For Dr Ayesha Noorani, research begins with the people she meets in clinic – turning observations and unanswered questions into research to help us understand cancer earlier. Read how patients shape her research: sangerinstitute.blog/2026/10/13/w...

What patients can teach us about cancer - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

Clinician scientist Dr Ayesha Noorani spends her weeks seeing patients, performing complex cancer surgery and connecting the dots through her research at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. She shares how ...

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Our PhD Applications are now open! Join a community nurturing the next generation of world-class genome scientists and clinicians. Explore our programme and how to apply: www.sanger.ac.uk/about/study/... 📅 Apply by 9am GMT on Tuesday 24 November 2026. #ScienceCareers

Apply by 16 November for Cancer Genomic Epidemiology 📩 #CAGenEpi2027 Join our expert trainers for an immersive workshop designed to enhance your knowledge of cancer causation and prevention at the population level. 🗓️15-18 March 2027 📎bit.ly/47zvxkp 💸Bursaries available #CancerResearch 🧬

Meet Amir Akbarnejad, whose work at Sanger uses computational modelling to explore cell-cell communication. Read his story here: https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/10/05/unpicking-cellular-communication-with-mathematical-models/

Unpicking cellular communication with mathematical models - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

Senior Data Scientist, Dr Amir Akbarnejad at the Wellcome Sanger Institute shares what it is like to solve biological puzzles through maths and machine learning, why he enjoys the challenge of problems without easy answers and how collabora...

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The largest genetic study of cognition to date has been published, involving nearly half a million people. 🧬 Find out more ⤵️ www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/ex...

Expanding understanding of link between genetics and cognitive ability

Experts build a broader picture of how our genes impact our cognition, after statistically guessing data from UK Biobank participants who did not take a problem-solving test.

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Meet Bonface Gichuki, who is working to solve the genomic puzzles inside the human gut microbiome. 🧬 His motivation? The urgent need for better treatments for malnourished children. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/30/six-facts-about-the-gut-microbiome/

Join a global community of evolutionary biologists, bioinformaticians, and public health professionals to explore the latest viral genomics tools and research. #VGEB26 🗓️ 11-13 November 2026 Register by 12 October to secure an in-person place. 👉 bit.ly/4d5pZ5w 🧬🦠🔬

Discover how laser capture microdissection is helping our researchers investigate cancer, autoimmune diseases, ageing and more. Check it out 👉https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/22/what-is-laser-capture-microdissection/

What is laser capture microdissection? - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

We take an inside look into what laser capture microdissection is and how it is enabling scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute to precisely isolate cells and reveal detailed insights into biology and disease.

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Secure your in-person seat at #Epigenomics26 🧬🔬 🗓️ 4-6 November Join our open and friendly forum for global scientists sharing the latest insights on the genomics tools, technologies, and approaches driving studies into common human diseases. Register by 5 October ⏰ 👉 bit.ly/3ZTJI0a

📌 Don't miss our plenary #seminar tomorrow, with Dr. @mgarnett.bsky.social, from  @sangerinstitute.bsky.social.   🤝 Hosted by Dr. @batllelab.bsky.social  Register here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/erebY #CancerResearch

New species now out in @soilorganismsj.bsky.social! soil-organisms.org/SO/article/v... The latest addition to the UK's springtail fauna: Entomobrya terraeincognitae sp. nov. I found this species on fieldwork for my PhD @sangerinstitute.bsky.social at the Cambridge botanics. 🧵

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The UK has a new species of springtail (to science)! I’m on my way to @nhm.org to drop off the type specimens. Name withheld so as not to violate the ICZN… but keep an eye out for the publication dropping shortly!

Eczema is a complex, chronic condition affecting millions worldwide. 🌏 For Eczema Awareness week, read our blog to explore what we know about eczema and what the future of research could look like. 👉 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/07/01/5-questions-on-eczema-with-anna-vathrakokoili-pournara/

5 questions on eczema with Anna Vathrakokoili Pournara - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

Red, itchy, unpredictable – eczema is more than just a skincare issue. It is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects people’s day-to-day lives. We explore what it is, what remains unclear and how researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Ins...

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Present your research on large-scale and AI-driven methods in genome biology at #GenomeInformatics26 🧬 Join us 2-4 December to connect with global field leaders and peers, and gain valuable feedback to support your future work. Submit an abstract by 5 October 👉 bit.ly/4bexmoH #Metagenomics

Senior bioinformatician and TED Fellow @marcelauliano.bsky.social is an expert in genomics and keeping science accessible. Read the blog to learn more ⤵️ sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/15/s...

Sloths, sequencing and South America - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

From invasive mussels to sloths, Dr Marcela Uliano da Silva at the Wellcome Sanger Institute shares her varied career journey, with a consistent focus on inclusive research and effective scientific co...

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New research suggests that the risk of developing bacterial pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis after air pollution exposure could depend on the subtype of bacteria a person has. Read the full story ⤵️

Bacteria in airway shape air pollution health risk

By studying over 59,000 cases of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, experts have found that the subtype of bacteria influences the impact of environmental factors, such as air pollution, on disease risk.

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Cancer treatments give a growth advantage to cells with particular genetic changes in healthy tissue. New research provides insights into chemotherapy side effects and drug resistance 💊 Read more ⤵️ https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/chemotherapy-alters-darwinian-battleground-in-our-bodies/

Chemotherapy alters ‘Darwinian battleground’ in our bodies

Researchers uncover the genetic effects of cancer treatments in normal tissue, providing insights into side effects and drug resistance.

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Researchers have found that some essential childhood chemotherapy drugs ‘age’ cells, possibly explaining why survivors can develop secondary cancers or liver disease later in life. 🧬

Vanessa Burns’s journey into genomics has taken some unexpected turns. Now a PhD student at the Sanger Institute, she is studying genetic variation and rare disease. 🧬 Read more on her story below 👇 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/08/dance-dna-and-trusting-lifes-detours/

Dance, DNA and trusting life’s detours - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

Navigating unexpected turns, discovering her passion and striving for work with real-world impact – reflections from Vanessa Burns, PhD student at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

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Apply to do a PhD at @sangerinstitute.bsky.social with me on global genomics of Mycobacterium abscessus bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/project-refe... About the scheme: bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/application-...

We’re excited to launch Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Training and Events 🧬 After 30+ years of bringing researchers together through courses and conferences, this programme starts a new chapter with us - closer to Sanger's science, people and expertise. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4gS40PL

What exactly is CRISPR-Cas – and where is genome editing heading next? ✂️ Sandeep Rajan shares how CRISPR works, how researchers are using it and why AI could transform our understanding of genetic variation. https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/01/5-questions-on-crispr-cas-with-sandeep-rajan/

5 questions on CRISPR-Cas with Sandeep Rajan - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

From bacterial defence to breakthrough therapies, we explore how CRISPR-Cas is transforming research and healthcare, and how experts at the Wellcome Sanger Institute are refining the technology to make genome editing more scalable and effec...

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What makes us all different? A hidden source of genetic diversity has been uncovered in human sperm. Scientists found that a type of genetic recombination happens earlier than previously thought 🧬 https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/hidden-source-of-genetic-diversity-found-in-human-sperm/

Hidden source of genetic diversity found in human sperm

New research provides a detailed view of how genetic diversity is generated in sperm and opens new opportunities to investigate the biological mechanisms underlying fertility, genome evolution, and inherited disease.

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Why does the same genetic starting point lead to different outcomes for different people? A new project will use genomics to understand why some people with changes to the PTEN gene have an increased risk of cancer, and how this can inform future screening ⤵️ sangerinstitute.blog/2026/08/25/o...

Ambitious science can start in the most unglamorous places. In 2015, gastroenterologist Tim Raine and geneticist Carl Anderson had a casual conversation in an underground carpark, which led to the largest single-cell dataset of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)-relevant tissues

You swat them away, but more come to replace them – flies are survival experts. Read our latest blog to hear from our experts on why these two-winged wonders are worth studying. 🪰 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/08/20/six-facts-about-midges-and-gnats/

Six facts about midges and gnats - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

Small flies, big mysteries. Genomics can help reveal the evolutionary picture of these two-winged wonders. Small flies, big mysteries. Genomics can help reveal the evolutionary picture of these two-winged wonders.

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New insights could help clinicians identify children with a type of muscle cancer who may develop aggressive disease, even without the usual marker. 🧬 Read about the hidden genetic drivers of this cancer 👇 https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/hidden-drivers-of-aggressive-childhood-cancer-revealed/

Ashleigh Williams, Advanced Research Assistant, shares how she found her way into sequencing, what a typical day looks like at Sanger and the unexpected turns along the way. Read her story 👉 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/08/11/world-class-science-one-sample-at-a-time/

World-class science, one sample at a time - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog

From aspiring dentist to sequencing specialist, Ashleigh Williams, Advanced Research Assistant at the Wellcome Sanger Institute shares how following her curiosity led to a career full of cutting-edge technologies and unexpected turns.

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Scientists have uncovered new weak spots in cancer that could support the development of more effective therapies. 🧬 By using organoids created from patient cells, this work could help researchers develop better, less toxic treatments for patients⤵️ bit.ly/3Sh5t9M

Applications for the EMBL-EBI–Sanger Postdoc Programme are now open! Here, current fellows Leticia & Ouli talk about how working across the Institute and @ebi.embl.org enables interdisciplinary research tackling important questions in human health. Apply by 27 Sept: www.ebi.ac.uk/research/pos...

6 years 646 patients 1193 samples 100 endoscopists 9 lab scientists 3 postdocs 2 PhD students 502 courier runs from Addenbrooke’s Hospital to @sangerinstitute.bsky.social IBDverse is the largest single-cell dataset of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)—and generating the data for it was no mean feat