Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Starting the month with a paper acceptance and a travel grant awarded! 🥳🇳🇴 020
Reposted by Lorna MilneUK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 02/10/2026🕛 Final call! Session proposals for #UKKW27 close at midnight! Got a topic you're passionate about? A fresh perspective to share? An underrepresented specialty to spotlight? Shape the programme for the UK’s largest kidney conference. 🔗 Submit your session idea now: ow.ly/Vvpc50ZTrwm 002
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 21/09/2026the most beautiful place to celebrate the next move 🌞🥳 010
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 18/09/2026A huge thank you to the organisers of the 33rd Symposium on GAGs for the invitation to share our work at Villa Vigoni! 🇮🇹 (what a venue!!) 020
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 17/09/2026SO excited to be teaming up with @j-a-n-alexander.bsky.social to chair next years Glycobiology GRS! 🍬 Welcoming abstracts from all areas of #glycotime - we can't wait to see you all in Ventura! 🌞 141
Reposted by Lorna MilneElisa Fadda @elisafadda.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🚨 Want to be part of top #glycotime on the seaside in the California sunshine? Register to the 2027 GRC Glycobiology ⬇️ Stacy and Lance put togteher up one of the most exciting programmes I have ever seen with phenomenal keynotes! We have 32 abstracts to select, so the next speaker could be YOU! 😎 11412
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Great weekend in Budapest at the 10th International Workshop on Alport Syndrome 🇭🇺 Grateful to share our work on kidney changes during pregnancy & the move to clinical multiomics with clinicians, pharma & patients 🔍 010
Reposted by Lorna MilneBioF:GREAT @biof-great.bsky.social · 13/08/2026From Spectra to Glycobiology: Advances in Glycoproteomics Software with MSFragger-Glyco and FragPipe A special seminar from Dr. Dan Polasky on advances in mass spectrometry-based glycoproteomics and data analysis. 📅 Thursday, August 20 ⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM 📍 CCRC Auditorium | UGA #biofgreat #glycotime 001
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 13/08/2026so excited for everything that's to come in the next few months 🇮🇹🗣️🇭🇺📝🏠🌞 010
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Really excited that our invited book chapter on the role of glycosaminoglycans in capillary walls is finally out! 👉 link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...link.springer.comGlycosaminoglycans and Their Role in Capillary WallsGlycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are polysaccharide chains that extend into the vascular lumen and are embedded throughout the capillary wall. They have a multitude of biophysical and biochemical roles inclu... 020
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 03/07/2026What a week in Oulu attending (my first?!) MBE!🇫🇮 Grateful for the chance to share our SIMS GAGomic & multi-omic workflows from the @nottsglycohub.bsky.social in the young investigator award session on behalf of the British Society for Matrix Biology and thrilled to have also received best poster! 🎉 021
Reposted by Lorna MilneNational Kidney Federation - UK @nkf-uk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026A powerful reminder of just how life-changing organ donation can be, and why it’s so important to talk about it. 👉 Read the full story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Find out more about PKD here🫘: www.kidney.org.uk/adult-polycy...bbc.co.ukStaffordshire woman given new lease of life after daughter donates kidneyJanet Matthew is raising awareness about organ donation on the 10th anniversary of her operation. 001
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 12/06/2026A huge thank you to @femalesinms.bsky.social for supporting a visit to the University of Liverpool to learn bottom up proteomics on liquid biopsies! Adding an extra layer of omics/sample type to our work aiming to understand the impact of pregnancy on kidney disease - exciting things to come! 👀💜 020
Reposted by Lorna MilneNottingham GlycoAnalytics Hub @nottsglycohub.bsky.social · 08/05/2026What if you could map glycosaminoglycans directly in tissue — no labels, no digestion, 1000 pixels/second? Our new paper does exactly that. ToF-SIMS enables in-situ, label-free and enzyme-free GAG analysis with nanometre spatial resolution. Fast. Unbiased. Spatial. 📄 doi.org/10.64898/202...doi.org 151
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 08/05/2026New pre-print *finally* out! We've developed ToF-SIMS for in-situ glycosaminoglycan (GAG) analysis. Here's why that matters 👇📄 (1/9) www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...biorxiv.org 162
Reposted by Lorna MilneValerio Val Izzi @valerioizzi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026DEADLINES EXTENDED!! APPLY UNTIL 29.5 TO BENEFIT FROM EARLY BIRD RATES! 🤩 001
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Huge thank you (as always) to the @bmvbs.bsky.social for a chance to speak at their annual conference! Excited to share our work moving towards routine SIMS analysis of clinical biopsies :) 010
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Excited to be bringing back in person ECR events to the @bmvbs.bsky.social 👩🏼🔬 A huge thank you to all funders & career panel speakers for sharing their expertise and speaking so candidly! 011
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Grateful for the invitation to share some of my PhD & early postdoc work at the School of Pharmacy's centenary celebrations! 👩🏼🔬 040
Reposted by Lorna MilneValerio Val Izzi @valerioizzi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026In case you missed it: MATRIX BIOLOGY EUROPE 2026 IS IN OULU, FINLAND, 29.6 TO 3.7.2026!!! Lots of ECM research, incredible speakers lineup, and the midnight sun!! But act fast! Early bird deadline is in 20 days and there are not many places left! I'll be there! What about you? www.mbe2026.orgmbe2026.orgHome | Mbe2026ouluis the main European scientific event for the extracellular matrix research community that takes place every other year in a different European city, where hundreds of extracellular matrix aficionados gather to discuss the latest findings in the field. 065
Reposted by Lorna MilneBiochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The deadline is fast approaching for our Summer Vacation Studentships! With opportunities available across research, programming, publishing & engagement, don't miss out on the chance to upskill over the summer. Apply by 6 April: ow.ly/nTJf50YAvK6 032
Reposted by Lorna MilneLorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Registration for this years @bmvbs.bsky.social meeting is now open! We're running an ECR development day featuring talks from funders (including BBSRC, @kidneyresearchuk.org & BHF) & a careers panel with speakers from a range of backgrounds!! ➡️ new.microcirculation.org.uk/eventsnew.microcirculation.org.ukEvents - British Microcirculation and Vascular Biology Society 012
Reposted by Lorna MilneNaba Lab UIC @nabalabuic.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Registration for #MBE2026 is now open! Join us in Oulu 🇫🇮 for the flagship European meeting dedicated to fundamental #ECM research. ECRs and trainees, this is a unique chance to connect with leaders in the field, present your work, gain visibility, and build your network! More at www.mbe2026.org 196
Reposted by Lorna MilneBiochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026The 95th Harden Conference: Linking Golgi trafficking and glycan function taking place 23-26 June 2026 will bring together glycobiologists with the membrane trafficking community to kickstart new collaborations. Learn more here: ow.ly/9Eex50YguUY 034
Reposted by Lorna MilneThe Meshwork @themeshwork.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Join us for another exciting seminar on February 26th! 🔬 This month's speakers Dr. Matt Jones and his PhD student Nikita Mildren will cover ECM adhesion across the cell cycle! Register by scanning the QR code or via the link: forms.gle/bkwmfwSsuKrt... 054
Reposted by Lorna MilneKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 13/02/2026A win for NURTuRE and the team! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud to share that NURTuRE has won Best Research Partnership and Multisector Partnership of the Year at the Excellence in Healthcare Partnership Awards. #EHPAwards 021
Reposted by Lorna MilneEmmajay Sutherland @emmajays.bsky.social · 12/02/2026This article published on International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights that papers authored by women spend longer under peer review. Being aware of this means we can begin to fix it and create an equal system for all 🌟 www.the-scientist.com/women-s-rese... doi.org/10.1371/jour... 011
Reposted by Lorna MilneHelen @helendietmar.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Have a look at our preliminary program, which is now available via the meeting website! 👇 In addition to our fantastic invited speakers, there are lots of slots for presentations selected from abstracts! We‘re looking forward to seeing the matrix community in Heidelberg! 001
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Registration for this years @bmvbs.bsky.social meeting is now open! We're running an ECR development day featuring talks from funders (including BBSRC, @kidneyresearchuk.org & BHF) & a careers panel with speakers from a range of backgrounds!! ➡️ new.microcirculation.org.uk/eventsnew.microcirculation.org.ukEvents - British Microcirculation and Vascular Biology Society 012
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 27/01/2026A run of grant rejections = phenomenal iron man training fuel 000
Reposted by Lorna MilneProf Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Following coverage over the weekend of Sir Paul Nurse's comments that suggested that the only reason that a Fellow should be expelled from @royalsociety.org is scientific misconduct, I have written to him to explain the risks such an attitude poses of increasing sexual harassment in STEM. 25819298
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Huge thanks to @kidneyresearchuk.org huk.org for inviting me to speak at their Christmas meeting about my journey into research (aka spotlight my auntie and mum), my work, and what their funding has made possible this past year. Couldn't be more grateful to the charity and its supporters 💜 030
Reposted by Lorna MilneUK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 11/12/2025🌟 Meet Dr Emma Coyne – Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Nottingham's renal transplant unit – as she shows how psychosocial care is embedded across clinics, dialysis units, staff training & service development for people living with kidney disease. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/XA7WRX7vd8M 012
Reposted by Lorna MilneAlport UK @alportuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Vote today and share with friends and family: Nominate Alport UK for a £1,000 Christmas draw. In the 12 days leading up to Christmas, 120 charities will be awarded £1,000 each. It takes 1 minute to complete tinyurl.com/alportuk 011
Reposted by Lorna MilneThe Meshwork @themeshwork.bsky.social · 09/12/2025What a way to close the year!!! An amazing webinar dedicated on Glycobiology full of research highlights, advancements, new tools and inspiration!!!! Such a great group of people. Go follow them ⚡@megtriesscience.bsky.social @merrylabnotts.bsky.social @lornamilne.bsky.social @glycoluke.bsky.social 094
Reposted by Lorna MilneThe Meshwork @themeshwork.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Last chance to register to this webinar and hear from some incredible glycobiologists!!! What are you waiting for? Follow the link: forms.gle/d81MxfYPRbqS... 122
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Excited to be invited to share the work of @nottsglycohub.bsky.social with @glycoluke.bsky.social next week! 🤩 010
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Grateful as always for a chance to share my @kidneyresearchuk.org work on multi-omics, SIMS & Alport syndrome at the Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand (MBSANZ) meeting! Huge appreciation to the tiny town of people that contribute to this work 💜 051
Reposted by Lorna MilneDr. Fiona @fionachembot.bsky.social · 17/10/2025I have a PhD position available in my lab at the University of Freiburg!! If you, or someone you know, might be looking for a position using modeling and simulations to uncover secrets in (glyco-)protein structure/function relationships please take a look at our website! www.kearnslab.org 02219
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Just under 4 weeks left in Aus and I am DISTRAUGHT at the thought of leaving 🥲 110
Reposted by Lorna MilneHiren Joshi @glyco.me · 09/10/2025employment.ku.dk/faculty/?sho... Hi all! We’re hiring at our brand new Center for Glycocalyx Research, across all areas - but I am also looking for postdocs to join my group specifically!employment.ku.dkPostdoc at the Copenhagen Center for Glycocalyx Research at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine 1108
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Learnt to run a mass spec and now somehow it takes me around the world 🥲 130
Reposted by Lorna MilneJay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 02/10/2025“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” ― Jane Goodall 💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero 471323676785
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Turns out nobody is exaggerating when they say how brutal the UK > Aus flight is 🥲 220
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 26/09/2025My first, first author paper (and first paper from the @nottsglycohub.bsky.social ) 'Validation of the use of ToF-SIMS for analysis of glycosaminoglycans' is now available in Carbohydrate Polymers! ➡️ tinyurl.com/xh9vr229 1/🧵tinyurl.com 141
Lorna Milne @lornamilne.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Thank you as always to @kidneyresearchuk.org for putting on a great Driving Discoveries meeting (& continued support of our research!) 🤰🏼 Now time to pack before heading to Australia on Monday for some proteomics! 141