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Joris Veltman
@jorisveltman.bsky.social
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Happy European human geneticist enjoying life in the United Kingdom. Love everything genomics, even married a genomicist..;)
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Family was an important theme of two talks by @jorisveltman.bsky.social & Charlie Lees at our Inaugural Lecture Showcase, where they shared their research and career journeys so far. Thanks to everyone who attended!
@cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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wbickmor.bsky.social
So excited to be funded by @erc.europa.eu to work with this extraordinarily talented group of scientists on the GeneMotors project - unravelling how SMC motors work, how they are regulated and how they regulate gene expression.

@ceesdekker.bsky.social @uoe-igc.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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humangenomeorg.bsky.social
Early-bird registration is until December 14th!

Register now for Human Genome Meeting 2026, which will take place at the Zappeion Hall in Athens, Greece. The main program will be held on April 22–24, 2026, with a trainee symposium on April 21.
For more information, please visit hugo-hgm2026.org!
November 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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cgatist.bsky.social
Interested in ME/CFS research?
Want to do a PhD with @aryback.bsky.social, @avakhamseh.bsky.social, @sjoerdvbeentjes.bsky.social & @cgatist.bsky.social?
Then apply for a *funded* Future Medicine PhD Fellowship.
See: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Please contact us to discuss before applying.
Personalised blood-based biomarkers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) symptom severity at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Personalised blood-based biomarkers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) symptom severity at University of Edinburgh, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
jorisveltman.bsky.social
Looking for a new opportunity in computational genomics? Join our group @uoe-igc.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social

Deadline September 1!

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Lecturer in Computational Genomics
Establishing an innovative research line as Lecturer in Computational Genomics related to reproductive disorders and genomic medicine. This Lecturer post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we ...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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uoe-igc.bsky.social
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in computational genomics, epigenetics, cancer biology or the myeloma genome to join @anetamikulasova.bsky.social in her new myeloma research group at #IGC 👇
June 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
jorisveltman.bsky.social
Amazing postdoctoral position for enthusiastic computational genomicist! @uoe-igc.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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eshg.bsky.social
Welcome to the ESHG 2025 – #hybridconference! Join the conversation by using #eshg2025. With this hashtag you will also find the latest updates. See you at 8:30 CEST for the first sessions of today!
May 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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eshg.bsky.social
The #eshg2025 virtual platform & the ESHG 2025 app are now online! Read through our tips of using the platform, check out the conference programme and prepare your visit to Milan today: 2025.eshg.org/myconference...
How to navigate through the ESHG 2025 virtual conference platform
How to navigate the ESHG 2025 virtual platform To be able to access the virtual platform, you need an Internet-enabled device with a browser and a speaker. Basically, all common operating systems,…
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May 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
jorisveltman.bsky.social
We are hiring!
Want to join my new group at the amazing @uoe-igc.bsky.social and perform ground-breaking studies in reproductive genomics and genomic medicine as a computational genomicist?

Please DM me to discuss this, I will be attending #ESHG2025

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Lecturer in Computational Genomics
Establishing an innovative research line as Lecturer in Computational Genomics related to reproductive disorders and genomic medicine. This Lecturer post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we ...
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May 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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uoe-igc.bsky.social
On #InternationalOvarianCancerDay, we held a Shining a Light on Ovarian Cancer event where Professor Charlie Gourley, Dr Rob Hollis and Dr Sarah Taylor talked about how their research is driving personalised patient care & BBC journalist Christine Macleod shared her story of going through treatment.
Christine Macleod, Dr Sarah Taylor, Dr Robb Hollis and Professor Charlie Gourley
May 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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eshg.bsky.social
The ESHG Award, ELPAG Award and the Mendel Lecturers of the #eshg2025 #hybridconference have talked to Mary Rice. Read the interviews and find out more about their backgrounds:
2025.eshg.org/speakers/spe...
Interviews of Award Lecturers
The ESHG Award, ELPAG Award and the Mendel Lecturers have talked to Mary Rice. Read the interviews and find out more about their backgrounds. Interview with Daniel MacArthur, ESHG Award Lecturer 2025…
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May 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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eshg.bsky.social
The May issue of the European Journal of Human Genetics @ejhg_journal is now available online!

Explore the latest advances in #humangenetics and discover fresh perspectives in #genomicsresearch: www.nature.com/ejhg/volumes...
May 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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humangenomeorg.bsky.social
HUGO warns that US science funding cuts threaten global advances in genomics, rare disease diagnosis, and public health. Sustained investment is crucial to ensure genomic benefits reach everyone.
For more information: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40287694/
#genomics #researchfunding
Expression of concern for global biomedical research by the human genome organization (HUGO) - PubMed
Cuts to US science funding will stall advances in genomics affecting public health, rare disease and cancer diagnostics and therapeutics in the US and around the world.
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April 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Read more about this study by @jmarshlab.bsky.social 👇
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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The largest ever genome-wide association study on osteoarthritis has advanced understanding of the disease and laid the groundwork for developing more effective and personalised therapies that could transform osteoarthritis care: edin.ac/43HK39g @genscot.bsky.social @www.helmholtz-munich.de
New study identifies drug targets for osteoarthritis
Combining functional genomics with the largest ever genome-wide association study of osteoarthritis has identified disease-linked variants and new drug targets.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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eshg.bsky.social
The #eshg2025 invites you to submit a Breaking Abstract for inclusion in the "Late Breaking Abstracts" Concurrent Session on Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:30-12:00 hrs CEST! Deadline: April 9, 2025, 23:59 CEST. For more information visit our website:
Breaking Abstracts
Breaking Abstracts Submission is now open. The Scientific Programme Comittee (SPC) invites you to submit a breaking abstract to be included in the concurrent session "Late Breaking Abstracts",…
2025.eshg.org
March 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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uoe-igc.bsky.social
Congratulations to Professors Pleasantine Mill @cilialab.bsky.social and Sara Brown who have been elected as Fellows of the @royalsoced.bsky.social
Professors elected as Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows
IGC Professors Pleasantine Mill and Sara Brown have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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‪New study investigates genetics of urinary metabolites - researchers at IGC and @helsinki.fi identified 54 genetic associations with the levels of different metabolites in urine. @genscot.bsky.social
Read more here: edin.ac/42ekQC1
New study investigates genetics of urinary metabolites
Researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) and the University of Helsinki identified 54 genetic associations with the levels of different metabolites in urine.
edin.ac
March 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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uoe-igc.bsky.social
Do you want to play a pivotal role in groundbreaking research at IGC? In this role you will work at the intersection of computational and experimental science, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address fundamental questions in genetics and disease.
Apply by 31 March: edin.ac/3R5dEBU
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March 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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March is #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth. IGC researchers are leading significant advancements in our understanding of the disease. Dr Robb Hollis has written about work being undertaken at the Nicola Murray Centre for Ovarian Cancer Research into uncommon types of ovarian cancer: edin.ac/4jBEcId
Head shots of Professor Charlie Gourley (left), Professor Simon Herrington (centre) and Dr Robb Hollis (right)
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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“I have been privileged to conduct research at one of the top universities in the world, and I hope one day to be in a position where I can improve scientific education and research in Palestine.” Roza Masalmeh's journey from Palestine to Edinburgh: edin.ac/3XhStjB
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February 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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February 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Forcing authors to edit or retract papers simply because they contain ‘forbidden terms’ is damaging to scientific integrity, says ESHG

Read the statement from #eshg:
Forcing authors to edit or retract papers simply because they contain ‘forbidden terms’ is damaging to scientific integrity, says ESHG
statement from ESHG
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February 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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This week's editorial and cover at @thelancet.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
"The past 3 weeks have generated much anger, fear,
and sorrow—but it is no time for panic. The medical and
scientific communities must come together and stand
up for this vision."
February 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM