CLOSING SOON: Interested in using machine learning to predict the toxicity of novel therapies?
The Patil lab are recruiting a Bioinformatician to work on this in collaboration with @cambiochem.bsky.social & AstraZeneca
💵 £42,254-£56,535
📆 Apply by 20th April
Apply here: buff.ly/C8UtZ2n
PhD STUDENTSHIP AVAILABLE!
We are accepting applications for a PhD student on occupational exposure of non-exhaust emissions. This is a four year EPSRC IDLA studentship commencing on 1st October 2026.
More information and how to apply can be found here: buff.ly/zHbn1yp
Apply by 11th May 2026
Researchers in the Patil lab found that co-culturing bacteria profoundly alters each species' behavior. Because the gut microbiome directly affects our health, understanding these interactions helps show how it responds to challenges (e.g. drugs)
Read the full story: buff.ly/dZ42Vnx
We had a fantastic time taking part in the Cambridge Festival over the last few days. Scroll to see a snapshot of highlights ⏭️
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and also to our volunteers too. We hope you had a wonderful time and we can’t wait for next year.
Are you interested in using machine learning to predict the toxicity of novel therapies?
The Patil lab are recruiting a Bioinformatician to work on this in collaboration with @cambiochem.bsky.social & @astra-zeneca.bsky.social
💵 £42,254-£56,535
📆 Apply by 20th April
Apply here: buff.ly/C8UtZ2n
Just 1 week to go ⏳
Join our free Policy Spotlight webinar on 1 April and learn how to connect with policymakers, influence real-world decisions, and amplify your impact as a microbiologist
appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-ca...
Our new science tattoo designs are here ready for our temporary Tattoo Parlour at the Cambridge Festival
Come and get yours at Granta Pl, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RU from 11am-4:30pm on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March and learn more about our research that has inspired these designs!
Hear from #CITIID scientists Ravi Gupta, @lab-rihn-th.bsky.social & @thav-lab.bsky.social @mrc-tu.bsky.social part of @cambridgefestival.bsky.social
📢 Preparing for the Next Pandemic
🗓️ Tue 17 March, 6-7pm
📍 Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social
Book here: bit.ly/46a9elm
Hear from one of our Group Leaders, Dr Ritwick Sawarkar, tomorrow (Thurs 12th March) as part of @cambiochem.bsky.social seminar series. He will be talking about the regulation of tRNA gene expression.
Happy to share our review on non-model microbes and microbial communities in biotechnology! With @sonjablasche.bsky.social @indraroux.bsky.social @kiranrpatil.bsky.social see below 👇🏼
Rob Bradley, a research associate in the Patil group, recently took part in the Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease Open Day, a meeting held at Addenbrooke’s Hospital with patients and their relatives.
Rob shares what the meeting was about and how he found the experience here: buff.ly/rUZU44N
Want a sneaky closer look at one of our activities for this year's @cambridgefestival.bsky.social? Then look no further!
You will find us at the BIG Family Weekend on the 28th (10am-4pm) and 29th March (11am-4pm) at the University Centre, Granta Place Mill Lane.
Will we see you there?
Framework for microbiome-inspired functional synthetic communities
One of the biggest challenges in microbial biotechnology? Unlocking the potential of non-model microbes and synthetic communities! Glad to share our review @sonjablasche.bsky.social @simonemozzachiodi.bsky.social @kiranrpatil.bsky.social @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social🧵(1/7) doi.org/10.1016/j.co...
How are we preparing for the next pandemic?
Join one of our researchers Dr James Thaventhiran along with two other researchers from the Department of Medicine for a special event exploring just that
🎟️ The event is FREE but booking is required!
🔗 Link to book tickets: buff.ly/VoElzRU
If you know a scientist who is struggling with self-doubt, please send them these stories.
"Simply realising that I am not alone has given me a profound sense of strength... reading your work has already helped more than I can express."
- Dr Nicola-Maria Riley
www.cam.ac.uk/stories/camb...
I am excited to share our latest publication in @narjournal.bsky.social 🤩 Thanks to everyone who made this possible @mrc-tu.bsky.social
Functional characterisation of tumour suppressor PDCD4 reveals previously undisclosed role in the control of cell adhesion url: academic.oup.com/nar/article/...
Work experience ad. Year 12 rotation July 27th-31st. Apply by 1st March.
It's the last week to apply for the LMB’s rotation work experience placements!
🗓️ 27th to 31st July
Eligibility and selection criteria apply.
Apply by 01/03
Read more: mrclmb.ac.uk/careers-and-...
#STEM #WorkExperience #BiologyCareers
The deadline to apply has now been extended to Friday the 27th February.
Prof Kiran Patil was featured today on the first episode of Toxic! - a three part series for BBC Radio 4 - which explores the world of 'forever chemicals' and his lab's exciting science that might one day help us flush PFAS out of our bodies more quickly.
Listen to the episode here: buff.ly/8GmWIs3
We will once again be heading back to @cambridgefestival.bsky.social this year with our temporary tattoo parlour which is always a hit & a new cell-based activity. Sneak peek coming soon 👀
We have extended the deadline for our fully funded MPhil programme until the 2nd April for people from underrepresented backgrounds. You can also still apply for self-funded places available to everyone.
Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/Yw1w4Lr
@cambridgebiosci.bsky.social
Congratulations to our 2025 science art competition Audience Prize winner: Ivan Yang-Ji 🏆️ 🎨
The mockumentary style video captures the intricate dance of in vitro transcription—the process of synthesising mRNA outside the cell, which is central to our research on mRNA vaccines:
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science we want to recognise:
ALL contributions that turn scientific ideas into real-world impact.
ALL the roles that support our research.
ALL of them matter.
Thank you to them all!
#IDWGS2026 #womeninscience
Researchers in the Willis lab have found that the loss of the PDCD4 protein affects cell adhesion, which could make it easier for cancer cells to detach and metastasise.
Find out more about the findings on our website:
Wonderful news that the @kiranrpatil.bsky.social Lab's research on removing PFAS 'forever chemicals' from the human body has been developed into a probiotic and can be clinically tested through this investment. 👏 👏 👏
We're hiring!
This role might be for you if you:
✔️ Have experience in building services/maintenance
✔️ Like fixing problems properly, not patching them
✔️ Want long-term value from your work
💷 £33,951–£39,906 + excellent benefits
⏳️ Apply by 18th Feb
👉 Learn more & apply: buff.ly/HvLRnZZ
Congratulations to joint winners of our Judges Prizes of our 2025 science art competition: Dr Simran Aulakh and Dr Kadri Seppa 🏆️ 🎨
Audience Prize winner announcement coming next week 👀
Learn more about their entries on our website: buff.ly/gOeA1lg
Registrations are now OPEN! Join us in Newcastle for the “RNA in Physiology and Disease” conference, an international meeting bringing together world-leading RNA biologists and emerging researchers.
Early bird deadline: 1 May
Abstract deadline: 30 June
Register now: genetics.org.uk/events/rna-i...
Congratulations to Veronica, the Willis lab & their collaborators on their most recent publication! 🎉
Our new book "Self-Doubt" is written by scientists for scientists. You might think you are alone when you doubt your ability or suitability for science - you aren't. We all question ourselves and carry doubt with us daily.
www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Doubt-A...
