Joanna Birch
@jbirchj.bsky.social
Senior fellow and UKRI FLF at the School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow. Invasion, metastasis, radiotherapy in solid cancers including glioma and pancreatic cancer
Three years since her glioblastoma diagnosis, our Patron Theo Burrell shares a powerful message of honesty, hope and strength. Thank you, Theo, for all you do to raise awareness and inspire others. 💛 instagram.com/p/DKl4LXOt7mi #BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
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🌟 Exciting #PhD Opportunity! Join my lab in beautiful #Vienna. We are studying tumor-immune interactions in #metastasis using #singlecell and #spatial omics! ⏰ Apply by 04/25 bit.ly/3l7WMhs more infos 👉 winklerlab.org
📢 Call for Applications EANO & @neuroonc.bsky.social are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Neuro-Oncology Advances! ✅ Strong background in #NeuroOncology ✅ Editorial leadership experience 🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025 🔗 More info: bit.ly/4j9AqV7 #EANO #SNO #NeuroOncologyAdvances #CallForApplications
“Bluesky has won”. Please retweet… 😉
Altmetric@altmetric.com · 2y agoTHREAD The numbers are in. @bsky.app research sharing volumes vs X Formerly Twitter In March 2024, on most days, Bluesky hosts more posts linked to research published in 2025 than X. By quite a lot. Release the Kraken... #AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics 1/11
Check out our collaborators' latest preprint showing excessive translation rates slow lung tumour development, forcing tumours to rewire signalling & exposing exquisite sensitivity to MEK inhibition: doi.org/10.1101/2025...
Increased mRNA translation delays lung adenocarcinoma initiation and exposes a therapeutic vulnerability to MEK inhibitors
Although protein synthesis inhibitors are being evaluated as anti-cancer agents, the dynamics of mRNA translation in early tumorigenesis are still poorly understood. We report that deletion of the mRN...
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Are you making an impact in #NeuroOncology research? The #EANOResearchAward honors outstanding contributions in the field. Apply now for a chance to be recognized at #EANO2025 in Prague! 📝 Nomination deadline: May 15 📩 Send your application to: awards@eano.eu Learn more: www.eano.eu #EANO #btsm
Introducing Dr. Kathy McLay 🎉🎉🎉 Couldn’t be prouder @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social
Giving thanks for all amazing and inspiring women around the world on International Women’s Day We will never give up fighting for equality, for what is just and fair, and for each other 💪 #WomenOfTheWorldUnite #WomenInScience 🧪
🙌 Celebrating Women in #NeuroOncology! On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the contributions of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals advancing the field. EANO is proud to support and empower women in science & medicine! 💜 #IWD2024 #WomenInScience #Neurosurgery #AHP #btsm
Women in research need the credit & recognition they deserve for the amazing contributions they make. Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are open for applications - take a look 👇🏻 & help spread the word #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky 🧪 @natureportfolio.nature.com www.nature.com/immersive/in...
Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science
Celebrating and supporting the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world.
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I became a scientist as I love solving puzzles. Biology is full of them. I nominate @jaqblu.bsky.social @emmacparsons.bsky.social @sarasuperior.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Joanna Birch@jbirchj.bsky.social · 2y agoI became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know. I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
🎉 Prof. Frank Winkler @winklerlab.bsky.social has been awarded the prestigious 2025 #Brain #Prize for his groundbreaking research on 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘀! He shares the prize with Michelle Monje from Stanford University. Congratulations to Prof. Winkler and all involved!
The Brain Prize@brainprize.org · 2y agoCongratulations to winners of The Brain Prize 2025! Professors @michellemonje.bsky.social, @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social and @hhmi.org Investigator, and Frank Winkler, Heidelberg University Hospital, have pioneered the field of Cancer Neuroscience. Learn more: brainprize.org/winners/canc...
Congratulations to the Brain Prize 2025 recipients - Michelle Monje & Frank Winkler 🎉 Recognized for ground-breaking discoveries in cancer neuroscience 🧠🧪 that have transformed oncology It was a privilege to write on their incredible findings - here with their inspiring biographies: brainprize.org
No dilemma! For me, it all started with the egg. When I realized that everything a chick becomes—from feathers to bones—is in the yolk and white, I knew I wanted to study biochemistry. I nominate @sarah-laing.bsky.social @lmluque.bsky.social @mollymckenzie.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Joanna Birch@jbirchj.bsky.social · 2y agoI became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know. I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know. I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute@cruk-si.bsky.social · 2y agoWomen in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every day—let’s amplify their stories and celebrate our diverse community! 👩🔬✨ Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
What I love most about my-day-to-day in science is the investigative/inquisitive aspect of research. I’m always learning something new and it often gets me out my comfort zone 👩🏽🔬 I nominate @yazgili.bsky.social @jbirchj.bsky.social @rosalinsimpson.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute@cruk-si.bsky.social · 2y agoWomen in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every day—let’s amplify their stories and celebrate our diverse community! 👩🔬✨ Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
We had a celebratory get together yesterday. We are very proud to receive an Athena SWAN Gold Award. Thankful to everyone for their contribution and support. What a team! 🙏 @scs-voice.bsky.social
An article discussing the brain-wide neuronal circuit connectome of human glioblastoma is now available in @nature.com Learn more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #EANOessentials #NeuroOncology #Glioma
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All packed and ready for an outreach evening with our local guides and rangers 👩🔬🔬 Very looking forward to sharing with them how women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every single day. @scs-voice.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social #IDWGS #WomenInScience
I get sequencing. But this DNA-origami? Witchcraft 🧙♀️
Ximena@ximeraffo.bsky.social · 2y agoAll packed and ready for an outreach evening with our local guides and rangers 👩🔬🔬 Very looking forward to sharing with them how women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every single day. @scs-voice.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social #IDWGS #WomenInScience
Super proud to have led this application with Dr Conchita Vens and showcase the amazing work done by @chrishalsey.bsky.social @mitosrus.bsky.social @scs-voice.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social David Bryant and many many more over the last deacde
School of Cancer Sciences@uofgcancersciences.bsky.social · 2y agoWe are incredibly proud to announce that the School of Cancer Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award ⭐
We are incredibly proud to announce that the School of Cancer Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award ⭐
Today is #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience. Women continue to face systemic barriers & biases in pursuing scientific careers. Closing the gender gap requires breaking stereotypes,promoting role models & supporting womens advancement through actions that promote inclusion,diversity & equity 🧪
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we're celebrating our awe-inspiring women helping to defeat cancer 👩🔬👏 Hear from Professor Ros Eeles, Professor Helen McNair (The Royal Marsden NHS) and ICR PhD students Clara, Nivetha, and Anna about what #IDWGS means to them ⬇️ #WomenInScience