inspiring biographies: brainprize.org 1387
Reposted by Joanna BirchXimena @ximeraffo.bsky.social · 04/03/2025No dilemma! For me, it all started with the egg. When I realized that everything a chick becomes—from feathers to bones—is in the yolk and white, I knew I wanted to study biochemistry. I nominate @sarah-laing.bsky.social @lmluque.bsky.social @mollymckenzie.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction 041
Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 03/03/2025I became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know. I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction 082
Reposted by Joanna BirchNadia Nasreddin @nadianasreddin.bsky.social · 03/03/2025What I love most about my-day-to-day in science is the investigative/inquisitive aspect of research. I’m always learning something new and it often gets me out my comfort zone 👩🏽🔬 I nominate @yazgili.bsky.social @jbirchj.bsky.social @rosalinsimpson.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction 064
Reposted by Joanna BirchSchool of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 14/02/2025We had a celebratory get together yesterday. We are very proud to receive an Athena SWAN Gold Award. Thankful to everyone for their contribution and support. What a team! 🙏 @scs-voice.bsky.social 2115
Reposted by Joanna BirchEANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025An article discussing the brain-wide neuronal circuit connectome of human glioblastoma is now available in @nature.com Learn more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #EANOessentials #NeuroOncology #Gliomanature.com 093
Reposted by Joanna BirchXimena @ximeraffo.bsky.social · 11/02/2025All packed and ready for an outreach evening with our local guides and rangers 👩🔬🔬 Very looking forward to sharing with them how women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every single day. @scs-voice.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social #IDWGS #WomenInScience 051
Reposted by Joanna BirchXimena @ximeraffo.bsky.social · 12/02/2025I get sequencing. But this DNA-origami? Witchcraft 🧙♀️ 141
Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Super proud to have led this application with Dr Conchita Vens and showcase the amazing work done by @chrishalsey.bsky.social @mitosrus.bsky.social @scs-voice.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social David Bryant and many many more over the last deacde 0124
Reposted by Joanna BirchSchool of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 12/02/2025We are incredibly proud to announce that the School of Cancer Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award ⭐ 0166
Reposted by Joanna BirchCassie Clarke @cassiejclarke.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Today is #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience. Women continue to face systemic barriers & biases in pursuing scientific careers. Closing the gender gap requires breaking stereotypes,promoting role models & supporting womens advancement through actions that promote inclusion,diversity & equity 🧪 1305
Reposted by Joanna BirchThe Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 11/02/2025On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we're celebrating our awe-inspiring women helping to defeat cancer 👩🔬👏 Hear from Professor Ros Eeles, Professor Helen McNair (The Royal Marsden NHS) and ICR PhD students Clara, Nivetha, and Anna about what #IDWGS means to them ⬇️ #WomenInScience 0204
Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Lovely lab lunch with this amazing bunch of cancer researchers @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social @scs-voice.bsky.social #womeninscience 1131
Reposted by Joanna BirchCancer Research UK Scotland Institute @cruk-si.bsky.social · 04/02/2025⌛Early bird registration closing soon⌛ Don’t miss out on this! Book your place by 10am on 7 February to secure the early bird rate 👉Register now for the Beatson International Cancer Conference at the Glasgow Science Centre – “Cancer Models: from Data to Discovery”beatsonconference.orgBeatson International Cancer Conference 2025 01110
Reposted by Joanna BirchEdwards Lab @labedwards.bsky.social · 03/02/20251️⃣Let's kick off the first theme of the day: Improving CRC Prevention and Early Detection, chaired by @drpipdunne.bsky.social of @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and @cruk-si.bsky.social #BowelCancer #ColorectalCancer #Research #CRCThemeDay2025 093
Reposted by Joanna BirchEdwards Lab @labedwards.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Owen Sansom delivered opening remarks, introducing the aims and mission of the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre as well as introducing the newly funded CRC-STARS! ⭐️ @uofglasgow.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social 0114
Reposted by Joanna BirchEdwards Lab @labedwards.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Welcome one and all to the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre Colorectal Cancer Theme Day! 🥳🧪🔬🎙️ Tune in here for live updates on presentation highlights, discussions, and much more! 094
Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Exciting times ahead following the opening of the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence @beatsoncharity.bsky.social @braintumourrsch.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social 062
Reposted by Joanna BirchAnthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Thanks to the @simplyoncology.bsky.social guys for this opportunity to talk about everything high grade glioma! 2114
Reposted by Joanna BirchAnthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · 23/01/2025More fun with the @simplyoncology.bsky.social team! This one focuses on research and emerging treatment options for #glioblastoma 051
Reposted by Joanna BirchBrendan Harley @profharley.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Wanted to stat today with some new #harleylab science. ChiaWen Chang is leading efforts to understand immune cell patterning in the brain in glioblastoma. He started w/ the inverse question: how do GBM cells influence microglia (brain-resident immune cells)? www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comGlioblastoma drives protease-independent extracellular matrix invasion of microgliaGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and lethal form of primary brain cancer. Microglia infiltration into the tumor microenvironment is associated wi… 182
Reposted by Joanna BirchJon Lim, FRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 24/12/2024“Cancer does not stop for Christmas…” - Proud of the work Hanna Simpson 🌟 and all my colleagues at #TheChristie do every day, and especially during this festive time of the year. @mcrcnews.bsky.social @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/20...telegraph.co.ukWhat working with young cancer patients taught me about ChristmasIt’s my job is to make sure that, whatever their situation, they still find some joy, connection, and magic during the festive season 071
Reposted by Joanna BirchSchool of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Wishing all of our staff and students a very happy and healthy festive holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2025 @cruk-si.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social 031
Reposted by Joanna BirchUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 06/12/2024Four UofG academics have been named as Panellists for the REF People, Culture and Environment pilot. Prof @nasarmeer.bsky.social, Prof Nick Fells, Dr Matt Jones and Dr Kirstie Wild will shape this important aspect of REF. More: gla.ac/3ZGNpXM 0226
Reposted by Joanna BirchAnthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · 04/12/2024***FABULOUS JOB OPPORTUNITY*** We need a Project Manager to run the CRUK RadNet Centre in Glasgow. Join our friendly, diverse team of scientists and clinicians working to maximise the benefits of @radiotherapy for patients with cancers that are difficult to treat. findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/1564...findajob.dwp.gov.ukProject Manager 02215
Reposted by Joanna BirchSchool of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Thank you to our PGR Forum team for decorating the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre Christmas tree this year in a theme of “Jingle Cells” #ChistmasScience #Christmas2024 🎄🧪 183
Reposted by Joanna BirchUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 04/12/2024Our Together Against Gender-Based Violence flag is flying high on campus for #16DaysActivism. We're committed to ensuring our community feels safe & respected on our campuses 💜 If you’ve experienced any form of GBV, we can offer support: gla.ac/3ZmZvE0 #OneTeamUofG 0276
Reposted by Joanna BirchSchool of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Looking forward to our Celebratory Ceilidh tonight in The Mary Stewart Building here at Garscube Campus @uofglasgow.bsky.social with music from The Jiggers www.thejiggers.co.uk 🕺💃thejiggers.co.ukCeilidh Band Glasgow | The Jiggers | Scottish Ceilidh Band EdinburghThe Jiggers are a Scottish ceilidh band Glasgow & Edinburgh. Energetic, fun, fiddle-led, with a ceilidh dance caller & DJ. Wedding, corporate entertainment 022
Reposted by Joanna BirchJohanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️ So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality? We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary #WomeninSTEM www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... 🧵 1/ 361192596
Reposted by Joanna BirchAnthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · 19/11/2024What an honour to speak at MD Anderson today! Thanks Dave and Albert for hosting me, and audience for stimulating discussion. The future of #radonc is bright! 0111