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Joanna Birch

@jbirchj.bsky.social
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Senior fellow and UKRI FLF at the School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow. Invasion, metastasis, radiotherapy in solid cancers including glioma and pancreatic cancer

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Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Check out our preprint on the effect of radiotherapy on metastasis in PDAC ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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kirsteencampbell.bsky.social @kirsteencampbell.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Congratulations @gounismichalis.bsky.social and team, fantastic work!
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Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Three 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 #TogetherWeWillFindACure
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Nature [Unofficial] @nature.com.web.brid.gy · 06/05/2025
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Make science more collegial: why the time for ‘adversarial collaboration’ has come
Nature, 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.
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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Gary Larson is the Patron Cartoonist of Science.
A 'caveman' in orange tiger fur loincloth sits atop a giant two-story rock-based 'microscope' under which has been placed a  mammoth with long spindly tusks.  The 'caveman' calls out to an identical colleague:  "It's a mammoth."
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Juliane 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
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EANO @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
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Nature [Unofficial] @nature.com.web.brid.gy · 29/03/2025
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Publishers 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.
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Richard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
“Bluesky has won”. Please retweet… 😉
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djmurphylab2.bsky.social @djmurphylab2.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Check 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...
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Increased mRNA translation delays lung adenocarcinoma initiation and exposes a therapeutic vulnerability to MEK inhibitors
Although 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...
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Are 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
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Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Introducing Dr. Kathy McLay 🎉🎉🎉 Couldn’t be prouder @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social
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Johanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Giving 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 🧪
photo of the 1970 march showing a crowd of women and the banner ‘women of the world unite’
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EANO @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
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Magdalena Skipper @magdalenaskipper.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Women 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...
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Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science
Celebrating 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.
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Joanne Edwards @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
I 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
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Cancer 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!
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Johanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Congratulations 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
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Ximena @ximeraffo.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
No 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
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Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
I 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
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Nadia Nasreddin @nadianasreddin.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
What 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
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School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
We 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
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
An 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 #Glioma
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Ximena @ximeraffo.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
All 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
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Ximena @ximeraffo.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
I get sequencing. But this DNA-origami? Witchcraft 🧙‍♀️
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Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Super 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
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School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
We are incredibly proud to announce that the School of Cancer Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award ⭐
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Cassie Clarke @cassiejclarke.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Today 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 🧪
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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 11/02/2025
On 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
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Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Lovely lab lunch with this amazing bunch of cancer researchers @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social @scs-voice.bsky.social #womeninscience
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Cancer 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”
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Beatson International Cancer Conference 2025
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Edwards Lab @labedwards.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
1️⃣Let'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
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Edwards Lab @labedwards.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Owen 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
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Edwards Lab @labedwards.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Welcome 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!
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Joanna Birch @jbirchj.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Exciting times ahead following the opening of the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence @beatsoncharity.bsky.social @braintumourrsch.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social
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Anthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Thanks to the @simplyoncology.bsky.social guys for this opportunity to talk about everything high grade glioma!
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Anthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
More fun with the @simplyoncology.bsky.social team! This one focuses on research and emerging treatment options for #glioblastoma
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Brendan Harley @profharley.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Wanted 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...
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Glioblastoma drives protease-independent extracellular matrix invasion of microglia
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and lethal form of primary brain cancer. Microglia infiltration into the tumor microenvironment is associated wi…
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Alper Akay @alperakay.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
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Jon 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...
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What working with young cancer patients taught me about Christmas
It’s my job is to make sure that, whatever their situation, they still find some joy, connection, and magic during the festive season
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School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Wishing 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
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 06/12/2024
Four 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
The Gilbert Scott building at the University of Glasgow surrounded by trees.
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Itai Yanai @itaiyanai.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
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Anthony 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...
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Project Manager
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School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Thank 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 🎄🧪
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 04/12/2024
Our 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
A purple flag with the words Together Against Gender-Based Violence written on it, is blowing in the wind. It is flying outside the gothic main building at the University of Glasgow.
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School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Looking 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 🕺💃
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Ceilidh Band Glasgow | The Jiggers | Scottish Ceilidh Band Edinburgh
The Jiggers are a Scottish ceilidh band Glasgow & Edinburgh. Energetic, fun, fiddle-led, with a ceilidh dance caller & DJ. Wedding, corporate entertainment
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Johanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Women 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/
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Anthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
What 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!
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