Watson Lab

trophoblast.cam.ac.ukEpigenetic mechanisms linking maternal choline supply and one-carbon metabolism during early perinatal development | Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research

I'm pleased to announce a PhD studentship opportunity supervised by Dr Geula Hanin and myself through the Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research. Project details below. Contact us if interested. www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/epigenetic-m...

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trophoblast.cam.ac.ukPhD Studentships | Loke Centre for Trophoblast ResearchThe Loke CTR provides a dynamic environment for PhD training in placental biology and reproductive science. Founded in 2007, it brings together 30 Principal Investigators with a shared interest in…

🎓 Applications open for 4-year fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge’s Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research. 🔬 Explore exciting research projects in placental and reproductive biology. 📅 Deadline: 3 Nov 2026 🔗 www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-students... 📢 Please share!

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Niakan Lab

@niakanlab.bsky.social

4 Aug

We have a postdoc position available in the lab and would like to spread the word. Please apply if you are interested! www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

cam.ac.ukResearch Associate (Fixed Term)We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Professor Kathy Niakan. We are based in the Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research (LCTR), in the Department of Physi...

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Teresa Rayon

@trayon.bsky.social

25 May

In vivo research = biological function. *Contributes to developing, validating & promoting cell-based models now shaping policy discussions. *adopts emerging technologies: gene base editing, environmental perturbation, spatial biology journals.biologists.com/dmm/article/...

journals.biologists.comWhy in vivo models of disease remain indispensableSummary: The call to arms for alternatives to model organisms of disease will fail without ongoing integration with – and validation against – complex animal models and support from the animal modelli...

11 Mar

Registration for the Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research Placenta Biology Course is open! www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/placentalbio...

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Cambridge Reproduction

@cam-repro.bsky.social

14 Nov 2025

Yesterday over 40 researchers were brought together by @cambridgezero.bsky.social and @cam-repro.bsky.social to talk sustainability and reproduction, with flash talks, discussion and networking. All captured by the immensely talented Alexander Cagan - a scientist / illustrator www.alexcagan.com

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8 Oct 2025

cam.ac.ukNobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon dies aged 92It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the Gurdon Institute.

mphil.bio.cam.ac.ukReproduction and Embryogenesis | MPhil in Biological Sciences by Advanced StudyReproduction and Embryogenesis Course Description

2 Oct 2025

Are you an undergraduate student interested in pursuing research in Reproduction and Embryogenesis? Take a look at this opportunity at the University of Cambridge. Course funding deadline: 2 Dec 2025. Application deadline: 29 April 2026.

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2 Oct 2025

Looking to pursue cutting-edge research in early development, maternal-fetal interaction, or placental biology? See 👇 - Funded PhD www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-students... - Next Generation Fellowship www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/next-generat... - MPhil www.mphil.bio.cam.ac.uk/mphil-pathwa...

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jobs.cam.ac.ukNext Generation Fellow (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of CambridgeNext Generation Fellow (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

24 Sept 2025

Are you looking to pursue innovative research in the field of placental and reproductive biology? The Loke CTR Next Generation Fellowship is a stepping stone to research independence! 📝 Applications are open for our 2026 NGF www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51104/ 🗣️ Please spread the word!

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Evan Bardot (he/him)

@ebardot.bsky.social

8 May 2025

Attention #devbio and #stemcell crew! @natcomms.nature.com is looking for submissions related to developmental organizers, self organization, and symmetry breaking. More details on the collection page. www.nature.com/collections/...

nature.comOrganizers and self-organization in developmental biologyThis collection highlights papers studying self-organization, symmetry breaking, and developmental organizers.

jobs.cam.ac.ukResearch Associate - Mechanisms of transgenerational inheritance (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of CambridgeResearch Associate - Mechanisms of transgenerational inheritance (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

28 Mar 2025

The 31st March deadline for applications for a postdoc position in the Watson lab is coming up quickly. But there is still time! Take a look: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50385/

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19 Mar 2025

🔬 Does your research explore placental ageing, senescence, prolonged pregnancy, or term complications like pre-eclampsia? Join leading experts at our Annual Meeting! Registration open, don’t miss your chance to be part of the discussion. www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/ctrconferenc...

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22 Jan 2025

#announcement please share 📢 We're delighted to launch registration for the Annual Meeting 2025 'The Placenta at Term' bit.ly/annualmeetin... And, applications open for Placental Biology Course, returning in-person, in Cambridge bit.ly/placentalbio... 25 places, application deadline 21 March!