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David Courtney

@thecourtneylab.bsky.social

Molecular virology lab based headed by David Courtney @WWIEM_QUB working on influenza viruses, exploring how viral RNAs undergo post-transcriptional regulation.

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We look forward to once more host researchers from all over Ireland who share our interest in RNA! See you Friday!!

11.06.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An art-deco inspired logo reading 'Influenza Update Meeting' in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh format

An art-deco inspired logo reading 'Influenza Update Meeting' in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh format

SAVE THE DATE!
The 2025 Influenza Update Meeting will be held โ€ช@uni-of-warwick.bsky.social on the 15th and 16th December - โ€ช@nicolerobb.bsky.socialโ€ฌ is leading the organisation for this year's event.
We hope you'll join us there - please repost!
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

04.06.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Description Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment...

Great opportunity to work on influenza virus-host factor interactions in a brand new lab at Imperial (led by a friend and collaborator, Carol Sheppard)
www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

22.05.2025 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Finishing virology/biology PhD students, postdocs in need of a job- this is a lab you should join! Am I biased? 100% yes- because I know that the Sheppard lab will be an awesome place to work and you'll do great science. Spread the word!

23.05.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very happy to be appointed an Ambassador for the ERC and excited to promote the importance of fundamental research in these challenging scientific times.

At the heart of every scientific leap lies fundamental researchโ€”the engine that fuels discovery, inspires new minds, and lifts society forward.

29.04.2025 07:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Influenza A virus RNA localisation and the interceding trafficking pathways of the host cell Viruses have evolved to efficiently navigate host cells to deliver, express, and replicate their genetic material. Understanding the mechanisms underlying viral RNA localisation is paramount to design...

Checkout our review article at PLOS. Happy to see the thoughts of Stefano and myself on influenza virus RNA trafficking published in PLOS Pathogens a few days ago. A topic we are both greatly interested in. dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

27.04.2025 09:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Closing on soon - you have until the 14th to apply for our interdisciplinary PhD studentship - develop new cell-based infection models & AI analysis to study infections and discover antimicrobials. Link below.

12.04.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#NSV2025 Two weeks left to register! The abstract submission/registration system on the website will CLOSE Friday, April 11, 2025. Visit www.negativestrandvirus.org/home

28.03.2025 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Age-dependent expression and antiviral activity of interferon epsilon in respiratory epithelium https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.08.647778v1

10.04.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The 2-part report found on virological.org is a very interesting read. Astonishing what can be discerned from the #H5N1 #birdflu sequence data. (Or astonishing to me, a non-scientist.)

04.05.2024 00:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Identifying cellular RNA-binding proteins during infection uncovers a role for MKRN2 in influenza mRNA trafficking https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.10.30.564690v1 Utilisation of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) is an important aspect of post-transcriptional regulation

Identifying cellular RNA-binding proteins during infection uncovers a role for MKRN2 in influenza mRNA trafficking https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.10.30.564690v1

30.10.2023 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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