BBSRC Discovery Fellow studying adipose stem biology, AMPK and metabolism. 🧬 lover of nature, science, art and caffeine, all views my own
Joined February 2010
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24 Aug 2024
Out now, my latest review on topics close to my heart, metabolism and adipose stem cells. Thanks to @PPPublishing, @BBSRC @imperialcollege @MRC_LMS and @PPPublishing
New concepts in the roles of AMPK in adipocyte stem cell biology portlandpress.com/essaysbioc…
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🧬What really happens to fat tissue when you lose weight?
Research from @MRC_LMS and @imperialcollege reveals how weight loss clears out ageing fat cells and boosts metabolism — offering fresh insights into fighting diseases like #Type2diabetes.
imperial.ac.uk/news/266060/s…
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9 Jul 2025
Out now! Congratulations to Antonio and Will and everyone involved. @MRC_LMS @imperialcollege
Selective remodelling of the adipose niche in obesity and weight loss | Nature share.google/s7cVIlyt8KNWvNH…
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19 Jun 2025
We’ve been named as 1st in the UK and 2nd in the world by QS @worlduniranking!
This recognises Imperial as one of the best places to study, research, work and grow.
Thanks to everyone in our community for making this possible đź’™
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12 Jun 2025
Happiness is addictive. A beautiful fat cell (adipocyte). Never forget the beauty around us. @imperialcollege
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4 Mar 2025
Our adipose tissue organoid work featured for#worldobesity day! @MRC_LMS @BBSRC @imperialcollege instagram.com/p/DGxjUzHoRAp/…
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5 Dec 2024
I'm thrilled to share that I will be opening my lab at IRDB @imperialcollege in Jan 2025, taking up the position of Lecturer in Embryology and Gamete Biology.
We will investigate the regulation of gonadal development and function, and its impact on gametes and fertility🔬#newPI
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14 Nov 2024
On this #WorldDiabetesDay2024 I am honoured to have my research and career highlighted by the @MRC_LMS. Proud to have represented @BBSRC @imperialcollege at @DiabetesUK @ESEndocrinology and @stsforum Japan in one amazing year with 2 articles so far 🔬 more to come!
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11 Oct 2024
An unforgettable experience at the @stsforum 2024 young leadership programme, so many new friends and contacts made, many great science discussions and also a few extracurricular activities! @BBSRC @imperialcollege @UKRI_News @MRC_LMS
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4 Oct 2024
⛩️🌸Arrived in beautiful Kyoto, Japan for the 21st annual @stsforum, honoured to be selected as a @BBSRC @UKRI_News representative for the Young Leaders programme, a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks to support from @MRC_LMS and @imperialcollege 🌸 ⛩️
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17 Sep 2024
PCOS affects more than 1 in 10 women, causing significant impacts on wellbeing, quality of life, and mental health. New interventions are needed to support self-management and improve outcomes. #WomensHealth #PCOSAwarenessMonth
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📢3-year postdoctoral fellow position available
Interested in gene regulation and deciphering the molecular mechanisms of human disease, join us at the @MRC_LMS in the beautiful city of London
For more details, please visit lms.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies/mrc-…
✉️l.allou@lms.mrc.ac.uk
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12 Sep 2024
Congratulations @NazmaInzais welcome to the family! Great to see more AMPK coming to the @MRC_LMS
11 Sep 2024
We are thrilled to welcome @NazmaInzais to the @MRC_LMS where she will head up the Metabolism in Immunity, Cancer and Ageing group!
Read more about her work and reasons for joining the LMS below!
lms.mrc.ac.uk/introducing-dr…
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Obesity intensifies sex-specific interferon signaling to selectively worsen central nervous system autoimmunity in females: Cell Metabolism cell.com/cell-metabolism/ful…
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17 Jul 2024
These remarkable results from our own @stuartcook1 may hold the key to healthier, longer lives. Read our news story here lms.mrc.ac.uk/scientists-fin… and on @BBCNews bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv2g…
17 Jul 2024
A paper in @Nature reports the ageing effects of a pro-inflammatory protein called IL11 in mice. Inhibition of this protein is shown to improve the health of old mice and increase their lifespan. go.nature.com/3WqC0JX
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Congratulations to my host, mentor, colleague and friend @cellularstress Dave Carling and the whole team on their @Nature article (and news articles) looking at the role of IL11 signalling in ageing. 🎉
nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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10 Jul 2024
My favourite day of the week, forever grateful to the amazing patients who volunteer to be a part of our research, looking at adipose stem cells metabolism in metabolic diseases. Thanks to @NHSuk @UKRI_News @imperialcollege and the @BBSRC for the wonderful support.
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Also to tag @MRC_LMS @EUWIN_ESE @ESEndocrinology @WiebkeArlt and @imperialcollege department of metabolism digestion and reproduction there are too many to count, who gives such incredible support to this research ♥️
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