Imagine having more money than you could ever need and instead of using it to tackle poverty or disease you give it to a bunch of entitled grifters who don't give a shit about anyone but themselves.
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If you feel like donating to the RNLI, here’s a link. I just have. Their minimum donation is £2: I think it might be nice for them to receive a lot of donations this week, even if they’re mostly very modest. Just so they know a lot of people out here appreciate their work. rnli.org/support-us/g...
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DOVESTONES PUBLIC HEALTH FINDINGS REVEALED 🚨⬇️ Researchers monitored the effects of smoke to be present indoors at potentially harmful concentrations levels, in homes up to 60km from the site of the Dovestones wildfires. Read more on our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/i...
Last week concluded the last of our recent visits to the four Innovation Hubs that make up our CF Lung Health Network, co-funded by the Trust and LifeArc. Swipe for a recap of the four programmes and click the link to find out more. https://ow.ly/qPMi50Zl7B4 #cysticfibrosis
Just watch this… And for the love of God, please see Farage for what he is. His response to Sarah Everard Vs his response to Henry Nowak Jaw dropping.
After a few technical glitches... 📣 Whelan lab is hiring 📣 We are looking for an entry level technician to help us with our culturing and DNA sequencing prep of cystic fibrosis lung microbiome samples. Applications close 28 May 2026 Any queries, please reach out!
Research Technician in Microbiology and Molecular Biology:Oxford Road
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Fiona J Whelan@whelanfj.bsky.social · 5mo agoThere appears to be some technical issues regarding the further particulars document and the pre-screening questions. We are working to get these sorted out asap, please bare with us and check back here for updates!
📣 Whelan lab is hiring 📣 We are looking for an entry level technician to help us with our culturing and DNA sequencing prep of cystic fibrosis lung microbiome samples. Applications close 20 May 2026. www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Research Technician in Microbiology and Molecular Biology:Oxford Road
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Before posting, don't forget to let Reform Ltd & Nigel Farage know your heart-felt feelings about them all over the leaflet ... meme via Paul Hodgson
📣 Still time to apply to this bioinformatics postdoc position with us! If you have any questions, please DM me here or send me an email. Deadline 3 April.
Fiona J Whelan@whelanfj.bsky.social · 7mo ago📣 The Whelan lab is hiring a bioinformatics postdoc 📣 Together with @fabricejpierre.bsky.social, we are offering a 1-year bioinformatic PDRA position in comparative genomics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. To find out more please visit whelanlab.co.uk/contact/. Applications close 3 April 2026!
Application deadline this Monday!
Fiona J Whelan@whelanfj.bsky.social · 7mo ago📣 2026 PhD studentship 📣 Via @manchester.ac.uk 's President's Doctoral Scholar Awards, we are encouraging applications for a PhD on the effect of pollutant exposure on microbe-immune cross talk. This project will incorporate microbiology, immunology, & bioinformatics. Deadline: 16 March 2026!
This week we’ve been visiting researchers within our Translational Innovation Hub Network for CF Lung Health and Infection funded by the Trust and LifeArc. Find out more about our Trailfinder-CF and Pulse-CF Innovation hubs on our website. ➡️ https://ow.ly/iERe50Yp1g7 #cysticfibrosis #cftrust
On the cover of The Lancet: Editorial — “Robert F Kennedy Jr: 1 year of failure” Read the latest issue: spkl.io/63327Aa31W
📣 2026 PhD studentship 📣 Via @manchester.ac.uk 's President's Doctoral Scholar Awards, we are encouraging applications for a PhD on the effect of pollutant exposure on microbe-immune cross talk. This project will incorporate microbiology, immunology, & bioinformatics. Deadline: 16 March 2026!
(President's Doctoral Scholar Award) A mechanistic understanding of microbe-immune cross talk in the face of pollutant challenge at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - (President's Doctoral Scholar Award) A mechanistic understanding of microbe-immune cross talk in the face of pollutant challenge at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.c...
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✨ Big news! We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50. Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
Could 2026 be the year you take part in a CF research study? (1/4) ➡️ cysticfibrosis.org.uk/trialstracker
CF-Tracker is in the Manchester Evening News. Important for pwCF to take care as we enter the winter flu surge! @cysticfibrosis.org.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
People living with one condition 'uniquely vulnerable' to super flu
A H3N2 virus - dubbed 'super flu' - is sweeping hospitals in England - and people with one health condition may be more at risk
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Congratulations, Professor Hussell! 👏 The @nature.com award recognises individuals who provide exceptional guidance to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and make a significant impact on the careers of early-stage researchers www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
What is pulmonary rehabilitation and how does it help COPD patients? Rachel Evans, MD, University of Leicester, explains on the latest episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, alongside COPD advocate Russell Winwood and host Amy Attaway, MD. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cETC...
This week we welcomed Hull Adult CF Centre to the CF-Tracker study! We have another 11 sites still in process, and plan to have many of these open before the end of the year! You can follow progress on the @cysticfibrosis.org.uk Trials Tracker: www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/get-involved...
CF-TRACKER
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An embarrassment of riches on day 1 of #UKCFC. Particularly impressive work coming out of @sheffielduni.bsky.social led MAGNIFY research group, on lung MRI in CF
Professor Robert Gray from @uofglasgow.bsky.social presents the *simplified view of lung inflammation in CF at #UKCFC.
Great opening talk by Prof Gwyneth Davies of GOSH at #UKCFC highlighting the research goals and challenges for CF
‘Don’t pay any attention to what Trump says about medicine’, Wes Streeting tells Britons – UK politics live
‘Don’t pay any attention to what Trump says about medicine’, Wes Streeting tells Britons – UK politics live
Medical experts concerned alarms after US president warned pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol in move contradicted by research
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What utter dickheads we are… Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal Farage and his MPs voted it down Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on The mega wealthy win again.
Do you have questions about your career in research? Want tips and advice from others who work in this area? Why not sign up to attend the latest in our Coffee and Careers webinar series on Wednesday 10 September. ➡️ ow.ly/Zwze50WNHCp #cysticfibrosis #cftrust #researchwednesday #researcher
“mRNA vaccines are proven, lifesaving tools backed by decades of research. Sec. Kennedy’s decision undermines public health, science and epidemic preparedness. As physicians & scientists, the ATS urges him to reverse course for the safety of all Americans.” - Tina Hartert, MD, PhD, ATSF
🌍 Today is World NTM Awareness Day! 🌍 Join us in spreading awareness about Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Let's educate, support, and advocate for those affected. #worldNTMday Learn more: worldntmday.org
