Emmottlab
@emmottlab.bsky.social
Lab news and updates for the Emmott lab, RNA virology & proteomics at the Centre for Proteome Research, University of Liverpool, UK
Lab website: emmottlab.org
Lab website: emmottlab.org
Funded PhD opportunity through the DiMeN DTP: studying HEV proteolysis. You’ll be primarily based in the Herod lab at Leeds, and work with us on the use of MS-based proteomics to study proteolysis! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Molecular Regulation of Proteolysis by Hepatitis E Virus as a Basis for Therapeutic Intervention at University of Leeds on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Molecular Regulation of Proteolysis by Hepatitis E Virus as a Basis for Therapeutic Intervention at University of Leeds, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Funded PhD opportunity through the DiMeN DTP: studying HEV proteolysis. You’ll be primarily based in the Herod lab at Leeds, and work with us on the use of MS-based proteomics to study proteolysis! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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We are still buzzing from our show! Here’s some snaps of what you missed… in case you were wondering….
Huge thank you to the whole production team and the people who made this happen!
@microbiologysociety.org @britsciassoc.bsky.social @emmottlab.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social
#BSF25
Huge thank you to the whole production team and the people who made this happen!
@microbiologysociety.org @britsciassoc.bsky.social @emmottlab.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social
#BSF25
September 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We are still buzzing from our show! Here’s some snaps of what you missed… in case you were wondering….
Huge thank you to the whole production team and the people who made this happen!
@microbiologysociety.org @britsciassoc.bsky.social @emmottlab.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social
#BSF25
Huge thank you to the whole production team and the people who made this happen!
@microbiologysociety.org @britsciassoc.bsky.social @emmottlab.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social
#BSF25
The lab is being represented at the IX International Calicivirus Conference in Banff by @tartanvirus.bsky.social! Catch Frazer to talk protease substrates and proteomics.
September 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The lab is being represented at the IX International Calicivirus Conference in Banff by @tartanvirus.bsky.social! Catch Frazer to talk protease substrates and proteomics.
Led by @idb-virology.bsky.social, the lab is contributing to #BSF25 with a performance of antiviral roller skating!
Working with Liverpool roller birds, and supported by the BSF and @microbiologysociety.org
Working with Liverpool roller birds, and supported by the BSF and @microbiologysociety.org
📣 Introducing "Antiviral Roller Skating"! ✨️🦠🛼✨️
Debuting at the British Science Festival 2025 #BSF25 in Liverpool! Exploring viruses & antivirals through movement & play!
Friday 12 Sep, 18.30
@unitytheatre.bsky.social
FREE tickets: britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Debuting at the British Science Festival 2025 #BSF25 in Liverpool! Exploring viruses & antivirals through movement & play!
Friday 12 Sep, 18.30
@unitytheatre.bsky.social
FREE tickets: britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
August 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Led by @idb-virology.bsky.social, the lab is contributing to #BSF25 with a performance of antiviral roller skating!
Working with Liverpool roller birds, and supported by the BSF and @microbiologysociety.org
Working with Liverpool roller birds, and supported by the BSF and @microbiologysociety.org
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👨🔬Scientific Advisors Drs. Max Edrmann & Ed Emmott @edemmott.bsky.social
🎭 Inspiration: "Bus Regulation: The Musical" by Ellie Harrison @ellieharrison.bsky.social
💷 Funded by @microbiologysociety.org & @britishscienceassociation.bsky.social
#bsf25 #scicomm #sciencecommunication
#skating #sciart
🎭 Inspiration: "Bus Regulation: The Musical" by Ellie Harrison @ellieharrison.bsky.social
💷 Funded by @microbiologysociety.org & @britishscienceassociation.bsky.social
#bsf25 #scicomm #sciencecommunication
#skating #sciart
August 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
👨🔬Scientific Advisors Drs. Max Edrmann & Ed Emmott @edemmott.bsky.social
🎭 Inspiration: "Bus Regulation: The Musical" by Ellie Harrison @ellieharrison.bsky.social
💷 Funded by @microbiologysociety.org & @britishscienceassociation.bsky.social
#bsf25 #scicomm #sciencecommunication
#skating #sciart
🎭 Inspiration: "Bus Regulation: The Musical" by Ellie Harrison @ellieharrison.bsky.social
💷 Funded by @microbiologysociety.org & @britishscienceassociation.bsky.social
#bsf25 #scicomm #sciencecommunication
#skating #sciart
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🤝 A collaboration between @liverpooluni.bsky.social & Liverpool Roller Birds
✍️🎬 Written, Directed & Produced by Dr. I'ah Donovan-Banfield @idb-virology.bsky.social
👯♀️Choreographed by Ani Bosco
📸 Director of Photography Dr. Rebee Penrice-Randal @rebee.bsky.social
📹 Videography by Paroketh Films
✍️🎬 Written, Directed & Produced by Dr. I'ah Donovan-Banfield @idb-virology.bsky.social
👯♀️Choreographed by Ani Bosco
📸 Director of Photography Dr. Rebee Penrice-Randal @rebee.bsky.social
📹 Videography by Paroketh Films
![Photos of [left to right] Director of Photography Dr Rebee Penrice-Randal and Videographer Jon Stonehouse of Paroketh Films.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kpumbnjdkfpip5e2runbceau/bafkreidairqdba2qtrhr6dmrqxsctdejrczvmbltil4qyv5gqwsjsg6kw4@jpeg)
August 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🤝 A collaboration between @liverpooluni.bsky.social & Liverpool Roller Birds
✍️🎬 Written, Directed & Produced by Dr. I'ah Donovan-Banfield @idb-virology.bsky.social
👯♀️Choreographed by Ani Bosco
📸 Director of Photography Dr. Rebee Penrice-Randal @rebee.bsky.social
📹 Videography by Paroketh Films
✍️🎬 Written, Directed & Produced by Dr. I'ah Donovan-Banfield @idb-virology.bsky.social
👯♀️Choreographed by Ani Bosco
📸 Director of Photography Dr. Rebee Penrice-Randal @rebee.bsky.social
📹 Videography by Paroketh Films
New paper: collaboration with Cambridge on EMCV 2B* now published journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Encephalomyocarditis virus protein 2B* interacts with 14-3-3 proteins through a phosphorylated C-terminal binding motif | mBio
Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) infects a range of species, causing economically
important reproductive disorders in pigs and encephalitis and myocarditis in rodents.
Due to its wide host range, it ...
journals.asm.org
August 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New paper: collaboration with Cambridge on EMCV 2B* now published journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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Congratulations to Markella Loi from the @emmottlab.bsky.social on winning the Early Career Award for #BSPR2025 and congratulations to @hannahmayging.bsky.social on being the runner
July 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Congratulations to Markella Loi from the @emmottlab.bsky.social on winning the Early Career Award for #BSPR2025 and congratulations to @hannahmayging.bsky.social on being the runner
The lab got a nice bit of news yesterday! LEAF gold!
June 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The lab got a nice bit of news yesterday! LEAF gold!
We have projects available on single-cell proteomics, including methods development, and applications to antiviral development and resistance. If you have a strong background in proteomics and are considering an MSCA, get in touch! marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-op...
MSCA opens €404.3 million call for Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships offer researchers holding a PhD the opportunity to acquire new skills through advanced training and international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility.
marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu
May 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
We have projects available on single-cell proteomics, including methods development, and applications to antiviral development and resistance. If you have a strong background in proteomics and are considering an MSCA, get in touch! marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-op...
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Nikolai and his group are based at Northeastern University and have been pioneers in the field of single cell proteomics.
He will talk about the methods his lab has worked on for multiplexed approaches in SCP, including plexDIA
He will talk about the methods his lab has worked on for multiplexed approaches in SCP, including plexDIA
April 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Nikolai and his group are based at Northeastern University and have been pioneers in the field of single cell proteomics.
He will talk about the methods his lab has worked on for multiplexed approaches in SCP, including plexDIA
He will talk about the methods his lab has worked on for multiplexed approaches in SCP, including plexDIA
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As we get ready for the British Society for Proteome Research annual meeting in Liverpool (July 7-9th), we will start highlighting our amazing speakers.
First is @slavov-n.bsky.social who will talk to us about Biological and technological frontiers for single-cell proteomics.
First is @slavov-n.bsky.social who will talk to us about Biological and technological frontiers for single-cell proteomics.
April 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As we get ready for the British Society for Proteome Research annual meeting in Liverpool (July 7-9th), we will start highlighting our amazing speakers.
First is @slavov-n.bsky.social who will talk to us about Biological and technological frontiers for single-cell proteomics.
First is @slavov-n.bsky.social who will talk to us about Biological and technological frontiers for single-cell proteomics.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
First 2025 paper: delighted to have contributed to this paper on the emergence of a new subgenomic mRNA in SARS-CoV-2 from the Bauer lab
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 subgenomic RNAs that enhance viral fitness and immune evasion
Coronaviruses can evolve novel transcription regulatory sequences, generating new RNA transcripts during human infection. This study identifies a prevalent subgenomic RNA in SARS-CoV-2, which produces...
journals.plos.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
First 2025 paper: delighted to have contributed to this paper on the emergence of a new subgenomic mRNA in SARS-CoV-2 from the Bauer lab
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Another PhD studentship is available for Oct 2025 start! In a collaboration between the @pirbrightinst.bsky.social and us, you will be investigating the role of novel avian coronavirus accessory genes. See here for more details! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Deadline 17 Feb, funded for UK only.
Deadline 17 Feb, funded for UK only.
Investigation of Novel Accessory Proteins in the Replication of Infectious Bronchitis Virus at The Pirbright Institute on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Investigation of Novel Accessory Proteins in the Replication of Infectious Bronchitis Virus at The Pirbright Institute, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Another PhD studentship is available for Oct 2025 start! In a collaboration between the @pirbrightinst.bsky.social and us, you will be investigating the role of novel avian coronavirus accessory genes. See here for more details! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Deadline 17 Feb, funded for UK only.
Deadline 17 Feb, funded for UK only.
The deadlines for our MRC-funded studentships have now passed, but a funded studentship through the BBSRC NWD DLA is now available for Oct 2025 start in single cell mass spectrometry. See findaphd for more details or drop Ed an email.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
BBSRC NWD CASE: Expanding single-cell proteomics into single-cell multi-Omics at University of Liverpool on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - BBSRC NWD CASE: Expanding single-cell proteomics into single-cell multi-Omics at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
December 17, 2024 at 7:13 PM
The deadlines for our MRC-funded studentships have now passed, but a funded studentship through the BBSRC NWD DLA is now available for Oct 2025 start in single cell mass spectrometry. See findaphd for more details or drop Ed an email.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Reminder - if you are a new PI in UK virology and you aren’t yet registered for RIVR2025 on Jan9-10th in Liverpool, registration closes on December 5th!
If you are a new group leader in virology in the UK and aren’t yet on the RIVR mailing list, get in touch to be added.
If you are a new group leader in virology in the UK and aren’t yet on the RIVR mailing list, get in touch to be added.
November 22, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Reminder - if you are a new PI in UK virology and you aren’t yet registered for RIVR2025 on Jan9-10th in Liverpool, registration closes on December 5th!
If you are a new group leader in virology in the UK and aren’t yet on the RIVR mailing list, get in touch to be added.
If you are a new group leader in virology in the UK and aren’t yet on the RIVR mailing list, get in touch to be added.
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Loading a mass spec and a nanopore in the same day! Thrilled to be learning another omics method in the @emmottlab.bsky.social 🧬
November 14, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Loading a mass spec and a nanopore in the same day! Thrilled to be learning another omics method in the @emmottlab.bsky.social 🧬
We have two funded PhD studentships available through DiMeN_DTP programme for Oct2025
Standard_2025_127: Understanding the mechanisms of norovirus replication (Dr Edward Emmot)
Standard_2025_71: Widening the ‘NET’ to identify new treatments for bronchiectasis (Dr Helen Wright)
Standard_2025_127: Understanding the mechanisms of norovirus replication (Dr Edward Emmot)
Standard_2025_71: Widening the ‘NET’ to identify new treatments for bronchiectasis (Dr Helen Wright)
November 4, 2024 at 7:04 AM
We have two funded PhD studentships available through DiMeN_DTP programme for Oct2025
Standard_2025_127: Understanding the mechanisms of norovirus replication (Dr Edward Emmot)
Standard_2025_71: Widening the ‘NET’ to identify new treatments for bronchiectasis (Dr Helen Wright)
Standard_2025_127: Understanding the mechanisms of norovirus replication (Dr Edward Emmot)
Standard_2025_71: Widening the ‘NET’ to identify new treatments for bronchiectasis (Dr Helen Wright)
Just to warn we do not have any positions available in our lab- some fraudulent adverts are being circulated on LinkedIn and possibly elsewhere - the link to the lab website is real but all the links below and the details are all fake.
April 21, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Just to warn we do not have any positions available in our lab- some fraudulent adverts are being circulated on LinkedIn and possibly elsewhere - the link to the lab website is real but all the links below and the details are all fake.
New paper: Porcine Sapovirus Protease Controls the Innate Immune Response and Targets TBK1.
Work led by Ileana Georgana from the Goodfellow lab
www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16...
Work led by Ileana Georgana from the Goodfellow lab
www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16...
Porcine Sapovirus Protease Controls the Innate Immune Response and Targets TBK1
Human sapoviruses (HuSaVs) and noroviruses are considered the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide. While extensive research has focused on noroviruses, our understanding of sapoviruses (S...
www.mdpi.com
February 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM
New paper: Porcine Sapovirus Protease Controls the Innate Immune Response and Targets TBK1.
Work led by Ileana Georgana from the Goodfellow lab
www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16...
Work led by Ileana Georgana from the Goodfellow lab
www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16...
These positions are now available to apply for! - see thread below!
The lab is hiring PhD students and PDRAs for 2024 start! Projects going in proteomics/mass spectrometry and virology.
December 19, 2023 at 5:44 PM
These positions are now available to apply for! - see thread below!
The lab is hiring PhD students and PDRAs for 2024 start! Projects going in proteomics/mass spectrometry and virology.
December 11, 2023 at 10:13 PM
The lab is hiring PhD students and PDRAs for 2024 start! Projects going in proteomics/mass spectrometry and virology.
A second funded PhD studentship is available for Oct 2024 start! - Investigating the interactions of Rift Valley fever virus RdRP. You will be primarily based with Alain Kohl at LSTM, working with us on the LC-MS/MS portions. Deadline Jan 24. www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/resear...
The host interactome of the Rift Valley fever virus RNA-dependent RNA
AbstractRift Valley fever virus (Bunyavirales, Peribunyaviridae) or short RVFV is emerging arbovirus that can cause disease and death in humans and animals. There are no drugs to treat infection, and
www.lstmed.ac.uk
December 6, 2023 at 4:38 PM
A second funded PhD studentship is available for Oct 2024 start! - Investigating the interactions of Rift Valley fever virus RdRP. You will be primarily based with Alain Kohl at LSTM, working with us on the LC-MS/MS portions. Deadline Jan 24. www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/resear...
News is now out officially! Hugely grateful for this award which will let us study coronavirus replication, in particular the role of polyprotein precursors over the next 8 years!
Adverts for two new PDRA positions are working through HR and will be up shortly.
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2023/12/01/2...
Adverts for two new PDRA positions are working through HR and will be up shortly.
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2023/12/01/2...
December 1, 2023 at 9:10 AM
News is now out officially! Hugely grateful for this award which will let us study coronavirus replication, in particular the role of polyprotein precursors over the next 8 years!
Adverts for two new PDRA positions are working through HR and will be up shortly.
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2023/12/01/2...
Adverts for two new PDRA positions are working through HR and will be up shortly.
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2023/12/01/2...