Deputy Chief Executive- Francis Crick Institute Portrait by BethLavinPhoto
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Sam Barrell retweeted
Who’d have thought the meme of the #Paris2024 opening ceremony would be Keir Starmer…..
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Crick researcher @GunesTaylor will be speaking at the @royalsociety #SummerScience Exhibition today at 16:00.
Her talk, 'A scientist's journey into revolutionising human reproduction,' will be livestreamed for anyone who can't make it in person ⬇️
royalsociety.org/science-eve…
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Crick researchers have mapped the effects of all potential changes in a specific tumour-suppressing gene.
This could help clinicians work out which patients are more at risk of developing kidney cancer or how responsive they’ll be to treatment.
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We look forward to working with @Keir_Starmer and the incoming government to strengthen the UK science ecosystem in the coming years.
ALT A card containing the following quote: "Congratulations to our new Prime Minister and to all serving in this new government. We look forward to working in partnership in order to strengthen the UK science ecosystem, protect our global standing as a top science collaborator, and realise the enormous benefits science can bring to our health, our economy, and our society." -Paul Nurse, Francis Crick Institute
Sam Barrell retweeted
A great opportunity to join the lab at the Francis Crick Institute! Please apply via the link below.
Last day to apply to join @CharlesSwanton and @SwantonLab as a postdoc! Wet lab position, amazing colleagues and a chance to work at the world leading @TheCrick
Apply here 👇
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Sam Barrell retweeted
Scientists from 120 countries have now used #AlphaFold Server to complete more than 620,000 jobs - to help test multiple hypotheses, predict complex interactions between proteins and DNA, and more. 🔬
Find out more in @Nature ↓
nature.com/nature/volumes/63…
Sam Barrell retweeted
Based on data from the first year of the three-year NHS-Galleri trial, NHS England has decided that it will wait to see final results, expected in 2026, before considering whether an NHS rollout of the multi cancer early detection test should go ahead
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Sam Barrell retweeted
Amazing #NorthernLights last night in Cambridge.. who would have thought you could see something like this this far south #northenlights
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If you missed the Aurora last night and / or would like another go, then it looks like there is a good chance we’ll have another display this evening.
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We did it! & we’re still speaking!
3:50:18 - a reasonably respectable time for a couple of oldies. Thank you so much for all the support & the generous donations to @BrainTumourOrg
Massive thanks to @GracieNuttall41 for being there to cheer us on
All for you Laura darling ❤️
Sam Barrell retweeted
Congratulations @jpvincentlab!
We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Waddington Medal goes to Jean-Paul Vincent!
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Good morning 👋
The bivouac wakes up slowly. On today’s agenda, final preparation, technical and medical checks and rest at the bivouac.
🇲🇦 MDS Legendary | April 12 to 22, 2024
📍 Sahara Desert
Sam Barrell retweeted
Science should be a key priority in the UK’s upcoming elections 🔬🧫
@SadiqKhan and @RachelReevesMP visited the Crick today and heard from researchers in our Cell Cycle Lab and Advanced Sequencing team about their work and the important role that science plays in the UK economy.
ALT Paul Nurse, Lord Browne of Madingley, Sadiq Khan, Rachel Reeves and Sam Barrell greet each other in the atrium of the Francis Crick Institute.
ALT Sadiq Khan and Rachel Reeves standing in front of office space in the Francis Crick Institute.
Sam Barrell retweeted
What is light microscopy? 🔬
Kurt Anderson, head of @CALM_STP, explains why it's so important for many researchers at the Crick to have access to the state-of-the-art microscopes he and his team manage.
Sam Barrell retweeted
Congratulations @sarah_blagden @MariamJHanjani and thanks to our funders @Michelle_CRUK @CRUKresearch - I hope this will be the future of lung cancer prevention news.sky.com/story/groundbre…
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Incredible amount of biosciences investment going in around the Crick! Great magnet for talent and £ for UK
Even more live developments in the Knowledge Quarter, solidifying the neighbourhood as the UK’s hub for bioscience and innovation. @TheCrick
independent.co.uk/business/f…
Sam Barrell retweeted
The Crick’s world-class research is underpinned by expert technical training and access to cutting-edge technology.
We’re now offering this expertise to the wider scientific community through our new training programme.
🔗 crick.ac.uk/technical-traini…
Sam Barrell retweeted
Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted! 🥳
Great to see so much recognition for Crick scientists and collaborators, including @lola_anaid, @devriesmatt, @galvez_cancino, @NickyMcGranahan, @kevlitchfield and @filhadogomes
🏆 Hot off the press: the shortlist for our Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards 2024!
Congratulations to everyone – we’re looking forward to celebrating your achievements at the Ceremony on 20 March.
#IEAwards2024
@oxengsci, @pentabind, @uclcancer, @EdinCRC, @UniofNewcastle, @ImperialMed, @Apeikon_T, @QMBCI, @envisagenics and @UniofNottingham
Sam Barrell retweeted
Thoughtful & insightful @BBCRadio4 inside health program on our work @uclh @TheCrick to understand #LongCovid & provide holistic multispecialty care.
Hugely proud to be part of this brilliant #oneteam
Link to listen
The latest Inside Health episode focused on the work of the #LongCovid clinic at UCLH.
@misslfoster met physicians Melissa Heightman, Toby Hillman, respiratory physiotherapist Rebecca Livingston and @TheCrick @HTropDis consultant @dremmacbw.
Listen: buff.ly/2M5RSv9
