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Congratulations again to all of our latest #BiochemAward winners! If you missed the announcements, discover the full list of 2027 awardees and celebrate their excellence across a broad range of disciplines within our community
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It’s a shame. I’ve been electing officials based on LEGO man haircuts for too long it seems

It’d be suspicious in today’s climate. Finding 2 reviewers takes a month alone. Seems April has been an epic month for submissions too so only going to be worse for a while

I’ve been reading papers from the early 2000s for a manuscript we are putting together. Submitted September, returned to authors October, published online November. Of the same year!

It’s always been tough for us in the southern hemisphere

Award banner for the Biochemical Society 2027 recognizing Professor Elton Zeqiraj from University of Leeds for sustained excellence.

From redefining our understanding of ubiquitin regulation to developing bespoke reagents and tools, the Biochemical Society Award for Sustained Excellence is presented to Elton Zeqiraj Elton's work showcases long-term commitment to translating mechanistic insights into biomedical innovation.

Congrats Renae! Wonderful recognition

Full credit to the big sugar lobby

🎉 As we celebrate our #TIBS50 anniversary, we're highlighting our #ThematicTriumps and revisiting collections, special issues, and special series from the last 50 years!

Check out this Special Issue on Signal Transduction from 2014!

Find the Issue here 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/tren...

Biochemist/Cell Biologist Research Officer Job in Parkville, Melbourne VIC - SEEK An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Officer / Senior Research Officer to join the Callegari Lab at WEHI.

Another postdoc position for my lab is now open. This one is for a biochemist/cell biologist who really likes mitochondria and ubiquitin. If this is you, please apply here: www.seek.com.au/job/91277535

better kinase inhibitors

Money well spent!

Gave a bunch of us a few yips

Are you from Chatham, Ontario?

One of the greatest comments that took me towards cooking was “cooking is chemistry that works”. We can do both. But it sounds like I need your pancake recipe

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WEHI researchers have led a major global effort to create the first authoritative atlas for E3 ligases, resolving more than 18 years of inconsistencies in the ubiquitin field.

Study led by Dr Ngee Kiat ‘Jake’ Chua & Dr Rebecca Feltham in @cellpress.bsky.social

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It’s true, I have been on a bit of a warpath. #medicalresearchmatters

‘Medical research isn't just good for our health, it's also great for our economy.’

In this Budget, the govt has to commit to spending money put aside for that purpose in the Medical Research Future Fund. Before we lose more brilliant minds overseas, before we damage the sector irrevocably.

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Paid 12-month internship: Communications Officer. We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a science communication or publishing role. Based Cambridge, UK (& wfh). See the full role description for further details at biologists.com/wp-content/u...

Biochemical Society's 94th Harden Conference: Machines on Genes, Aquila Atlantis Hotel, Heraklion, 8-11 June 2026. Abstract submissions now open. Super earlybird deadline 8 March 2026. Includes image of delegates networking, event logo and Biochemical Society logo.

If you're interested in our Machines on Genes conference, you may be interested in these related papers from our journals 🧪: bit.ly/4ubGSBm

If I have to pay fees, I now prefer to pay fees to society publishers

On the flip, you’ve now been flagged for suspiciously short review time and will never be burdened by said journal again

One week left to apply for the protein crystallography focused 2.5 year postdoc position in my group @otagobiochemist.bsky.social :
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With a variety of new discoveries in immune response challenging the traditional framework, we’re excited to announce our special themed collection, ‘Shifting paradigms in immunity: New cells, or new functions for old cells’. 🧪 Submit your best work here: https://ow.ly/pJiK50YgbWZ

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Welcome Laura! So glad to have you join the WEHI team

Already more than 5,000 Australians have joined our campaign to release more funding for medical research in the 2026 Federal Budget.

If you can spare 30 seconds of your time to join our campaign, you’ll help fund life-saving cures in Australia.
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