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Joined February 2020
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Preprint of some work from my PhD with @medpfj and Graham Cook from @LIMRLeeds is finally out! @adamfodell1 found an interesting role for the polio virus receptor (CD155) in regulating cell-cycle arrest through activation of p53 in endothelial cells! Check out the link below 👇🏽
Negative regulation of p53 by the poliovirus receptor PVR is a target of a human cytomegalovirus immune evasion molecule biorxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… #bioRxiv
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31 May 2022
New Resource now online! Glioma progression is shaped by genetic evolution and microenvironment interactions! #sciencetwitter #CancerResearch bit.ly/3N5Uw3b
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26 Oct 2020
Pleased to see this out: a joint project between @CIMR and @physicsleedsuni - novel nanotech to kill mesothelioma cancer cells "Exploring High Aspect Ratio Gold Nanotubes as Cytosolic Agents: Structural Engineering and Uptake into Mesothelioma Cells" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Important moment for Leeds as we advertise our first ACF (Academic Clinical Fellowship) post in Neurosurgery ⁦@LTHTNEURO⁩ ⁦@LeedsMedHealth ⁦@LIMRLeeds⁩ Deadline 4th Nov. Come do world class research & train in a fantastic unit. Get applying! yorksandhumberdeanery.nhs.uk…

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Back to the lab is a free email series for scientists working during these tumultuous times. Sign up to receive resources, advice and tips on topics that researchers told us they needed most right now. go.nature.com/3l0ZQX4

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30 Sep 2020
Delighted to be able to announce two promotions to Associate Professor. Heartfelt congratulations to @LucyFStead and Adel Samson. Thoroughly deserved by both.
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Leeds-based Neurosurgeon Ryan Mathew explains why patients like Dan, who features in new tv show "Brain Surgeons: Between Life and Death" tonight 9pm @Channel4, are kept awake during brain surgery.
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Two weeks to go! We have up to 26 vacancies across four MRC research boards and 29 across our panels. Closing date 5 Oct, apply here: orlo.uk/UX5LW
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The @UKRI_News Innovation Scholars Data Science Training in Health & Bioscience scheme is open for expressions of interest until 30 September. Find out more about the scheme and how to apply: orlo.uk/Gnz8T
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A warm welcome to all new and returning students joining us this week! ❤ Keep up to date with the latest University news and information at @UoLStudents. #TogetherLeeds
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2 Sep 2020
Delighted to welcome @jamesapoulter as our newest University Academic Fellow in LIMR. Well done James, we're looking forward to working with you in the coming years.
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📰@LeedsNews Reports: Pathology centre in Leeds to receive chunk of £50m for artificial intelligence tools to diagnose diseases such as cancer sooner. @NPICDigital will now deploy #DigitalPathology scanners across over 40 hospitals across England. yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/h…

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28 Aug 2020
Delighted to hear the news today that @SalmondLeeds has had his promotion to Associate Professor confirmed. Well done Bob, thoroughly deserved.
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Three new studies aiming to answer big questions about immune responses to #COVID19 are launching with largest #immunology funding to date from @UKRI_News and @NIHRresearch. Find out more: ukri.org/news/unprecedented-… #WeAreUKRI #TacklingCoronavirus
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