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Alice Leavey

@leaveylab.bsky.social
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Researcher and lecturer in evolutionary biology, specialising in contrast-enhanced microCT and AI-driven digital dissection, with a passion for pedagogical projects. Currently studying sea urchins at Southampton ✨️

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Robert Sansom @fossilrob.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
PhD opportunity: 🦠🪱☠️🪣🔬🏞️ Do you want to test hypotheses of how fossils form, figure out if lab experiments reflect the real world? Come and join our lab! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Bridging the taphonomic gap between the lab and the real world: Experimental Insights into Fossilization and Preservation at The University of Manchester ...
PhD Project - [School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Bridging the taphonomic gap between the lab and the real world: Experimental Insights into Fossilization and Preservation at The University ...
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Professor John R. Hutchinson @johnrhutchinson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Yes absolutely, positively do not feed a scientific paper, grant, or whatever you are peer reviewing into LLM or any other software without permission.
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Seinfeld's Babu Bhatt: No Bad!
ALT: Seinfeld's Babu Bhatt: No Bad!
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The Palaeontological Association @thepalass.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The PalAss is proud to support the new Natural History GCSE 🌿🦋. As the public consultation on subject content is under way, we make the case that fossils should be at the heart of this new qualification. Read the full story here and have your say 📚👇 teach.ocr.org.uk/palaeontolog...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Very cool news - my sea urchin research is currently featured at The Eden Project! You learn all sorts in their "Palaeo Lab" and the Cretaceous Period throughout the summer holidays: www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-...
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Biological Sciences @sotonbiosciences.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A team from Southampton were among exhibitors at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, sharing their work on digitally reconstructing living & extinct species with thousands of visitors. Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci/news/... #RoyalSociety #SummerScience @leaveylab.bsky.social
A collage of images from the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
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Laura Porro @laurabporro.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our @royalsociety.org #SummerScience exhibit was also feature on UCL Student News: uclpimedia.com/online/the-s...
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The Science of Life: Pi Attends the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition 2026 — Pi Media
Tucked into a glass case at the Royal Society’s ‘Immortalising Natural History in 3D’ stand is a series of 3D-printed animal skeletons: some coloured and marked, others bare and white. Dr. Alice Leave...
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Laura Porro @laurabporro.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
And both @leaveylab.bsky.social and myself were interviewed by @, now available on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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BBC Inside Science - How do you immortalise natural history? - BBC Sounds
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
That's a wrap on Digital Resilience! Learned about some great digital models being made and studied in new ways, and how this can feed into bioinspired robotics. Feeling inspired for the next symposium proposal too... ✨️ #SEBConference2026
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Same room again - Modulo 2.1!!
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Incredible science at today's session, join us again tomorrow 9.30-10.30am for more amazing feats in CT imaging and model creation! @sebiology.bsky.social
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
My first cover image! And of course the research (and lesson plans for virtual dissection classes!!) that go with it are fab. Love to see it! 🦎🧠💪🦴
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Tomorrow afternoon marks the start of the 'Digital Resilience' symposium! You'll get to learn all about the latest advances in CT imaging, working with museum specimens and developing 3D digital models in a wide range of study systems 😁 see you in Modulo 2.1 4pm - 5.15pm! @sebiology.bsky.social
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Bright side to needing to go through 600 3D models after realising the script to auto-publish didn't include the 'free download' option is that I now have a highlights reel - those that didn't make 'best in show' are available to view (and eventually download 😂) here: sketchfab.com/Virtual_Muse...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Tune into BBC Radio 4 today at 4.30pm for 'Inside Science', where @laurabporro.bsky.social talks about our exhibit, then we go to the @unisouthampton.bsky.social to talk about how I create and use 3D digital models as part of my sea urchin research ✨️ It will also be available on BBC Sounds!
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This is going to be an incredible opening talk for the symposium I've been looking forward to organising for years! @sebiology.bsky.social 2026 programme coming soon!
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Huge thank you to our #INHi3D sponsors for helping us build our stand, print amazing 3D models, develop an augmented reality experience and make the public's creations immortal! - @thepalass.bsky.social @palaeontosoc.bsky.social @paleosoc.bsky.social @artec3d.bsky.social @anatsoc.bsky.social
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The dream team - reps from the four key institutions leading #INHi3D! @unisouthampton.bsky.social (SoBS and uVIS), @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social and @uclgrantmuseum.bsky.social. 🦎 #SummerScience @laurabporro.bsky.social @tannisdavidson.bsky.social
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Tomorrow is the big day, over 6 months of hard work finally coming together! #SummerScience
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Laura Porro @laurabporro.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Just a normal day at work with @tannisdavidson.bsky.social and the team from @uclgrantmuseum.bsky.social getting thigns for our @royalsociety.org #SummerScience exihibition to the Royal Society...
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Tannis Davidson @tannisdavidson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Best morning ever
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UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🦴✨ We’re excited to share that the Centre for Integrative Anatomy will be part of this fantastic event! Come along, meet our researchers, and discover how integrative approaches are shaping the future of anatomical science. 📍 Don’t miss it—see you there! 🔗 Event details: bsky.app/profile/laur...
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Laura Porro @laurabporro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Now some really exciting news - together with @leaveylab.bsky.social at @unisouthampton.bsky.social myself representing @ucl.ac.uk will be co-leading one of the 13 flagship exhibits for @royalsociety.org #SummerScience Exhibition! @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
If you need a bit more of an introduction to 3D anatomy, this other @nocturnetwork.bsky.social education kit is a great start, especially middle and high school students - qubeshub.org/publications...
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Introduction to MorphoSource & 3D Anatomy
An activity for middle and high school students, developed by the Education and Outreach community of the Non-Clinical Tomography Users Research Network. In the classroom, this activity should take be...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I’m also part of the @nocturnetwork.bsky.social Education & Outreach Community, where only a couple weeks ago a new resource on Dissecting Animal Diets was published, where you can virtually dissect owl pellets and fossilised Megalodon poop! qubeshub.org/publications...
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Dissecting Animal Diets: Virtual Owl Pellets (and Coprolites)
This modular 'education kit' involves investigating animal diet through physical and virtual dissections of owl pellets and an optional module on coprolite (fossilized dropping) of Megalodon. It harne...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The openVertebrate Thematic Collection Network is an awesome source of both 3D digital models and their microCT scans (as is MorphoSource in general!) - www.morphosource.org/projects/000...
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Making sure you're not a bot!
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
While on the topic of awesome Sketchfab collections, I have seen @floridamuseum.bsky.social uploading waves of 3D surface scan data to their Snakes, Lizards and Frogs of Florida series recently - sketchfab.com/FloridaMuseu...
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3D model collections by FloridaMuseum
Explore 3D model collections by FloridaMuseum
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
All the digital dissections of the pelvis and hindlimb muscles in 30 frogs from my PhD thesis are also available open-access! sketchfab.com/aleavey/coll...
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Frog anatomy - A 3D model collection by The Leavey Lab (@aleavey)
Frogs have a highly conserved body plan, yet they employ a diverse array of locomotor modes. We use diffusible iodine contrast-enhanced microCT (diceCT) imaging to digitally dissect the gross muscle a...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Starting off with a shameless self-plug, @laurabporro.bsky.social , @eloygl.bsky.social , @anthony-herrel.bsky.social and I published a complete 3D anatomical model of the veiled chameleon head, accompanied by lesson plans for GCSE and first-year University students: sketchfab.com/aleavey/coll...
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Chameleon anatomy - A 3D model collection by The Leavey Lab (@aleavey)
The veiled chameleon is a model organism in reptile development research. Utilising contrast-enhanced microCT and deep learning segmentation models, we have generated the first digital atlases of the ...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🚨 New paper in @asejournal.bsky.social! doi.org/10.1002/ase.70286 🚨 @drchn.bsky.social and I studied how 3D digital models are used in animal anatomy education and what makes them great. We found that many people were not aware of existing resources, so let's get some shared in the thread below!
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Student and staff experiences of interactive digital models when learning animal anatomy
Compared to human medical sciences, digital models of animals are rare, often behind subscription services and are comparatively lacking in interactivity and accessibility features. This study explor...
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SEBiology @sebiology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Animal Biology sessions at #SEBconference Florence 🇮🇹 2026. Final registration deadline: 11 June 2026 🗓️ You can attend in person or virtually. Info: www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... Sessions: www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... Register: www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Just four weeks to go until @royalsociety.org #SummerScience!! As well as running the 'Immortalising Natural History in 3D' exhibit, I'll be speaking on the 'Anatomy - old science meets new tech' panel as part of 'Attenborough at 100: a weekend of wildlife' 🦎🐸 royalsociety.org/science-even...
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Attenborough at 100: a weekend of wildlife | Royal Society
A series of film talks, panels and screenings in celebration of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday
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Ryan N. Felice @rnf.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Hey look: A job! @echinerd.bsky.social and I are looking for a research technician to work on sea urchin development. If you are good at segmenting CT scans and want a chance to work on some super cool organisms, this job here at UCL is for you! apply now: bit.ly/4o2qccY
CT scan of a juvenile sea urchin
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UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
UCL’s Laura Porro recently teamed up with children’s TV presenter Maddie Moate to explore dinosaur diets, reptile teeth, and even what brains can tell us about intelligence. 🔗 Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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Laura Porro and Children's TV presenter talk brains and fluffy dinosaurs!
Laura Porro from UCL's Centre for Integrative Anatomy was filmed talking about anatomy and fluffy dinosaurs with CBeebies' Maddie Moate - and helping Maddie to dissect a pig's brain!
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Gaia Vince @wanderinggaia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Lots happening at the @royalsociety.org this summer! Come
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Six weeks to go until the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition 2026 | Royal Society
The full line up of talks, hands-on activities and screenings has been announced for the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition, an annual celebration of cutting-edge science from across the UK.
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Paul Barrett @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We’re hiring a herpetology curator @nhm-london.bsky.social - come join us! jobs.nhm.ac.uk/internal/Job...
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Senior Curator in Charge, Herpetology:South Kensington
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SEBiology @sebiology.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join Alice at the #SEBconference in Florence. Early bird registration closes this Friday 15/05 More information ⬇️ www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... Check out our animal sessions ⬇️ www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... Book your place now ⬇️ www.sebiology.org/events/seb-a... See you there
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 13/05/2026
The #SummerScience Exhibition is our annual free celebration of the best that science has to offer. This year you'll get a chance to visit a microbe zoo, discover the mysteries of lightning and more. Book your priority tickets now: bit.ly/4f6AuWX
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SEBiology @sebiology.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Only 1 month left to secure your spot at the #SEBconference Florence 2026 with early bird rates! Don’t miss your chance to join scientists from around the world. Register now: www.sebiology.org/resource/seb-conference-florence-2026-early-bird-registration-closes-in-one-month.html
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John Nyakatura @johnnyakatura.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
2 PhD Opportunities! 🤩 We are recruiting two highly motivated PhD students to join an ambitious project advancing Robotic Paleontology—a rapidly emerging field that fuses paleontology, biomechanics, simulation, and robotics. nyakaturalab.com/news/ Please share!!
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Nyakatura-Lab for Comparative Zoology | News
See what’s been happening in the Nyakatura Lab. News: discover our latest publications, recent events, and research highlights.
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Andrew Christopher Knapp @knapprew.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
New #Postdoc alert! This is a really cool project, working with a great team including the wonderful @drphilcox.bsky.social and @toriherridge.bsky.social. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 27/03/2026
The #SummerScience Exhibition returns for 2026! Kickstart your summer with our annual celebration of cutting-edge science, from a zoo full of microbes to shocking weather courtesy of Europe’s only lightning lab. Find out more: royalsociety.org/news/2026/03...
A promotional image for the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition with text on a red background, reading 'Explore the Latest Science'
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Shout out to @palaeontosoc.bsky.social and @anatsoc.bsky.social for supporting the creation of this exhibit! 🙌
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Very excited to be leading one of this year's exhibits 'Immortalising Natural History in 3D' with @laurabporro.bsky.social! #SummerScience @unisouthampton.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
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Prof Susie Maidment @tweetisaurus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
JOB CLAXON: Imaging Assistant @nhm-london.bsky.social . Permanent role. Would be good for someone with CT experience! jobs.nhm.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Imaging Assistant:South Kensington
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Tannis Davidson @tannisdavidson.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We are so pleased that World of Wasps has made the shortlist! A huge interdisciplinary team effort with @waspwoman.bsky.social @cintiaoi.bsky.social @idrisadams.bsky.social from @uclcber.bsky.social, Datascape Realities, @leaveylab.bsky.social @eloygl.bsky.social from @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social!
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SEBiology @sebiology.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📣 Hurry!!!!! Abstract submission for the SEB Annual Conference Florence 2026 closes THIS FRIDAY (6 March 2026, Midnight GMT)! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research in front of a global biology community. Submit now: www.sebiology.org/resource/seb...
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Just one week to get your abstracts in for A12 - "Digital Resilience: Immortalising biodiversity through 3D anatomical models"! You'll present alongside our keynote speaker @jaimiagray.bsky.social who will talk about how making CT data and derivatives FAIR can level the playing field for biologists.
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SEB Annual Conference Florence 2026
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SEBiology @sebiology.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
📢 Abstract submissions are officially OPEN for the #SEBconference - Florence 2026! Submit your research for presentation at the SEB Annual Conference before 6 March 2026 (GMT). More information: www.sebiology.org/resource/seb-conference-florence-2026-abstract-submission-is-now-open.html
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SEB Conference Florence 2026: Abstract submission is now open
Abstract submission deadline: Friday 6 March 2026 🗓️
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Calling all model makers, 3D scanners, anatomists, digital dissecters❗️❗️❗️ I'm the organiser of the symposium "Digital Resilience: Immortalising biodiversity through 3D anatomical models". Most of my network on here have incredible work that I'd love to see, so submit an abstract! Open 7th Jan 😁
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Alice Leavey @leaveylab.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Presenting my latest work on the evolution of sea urchin feeding morphology and my use of deep learning at #PalAss2026 @thepalass.bsky.social - come have a chat during the poster session!
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