Erin the Slime Scientist
@erinpallott.bsky.social
PhD student | Parasites and Mucus | Project lead of #SciComm platform Research Hive | STEM Ambassador | Part-time goth
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I'm #PhDone! I had a wonderful day discussing my work on goblet cell responses during parasite infection 🤧🪱 After a really pleasant and exciting viva, I got to spend the evening celebrating with friends from all different areas of my life. Onto full-time sci-comm!
#PhDSky #SciComm #ImmunoSky
#PhDSky #SciComm #ImmunoSky
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'm #PhDone! I had a wonderful day discussing my work on goblet cell responses during parasite infection 🤧🪱 After a really pleasant and exciting viva, I got to spend the evening celebrating with friends from all different areas of my life. Onto full-time sci-comm!
#PhDSky #SciComm #ImmunoSky
#PhDSky #SciComm #ImmunoSky
My video from FameLab is now up! In 3 minutes, I aimed to convince the audience that nature's supermaterial mucus deserves so much more research!
I was extremely nervous, but I'm determined to keep bringing mucus to the masses!
🧪 #SciComm #PhDSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9oh...
I was extremely nervous, but I'm determined to keep bringing mucus to the masses!
🧪 #SciComm #PhDSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9oh...
FameLab UK Final 2025 - Erin Pallott
YouTube video by Cheltenham Festivals
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November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
My video from FameLab is now up! In 3 minutes, I aimed to convince the audience that nature's supermaterial mucus deserves so much more research!
I was extremely nervous, but I'm determined to keep bringing mucus to the masses!
🧪 #SciComm #PhDSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9oh...
I was extremely nervous, but I'm determined to keep bringing mucus to the masses!
🧪 #SciComm #PhDSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9oh...
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Fantastic news and so well deserved, Erin!
I'm writing my thesis and wrapping up this PhD, but I've been extremely blessed in my final year to receive awards and recognition for my public engagement and sci-comm work.
Thank you to everyone who supported and nominated!
@britsocimm.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @fbmhdocacad.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who supported and nominated!
@britsocimm.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @fbmhdocacad.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Fantastic news and so well deserved, Erin!
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Did you know that bisexual flowers are perfect? Botanists do.
My latest pin celebrates the fact that 90% of flowering plants have individual flowers with both male and female parts. Botanists call these 'bisexual' or 'perfect' flowers. Please share!
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My latest pin celebrates the fact that 90% of flowering plants have individual flowers with both male and female parts. Botanists call these 'bisexual' or 'perfect' flowers. Please share!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
July 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Did you know that bisexual flowers are perfect? Botanists do.
My latest pin celebrates the fact that 90% of flowering plants have individual flowers with both male and female parts. Botanists call these 'bisexual' or 'perfect' flowers. Please share!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
My latest pin celebrates the fact that 90% of flowering plants have individual flowers with both male and female parts. Botanists call these 'bisexual' or 'perfect' flowers. Please share!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
I'm writing my thesis and wrapping up this PhD, but I've been extremely blessed in my final year to receive awards and recognition for my public engagement and sci-comm work.
Thank you to everyone who supported and nominated!
@britsocimm.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @fbmhdocacad.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who supported and nominated!
@britsocimm.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @fbmhdocacad.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I'm writing my thesis and wrapping up this PhD, but I've been extremely blessed in my final year to receive awards and recognition for my public engagement and sci-comm work.
Thank you to everyone who supported and nominated!
@britsocimm.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @fbmhdocacad.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who supported and nominated!
@britsocimm.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @fbmhdocacad.bsky.social
What came first, the scientist or the journalist? Great first panel for #abswss25 discussing career journeys into science journalism. 2 perspectives from a science background and 2 from a journalism background. @absw.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
What came first, the scientist or the journalist? Great first panel for #abswss25 discussing career journeys into science journalism. 2 perspectives from a science background and 2 from a journalism background. @absw.bsky.social
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Amazing shortlisted colleagues on the EDI award @britsocimm.bsky.social - @pallettlab.bsky.social & @mcsinton.bsky.social lead important initiatives and I’m always inspired by this. Well done to everyone!
June 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Amazing shortlisted colleagues on the EDI award @britsocimm.bsky.social - @pallettlab.bsky.social & @mcsinton.bsky.social lead important initiatives and I’m always inspired by this. Well done to everyone!
This was a real surprise, and I'm so grateful. The support I've had has been phenomenal and it's giving me the courage to keep going and recognise "hey, I'm actually quite good at this". Thank you @britsocimm.bsky.social for this lovely award.
Super happy for @erinpallott.bsky.social for an honorable mention for her amazing activities on public engagement!! Go Erin! @britsocimm.bsky.social @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This was a real surprise, and I'm so grateful. The support I've had has been phenomenal and it's giving me the courage to keep going and recognise "hey, I'm actually quite good at this". Thank you @britsocimm.bsky.social for this lovely award.
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We're halfway through Pride so now seems a good time to drop a pin that people have been requesting: something for allies.
The thing is though, I'm not interested in selling a traditional ally pin that allows just anyone to claim they're on our side, so lets talk about that 🧵
canopyrobin.etsy.com
The thing is though, I'm not interested in selling a traditional ally pin that allows just anyone to claim they're on our side, so lets talk about that 🧵
canopyrobin.etsy.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We're halfway through Pride so now seems a good time to drop a pin that people have been requesting: something for allies.
The thing is though, I'm not interested in selling a traditional ally pin that allows just anyone to claim they're on our side, so lets talk about that 🧵
canopyrobin.etsy.com
The thing is though, I'm not interested in selling a traditional ally pin that allows just anyone to claim they're on our side, so lets talk about that 🧵
canopyrobin.etsy.com
I'm representing North West at the @FameLab national final on 6 June!
I'll be bringing the gross factor to my talk on mucus, alongside nine other amazing speakers covering a wide range of science topics.
So excited to show Cheltenham Science Festival attendees what I'm all about!
#SciComm #PhDSky
I'll be bringing the gross factor to my talk on mucus, alongside nine other amazing speakers covering a wide range of science topics.
So excited to show Cheltenham Science Festival attendees what I'm all about!
#SciComm #PhDSky
May 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I am so pleased to announce that I have been shortlisted for the @britsocimm.bsky.social Public Engagement Award. I have worked really hard on supporting PE initiatives, as well as building my own ( @reshiveblog.bsky.social ), so this is really exciting for me!
#ImmunoSky #PhDSky
#ImmunoSky #PhDSky
May 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I am so pleased to announce that I have been shortlisted for the @britsocimm.bsky.social Public Engagement Award. I have worked really hard on supporting PE initiatives, as well as building my own ( @reshiveblog.bsky.social ), so this is really exciting for me!
#ImmunoSky #PhDSky
#ImmunoSky #PhDSky
I'm now on Instagram! No idea what I'm doing, but hopefully I can make it educational and fun. 🧪
www.instagram.com/slimescience...
#SciComm #PhDSky #AcademicSky
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#SciComm #PhDSky #AcademicSky
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May 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I'm now on Instagram! No idea what I'm doing, but hopefully I can make it educational and fun. 🧪
www.instagram.com/slimescience...
#SciComm #PhDSky #AcademicSky
www.instagram.com/slimescience...
#SciComm #PhDSky #AcademicSky
#FluorescenceFriday #FluorescentFriday
Here's a Trichuris muris egg getting up close and personal with the intestinal epithelium.
#PhDSky #ImmunoSky
Here's a Trichuris muris egg getting up close and personal with the intestinal epithelium.
#PhDSky #ImmunoSky
April 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#FluorescenceFriday #FluorescentFriday
Here's a Trichuris muris egg getting up close and personal with the intestinal epithelium.
#PhDSky #ImmunoSky
Here's a Trichuris muris egg getting up close and personal with the intestinal epithelium.
#PhDSky #ImmunoSky
Nothing like tackling a public speaking fear than a public speaking competition. I am so thrilled and shocked to have won the #FameLab North West final.
Everyone was amazing and I hope you're all proud. Looking forward to learning and improving ahead of the national finals!!
#SciComm #PhDSky
Everyone was amazing and I hope you're all proud. Looking forward to learning and improving ahead of the national finals!!
#SciComm #PhDSky
April 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We're working hard to think of new ways to be helpful! Always looking for feedback.
New free resource: Our blog team has put together a guide to help spark some writing inspiration!
Give it a read to learn styles and techniques other authors used.
Find the link in this new post, plus how to hear about upcoming FREE and OPEN TO ALL workshops 👀
Give it a read to learn styles and techniques other authors used.
Find the link in this new post, plus how to hear about upcoming FREE and OPEN TO ALL workshops 👀
How Do I Get Started? New Guide and Workshops
When we approach people with our blog opportunity, a common response is, “I’d like to give it a go, but I’m not sure where to start”. Getting started can be the hardest part…
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March 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We're working hard to think of new ways to be helpful! Always looking for feedback.
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Is this surprising to you? Check our blog (and below!) for a recent post on how fiction reading is beneficial to your mental health and wellbeing. Read for fun, not as a chore! #BookSky #EduSky #AcademicSky
40% of Britons haven't read a single book in the last 12 months, with the median Briton having read or listened to just three in the past year
0 books: 40%
1: 3%
2: 5%
3: 7%
4: 4%
5: 3%
6-10: 10%
11-15: 6%
16-20: 4%
21-30: 5%
31-50: 4%
51+: 4%
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0 books: 40%
1: 3%
2: 5%
3: 7%
4: 4%
5: 3%
6-10: 10%
11-15: 6%
16-20: 4%
21-30: 5%
31-50: 4%
51+: 4%
yougov.co.uk/entertainmen...
March 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Is this surprising to you? Check our blog (and below!) for a recent post on how fiction reading is beneficial to your mental health and wellbeing. Read for fun, not as a chore! #BookSky #EduSky #AcademicSky
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What makes a great leader? Confidence? Charisma? Jiya from @alliancembs.bsky.social explains that psychology points to something else: Emotional intelligence and understanding people. Have any stories on good/bad leadership? Let us know below!
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
How Psychology Can Help you Become a Better Leader and Decision-Maker
Author: Jiya Mahajan // Editors: Emily Barrett & Erin Pallott When you think of a great leader, what comes to your mind? Maybe a CEO, a football coach giving a pep talk, or even a teacher who i…
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March 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What makes a great leader? Confidence? Charisma? Jiya from @alliancembs.bsky.social explains that psychology points to something else: Emotional intelligence and understanding people. Have any stories on good/bad leadership? Let us know below!
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
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Scientists and politicians need to communicate if we want helpful scientific advancements to make it to everyday life. Federica looks at the links between science and policy and the current barriers to efficient cross-talk.
#SciComm #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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#SciComm #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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Science and Legislation: Challenges, benefits and hopes of a growing relationship
Author: Federica Spaggiari // Editors: Erin Pallott & Elan Shellard When people are asked to think of a word to describe politics, the answers range from laws to corruption, taxes to parties, e…
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February 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Scientists and politicians need to communicate if we want helpful scientific advancements to make it to everyday life. Federica looks at the links between science and policy and the current barriers to efficient cross-talk.
#SciComm #AcademicSky #PhDSky
research-hive.com/2025/02/18/s...
#SciComm #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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When the PhD goes wrong, it can feel like the end of the world. Dead ends and failed experiments are hard, but often inevitable. Elan writes about her experience and tips for managing stress in these situations, emphasising community. Talk it out!
#PhDSky #PhDChat
research-hive.com/2025/02/06/p...
#PhDSky #PhDChat
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Probably Not the End of the World
Three realisations for coping with stress and anxiety when PhD plans go awry Author: Elan Shellard // Editors: Rashmi Danwaththa Liyanage & Oliver Hartley A PhD is a somewhat unique challenge i…
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February 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
When the PhD goes wrong, it can feel like the end of the world. Dead ends and failed experiments are hard, but often inevitable. Elan writes about her experience and tips for managing stress in these situations, emphasising community. Talk it out!
#PhDSky #PhDChat
research-hive.com/2025/02/06/p...
#PhDSky #PhDChat
research-hive.com/2025/02/06/p...
With my wonderful partner's help, I ran a workshop introducing PGRs to blogging and how our platform @reshiveblog.bsky.social can help kickstart #scicomm skill development.
It was so exciting and with the great feedback, I hope I can start hosting it online to even more people
#PhDSky
It was so exciting and with the great feedback, I hope I can start hosting it online to even more people
#PhDSky
February 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
With my wonderful partner's help, I ran a workshop introducing PGRs to blogging and how our platform @reshiveblog.bsky.social can help kickstart #scicomm skill development.
It was so exciting and with the great feedback, I hope I can start hosting it online to even more people
#PhDSky
It was so exciting and with the great feedback, I hope I can start hosting it online to even more people
#PhDSky
For my final blog post of the year, I wrote about parasite cleanses. My own personal pet-hate of pseudoscience internet, since helminths are my thing. I focussed on how these snake oil salespeople get people hooked on their content and into their online stores.
#AcademicSky #SciComm
#AcademicSky #SciComm
Selling the Disease to Sell the Cure: Parasite Cleanses of Social Media
Author: Erin Pallott // Editors: Nithya Eswaran & Vicky McIntyre I enjoy browsing social media under hashtags relating to my research fields. There are so many talented and dedicated scientists…
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December 20, 2024 at 8:29 PM
For my final blog post of the year, I wrote about parasite cleanses. My own personal pet-hate of pseudoscience internet, since helminths are my thing. I focussed on how these snake oil salespeople get people hooked on their content and into their online stores.
#AcademicSky #SciComm
#AcademicSky #SciComm
Joined the rest of UoM's immunologists at our Christmas dinner social. The theme was dress to impress, so we had to show them how the goths do it.
Maybe a slight shock to those who only see me at work 🤭
#ImmunoSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
Maybe a slight shock to those who only see me at work 🤭
#ImmunoSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
December 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Joined the rest of UoM's immunologists at our Christmas dinner social. The theme was dress to impress, so we had to show them how the goths do it.
Maybe a slight shock to those who only see me at work 🤭
#ImmunoSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
Maybe a slight shock to those who only see me at work 🤭
#ImmunoSky #AcademicSky #QueerInSTEM
One of our team members, Rashmi, wrote this wonderful story about just how personal her research is to her.
NEW: Rashmi from @ljmuofficial.bsky.social is researching how discrimination and social identity affect the prevalence of psychosis in ethnic minorities in the UK. Originally from Sri Lanka, Rashmi also shares how personal this research is to her own life and identity.
#PhDSky #AcademicSky
#PhDSky #AcademicSky
Between Two Worlds: Understanding if discrimination and social identity causes psychosis among ethnic minorities in the UK
Author: Rashmi Danwaththa Liyanage // Editor: Erin Pallott A Mother’s Journey I woke up in the gloom and I could see some black and white pigeons huddled together on a neighbour’s roof embrac…
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December 9, 2024 at 5:18 PM
One of our team members, Rashmi, wrote this wonderful story about just how personal her research is to her.
On a casual afternoon of my final year, I have noticed I've been incorrectly spelling a gene name the entire time. In every single write-up, abstract, poster and presentation.
#PhDSky
#PhDSky
December 5, 2024 at 2:38 PM
On a casual afternoon of my final year, I have noticed I've been incorrectly spelling a gene name the entire time. In every single write-up, abstract, poster and presentation.
#PhDSky
#PhDSky