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Ulla Sovio

@ullasovio.bsky.social
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Research Professor at Cambridge University

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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New paper “Isthmin-2 is essential for extravillous trophoblast invasion and is a first trimester predictor of preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction” published today in Nature Medicine! @natmed.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Isthmin-2 is a first-trimester predictor of preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction - Nature Medicine
Through exploration of serum proteomics from pregnancy cohorts, Miao et al. have shown that ISM2 is involved in extravillous trophoblast invasion and that lower levels in early pregnancy may indicate ...
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 🎗️ Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that is characterised by endometrial-like tissues being found outside of the uterine lining It affects 1 in 9 women and is a debilitating condition and ~9 years and 4 months for a diagnosis
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Medicine at Cambridge @medcambridge.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Celebrating 50 years of the School of Clinical Medicine @cam.ac.uk 🎉 As part of the @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social, we are honoured to contribute to world-leading medical research, education and patient care. Learn more & join anniversary events @cambridgefestival.bsky.social: buff.ly/X8lQSQs
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Celebrating 50 years of The School of Clinical Medicine
Join in the 50 year celebrations of the School of Clinical Medicine at the Cambridge Festival. Formally established in 1976, it has been home to pioneering discoveries, inspirational teaching,…
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Richard Riley (R²) @richarddriley.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
⭐ NEW VIDEO 🎬 : "The importance of sample size for the development & evaluation of AI-based prediction models for healthcare" youtu.be/EN8NuKBS0W4 Training or evaluating prediction models for AI-based healthcare? This talk is for you!
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Importance of sample size for AI-based prediction models in healthcare
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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
This Thursday join "Cambridge Conversations" for a discussion on maternal health. 26 Feb, 7-8pm online. Featuring four fantastic researchers in a panel conversation and Q&A All welcome to join online www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
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Martin McKee @martinmckee.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
1/ Fortunately, as someone who travels on an Irish passport, I'm (so far) exempt from this ludicrously high charge. But worth reflecting on why so many of us, with dual nationality, chose not to use our UK one. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Dual nationals to be denied entry to UK from 25 February unless they have British passport
New border controls require ‘certificate of entitlement’ to attach to second nationality passport that costs £589
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 29/01/2026
What does it take to succeed in science? Failure. Cambridge scientists from @labliston.bsky.social share the self-doubt behind their careers. Self-Doubt by Adrian Liston from @stcatharines.bsky.social and the Department of Pathology is Out tomorrow 👇 bit.ly/4a4tWUE #Careers #Science
A group of Cambridge scientists stand together in a laboratory, smiling at the camera. One person holds a book titled ‘Self-Doubt’. A text banner reads: ‘Cambridge scientists share the truth behind their successes and reflect on the power of failure.’
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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
An update of our work on the development of risk prediction tools for pregnancy complications.
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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Funding is open! We have funds from £500 to £5000 to support interdisciplinary projects, events, training and development for members Lent schemes are open until 13 February. Visit www.repro.cam.ac.uk/funding
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Mike Inouye @mikeinouye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
The senior university is a wonderful idea and widely implementable. Can't help but agree that such institutions are democratically important. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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‘Keeps your mind alert’: older Swedes reap the benefits of learning for pleasure
Retirees with ‘fantastic hunger for education’ taking part in university organised events in record numbers
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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Are you a proficient Stata coder? Come and work with me as a Research Associate in Data Science 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. Apply at: 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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Coleman Lab @colemanlab.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
In this week’s Science Without Anguish: ‘Short cuts to lost potential’. How confusing the simplifications we make to understand the world with the real thing can lead us astray. www.sciencewithoutanguish.com/blog/the-sho...
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The short cuts to lost potential
We know how it goes – a day spent reacting to other people’s emails or “quick chats” while our own to do list remains untouched at the end. Or losing ourselves in the first item on our list...
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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🌿 Sustainability & Reproduction: Individuals, Populations & Systems 🌿 🔗 Learn more and register at repro.cam.ac.uk/events/sustainability-reproduction-individuals-populations-systems #Sustainability #Reproduction #Interdisciplinary #CambridgeResearch
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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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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Today is the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) which runs from October 9th to the 15th. You can donate to Sands at www.justgiving.com/page/obs-and...
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Department of O&G fundraiser for Sands - BLAW 2025
Help Amy Sutton-Cole raise money to support Sands
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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
📚 Cambridge Reading Group on Reproduction is back! Join us on 14 October, discussing 'Women's Health across the life course' with Dr Shobi Nagraj, (Department of Public Health) 👉 Registration is open www.repro.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
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Cambridge Reading Group on Reproduction (October) | Cambridge Reproduction
October's Reading Group will be led by Dr Shobhana Nagraj, Assistant Professor of Primary & Community Care in the Department of Public Health & Primary Care Women's Health across the life course: Dr…
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
#endometriosisawareness #WomensHealth #EndometriosisDiagnosis 🎗️#Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease, characterised by the presence of tissue similar to the endometrium found outside the #uterus and with an unpredictable rate of disease progression
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
👋 Hey everyone, let's talk about PMDD! Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a severe, debilitating form of PMS, but getting a diagnosis for it is often an incredibly difficult and prolonged journey. Learn why the diagnostic process is so challenging, and join us in raising awareness! 💓
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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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Mike Inouye @mikeinouye.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Polygenic prediction of body mass index and obesity through the life course and across ancestries www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 09/07/2025
Why is a woman 50% more likely than a man to get the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack? For centuries, women were excluded from health research – fluctuating #hormones believed to complicate results. @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social researchers are working to drive change 👉 bit.ly/44rtQ6J
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Putting women’s health in the spotlight
Cambridge researchers are working to undo a longstanding male bias in health research, to help drive more effective healthcare for all.
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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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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
We are hiring a Data Scientist! Please share with anyone who might be interested, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Read the details and apply at: 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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Maarten van Smeden @maartenvsmeden.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders? Validated does not mean it works as intended. It means someone has evaluated it (and may have concluded it doesn’t work at all)
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
@appgblackhealth.bsky.social is calling for evidence on Reproductive Equity & the Fibroids Crisis! Complete our 10-minute survey to contribute to our official report. tinyurl.com/fibroidssurvey #BlackHealth #Fibroids #WHUM #ReproductiveEquity
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Women are 50% more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease 🧠 and scientists still do not know why! 👩‍🔬 1/4
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Check out youtube.com/@nihrcambrid... for our latest uploads from our Capacity Building team on their Spring talks on the importance of a healthy research culture. If you're a research trainee, early/mid-career researcher or just interested in research, these are MUST-SEE! @cambridgeuni.bsky.social
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Cambridge Biomedical Campus @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Registration is now open! Celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being in people’s lives with a series of events on Campus for staff, patients and the public on the International Day of Happiness - with free Zumba, a painting class, music and talks: cambridge-biomedical.com/event/intern...
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International Day of Happiness
Cambridge Biomedical Campus is celebrating International Day of Happiness with activities celebrating the importance of happiness and wellbeing
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
👉 Book now for tomorrow's #IWD2025 talk on 'Demystifying the menopause' with Clare Spencer via: bit.ly/4gZ6o59 @cuhnhs.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social @cruk-ci.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social @royalpapworth.bsky.social #AccelerateAction
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
On Thur 3 Apr 6-7pm you're busy right? That's because you're at our live webinar with @mrcepid.bsky.social's Prof Wareham & Dr Amy Ahern finding out what health research has unlocked about maintaining a healthy weight! Book: bit.ly/RESmaHW @cambridgefestival.bsky.social @cuhnhs.bsky.social
Poster promoting our Cambridge Festival webinar - what does research tell us about maintaining a healthy weight?
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Manuela Zucknick @manuelazucknick.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Incomparable Timothy Snyder manages to find words to describe the disgrace we saw in the White House today. Watch and share - and donate to aid Ukraine if you can. We Europeans are looking to our governments tonight and expect them to stand up for Ukraine, for our values and for our freedom. 🇺🇦🇪🇺
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
1/4 Too many women suffer with debilitating period pain 😫 and heavy bleeding 🩸. A survey by the charity Wellbeing of Women found that untreated period symptoms negatively 📉impact women and girls’ ability to live life - hampering participation in work, education, social activities and sport.
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Beth Granter @megabeth.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
I am EXTREMELY EXCITED to announce the launch of Wellbeing of Women's Period Symptom Checker, written and built by ME! Co-designed by GPs, researchers, other women with menstrual health conditions and the team at Wellbeing of Women. www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
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Period Symptom Checker - Wellbeing of Women
If you’re having periods that are negatively impacting your life, our symptom checker can help. Answer a few short questions about your experiences an
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
‼️Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of mortality in women worldwide🌎   🔬Salomon and colleagues showed that “tiny bubbles” 🫧 , named extracellular vesicles, might be a promising way to overcome these side effects!👏🏻   📚See more in the post and comments to find out how! 1/3
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
💔 In the U.S., homicide is the #1 cause of death during pregnancy—more common than medical complications like preeclampsia or hemorrhage. ❗ This isn’t just a maternal health crisis—it’s a preventable public health emergency. Ending IPV, gun violence, and reproductive restrictions could save lives.
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
January is #CervicalCancerAwareness Month🌸 and the #WHUM team wants to support everyone eligible to attend their #screening appointment! 🦠 In 2019, #HPV caused an estimated 620,000 #cancer cases in #women and 70,000 cancer cases in #men
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
#announcement please share 📢 We're delighted to launch registration for the Annual Meeting 2025 'The Placenta at Term' bit.ly/annualmeetin... And, applications open for Placental Biology Course, returning in-person, in Cambridge bit.ly/placentalbio... 25 places, application deadline 21 March!
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Adrian Liston @labliston.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Here are a few ways to actively build up a culture of mutual respect within your organisation, but we would love to get your suggestions! The most important part is that it is genuine and heartfelt, coupled to a greater change strategy, and not simply performative and box-ticking 4/13
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Andrew Vickers @vickersbiostats.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
"If you are going to write a scientific paper for publication, you are also going to have to write a response to reviewers". Advice on "How to write a response to reviewers" from a group of editors who've ready many, many thousands of such responses. www.europeanurology.com/article/S030...
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The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @loke-ctr.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
For anyone following here who's not seen this on our other channels, closing date for the Loke CTR Next Generation Fellowship is 31 Jan 2025, details here www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/next-generat... Feel free to share in your networks!
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Next Generation Fellowship Overview | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Next Generation Fellowships Applications now open ngf_application_timeline-02.png The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research has an established highly-successful program to fund and mentor Next Generat...
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
🚨 New research alert! 🚨 Led by our very own Dr Dafina Angelova @cambridgeuni.bsky.social from the WHUM team! #StemCells #PlacentaResearch #SingleCell #WHUM
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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Statisticians are unpopular in some circles because they slow research down and are a barrier to exaggerating results. statsepi.substack.com/p/everybodys...
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Everybody's backyard
John Tukey said that the best thing about being a statistician is that you get to play in everyone’s backyard. It’s a great quote. While it more obviously reflects the tendency of applied statistician...
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Women’s Health Under the Microscope @whum-camuni.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
1/4 The contraceptive pill was one of the defining inventions of the 20th century, but do you know how and why it was developed?  #womenshealth #contraception #thepill
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Athene Donald @athenedonald.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
The inimitable David Spielgelhalter, telling it like it is about uncertainty, upfront and personal www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Uncertainty is part of being human, so how can we learn to live with it?
A professor of statistics explains that living is about taking risks and not knowing the outcome, and why it’s important to accept and embrace that
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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Some great conversations at the EDI and Culture mini-conference today, looking forward to continuing these tomorrow. EDI is everyone's business! @cambridgeuni.bsky.social
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Coleman Lab @colemanlab.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This week in Science Without Anguish: Who is driving our bus? The importance of controlling the controllables in research life. www.sciencewithoutanguish.com/blog/who-is-...
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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Hi there, I look forward to connecting with people who have an interest in women’s health, pregnancy, epidemiology, biostatistics, equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and/or research culture. Here a few photos from yesterday’s thought-provoking symposium on uterine fibroids.
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Mary Dixon-Woods @marydixonwoods.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
A sparkling interview with dameanionwu.bsky.social today at Homerton College. The story of the Mary Seacole statue was terrific
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