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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research

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Committed to advancing the scientific study of the placenta, early development, and maternal-fetal interactions. Find us at www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk

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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🚨 Registration is closing soon for the 2026 Placental Biology Course! 100% online so participants can take part within their own schedule and time zones. 💻 Find out more and register: Placental Biology Course 2026 www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/placentalbio...
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Placental Biology Course Overview | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Online course in placental biology - 14th to 18th September 2026 Registration open 2026_pcb_advertisement_material_banner.jpg This online course is aimed at students, post-docs, established…
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Abstract deadline extended! For short talks, flash talks and posters, relating to... - placental biology - maternal–fetal health - pregnancy complications - translational science www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/node/112/pos...
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Poster and flash talk presenter corner | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Abstract submission for 2026 - open now!
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📢 Announcement! Along with a fantastic lineup of speakers, we'll host a panel discussion on the past and future of epigenetics - featuring Azim Surani, Wolf Reik and Anne Ferguson-Smith, Chair Gavin Kelsey. 🗓️ 16-17 July '26 🏫 St John's College & online www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferences
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Dr Jacinta Kalisch-Smith @jkalism.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Very excited to announce I'm recruiting a ⭐ Research Assitant ⭐ for 3 years to work in my group on placental vascular development in mice and humans. See link below to apply to work with us at the @idrm.ox.ac.uk @dpagathenaswan.bsky.social Funded by @thebhf.bsky.social @biologists.bsky.social
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Fantastic work from @inaharasimov.bsky.social read more 👇
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We're recruiting for a Trainee Technician to join us in July. Please spread the word in your networks as this is fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in scientific research! www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/trainee...
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Trainee Technician (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a trainee laboratory technician to support the research work in the Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research (Loke CTR), starting in early July 2026. This is an exciting
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Prof Jo James @drjojames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Pleased some of our earlier work imaging the Boyd Collection at @loke-ctr.bsky.social could be integrated into this lovely paper by @vethannaphd.bsky.social et al. looking to how we can use new machine learning tools to get even more value from this kind of legacy data. doi.org/10.1016/j.pl... 👏
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🧬 Placental Biology Course 2026 – Open for Booking! 📅 14–18 September 2026, 💻 Online 💷 2026 fees (held at 2024 rates): • £125 – Students • £150 – Post-docs • £300 – Medical & Vet Health Professionals & Group Leaders • £500 – Industry colleagues www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/placentalbio...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
We were delighted to welcome Greg FitzHarris www.fitzharrislab.com this week for his talk titled, 'Imaging quirky cell divisions during early mammalian development' as part of the Loke CTR seminar series. Thank you Greg for spending the day with us! And thank you manda Sferruzzi-Perri for hosting
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
This July join us in Cambridge (or online) for our Annual Meeting 'Epigenetics of embryogenesis and placentation' 📅 16-17 July 2026 📍 St John’s College, Cambridge, UK (in-person or full programme available online) 👉 Learn more and register here: www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferences
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Loke CTR Annual Meeting 2026 - Epigenetics of embryogenesis and placentation | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Register for in-person Register for online The 2026 Loke CTR annual meeting theme, “Epigenetics of embryogenesis and placentation” brings together leading clinical and basic scientists to explore…
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Exciting News! 🚀 Registration Open! | Loke CTR Annual Meeting 2026 🎉 📅 16-17 July 2026 📍 St John’s College, Cambridge | 💻 Hybrid conference (in-person & online) 🔬 Epigenetics of embryogenesis and placentation 📌 To find out more and to register www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferenc...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
⏰ Deadline Incoming - 30 January 2026! Join the Loke CTR as our Next Generation Fellow, a stepping stone to career independence in the field of placental and reproductive biology. Want to learn more? Find all the application details on our website 🔗 lnkd.in/esBs5KPX 🚀 Please spread the word!
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
We were delighted to welcome Marika Charalambous yesterday for the latest talk in the Loke CTR Seminar Series. Over 50 of our network joined for her talk 'Conversations between mother and fetus: lipid dynamics in pregnancy'. Thanks Marika for joining us! www.crick.ac.uk/research/lab...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Applications close tomorrow!! Fully funded 4-year PhD studentships in reproductive and placental biology. Last chance to apply go to trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-studentships
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Calling all postdocs / early career researchers! The Loke CTR Next Generation Fellowship is a stepping stone to research independence! Visit 🔗 www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/next-generat... Need guidance to find a research sponsor? Register your interest via our short form forms.office.com/e/vST36RSB96
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
📢 Final call for applications! Closing 4 November 2025 Fully funded 4-year PhD studentships in reproductive and placental biology 🔗 Learn more about the projects and apply at trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-studentships Please spread the word! 📣
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
2 weeks left to apply! Fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships for home or overseas students, applications open till 4 November. 🔗 Please like and share to spread the word! www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-students... Take a look at projects for 2025/26 www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/opportunitie...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships for home or overseas students, applications open till 4 November. 🔗 Please like and share to spread the word! www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-students... Take a look at projects for 2025/26 www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/opportunitie... #PhD, #PhDPosition
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Looking to pursue cutting-edge research in early development, maternal-fetal interaction, or placental biology? See 👇 - Funded PhD www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-students... - Next Generation Fellowship www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/next-generat... - MPhil www.mphil.bio.cam.ac.uk/mphil-pathwa...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Edwards, pioneer of IVF, welcoming over 200 visitors for a two part event to mark what would have been his 100th birthday! Read more at www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
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Cambridge marks centenary of IVF pioneer Sir Robert Edwards’ birth
Celebrations at the University of Cambridge honour the life, work and legacy of Sir Robert Edwards, whose work revolutionised fertility treatment through the
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Are you looking to pursue innovative research in the field of placental and reproductive biology? The Loke CTR Next Generation Fellowship is a stepping stone to research independence! 📝 Applications are open for our 2026 NGF www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51104/ 🗣️ Please spread the word!
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Next Generation Fellow (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Next Generation Fellow (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Day 1 of Placental Biology Course ✅ After a day of learning, including a hands on organoids practical, our participants enjoyed a walking tour of Cambridge before a well earned rest! #lokectr #placentalbiologycourse25 #pbc25
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🚀 We’re all set! This Sunday marks the return of the Placental Biology Course – our first in-person for six years. 25 participants joining for lectures and practical sessions delivered by experts in the field of placental biology!
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
We're excited! Next week we'll be welcoming our first in person attendees since 2019 to our 2025 Placental Biology Course for a week of lectures and practical sessions. All the live lectures are being recorded. For 2026 the course will be online. Back in person for 2027.
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Just over 6 weeks till the event 'Bob Edwards centenary: His life, work and legacy' Do you have your tickets yet? www.tickettailor.com/events/churc... Join us for scientific sessions and a life and legacy panel discussion in the wonderful surroundings of Churchill College
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Technicians are the life blood of our lab - our own Alice featured earlier this year on the technicians network Day in the Life series, if you've not seen it yet why not take a look... www.technicians.admin.cam.ac.uk/see-technici... #labtechnicians #labtech #lokectr
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See technicians in action | Technician Development
Our ‘Focus on Technicians’ and 'A Day in the Life Of' films show the different roles and skills of technicians at the University. They demonstrate the unique jobs needed to keep the University…
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Loke CTR members Sung Gong, Gordon Smith and Steve Charnock-Jones, and collaborators have shown that raised Leptin and Pappalysin2 cell-free RNAs are hallmarks of pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia with fetal growth restriction. 📖 Read more:
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Sequencing cell-free RNA in maternal blood can predict pregnancy complications | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Loke CTR members Sung Gong, Gordon Smith and Steve Charnock-Jones, alongside colleagues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and collaborators at Illumina, have shown that raised Leptin and Pappalysin2…
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Guest post 🙌 by Dr Priscilla Day-Walsh @loke-ctr.bsky.social Next Generation Fellow www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/staff/dr-pri..., Bye-fellow @homertoncollege.bsky.social and visiting scientist @quadraminstitute.bsky.social 🧵6/7
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Attended our Annual Meeting last week? Any thoughts or reflections? Jump over to our LinkedIn to let us know! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
We're excited to welcome everyone for day 1 of our annual meeting 'The Placenta at Term' see you soon!
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Next week! In-person registration is now closed but you can still join online: See the programme www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferenc... Register online onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/conferences-...
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Loke CTR Annual Meeting 2025 | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
The Placenta at Term The 2025 Loke CTR annual meeting theme, “The Placenta at Term,” brings together leading clinical and basic scientists to explore topics including placental ageing, senescence, pro...
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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Are you passionate about data and do you enjoy coding in Stata? Come and work with me at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Cambridge! Please share with anyone who might be interested, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51739/
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Research Associate (Data Science) (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Associate (Data Science) (Fixed Term) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cambridge.
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
The 2025 Kyoto Prize for Basic Sciences has been awarded to Professor Azim Surani for his “Discovery of Genomic Imprinting in Mammals and Elucidation of Its Molecular Mechanisms.” 🏅 Congratulations to Professor Surani on this tremendous honour! www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/news/azim-su...
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Azim Surani awarded 2025 Kyoto Prize | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Professor Surani is to be honoured with a Kyoto Prize by the Inamori Foundation for his significant contribution to the scientific betterment of humankind. The prize presentation will take place in Ky...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
In person registration for the Annual Meeting closes this Friday. To join us at Churchill College on 7-8 July visit www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferenc... to book your place
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Loke CTR Annual Meeting 2025 | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
The Placenta at Term The 2025 Loke CTR annual meeting theme, “The Placenta at Term,” brings together leading clinical and basic scientists to explore topics including placental ageing, senescence, pro...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
📣 We’re hiring! Executive Manager (maternity cover) to help lead ops, HR, events & strategy in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research centre. Find out more and share in your networks 👇 www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51564/
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Executive Manager [Maternity Cover] - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Executive Manager [Maternity Cover] in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Big congratulations to Busma Butt, our Chief Laboratory Research Technician, for earning a Green Impact Sustainability Badge from SOS-UK! 🌿 Fantastic work championing sustainable lab practices 👏 #Sustainability #GreenImpact #LabLeadership www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Green Impact Team Member | Busma Butt
I’m incredibly proud to have earned a Green Impact Sustainability Badge from Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK)! This badge recognises the positive sustainability actions I’ve led as p...
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Young Embryologist Network @yen-network.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Thank you to everyone who has registered to attend YEN 2025! You can still register for online attendence to hear talks and look at online posters. We have sent out a programme to our attendees so if you haven't heard from us just email us or reach out on social media. #yen2025
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Young Embryologist Network @yen-network.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
We are happy to announce student and postdoc speakers. Thanks to all who submitted an abstract! #yen2025
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
👇A great opportunity for a postdoc position with Naomi and Catherine - find out more at www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51127/ please share in your networks
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Research Assistant/ Research Associate in Placental Biology (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Assistant/ Research Associate in Placental Biology (Fixed Term) in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge.
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
⚡Deadline approaching! Abstract submissions for 'The Placenta at Term' close 12 May www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferenc...
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Poster and flash talk presenter corner | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Abstract submission - for 2025 We invite abstract submissions to be considered for 3-minute flash talks and poster presentations for the 2025 Annual Meeting on topics relating to The Placenta at Term....
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Michelle Oyen @michelleoyen.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
New podcast interview on the placenta! open.spotify.com/episode/0rnA...
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The placenta: A disposable organ we can’t live without
Tiny Matters · Episode
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Vincent Pasque @pasquelab.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We are excited to host Dr. Maxim Greenberg and Dr. Courtney Hanna this week to kickoff the Leuven Epigenetics Club!
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We're excited to be hosting this event along with @chuarchives.bsky.social 📅 26 September 2025 | 🕑 2 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Physiology Building & Churchill College Join us for a two-part event celebrating the pioneer of IVF 🎟️ Registration now open: www.tickettailor.com/events/churc...
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Register here – Bob Edwards centenary: His life, work and legacy
This conference to celebrate the life, work and legacy of Sir Robert Edwards (IVF pioneer) will take part in two sessions. The ...
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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
As we turn 15, we want to collect feedback from you, our community, to ensure the Node is still relevant and useful. If you’ve ever visited the Node to read, write and interact with the #DevBio & #StemCell community, thank you! Please spare 5min to take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/7QHYQCW
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PDN Cambridge @pdncambridge.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Not long now until #PDNSymposium25! Will you be visiting us on 24th and 25th April? Go to the PDN Symposium web pages to find out more and plan your day www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/postdocs/pdn... 🧪 Thanks to our sponsors for their support 👏
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Roberta Migale @drmigaleroberta.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The Society For Reproduction and Fertility is hosting a 1-day symposium to celebrate its 75th birthday! Programme includes talks from world-leading reproductive scientists. When: 21st June 2025 Where: the Zoological Society of London. Early-bird rates until 30th April! Register: lnkd.in/e_SNQqxw
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
📢 Call for abstracts! ⏰ Deadline 12 May We're looking for poster and flash talk presenters for this July's Annual Meeting, themed 'The Placenta at Term' www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferenc...
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Poster and flash talk presenter corner | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Abstract submission - for 2025 We invite abstract submissions to be considered for 3-minute flash talks and poster presentations for the 2025 Annual Meeting on topics relating to The Placenta at Term....
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Wondering what the Junior Technician role is really like? Check out this short video featuring our current Junior Technician for a glimpse into a typical day: www.technicians.admin.cam.ac.uk/career-devel... Applications are open until 21 April
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'A day in the life of' project | Technician Development
'A day in the life of'... Expanding on our 'focus on technicians' video showcase, this series follows technical staff in their duties as they go about their day. Explore their roles and relationships ...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Myriam Hemberger of the Cumming School of Medicine at University of Calgary visited recently to present her talk as part of our seminar series. We are very grateful to her for joining us and meeting so many people during her visit back to Cambridge! @clairesenner.bsky.social @ucalgary.bsky.social
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Young Embryologist Network @yen-network.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Send us your science images and art of embryos, organoids or stem cells! The YEN2025 Image Competition celebrates the beauty and complexity of developmental biology. Follow us to vote for the best entries between 2nd-16th May.
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