Joanna Birch
@jbirchj.bsky.social
Senior fellow and UKRI FLF at the School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow. Invasion, metastasis, radiotherapy in solid cancers including glioma and pancreatic cancer
Check out our preprint on the effect of radiotherapy on metastasis in PDAC ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Radiotherapy drives lung metastasis in PDAC via a RhoGTPasesignaling shift towards MRCK-dependency https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.09.673965v1
September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Check out our preprint on the effect of radiotherapy on metastasis in PDAC ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Reposted by Joanna Birch
Congratulations @gounismichalis.bsky.social and team, fantastic work!
1/ Beyond thrilled to see my #PhD work now published in @jcb.org
A short thread (🧵) for #metastasis #metabolism #ExtracellularVesicles (EVs) aficionados
A short thread (🧵) for #metastasis #metabolism #ExtracellularVesicles (EVs) aficionados
@gounismichalis.bsky.social et al. show that cells that seed early lung #metastasis in #BreastCancer have altered #metabolism. These metabolic alterations lead them to release extracellular vesicles which engender a microenvironment conducive to invasive growth. rupress.org/jcb/article/...
June 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations @gounismichalis.bsky.social and team, fantastic work!
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Three years since her glioblastoma diagnosis, our Patron Theo Burrell shares a powerful message of honesty, hope and strength.
Thank you, Theo, for all you do to raise awareness and inspire others. 💛
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#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Thank you, Theo, for all you do to raise awareness and inspire others. 💛
instagram.com/p/DKl4LXOt7mi
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
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June 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Three years since her glioblastoma diagnosis, our Patron Theo Burrell shares a powerful message of honesty, hope and strength.
Thank you, Theo, for all you do to raise awareness and inspire others. 💛
instagram.com/p/DKl4LXOt7mi
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Thank you, Theo, for all you do to raise awareness and inspire others. 💛
instagram.com/p/DKl4LXOt7mi
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Reposted by Joanna Birch
Reposted by Joanna Birch
Gary Larson is the Patron Cartoonist of Science.
April 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Gary Larson is the Patron Cartoonist of Science.
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🌟 Exciting #PhD Opportunity! Join my lab in beautiful #Vienna. We are studying tumor-immune interactions in #metastasis using #singlecell and #spatial omics! ⏰ Apply by 04/25 bit.ly/3l7WMhs more infos 👉 winklerlab.org
April 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🌟 Exciting #PhD Opportunity! Join my lab in beautiful #Vienna. We are studying tumor-immune interactions in #metastasis using #singlecell and #spatial omics! ⏰ Apply by 04/25 bit.ly/3l7WMhs more infos 👉 winklerlab.org
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📢 Call for Applications
EANO & @neuroonc.bsky.social are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Neuro-Oncology Advances!
✅ Strong background in #NeuroOncology
✅ Editorial leadership experience
🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4j9AqV7
#EANO #SNO #NeuroOncologyAdvances #CallForApplications
EANO & @neuroonc.bsky.social are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Neuro-Oncology Advances!
✅ Strong background in #NeuroOncology
✅ Editorial leadership experience
🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4j9AqV7
#EANO #SNO #NeuroOncologyAdvances #CallForApplications
April 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
📢 Call for Applications
EANO & @neuroonc.bsky.social are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Neuro-Oncology Advances!
✅ Strong background in #NeuroOncology
✅ Editorial leadership experience
🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4j9AqV7
#EANO #SNO #NeuroOncologyAdvances #CallForApplications
EANO & @neuroonc.bsky.social are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Neuro-Oncology Advances!
✅ Strong background in #NeuroOncology
✅ Editorial leadership experience
🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4j9AqV7
#EANO #SNO #NeuroOncologyAdvances #CallForApplications
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Reposted by Joanna Birch
“Bluesky has won”.
Please retweet… 😉
Please retweet… 😉
THREAD
The numbers are in. @bsky.app research sharing volumes vs X Formerly Twitter
In March 2024, on most days, Bluesky hosts more posts linked to research published in 2025 than X.
By quite a lot.
Release the Kraken...
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
1/11
The numbers are in. @bsky.app research sharing volumes vs X Formerly Twitter
In March 2024, on most days, Bluesky hosts more posts linked to research published in 2025 than X.
By quite a lot.
Release the Kraken...
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
1/11
March 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“Bluesky has won”.
Please retweet… 😉
Please retweet… 😉
Reposted by Joanna Birch
Check out our collaborators' latest preprint showing excessive translation rates slow lung tumour development, forcing tumours to rewire signalling & exposing exquisite sensitivity to MEK inhibition:
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
Increased mRNA translation delays lung adenocarcinoma initiation and exposes a therapeutic vulnerability to MEK inhibitors
Although protein synthesis inhibitors are being evaluated as anti-cancer agents, the dynamics of mRNA translation in early tumorigenesis are still poorly understood. We report that deletion of the mRN...
doi.org
March 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Check out our collaborators' latest preprint showing excessive translation rates slow lung tumour development, forcing tumours to rewire signalling & exposing exquisite sensitivity to MEK inhibition:
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
Reposted by Joanna Birch
Are you making an impact in #NeuroOncology research? The #EANOResearchAward honors outstanding contributions in the field. Apply now for a chance to be recognized at #EANO2025 in Prague!
📝 Nomination deadline: May 15
📩 Send your application to: awards@eano.eu
Learn more: www.eano.eu #EANO #btsm
📝 Nomination deadline: May 15
📩 Send your application to: awards@eano.eu
Learn more: www.eano.eu #EANO #btsm
March 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Are you making an impact in #NeuroOncology research? The #EANOResearchAward honors outstanding contributions in the field. Apply now for a chance to be recognized at #EANO2025 in Prague!
📝 Nomination deadline: May 15
📩 Send your application to: awards@eano.eu
Learn more: www.eano.eu #EANO #btsm
📝 Nomination deadline: May 15
📩 Send your application to: awards@eano.eu
Learn more: www.eano.eu #EANO #btsm
Introducing Dr. Kathy McLay 🎉🎉🎉 Couldn’t be prouder @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Introducing Dr. Kathy McLay 🎉🎉🎉 Couldn’t be prouder @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social
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Giving thanks for all amazing and inspiring women around the world on International Women’s Day
We will never give up fighting for equality, for what is just and fair, and for each other 💪
#WomenOfTheWorldUnite
#WomenInScience 🧪
We will never give up fighting for equality, for what is just and fair, and for each other 💪
#WomenOfTheWorldUnite
#WomenInScience 🧪
March 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Giving thanks for all amazing and inspiring women around the world on International Women’s Day
We will never give up fighting for equality, for what is just and fair, and for each other 💪
#WomenOfTheWorldUnite
#WomenInScience 🧪
We will never give up fighting for equality, for what is just and fair, and for each other 💪
#WomenOfTheWorldUnite
#WomenInScience 🧪
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🙌 Celebrating Women in #NeuroOncology!
On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the contributions of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals advancing the field. EANO is proud to support and empower women in science & medicine! 💜
#IWD2024 #WomenInScience #Neurosurgery #AHP #btsm
On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the contributions of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals advancing the field. EANO is proud to support and empower women in science & medicine! 💜
#IWD2024 #WomenInScience #Neurosurgery #AHP #btsm
March 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🙌 Celebrating Women in #NeuroOncology!
On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the contributions of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals advancing the field. EANO is proud to support and empower women in science & medicine! 💜
#IWD2024 #WomenInScience #Neurosurgery #AHP #btsm
On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the contributions of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals advancing the field. EANO is proud to support and empower women in science & medicine! 💜
#IWD2024 #WomenInScience #Neurosurgery #AHP #btsm
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Women in research need the credit & recognition they deserve for the amazing contributions they make.
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are open for applications - take a look 👇🏻 & help spread the word
#WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky 🧪
@natureportfolio.nature.com
www.nature.com/immersive/in...
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are open for applications - take a look 👇🏻 & help spread the word
#WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky 🧪
@natureportfolio.nature.com
www.nature.com/immersive/in...
Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science
Celebrating and supporting the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world.
www.nature.com
March 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Women in research need the credit & recognition they deserve for the amazing contributions they make.
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are open for applications - take a look 👇🏻 & help spread the word
#WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky 🧪
@natureportfolio.nature.com
www.nature.com/immersive/in...
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are open for applications - take a look 👇🏻 & help spread the word
#WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky 🧪
@natureportfolio.nature.com
www.nature.com/immersive/in...
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I became a scientist as I love solving puzzles. Biology is full of them.
I nominate @jaqblu.bsky.social @emmacparsons.bsky.social @sarasuperior.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @jaqblu.bsky.social @emmacparsons.bsky.social @sarasuperior.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know.
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every day—let’s amplify their stories and celebrate our diverse community! 👩🔬✨
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
March 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I became a scientist as I love solving puzzles. Biology is full of them.
I nominate @jaqblu.bsky.social @emmacparsons.bsky.social @sarasuperior.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @jaqblu.bsky.social @emmacparsons.bsky.social @sarasuperior.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
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🎉 Prof. Frank Winkler @winklerlab.bsky.social has been awarded the prestigious 2025 #Brain #Prize for his groundbreaking research on 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘀! He shares the prize with Michelle Monje from Stanford University. Congratulations to Prof. Winkler and all involved!
Congratulations to winners of The Brain Prize 2025!
Professors @michellemonje.bsky.social, @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social and @hhmi.org Investigator, and Frank Winkler, Heidelberg University Hospital, have pioneered the field of Cancer Neuroscience.
Learn more: brainprize.org/winners/canc...
Professors @michellemonje.bsky.social, @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social and @hhmi.org Investigator, and Frank Winkler, Heidelberg University Hospital, have pioneered the field of Cancer Neuroscience.
Learn more: brainprize.org/winners/canc...
March 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
🎉 Prof. Frank Winkler @winklerlab.bsky.social has been awarded the prestigious 2025 #Brain #Prize for his groundbreaking research on 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘀! He shares the prize with Michelle Monje from Stanford University. Congratulations to Prof. Winkler and all involved!
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Congratulations to the Brain Prize 2025 recipients - Michelle Monje & Frank Winkler 🎉
Recognized for ground-breaking discoveries in cancer neuroscience 🧠🧪 that have transformed oncology
It was a privilege to write on their incredible findings - here with their inspiring biographies:
brainprize.org
Recognized for ground-breaking discoveries in cancer neuroscience 🧠🧪 that have transformed oncology
It was a privilege to write on their incredible findings - here with their inspiring biographies:
brainprize.org
March 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Congratulations to the Brain Prize 2025 recipients - Michelle Monje & Frank Winkler 🎉
Recognized for ground-breaking discoveries in cancer neuroscience 🧠🧪 that have transformed oncology
It was a privilege to write on their incredible findings - here with their inspiring biographies:
brainprize.org
Recognized for ground-breaking discoveries in cancer neuroscience 🧠🧪 that have transformed oncology
It was a privilege to write on their incredible findings - here with their inspiring biographies:
brainprize.org
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No dilemma! For me, it all started with the egg. When I realized that everything a chick becomes—from feathers to bones—is in the yolk and white, I knew I wanted to study biochemistry.
I nominate @sarah-laing.bsky.social @lmluque.bsky.social @mollymckenzie.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @sarah-laing.bsky.social @lmluque.bsky.social @mollymckenzie.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know.
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every day—let’s amplify their stories and celebrate our diverse community! 👩🔬✨
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
March 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
No dilemma! For me, it all started with the egg. When I realized that everything a chick becomes—from feathers to bones—is in the yolk and white, I knew I wanted to study biochemistry.
I nominate @sarah-laing.bsky.social @lmluque.bsky.social @mollymckenzie.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @sarah-laing.bsky.social @lmluque.bsky.social @mollymckenzie.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know.
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every day—let’s amplify their stories and celebrate our diverse community! 👩🔬✨
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
March 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know.
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Reposted by Joanna Birch
What I love most about my-day-to-day in science is the investigative/inquisitive aspect of research. I’m always learning something new and it often gets me out my comfort zone 👩🏽🔬
I nominate @yazgili.bsky.social @jbirchj.bsky.social @rosalinsimpson.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @yazgili.bsky.social @jbirchj.bsky.social @rosalinsimpson.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every day—let’s amplify their stories and celebrate our diverse community! 👩🔬✨
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
Join the challenge: Answer a question, share your response with #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction, tag 3 others to keep going! 🚀💜
March 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
What I love most about my-day-to-day in science is the investigative/inquisitive aspect of research. I’m always learning something new and it often gets me out my comfort zone 👩🏽🔬
I nominate @yazgili.bsky.social @jbirchj.bsky.social @rosalinsimpson.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
I nominate @yazgili.bsky.social @jbirchj.bsky.social @rosalinsimpson.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Reposted by Joanna Birch
We had a celebratory get together yesterday. We are very proud to receive an Athena SWAN Gold Award. Thankful to everyone for their contribution and support. What a team! 🙏 @scs-voice.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We had a celebratory get together yesterday. We are very proud to receive an Athena SWAN Gold Award. Thankful to everyone for their contribution and support. What a team! 🙏 @scs-voice.bsky.social
Reposted by Joanna Birch
An article discussing the brain-wide neuronal circuit connectome of human glioblastoma is now available in
@nature.com Learn more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#EANOessentials #NeuroOncology #Glioma
@nature.com Learn more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#EANOessentials #NeuroOncology #Glioma
www.nature.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
An article discussing the brain-wide neuronal circuit connectome of human glioblastoma is now available in
@nature.com Learn more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#EANOessentials #NeuroOncology #Glioma
@nature.com Learn more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#EANOessentials #NeuroOncology #Glioma
Reposted by Joanna Birch
All packed and ready for an outreach evening with our local guides and rangers 👩🔬🔬 Very looking forward to sharing with them how women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every single day.
@scs-voice.bsky.social
@cruk-si.bsky.social
#IDWGS #WomenInScience
@scs-voice.bsky.social
@cruk-si.bsky.social
#IDWGS #WomenInScience
February 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
All packed and ready for an outreach evening with our local guides and rangers 👩🔬🔬 Very looking forward to sharing with them how women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every single day.
@scs-voice.bsky.social
@cruk-si.bsky.social
#IDWGS #WomenInScience
@scs-voice.bsky.social
@cruk-si.bsky.social
#IDWGS #WomenInScience