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We recognise and value everyone involved in research. Read how our Technical Operations team enable research excellence, and more about the ongoing initiatives to support our Technician community, on the FBS website: biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

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Hello Bluesky! Excited to make our debut with our first lift-outs on the new Hydra Bio PFIB. A chunk of brain tissue has been mounted with the needle onto the finger of a half-moon grid and is now ready for milling to create a thin lamella for further analysis. Stay tuned for more updates! #FIBSEM

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

🔬 This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr Julie Aspden joins the @proteintech.bsky.social podcast to discuss diversity in STEM, navigating academia and family life and how we can create a more equitable scientific community. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzlK...

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

200 early career researchers across the Faculties of Biological Sciences and Medicine and Health will benefit from a new package of career support. Read more on our website 👇 biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

Exercise is essential for longevity, and it can also be really fun! Watch the latest video from our research partner darts about the power of dance 💃👇

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

Professor Adrian Crellin CBE, one of the most senior radiotherapy experts, has shared his experience of being a researcher and cancer patient for #WorldCancerDay. Professor Crellin was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2016 and awarded a CBE for services to radiotherapy in 2019.

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

“You have to collaborate in order to innovate and to create new treatments or diagnostics.” – Prof Richard Bayliss Join researchers @universityofleeds.bsky.social as they discuss the science behind innovative new treatments for cancer. #WorldCancerDay open.spotify.com/show/4KFZase...

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

(1/3) Did you know there are around 15 types of HPV viruses that cause cancer? Two types of the virus, HPV16 and HPV18, are particularly prevalent and are associated with most HPV positive cancers. HPV is mainly associated with cervical cancer; however, it also affects the head and neck.

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

(1/2) Here’s how a tumour suppressor repairs DNA: A group of researchers, including scientists from the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, witnessed a protein complex called BRCA1-BARD1 reading specific signposts for DNA damage in intricate detail for the very first time. #WorldCancerDay

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

🌍💙 This #WorldCancerDay, we’re shining a light on our cutting-edge research and innovation in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Follow this page to discover more about our latest findings! #UnitedByUnique

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Nominations are now open for the Partnership Awards 2025! This year, we’re bringing back our new awards focusing on Professional Services, Technical Staff, and Research. More info: 💻 www.luu.org.uk/partnership-... 💻SharePoint #LeedsPA2025

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

Hello, Bluesky👋 We’re the Faculty of Biological Sciences @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Follow this account to keep updated on the latest news and research stories from our community.

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