Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge

The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the group of Dr Felipe Karam Teixeira (www.gen.cam.ac.uk/research-gro...)

➡️For Further details see the link www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...

The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge invites expressions of interest from early career researchers who wish to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent research group.

➡️For further details see the link below www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/group-l...

Applications for the Genetics Society Summer Studentship Grants are open! If you’re an undergrad itching to dive into real research, this is your doorway into the lab.

More information here: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...

Very excited to share this interesting episode!

Study of breast cell changes in motherhood provides clues to breastfeeding difficulties A University of Cambridge study of adult mammary gland development has revealed new genes involved in breastfeeding, and provided insights into how genetic

Breastfeeding boosts babies' lifelong health – but 1 in 20 women struggle.

@geula.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social found that 'milk squeezing' cells, rather than 'milk-producing' cells, may be to blame.

Find out how this could lead to new ways to supporting mothers 👉 bit.ly/4mTUixN

Many congratulations to Group Leader, Richard Durbin, on this well-deserved award 🏆

Animal instincts: Exploring nature’s oncologist - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News Can we pick apart how evolution has suppressed cancer in some species? Alex Cagen is attempting exactly that by going beyond mouse models… way beyond.

Why don’t whales, elephants, or naked mole-rats get more cancer? 🐋🐘🐀
Evolution may already have cracked the code — and we’re learning from it.

🔗 “Animal instincts: Exploring nature’s oncologist” by @atjcagan.bsky.social → news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/10/27/a...

Come and join us here in Cambridge! Applications open for a new faculty position, for a researcher in computational and/or theoretical biology, based jointly in Genetics and Mathematics. Happy to answer questions about research, teaching and working here.

www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/faculty...

Next, Dr. Erik Clark, @wellcometrust.bsky.social CDA Fellow from @geneticscam.bsky.social, shared insights on how the ideas behind the anteroposterior patterning in Drosophila are evolving with the newer and fascinating advancements with multiplex imaging and interdisciplinary approaches.

Julie Ahringer from @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk gives talk on decoding genome regulation during development. Exploring how chromatin accessibility changes throughout development enable single cells to become multicellular organisms.

🎉 Exciting news! 3 Department members have won @erc.europa.eu Synergy Grants:
• Richard Durbin & Felipe Karam-Teixeira — studying metazoan genomes & transposable elements
• Eva Paluch (PDN) & Daniel St Johnston — exploring epithelial cell robustness

➡️www.gen.cam.ac.uk/news/erc-synergy-grant-success

This summer, the Research Informatics Training Team hosted 19 students from Saudi Arabia for a 6-week bioinformatics summer school 🧬

Covering RNA-seq, proteomics, genomics & modelling, the programme got fantastic feedback ⭐Huge thanks to our team for making it a success!

We were thrilled to host students and staff from two Reykjavík Gymnasiums visiting to explore life science research.

They toured our labs, heard from our Head Steve, and discovered the excitement of modern genetics—an inspiring day of science and curiosity! 🧬✨

Dark blue graphic with white Functional and Evolutionary Genomics logo (DNA inside a cog wheel). Profile photos of Theme Leads Alex Almeida, Kate S. Baker, and John Welch. Quote from Dr John Welch reads: "Cambridge is full of great researchers working on different parts of complex problems. A real benefit of the Research Themes is bringing these researchers together, showing how apparently different research programmes can illuminate and energise one another."

Our final leadership team to reintroduce are the brilliant leads of the Functional and Evolutionary Genomics Theme. New lead John shares his thoughts on research across the School. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk @camvetschool.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social #BiologicalSciences

📅 Fixed-term (maternity cover, up to 12 months)
📍 Based in the Department of Genetics
👉 Apply now: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...

We’re hiring! ✨

Love keeping things organised, planning events, and making things run like clockwork? We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable administrator to support our Head of Department and coordinate key activities — from research events to departmental celebrations! 🎉

It's World Mental Health Day. Here’s your reminder that if you need support at Cambridge, you are not alone. If you're not sure who to reach out to at Cambridge, swipe across to read our guide.

A person with a green speech bubble which says "I'm OK, but would like some advice." Text on the rest of the graphic says: You can reach out to your College Tutor, College Health and Wellbeing Team and the Postgraduate Wellbeing Service.

A drawing of a person wearing a headset at a desktop computer with a purple speech bubble that says: "Things are challenging or stressful, and my usual ways of helping myself aren’t always working." Below the drawing are the words: You can reach out to the University Counselling or Postgraduate Wellbeing Service, and your College Health and Wellbeing Team.

A drawing of a person looking anxious and unsure with a dark green speech bubble that says: "The way I’m feeling is often impacting my day to day life." Undernead that are the words: You can reach out to the University Counselling Service, your NHS GP, your College Health and Wellbeing Team and the University Mental Health Advice Service.

It's World Mental Health Day. Here's a reminder that if you need support at Cambridge, you are not alone.

Reach out for what you need at our student support page: www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/get-support

Teal graphic with white Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health logo (three people behind health cross). Headshots of Theme Leads Sumru Bayin, Alex Cagan, Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri, Mekayla Storer. Quote from Dr Sumru Bayin says: 'As Theme Leads, we look forward to enabling new connections that inspire transformative interdisciplinary research. Building on my experience with the Complex Tissue Regeneration Grand Challenge, I aim to uncover new synergies and unlock new opportunities across the School of Biological Sciences.'

Meet our Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health Theme Leads. New Lead Sumru shares her hopes for the Theme. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk

@gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @pdncambridge.bsky.social @scicambridge.bsky.social

Fully-funded 4-year PhD Opportunities available at the @crick.ac.uk , including a project in our lab on human #embryomodels Feel free to share with anyone interested, and apply through the online portal before 5th November! 👏

www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...

Need plans for next Saturday? We are back at Big Biology Day 2025! 🧬

Explore why some species live longer, peer at tissue samples under the microscope, play our lifespan game 🐋🐭 & meet mutant fruit flies 🦟✨ From whales to tiny DNA-unlocking flies, discoveries await for all ages.

The Sawarkar lab is looking for a Research Assistant to investigate transcriptional changes in the context of stress and neurodegeneration with the goal of developing novel therapeutics.

Sawarkar lab research: buff.ly/kk3P5ia
Apply here: buff.ly/oSlJ5J4
Closes 31st August 2025

Interested in lactation?🤱

Are you a researcher, clinician or lactation consultant working in Cambridge and around with an interest in the science, health, and societal dimensions of lactation?

Join us for the Cambridge Lactation Network 2025 Summer Symposium!
🗓 Thursday 11 September 2025

Join today at 1pm in the Biffen Lecture Theatre, Downing Site!

🚨 I’m looking for two enthusiastic scientists to join our team at Cambridge to explore the molecular mechanisms of lactation, early nutrition, and their long-term impact on health.

Apply here:
👉 RA: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51988/
👉 Postdoc: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51984/

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🧬 25 years since the Human Genome Project — a milestone that reshaped biology and medicine.

Richard Durbin joins the latest Naked Scientist episode to explore the history of genomics

www.gen.cam.ac.uk/news/25-years-human-genome-project

Are you a scientist with an interest in molecular cell #biology & quantitative systems biology? Join four leading molecular biologists as they conduct a residential scientific meeting in Cambridge on the topic of protein homeostasis: royalsociety.org/science-even... @geneticscam.bsky.social

Can genetics grow a better garden? 🌻🪴

In this Naked Scientists episode, @aylwyn-scally.bsky.social digs into the roots of genetics and how it could help gardens face climate threats like drought and pests.

www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/can-genetics-grow-better-garden

Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of human disease history Researchers have mapped the spread of infectious diseases in humans across millennia, to reveal how human-animal interactions permanently transformed our

“These infections didn’t just cause illness – they may have contributed to population collapse, migration, and genetic adaptation.”
- Eske Willerslev

www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/large-scale-dna-study-maps-37000-years-of-human-disease-history

Faster identification of Transposable Elements in full genome assemblies This month's ERGA BioGenome Analysis & Applications Seminar will feature a talk by speaker Pío Sierra about a new tool, pantera, which allows faster identification of Transposable Elements in genome a...

Next Tuesday at 11:00 CEST: Talk by @piosierra.bsky.social from @geneticscam.bsky.social - Faster identification of Transposable Elements in full #genome assemblies 🧬

➡️ www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/faster-...

@biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social #TransposableElements #TEs

Incredible images created by our scientists using advanced microscopes are helping to drive biological discovery 🔬

Read more about our Microscopy Bioscience Platform⬇️
www.cam.ac.uk/stories/camb...

@cambridgebiosci.bsky.social
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