Faculty of Biological Sciences
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Tick-borne encephalitis virus is on the rise in Europe.
Leeds research reveals how the virus alters brain molecules, providing a possible route to faster, clearer diagnosis.
Important study led by Dr Niluka Goonawardane @nilukaglab.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4r6qOiI
Leeds research reveals how the virus alters brain molecules, providing a possible route to faster, clearer diagnosis.
Important study led by Dr Niluka Goonawardane @nilukaglab.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4r6qOiI
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Tick-borne encephalitis virus is on the rise in Europe.
Leeds research reveals how the virus alters brain molecules, providing a possible route to faster, clearer diagnosis.
Important study led by Dr Niluka Goonawardane @nilukaglab.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4r6qOiI
Leeds research reveals how the virus alters brain molecules, providing a possible route to faster, clearer diagnosis.
Important study led by Dr Niluka Goonawardane @nilukaglab.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4r6qOiI
📆Save the date: 20-21 April 2026
#AstburyConvo26 is back with a bold new theme: Designing Biology.
Expect cutting-edge talks and the chance to shape the future of molecular science.
Register now: astburyconversation.leeds.ac.uk
@astburycentre.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
#AstburyConvo26 is back with a bold new theme: Designing Biology.
Expect cutting-edge talks and the chance to shape the future of molecular science.
Register now: astburyconversation.leeds.ac.uk
@astburycentre.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
📆Save the date: 20-21 April 2026
#AstburyConvo26 is back with a bold new theme: Designing Biology.
Expect cutting-edge talks and the chance to shape the future of molecular science.
Register now: astburyconversation.leeds.ac.uk
@astburycentre.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
#AstburyConvo26 is back with a bold new theme: Designing Biology.
Expect cutting-edge talks and the chance to shape the future of molecular science.
Register now: astburyconversation.leeds.ac.uk
@astburycentre.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
And... discover how Dr Hemant Tripathi's work on the FoSTA-Health project is examining how biodiversity can supports food production.
🔎https://shorturl.at/uZD8d
🔎https://shorturl.at/uZD8d
October 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
And... discover how Dr Hemant Tripathi's work on the FoSTA-Health project is examining how biodiversity can supports food production.
🔎https://shorturl.at/uZD8d
🔎https://shorturl.at/uZD8d
Explore Dr @josiesouth.bsky.social 's work on invasive species, climate change and sustainable food systems.
🐟 bit.ly/46TbcXZ
🐟 bit.ly/46TbcXZ
October 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Explore Dr @josiesouth.bsky.social 's work on invasive species, climate change and sustainable food systems.
🐟 bit.ly/46TbcXZ
🐟 bit.ly/46TbcXZ
And in the first of our #WorldFoodDay researcher spotlights...
Find out how Dr Richa Yeshvekar's work on studying plant cell walls could help solve agricultural challenges in the face of climate change.
🌱http://bit.ly/47bugzs
Find out how Dr Richa Yeshvekar's work on studying plant cell walls could help solve agricultural challenges in the face of climate change.
🌱http://bit.ly/47bugzs
October 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
And in the first of our #WorldFoodDay researcher spotlights...
Find out how Dr Richa Yeshvekar's work on studying plant cell walls could help solve agricultural challenges in the face of climate change.
🌱http://bit.ly/47bugzs
Find out how Dr Richa Yeshvekar's work on studying plant cell walls could help solve agricultural challenges in the face of climate change.
🌱http://bit.ly/47bugzs
"I felt energised to be in a space where people looked like me."
Fantastic to hear Faculty of Biological Sciences PhD student Zhané Murrell-Smith share her experience of the @universityofleeds.bsky.social Generation Delta training programme.
▶️ Read all about it: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Fantastic to hear Faculty of Biological Sciences PhD student Zhané Murrell-Smith share her experience of the @universityofleeds.bsky.social Generation Delta training programme.
▶️ Read all about it: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
October 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"I felt energised to be in a space where people looked like me."
Fantastic to hear Faculty of Biological Sciences PhD student Zhané Murrell-Smith share her experience of the @universityofleeds.bsky.social Generation Delta training programme.
▶️ Read all about it: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Fantastic to hear Faculty of Biological Sciences PhD student Zhané Murrell-Smith share her experience of the @universityofleeds.bsky.social Generation Delta training programme.
▶️ Read all about it: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
We've seen reports of more ladybird spottings this week 🐞
Professor @ejduncan.bsky.social explains how climate change might be affecting insect behaviour.
Great to see the School of Biology's expert insights on the BBC! bit.ly/42x8AfS
#Biodiversity #Ladybirds
📷 Christopher Stites, Unsplash
Professor @ejduncan.bsky.social explains how climate change might be affecting insect behaviour.
Great to see the School of Biology's expert insights on the BBC! bit.ly/42x8AfS
#Biodiversity #Ladybirds
📷 Christopher Stites, Unsplash
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We've seen reports of more ladybird spottings this week 🐞
Professor @ejduncan.bsky.social explains how climate change might be affecting insect behaviour.
Great to see the School of Biology's expert insights on the BBC! bit.ly/42x8AfS
#Biodiversity #Ladybirds
📷 Christopher Stites, Unsplash
Professor @ejduncan.bsky.social explains how climate change might be affecting insect behaviour.
Great to see the School of Biology's expert insights on the BBC! bit.ly/42x8AfS
#Biodiversity #Ladybirds
📷 Christopher Stites, Unsplash
📣 Introducing the Cheney Biomedical Accelerator
Last week marked the opening of a new research facility here at Leeds.
But it's not just a physical space. The Accelerator brings discovery and clinical scientists together to drive bold health & bioscience discoveries.
Find out more: bit.ly/4pSoA65
Last week marked the opening of a new research facility here at Leeds.
But it's not just a physical space. The Accelerator brings discovery and clinical scientists together to drive bold health & bioscience discoveries.
Find out more: bit.ly/4pSoA65
October 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
📣 Introducing the Cheney Biomedical Accelerator
Last week marked the opening of a new research facility here at Leeds.
But it's not just a physical space. The Accelerator brings discovery and clinical scientists together to drive bold health & bioscience discoveries.
Find out more: bit.ly/4pSoA65
Last week marked the opening of a new research facility here at Leeds.
But it's not just a physical space. The Accelerator brings discovery and clinical scientists together to drive bold health & bioscience discoveries.
Find out more: bit.ly/4pSoA65
We'll be at the Yorkshire Post Health & Life Sciences Business Breakfast this Wednesday!
Going too? Stop by for a chat about our world-leading facilities, as well as training and consultancy services, commercialisation and research collaborations.
#HealthInnovation #LifeSciences #YHLS2025
Going too? Stop by for a chat about our world-leading facilities, as well as training and consultancy services, commercialisation and research collaborations.
#HealthInnovation #LifeSciences #YHLS2025
September 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We'll be at the Yorkshire Post Health & Life Sciences Business Breakfast this Wednesday!
Going too? Stop by for a chat about our world-leading facilities, as well as training and consultancy services, commercialisation and research collaborations.
#HealthInnovation #LifeSciences #YHLS2025
Going too? Stop by for a chat about our world-leading facilities, as well as training and consultancy services, commercialisation and research collaborations.
#HealthInnovation #LifeSciences #YHLS2025
🔬 What are plasmodesmata, and why are they important?
In this new case study, discover how the Faculty's Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso's research into microscopic plant pores could help tackle climate change and global food insecurity.
bit.ly/4pocNvX
@researchleeds.bsky.social
In this new case study, discover how the Faculty's Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso's research into microscopic plant pores could help tackle climate change and global food insecurity.
bit.ly/4pocNvX
@researchleeds.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🔬 What are plasmodesmata, and why are they important?
In this new case study, discover how the Faculty's Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso's research into microscopic plant pores could help tackle climate change and global food insecurity.
bit.ly/4pocNvX
@researchleeds.bsky.social
In this new case study, discover how the Faculty's Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso's research into microscopic plant pores could help tackle climate change and global food insecurity.
bit.ly/4pocNvX
@researchleeds.bsky.social
Ever wondered why a warm shower can hurt when you're sunburnt?
Research from an international team led by the School of Biomedical Science's Professor Nikita Gamper suggests the clue may be in our sensory neurons, and a protein called Copine-6.
Find out more: bit.ly/45MEpmS
Research from an international team led by the School of Biomedical Science's Professor Nikita Gamper suggests the clue may be in our sensory neurons, and a protein called Copine-6.
Find out more: bit.ly/45MEpmS
September 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ever wondered why a warm shower can hurt when you're sunburnt?
Research from an international team led by the School of Biomedical Science's Professor Nikita Gamper suggests the clue may be in our sensory neurons, and a protein called Copine-6.
Find out more: bit.ly/45MEpmS
Research from an international team led by the School of Biomedical Science's Professor Nikita Gamper suggests the clue may be in our sensory neurons, and a protein called Copine-6.
Find out more: bit.ly/45MEpmS
How can magnetism help us understand biology and tackle global health challenges?
Join the MagInBio Summer Conference - a free 2-day hybrid event at Nexus Leeds exploring magnetic biomaterials, imaging and biomedical devices.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/maginbio-summer-conference-4171753
Join the MagInBio Summer Conference - a free 2-day hybrid event at Nexus Leeds exploring magnetic biomaterials, imaging and biomedical devices.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/maginbio-summer-conference-4171753
June 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How can magnetism help us understand biology and tackle global health challenges?
Join the MagInBio Summer Conference - a free 2-day hybrid event at Nexus Leeds exploring magnetic biomaterials, imaging and biomedical devices.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/maginbio-summer-conference-4171753
Join the MagInBio Summer Conference - a free 2-day hybrid event at Nexus Leeds exploring magnetic biomaterials, imaging and biomedical devices.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/maginbio-summer-conference-4171753
It’s never too late to start lifting weights! 💪
Strength training helps retain muscle mass, manage cholesterol levels, and burn calories for 30–60 minutes after you’ve stopped exercising, according to Prof. Karen Birch, Executive Dean:
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Strength training helps retain muscle mass, manage cholesterol levels, and burn calories for 30–60 minutes after you’ve stopped exercising, according to Prof. Karen Birch, Executive Dean:
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
March 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It’s never too late to start lifting weights! 💪
Strength training helps retain muscle mass, manage cholesterol levels, and burn calories for 30–60 minutes after you’ve stopped exercising, according to Prof. Karen Birch, Executive Dean:
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Strength training helps retain muscle mass, manage cholesterol levels, and burn calories for 30–60 minutes after you’ve stopped exercising, according to Prof. Karen Birch, Executive Dean:
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Some health conditions are difficult to treat—but molecular glues could change that.
A new molecular glue from @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @wistar.org & @pennmedicine.bsky.social could help reduce inflammation in Scleroderma patients.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
A new molecular glue from @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @wistar.org & @pennmedicine.bsky.social could help reduce inflammation in Scleroderma patients.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Some health conditions are difficult to treat—but molecular glues could change that.
A new molecular glue from @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @wistar.org & @pennmedicine.bsky.social could help reduce inflammation in Scleroderma patients.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
A new molecular glue from @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @wistar.org & @pennmedicine.bsky.social could help reduce inflammation in Scleroderma patients.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
A safer, more affordable polio vaccine is on the horizon! 🚨
Scientists are using virus-like particles (VLPs)—particles which mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside. This reduces the risk of infection:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Scientists are using virus-like particles (VLPs)—particles which mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside. This reduces the risk of infection:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A safer, more affordable polio vaccine is on the horizon! 🚨
Scientists are using virus-like particles (VLPs)—particles which mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside. This reduces the risk of infection:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Scientists are using virus-like particles (VLPs)—particles which mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside. This reduces the risk of infection:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Scientists in the School of Biomedical Sciences have developed a new way to find molecules that sense cold ❄️
The technique is now being used as part of a new project which is aimed at developing alternative treatments for treating chronic pain.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
The technique is now being used as part of a new project which is aimed at developing alternative treatments for treating chronic pain.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Scientists in the School of Biomedical Sciences have developed a new way to find molecules that sense cold ❄️
The technique is now being used as part of a new project which is aimed at developing alternative treatments for treating chronic pain.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
The technique is now being used as part of a new project which is aimed at developing alternative treatments for treating chronic pain.
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
We're proud owners of the Athena Swan Silver Award! 👏
Hear from some of the people who have benefited from our initiatives aimed at transforming gender equality within higher education and research on our website:👇
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Hear from some of the people who have benefited from our initiatives aimed at transforming gender equality within higher education and research on our website:👇
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We're proud owners of the Athena Swan Silver Award! 👏
Hear from some of the people who have benefited from our initiatives aimed at transforming gender equality within higher education and research on our website:👇
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Hear from some of the people who have benefited from our initiatives aimed at transforming gender equality within higher education and research on our website:👇
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
(3/3) Join the conversation with @hancampbell.bsky.social on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-ca...
www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-ca...
March 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
(3/3) Join the conversation with @hancampbell.bsky.social on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-ca...
www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-ca...
(2/3) This #IWD, Dr Hannah Campbell, Researcher in the School of Biomedical Sciences, is breaking down key topics to help create a healthier future for women in sport and exercise. These include:
-menstrual health & exercise
-pregnancy and postpartum training
-and much more!
-menstrual health & exercise
-pregnancy and postpartum training
-and much more!
March 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
(2/3) This #IWD, Dr Hannah Campbell, Researcher in the School of Biomedical Sciences, is breaking down key topics to help create a healthier future for women in sport and exercise. These include:
-menstrual health & exercise
-pregnancy and postpartum training
-and much more!
-menstrual health & exercise
-pregnancy and postpartum training
-and much more!
(1/3) #DYK women spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men?
Many of these challenges can be addressed through increased participation in physical activity—yet women face higher dropout rates, more injuries, and less enjoyment in sport and exercise 🏃♀️
Many of these challenges can be addressed through increased participation in physical activity—yet women face higher dropout rates, more injuries, and less enjoyment in sport and exercise 🏃♀️
March 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
(1/3) #DYK women spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men?
Many of these challenges can be addressed through increased participation in physical activity—yet women face higher dropout rates, more injuries, and less enjoyment in sport and exercise 🏃♀️
Many of these challenges can be addressed through increased participation in physical activity—yet women face higher dropout rates, more injuries, and less enjoyment in sport and exercise 🏃♀️
Dr. @krzischlab.bsky.social is leading research to support families with Fragile X Syndrome - a rare genetic condition.
Her lab focuses on using stem cells derived from patients to model the disorder.
Learn more about Fragile X:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Her lab focuses on using stem cells derived from patients to model the disorder.
Learn more about Fragile X:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Dr. @krzischlab.bsky.social is leading research to support families with Fragile X Syndrome - a rare genetic condition.
Her lab focuses on using stem cells derived from patients to model the disorder.
Learn more about Fragile X:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Her lab focuses on using stem cells derived from patients to model the disorder.
Learn more about Fragile X:
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
PhD researcher @helacy.bsky.social has developed a database of African hippo populations which has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive 🦛
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
PhD researcher @helacy.bsky.social has developed a database of African hippo populations which has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive 🦛
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
"This initiative is doing more than protecting a single species—it’s preserving an entire ecosystem." - Dr. Josie South
Read how @josiesouth.bsky.social has joined forces with collaborators in Indonesia to safeguard the Betta burdigala 🐟
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Read how @josiesouth.bsky.social has joined forces with collaborators in Indonesia to safeguard the Betta burdigala 🐟
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"This initiative is doing more than protecting a single species—it’s preserving an entire ecosystem." - Dr. Josie South
Read how @josiesouth.bsky.social has joined forces with collaborators in Indonesia to safeguard the Betta burdigala 🐟
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Read how @josiesouth.bsky.social has joined forces with collaborators in Indonesia to safeguard the Betta burdigala 🐟
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
Prof. Nic Stonehouse is leading a study which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days 🧪
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
March 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Prof. Nic Stonehouse is leading a study which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days 🧪
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...
To mark Women's History Month, and ahead of #IWD tomorrow, today we’re shining a light on some of our women scientists, as well as our faculty initiatives which support gender equality 👏
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March 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
To mark Women's History Month, and ahead of #IWD tomorrow, today we’re shining a light on some of our women scientists, as well as our faculty initiatives which support gender equality 👏
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