Reposted by Lee MurphyOxford Nanopore @nanoporetech.com · 12/05/2026ME/CFS and Long Covid affect millions worldwide, yet have been underfunded for years. It’s great to see the DecodeME project secure new funding to analyse thousands of genomes, helping to uncover genetic drivers and improve diagnosis and treatment. bit.ly/3PdjtA4 02815
Reposted by Lee MurphyCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Finally our Head of College award was awarded to the CMVM sustainability team! 021
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026I don't need another bird book. Oh, OK, just one more 020
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026I'm looking for 2 senior research technicians to work on the #SequenceME and #LongCovid study. Based in the @uoe-igc.bsky.social you will sequence decodemestudy.bsky.social samples using @nanoporetech.com long-read platforms to identify #MEcfs causal genes and pathways. Apply here: edin.ac/3O7ch7X 131
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Enthused by watching 'my garden of a thousand bees' on BBC iPlayer, I spent the morning setting up new bee & insect hotels 020
Reposted by Lee MurphyChris Ponting @cgatist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026PhD project to identify ME/CFS diagnostic markers @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Interdisciplinary #MEcfs science involving #ML #AI Fully funded if eligible for home fees Contact us: @aryback.bsky.social @avakhamseh.bsky.social @sjoerdvbeentjes.bsky.social www.findaphd.com/phds/project...findaphd.comPrecision medicine biomarkers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) using multi-modal AI/ML at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - Precision medicine biomarkers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) using multi-modal AI/ML at University of Edinburgh, listed on FindAPhD.com 03019
Reposted by Lee MurphySarah Harris @saraheharris99.bsky.social · 03/03/2026We are looking to recruit 2 postdocs in molecular epidemiology (3y and 4y posts) to work on a methylation/proteomic ageing project as part of a recent MRC grant award. @uoe-igc.bsky.social @genscot.bsky.social @edinunilbc.bsky.social elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.comPostdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular EpidemiologyA 4-year and a 3-year postdoctoral researcher position in molecular/epigenetic epidemiology are available within the Marioni Group at the University of Edinburgh. 013
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026I am hiring - I am looking for a senior research technician to work in the busy sequencing team, with a particular focus on our long-read platforms @pacbio.bsky.social & @nanoporetech.com Appy here: lnkd.in/eCEeb_3b Closing 16th Jan 2026 011
Reposted by Lee MurphybioRxiv Genomics @biorxiv-genomic.bsky.social · 29/09/2025A recurrent sequencing artifact on Illumina sequencers with two-color fluorescent dye chemistry and its impact on somatic variant detection www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/202… 031
Reposted by Lee MurphyInstitute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025IGC is looking for a Core Facility Bioinformatician to provide bioinformatics expertise and support to researchers across the Institute, working at the intersection of computational and experimental science. Find out more and apply by 13 October: edin.ac/3R5dEBU @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social 034
Reposted by Lee MurphyInstitute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 01/09/2025For National #TechnicianWeek, Head of the Genetics Core in the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility @leemurphy.bsky.social writes about the funding and training opportunities available to technicians through TSN ROKS 👉 edin.ac/4g604dp @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social @uoetechnicians.bsky.social 063
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 24/07/2025I now, for a short time at least, get a view of the castle from my house! 000
Reposted by Lee MurphyGeneration Scotland @genscot.bsky.social · 17/06/2025📢 Save the date! 🗓️ Tuesday 26 August, 2025 | 10:00 – 15:30 | Playfair Library, Edinburgh Generation Scotland are delighted to announce a forthcoming Symposium: Looking back at GS’s achievements and learning over the past 20 years. More details and registration information will be shared soon. 012
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Seen on today's walk. Scottish Paranormal. "A team of Paranormal researchers with a primary goal to scientifically demonstrate the existence of the afterlife" 000
Reposted by Lee MurphyPicture This Scotland @74frankfurt.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Albums of Scotland: The Jesus and Mary Chain - Honey's Dead. Released on the Blanco y Negro label in 1992. 2222
Reposted by Lee MurphyRafeeque Mavoor @rafeequemavoor.bsky.social · 13/05/2025🧵5 Top Free Alternatives to BioRender for Scientific Illustrations! These five websites offer free scientific illustrations for biologists. Great for presentations, research papers and other research communication needs. Save and share the post! 32679350
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 13/05/2025The Current Landscape of Plasma Proteomics - comparing Olink, Somalogic and Mass Spectrometry www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...biorxiv.orgThe Current Landscape of Plasma Proteomics: Technical Advances, Biological Insights, and Biomarker DiscoveryPlasma is a rich source of biomolecules, including proteins, that reflect both health and disease. Due to their key roles in biological processes, proteins hold significant potential as biomarkers, fu... 010
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025That's me registered for Genome Science. I just need to decide on an abstract to submit. www.genomescience.org.ukgenomescience.org.ukGenome Science9th - 11th July 2025, Newcastle University 010
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Well done! And thanks for the genotyping acknowledgement! 130
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 28/03/2025A great example of how core facilities innovate as well as support research 👏 120
Reposted by Lee MurphyCycling Weekly @cyclingweekly.com · 19/03/2025Confirmed: the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will begin in the UK www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/the-g...cyclingweekly.com'The grandest of Grand Départs': 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes coming to the UKThe men's race will return to Britain for the first time in 13 years, with the women's event visiting the UK for the first time 13310
Reposted by Lee MurphyJonathan Coxhead @4130chromo.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Genome Science UK is coming to Newcastle: 9th-11th July 2025 Earlybird registration & abstract submission now open - please spread the word! See you all in Newcastle in the summer! 😎🧬🧬 🌞 #Genomics - please keep checking the website for up-dates www.genomescience.org.uk/2025-03-07-G...genomescience.org.ukGenome Science UK 2025Newcastle University 289
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 14/03/2025My 50th blood donation today. Pretty proud of that 😄🩸 000
Reposted by Lee MurphyNatalie Homer @nataliezmhomer.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Excited to be awarded funding from WellcomeTrust for InFrame research cultures project for “RTPs : Recognising Leadership and Expertise (RELAX)” to highlight role of #technicalspecialists as research leaders. @uoe-sps.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social #corefacilities 042
Reposted by Lee MurphyGeneration Scotland @genscot.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Our first video in a new mini series! 🥰 Created with the amazing Helios (helios-media.co.uk) and volunteers. Thank you Zak for sharing why we need YOUR help to improve the understanding, treatment and prevention of conditions & highlighting the importance of young people in research! www.gen.scot 021
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Job opportunity for a flow cytometry core facility manager Edinburgh 010
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2025This week we have been testing the Olink Reveal kit. This uses a sequencing read output to look at 1036 proteins, providing a broad look at the proteome along with deeper profiling of inflammation. Pretty impressed with the kit, analysis is ongoing. 010
Reposted by Lee MurphyGeneration Scotland @genscot.bsky.social · 20/02/2025📢Join our mental health study for ages 12-15 living in Scotland: www.gslonelinessteens.com This research takes place on an app, looking at experiences of social interactions and loneliness. We are proud to have developed this study with young people, ensuring their voices are heard in our research! 031
Reposted by Lee MurphyGeneration Scotland @genscot.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Thank you to @leemurphy.bsky.social and the rest of the lab for showing us how our DNA helps with health research! 🥰 We had a brilliant time filming with Helios Media 🤩 (content coming soon) If you’ve joined, do remember to return you sample to us! And there’s still time to join at www.gen.scot 💙 011
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 13/02/2025A bit of filming in the lab for the @genscot.bsky.social study today. 000
Reposted by Lee MurphyTechnically Edinburgh Podcast @technicallyedin.bsky.social · 28/01/2025We are back for 2025 with our 7th episode!! Our fin-tastic chat with Paul Strachan, BVS Aquatics Deputy Manager, drops later this week! We had a lot of fun talking about what it's like being a #zebrafish Technician and why fish are the future! 041
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 13/01/2025I have one or two of those on my door. Happy national sticker day! 110
Lee Murphy @leemurphy.bsky.social · 11/01/2025Top 3 films set in Edinburgh. 3. The Illusionist 2. Sunshine on Leith 1. Eurovision song contest: the story of fire saga 010