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Mehran Moazen

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Prof of Biomedical Engineering @uclmecheng interested in #biomechanics #bones #joints #craniosynostosis #medicaldevices #publicengagement #craniofacial system

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Mehran Moazen @mmoazen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Delighted to share this technical note on Effect of mechanical forces on #cranial #joints #mesenchymal stem cell proliferation. Well done Miranda Steacy. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @liangce.bsky.social @didziokas.bsky.social @uclengineering.bsky.social funded by #EPSRC @ukri.org
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Karen J Liu @karenjliu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Postdoc and Tech post! 3-yr BBSRC project studying cell biology of Wnt signaling: advanced imaging, genome editing and embryology. Apply now! work with Matthias Krause and Karen Liu labs. @matthias-krause.bsky.social Tech: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/155666-... Postdoc: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/155745-...
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Research Assistant | King's College London
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Human Frontier Science Program @hfspo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
3 days. 25 talks. Countless ideas! 🧪 Here's what participants are taking home from the #HFSPFrontierWorkshop Bridging Fossil Records and Modern Science 💬 Were you there? What's your biggest takeaway? #HFSP #sts #InterdisciplinaryScience #Evolution #Paleontology
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Human Frontier Science Program @hfspo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
What happens when researchers from #paleontology, #AI, #mathematics, and evolutionary #biology come together? New ideas emerge! A glimpse from the #HFSPFrontierWorkshop in London, where scientists are exploring fresh perspectives on the history of life! 🧪 #HFSP #sts
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Human Frontier Science Program @hfspo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Some collaborations become publications. Others become lifelong friendships. Today we're celebrating both. 💙 Happy #InternationalDayofFriendship to our global #HFSP community! 🌍 Tag a friend you met through HFSP. 👇 #sts 🧪
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Mehran Moazen @mmoazen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
If you are passionate about #skulls and #craniosynostosis then join us for 4th Advanced in Craniosynostosis on 28th Aug 2026 @uclengineering.bsky.social Please reserve your ticket at: tiny.cc/AdCR4 @uclengineering.bsky.social @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social @karenjliu.bsky.social @Steve Twigg @Headlines
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Human Frontier Science Program @hfspo.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Three days of inspiring science, lively discussions, poster sessions, new collaborations, and a global community brought together by frontier life science.🧪 A big thank you to everyone who made this year's Awardees Meeting such a success. 🙂 Until next year!🙃 #HFSP #sts
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Mehran Moazen @mmoazen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
If you are passionate about #skulls and #craniosynostosis then join us for 4th Advanced in Craniosynostosis on 28th Aug 2026 @uclengineering.bsky.social Please reserve your ticket at: tiny.cc/AdCR4 @uclengineering.bsky.social @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social @karenjliu.bsky.social @Steve Twigg @Headlines
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UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We're hiring. We’re excited to be recruiting for a Lecturer / Associate Professor in Primate or Human Evolutionary Anatomy to join the Centre for Integrative Anatomy at UCL. 📅Closing date: 20 July 2026 Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRZ412/l...
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Lecturer / Associate Professor in Primate or Human Evolutionary Anatomy at UCL
Apply for the Lecturer / Associate Professor in Primate or Human Evolutionary Anatomy role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
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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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Mehran Moazen @mmoazen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
@biomedeng.bsky.social pls join us for 2026 BioMedEng in conversation with #industry on Thursday 18th June. @ecr-biomedeng.bsky.social
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UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Meet Neelima Sharma, Lecturer in Computational Biology at UCL 🧬 Her work explores how mechanics shape the evolution, development, and function of biological systems, from animal morphology and motor control to vertebrate musculoskeletal morphogenesis. 🔗 Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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Professor John R. Hutchinson @johnrhutchinson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
ICVM2027 (live in Halifax, NS, Canada) is beginning its main preparations! Now taking proposals for (1) symposia; (2) workshops. Note that ISVM doesn't fund these. Just provides space & support & peer review. Symposia: www.xcdsystem.com/icvm/abstrac... Workshops: www.xcdsystem.com/icvm/abstrac...
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ICVM 2027 Symposium Submission
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ISVM @isvmorph.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🍁ICVM2027 Logo Competition🍁 We are excited to launch the logo competition for ICVM2027, 20–24 July 2027, in Halifax, Canada. Members of the ICVM community are invited to submit logo designs inspired by vertebrate morphology and the spirit of Atlantic Canada. 🖌️ Details: www.isvm-icvm.org/icvm-2027
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ICVM-2027 | ISVM
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Barriga Lab @eliasbarrigalab.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
#work with us!
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Mehran Moazen @mmoazen.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Proud of this detailed analysis of posterior fossa & intracranial volume in #Apert and #Crouzon syndromes before & after posterior cranial vault expansion by Ruonan Dong doi.org/10.1016/j.jc... funded by Rosetrees Trust, Stoneygate Trust & @ukri.org @moazenlab.bsky.social @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social
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Adam van Casteren @adamvanc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
My post-doc Charlotte King will be starting her own Minerva research group in September and is looking for PhD students. Click here if you are into experimental biomechanics, apes and hominin evolution. www.eva.mpg.de/career/posit...
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Positions available - Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
If you are doing a PhD in engineering/manufacturing in the UK you can win £6000/year here: 2026 Leete Premium Award – Applications Sought – The Worshipful Company of Engineers share.google/E2n0F2EbPDpr...
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2026 Leete Premium Award – Applications Sought – The Worshipful Company of Engineers
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UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Save the date: 19Feb2026. Our all-day #symposium, celebrating #UCL200, is now bookable, FREE: tinyurl.com/UCL200Anatom... Topic: #Anatomy: Past, Present & Future - 14+ speakers, plenty of discussion/networking opportunities; refreshments & lunch included @ucl.ac.uk @uclnews.bsky.social
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Centre for Integrative Anatomy Symposium - Anatomy: Past, Present & Future
Dive, in-person, into the fascinating world of anatomy and explore its journey from past discoveries to present and future innovations!
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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 01/09/2025
The Trust’s International Fellowship scheme has merged with the Research Fellowship scheme. Apply now if you are looking to complete a piece of original research; projects with an international focus are welcome. Deadline: 6 November 2025 👉 www.leverhulme.ac.uk/research-fel...
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 25/08/2025
Are you looking for work in a research group that is supported by an ERC grant? Remember there are new positions appearing almost every day on #Euraxess's website, with 118 currently open. You could find the right fit for you! 👉 europa.eu/!gdXPfd #ChooseEurope #jobs #research
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Jobs, Career and Funding Opportunities
Advance your research career and opportunities with EURAXESS. Discover jobs, funding, and partnerships, and programmes for innovation and career growth.
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Katerina Harvati @katharv.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
🚨 We are hiring!! 🚨 The Cluster of Excellence 'HUMAN ORIGINS' is looking for: - a scientific coordinator - a science communication officer 🚨 Deadline: September 15 🚨 See links for the full advertisements: uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet... uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
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Wissenschaftliche/r Geschäftsführer/in (m/w/d, E14 TV-L, 100%)
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Ce Liang @liangce.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Interested in how the craniofacial system develops after birth in laboratory minipig and domestic pig models? In brief, similar at birth but divergent ontogenetically! Check royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... @moazenlab.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @royalsociety.org
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Karen J Liu @karenjliu.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Dev biologists! 3-yr postdoc position at King's, collaboration with Trizzino lab @marcotrizzino.bsky.social modelling CHD3 neural crest. We are looking for postdocs with mad embryology skills @the-node.bsky.social #developmental @ccrb27.bsky.social thenode.biologists.com/jobs/postdoc...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate: Modelling Neural Crest Anomalies (mouse/human) - the Node
The Liu lab is looking for a postdoc with a love of embryos and developmental biology! This post is part of an MRC-funded collaboration between Karen Liu’s lab at King’s College London and Marco Trizz...
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Mehran Moazen @mmoazen.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
POST-DOC #JOB ADVERT – DEADLINE 20th Aug 2025 @ucl.ac.uk @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social @moazenlab.bsky.social To work on a #HFSP funded project that aims to understand the musculoskeletal system of head-first burrowers; leading computer simulation aspects of the project see moazenlab.com/vacancies/
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Moazen Lab – to advance understanding & repair of bones & joints
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Mehran Moazen @mmoazen.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
POST-DOC #JOB ADVERT – DEADLINE 20th Aug 2025 @ucl.ac.uk @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social @moazenlab.bsky.social To work on a #HFSP funded project that aims to understand the musculoskeletal system of head-first burrowers; leading computer simulation aspects of the project see moazenlab.com/vacancies/
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Moazen Lab – to advance understanding & repair of bones & joints
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Yuting Lin @tinandemu.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Honoured to receive the Ruth Bowden Award for my PhD research on the cool biomechanics behind how birds stand up from British Federation of Women Graduates! Grateful to the committee and everyone who supported this journey. #BFWG #BritishFederationofWomenGraduates
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Claire Brockett @clairebrockett.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
New funded PhD opportunity for UK students. Working with National Joint Registry data to assess clinical performance of total ankle replacement www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Evaluating interventions for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Evaluating interventions for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Join us at Cheltenham Science Festival in June. I am doing events on the science of coffee, meteorites, cocktails and nappies. Yes something for everyone including babies. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/sc...
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Carsten Schulte @carstenschulte4.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The abstract submission deadline of BioMedGen2025 @biomedeng25.bsky.social has been extended. You still have the chance to submit until the 19th of May. Meet us all in Glasgow😊: 👉 biomedeng.org/biomedeng25/
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Journal of Experimental Biology @jexpbiol.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
If you're a new PI within 5 years of your first faculty position, here are two fantastic grants to help develop your research: the Kickstart Travel Grant and ECR Visiting Fellowships Find out more at biologists.com/grants/#jeb The next application deadline is 6 June Please repost
Social media postcard that says: Are you an early-career researcher within five years of your first appointment to a faculty position? You could be eligible for our new grants for junior faculty staff

The Journal of Experimental Biology logo is in the bottom left corner. The Kickstart grant logo, two hands shaking, is in the bottom right corner.
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Journal of Experimental Biology @jexpbiol.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
If you're a new PI within 5 years of your first faculty position, here are two fantastic grants to help develop your research: the Kickstart Travel Grant & ECR Visiting Fellowships Find out more at biologists.com/grants/#jeb The next application deadline is 6 June Please repost to spread the word
Social media postcard that says: Are you an early-career researcher within five years of your first appointment to a faculty position? You could be eligible for our new grants for junior faculty staff

The Journal of Experimental Biology logo is in the bottom left corner. The Kickstart grant logo, two hands shaking, is in the bottom right corner.
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Marion Segall @marionsegall.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
I am looking for a PhD candidate to work on the morphological and functional evolution of the head shape of limbless squamates. The project will involve evolutionary biology, experimental and computational biomechanics, and a lot of scaly animals!!! More info here: adum.fr/as/ed/voirpr...
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Marlène Mengoni @mengomarlene.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
📢 we're hiring! 📚 Do you want to contribute to research on musculoskeletal interventions? 🔎 Do you have a background in CT and MRI analysis? Join us to support research projects on preclinical testing of interventions in the spine (and knee, maybe)! 📆 apply by 17/04 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Assistant in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
Do you have a strong technical background in experimental biomechanics with an interest in musculoskeletal joints? Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary institute to address a clinical...
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Hugo Dutel @hugodutel.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
🗓️ Save the date! 26-28 May 2025 | Université de Bordeaux, France. Symposium and workshop : Biomechanical simulation techniques in evolutionary morphology and biomedical sciences. More info and registration: www.eventbrite.fr/e/1263754958...
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Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology (CCRB) @ccrb27.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Come and do a PhD at CCRB!
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Rare Disease and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab @rdndlab.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
It's #RareDiseaseDay! Rare diseases are individually rare but collectively common, affecting 3.5 million people in the UK. Bring out your stripey socks to raise awareness #RareDisease #ShowYourStripes @medicsforrare.bsky.social Find out more about RareDisease at www.m4rd.org www.rarediseaseday.org
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drphilcox.bsky.social @drphilcox.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
PhD studentship funded by the Anatomical Society at the UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social. Studying the functional morphology of sheep, goats and their relatives including the fossil island dwarf Myotragus: www.findaphd.com/phds/project.... Contact me for more details.
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine developed by UCL researchers, co-led by Profs James Bainbridge, Michel Michaelides and Robin Ali @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...
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Genetic therapy gives infants life-changing improvements in sight
Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine through UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital, with ...
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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Fancy doing a PhD exploring how plastics degrade over time in the arts and museums. Here are some fully funded scholarships: plastic.aub.ac.uk
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PlastIC Research Centre, AUB
Welcome to the PlastIC Research Centre, AUB. A new centre for plastics innovation, advancing research in materials science for heritage conservation, and sustainable manufacturing.
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Professor John R. Hutchinson @johnrhutchinson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🚨 Calling from #RoyalSocietyPublishing! 🚨 We are excited to share that the #BiologyLetters Early Career Researcher Competition is open for submissions until April 30, 2025! Grand prize: £1000 2 runners-up: £500 each. 🔗 More details: royalsociety.org/journals/aut...
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Biology Letters early career researcher Competition | Royal Society
Open for entries to early career researchers until 30 April 2025.
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Dr. Jaimi Gray @jaimiagray.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
We CT scanned thousands of vertebrates from US natural history collections and made them freely available. Countless people have used the data for research (>200 pubs) and to learn anatomy/morphology. www.morphosource.org/projects/000...
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Anna David @prenataltherapy.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
New NICE guideline highlights preconception health: Eating well before, during & after pregnancy means that both mother & baby are getting the essential nutrients they need for the best health & development. Proud to contribute with @danielleschoenaker.bsky.social www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng247
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Overview | Maternal and child nutrition: nutrition and weight management in pregnancy, and nutrition in children up to 5 years | Guidance | NICE
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Yuting Lin @tinandemu.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Ever wondered how birds stand up? Our paper explores how emus use their muscles to stand up. We found that these large, flightless birds use large muscle fibre length changes, activations and forces. My 1st PhD chapter, out now in @jexpbiol.bsky.social! journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/...
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Hindlimb kinematics, kinetics and muscle dynamics during sit-to-stand and sit-to-walk transitions in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
Summary: The dynamics, biomechanical constraints and musculotendinous coordination strategies during the sit-to-stand/walk transitions for a large bipedal bird – the emu – inform morphology, evolution...
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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
We are hiring a materials library creative lead. A perfect job for a materials obssessive with a technical background- www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLE817/m...
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Materials Library: Creative Lead at UCL
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Materials Library: Creative Lead at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
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UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Our annual in-person #symposium is on 20Feb2025. Theme: functional #morphology. Watch (our social media & website) for full details. 17 speakers. Registration: compulsory but completely free. #anatomy #evodevo @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @ucl-cdb.bsky.social @uclofficial.bsky.social #biology
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The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
The properties of femoral midneck cross-sections exhibit a unique growth pattern characterized by shape changes during adolescence. New study by Julia Muñoz-Guarinos et al.: buff.ly/3Dx1T3I
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Moazen Lab @moazenlab.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Do you know what #Lymphoedema is, Dr Katherine Wang from our lab at UCL Mechanical Eng has explained this for bbcfuture www.bbc.com/future/artic... @uclnews.bsky.social @raeng.org.uk
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Lymphoedema: The 'hidden' cancer side-effect no one talks about
Patients who beat cancer can be left with an incurable, chronic and painful condition. Sufferers and doctors alike are fighting to bring this hidden condition to light.
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