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McAllister Lab

@mcallisterlab.bsky.social
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Research group at Newcastle University led by Royal Society University Research Fellow Tom McAllister using chemical biology approaches to better understand protein glycosylation, escpecially 🟨 blogs.ncl.ac.uk/tommcallister

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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Funded PhD in Chemical Biology/Biochemistry to join the group working on glycan design + editing with industry partner Prozomix. UK students, 4 yrs funding + placement. Deadline: 27 Feb 2025. Project: tinyurl.com/yc4bsdf2 Apply: tinyurl.com/5n8u6xpw #PhD #ChemicalBiology
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
A pleasure to host Bruce Turnbull from @universityofleeds.bsky.social today at @chemistryncl.bsky.social as part of his @rsc.org 2024 Bader Prize lecture series and hear all about his group's work in synthetic glycobiology #chemicalbiology #glycotime
Prof Bruce Turnbull standing at the fornt of a packed lecture theatre delivering his a lecture as part of his Bader Prize tour
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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah Barry from King's College London to Newcastle University as part of Women in #ChemBio seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society. Dr. Barry leads a research group focusing on bacterial metabolism and natural product biosynthesis. #WomenInSTEM #ChemicalBiology
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Kawamura Research Group @kawamuragroup.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
In May, Newcastle's #ChemicalBiology Special Interest Group hosted a Symposium as part of the Inspiring #Women in Chemical Biology seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society, packed with talks and posters! 👩‍🔬💬💡
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Pleased to share the first paper from my independent group. We describe a short, economical synthesis of O-glycosylated amino acids. Out now in @rscchembio.rsc.org pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Efficient synthesis of O-glycosylated amino acids
Protein glycosylation is one of the most abundant and complex post-translational modifications, necessitating many different approaches to fully understand the biological effects. Investigation using ...
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Pleased to share a bit of recent success from the group as PhD student Ella won the poster prize at the @mosmedcdt.bsky.social conference in Durham! #mosmed25 bsky.app/profile/mosm...
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RSC CBBG Interest Group @rsc-cbbg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Are you an early career researcher in chemical biology? Our colleagues in the Chemistry-Biology Interface group at the RSC are organising this fantastic leadership retreat, bringing together experts in the field to talk about research, leadership, and collaboration www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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2nd CBIC Chemical Biology Leadership Retreat for Early Career Researchers
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Happy #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
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hkossen.bsky.social @hkossen.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
We are exited to be hosting the 2025 HEG "Winter meeting" at Newcastle Univeristy on 01/04/25. Please visit the event website for details and to sign up. www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... @learnsci.com are kindly sponsoring mini-bursaries for travel to the conference.
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
PhD studentship available with me @chemistryncl.bsky.social @sciencesncl.bsky.social and Claire Mahon at Durham University as part of the BBSRC North East England Doctoral Landscape DTP. Deadline 12:00 noon 31st March #chembio #glycotime www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Chemical biology of lectins in diagnostics for pathogenic bacteria at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Chemical biology of lectins in diagnostics for pathogenic bacteria at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
In our chem bio research groups, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference. Special thanks to all the women in our group and @kawamuragroup.bsky.social for their contributions to the field of science! #IDWGS2025 #womeninscience
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Newcastle Chemistry @chemistryncl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Yesterday, after 34+ years of excellence in teaching & research, Dr Julian Knight gave his last organic lecture at Newcastle. Then this happened...😍 Thanks so much to Julian, and all the staff and students that turned out to wish him well in his retirement! #WeAreNCL
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Lucy Crouch @lucyicm.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
New paper out today from the lab on Akkermansia muciniphila 🦠and how it breaks down host glycans! Very proud of my group, especially @cassiebakshani.bsky.social who did an amazing job. @naturemicrobiol.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Carbohydrate-active enzymes from Akkermansia muciniphila break down mucin O-glycans to completion - Nature Microbiology
Biochemical characterization of 66 carbohydrate-active enzymes from the gut microorganism Akkermansia muciniphila reveals that these enzymes can break down a range of host glycans, including mucin, wh...
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Late posting this but back in December we had our annual Christmas Symposium with the @kawamuragroup.bsky.social (recently joined bsky). Great morning of science followed by an afternoon of festive fun. Feels a long time ago now!
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Popped into #spudfest with some of the Kawamura group (not yet on bsky) for some potato wedges, potato soup and freebie potatoes grown on the @newcastleuni.bsky.social farms as part of ongoing research in @sciencesncl.bsky.social 🧪
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RSC CBBG Interest Group @rsc-cbbg.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
The RSC Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group is now on Bluesky and delighted to be here! We're really looking forward to keeping you all updated with the latest events and news from our community, across the UK and internationally. Spread the word to those you know, and give us a follow! #chembio
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Guto Rhys @gutorhys.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Know anyone interested in studying for a PhD? Fully funded PhD position to establish Thermus Thermophilus as a bacterial strain for biocatalysts. Deadline on the 11th December 2024! International applicants are welcome to apply www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Establishing Thermus thermophilus as a biotechnology platform for biocatalysis at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Establishing Thermus thermophilus as a biotechnology platform for biocatalysis at Cardiff University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Newcastle Chemistry @chemistryncl.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Huge congratulations to Lee Higham, Toni Carruthers & Fabio Cucinotta, and the whole team from @sciencesncl.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social and partners! 🎉 Richly deserved for all their hard work in raising employability of chemistry undergraduates #RSCprizes www.rsc.org/prizes-fundi...
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Pizza Model Approach for Raising the Employability of Chemistry Undergraduates - 2024 Horizon Prize for Education winner
We are proud to announce Pizza Model Approach for Raising the Employability of Chemistry Undergraduates as the Horizon Prize for Education winner. Read their full profile and share their achievement h...
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Things are getting busy on here #glycotime and #chembio. Looking forward to being part of the thriving online research community. Watch this space for some new papers coming soon
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McAllister Lab @mcallisterlab.bsky.social · 16/12/2023
Had a great group Christmas Meal on Thursday at My Delhi in Newcastle. The group’s getting bigger!
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