Kawamura Research Group
@kawamuragroup.bsky.social
Chemical Biology lab at Newcastle University (UK) using (cyclic) peptides, small molecules & proteins to investigate fundamental biology and epigenetics.
Excited for Faye Turnbull starting her #PhD journey as part of the Kawamura Group and NEEDL – a CDT supported by UKRI’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Looking forward to Faye’s new chapter in #chemicalbiology and her continued contribution to our research activities! 🌟 🧪
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Excited for Faye Turnbull starting her #PhD journey as part of the Kawamura Group and NEEDL – a CDT supported by UKRI’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Looking forward to Faye’s new chapter in #chemicalbiology and her continued contribution to our research activities! 🌟 🧪
Congratulations to Tom Smith who successfully completed his PhD viva this week!! 🎓👏 A fantastic achievement that reflects years of dedication and hard work. Many thanks as well to Tom’s examiners Tom McAllister and Scott Lovell. #PhDLife #ChemicalBiology
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Congratulations to Tom Smith who successfully completed his PhD viva this week!! 🎓👏 A fantastic achievement that reflects years of dedication and hard work. Many thanks as well to Tom’s examiners Tom McAllister and Scott Lovell. #PhDLife #ChemicalBiology
Delighted for Prof Angela Russell from University of Oxford to be part of our Inspiring Women in ChemBio seminar series, sponsored by the Biochemical Society. A talk on developing the next generation utrophin modulators for Duchenne muscular dystrophy - offering some great insights! #WomenInSTEM
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Delighted for Prof Angela Russell from University of Oxford to be part of our Inspiring Women in ChemBio seminar series, sponsored by the Biochemical Society. A talk on developing the next generation utrophin modulators for Duchenne muscular dystrophy - offering some great insights! #WomenInSTEM
Farewell to our PDRA Kallie Friston who completed her PhD at Newcastle University. Following doctoral studies with supervisor and fellow Dr Kate Harris, Kallie contributed a lot in a short space of time to furthering our work in #chemicalbiology. Wishing her all the best for the future! ⭐🔬
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Farewell to our PDRA Kallie Friston who completed her PhD at Newcastle University. Following doctoral studies with supervisor and fellow Dr Kate Harris, Kallie contributed a lot in a short space of time to furthering our work in #chemicalbiology. Wishing her all the best for the future! ⭐🔬
We're saying #goodbye to Emma Wadforth, who has completed her PhD in #ChemicalBiology 🎓 and is heading off to an exciting new chapter at The Francis Crick Institute! Can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in your new role. Wishing you all the success and discovery ahead ✨
October 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We're saying #goodbye to Emma Wadforth, who has completed her PhD in #ChemicalBiology 🎓 and is heading off to an exciting new chapter at The Francis Crick Institute! Can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in your new role. Wishing you all the success and discovery ahead ✨
🎉 Huge congratulations to our PhD student Emma Wadforth for winning the CIPPS Award for Innovations in Peptide Science for her poster on cyclic peptides at the European Peptide Synthesis Conference in Porto! 👏🔬 #PeptideInnovation #CIPPS #Porto #SciencePoster
August 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to our PhD student Emma Wadforth for winning the CIPPS Award for Innovations in Peptide Science for her poster on cyclic peptides at the European Peptide Synthesis Conference in Porto! 👏🔬 #PeptideInnovation #CIPPS #Porto #SciencePoster
Team members Dr Robert Dawber, Tim Bell and Keir Pebody attended the RSC Protein and Peptide Science Group (PPSG) 2025 Early Stage Researcher Meeting - fantastic event for showcasing new research and we're delighted that Rob and Tim presented their work! ☀️🔬
#EarlyCareerResearchers #PPSG2025
#EarlyCareerResearchers #PPSG2025
August 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Team members Dr Robert Dawber, Tim Bell and Keir Pebody attended the RSC Protein and Peptide Science Group (PPSG) 2025 Early Stage Researcher Meeting - fantastic event for showcasing new research and we're delighted that Rob and Tim presented their work! ☀️🔬
#EarlyCareerResearchers #PPSG2025
#EarlyCareerResearchers #PPSG2025
🎓 This month, we proudly celebrated the graduation of two PhD students Dr Filomena Saulino, and Dr Siddique Amin, as well as two Masters students Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley! Well done and congratulations! 🥳 🚀 #Graduation #ProudMoment #ChemicalBiology
July 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🎓 This month, we proudly celebrated the graduation of two PhD students Dr Filomena Saulino, and Dr Siddique Amin, as well as two Masters students Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley! Well done and congratulations! 🥳 🚀 #Graduation #ProudMoment #ChemicalBiology
🎓 Congratulations to Faye and Ellie! 🎓
We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley who have both completed their Masters in Chemistry 🌟
#Graduation #ChemicalBiology #Masters #STEM #WomenInScience @chemistryncl.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley who have both completed their Masters in Chemistry 🌟
#Graduation #ChemicalBiology #Masters #STEM #WomenInScience @chemistryncl.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
🎓 Congratulations to Faye and Ellie! 🎓
We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley who have both completed their Masters in Chemistry 🌟
#Graduation #ChemicalBiology #Masters #STEM #WomenInScience @chemistryncl.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of Faye Turnbull and Ellie Bentley who have both completed their Masters in Chemistry 🌟
#Graduation #ChemicalBiology #Masters #STEM #WomenInScience @chemistryncl.bsky.social
Thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah Barry from King's College London to Newcastle University as part of Women in #ChemBio seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society. Dr. Barry leads a research group focusing on bacterial metabolism and natural product biosynthesis. #WomenInSTEM #ChemicalBiology
June 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah Barry from King's College London to Newcastle University as part of Women in #ChemBio seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society. Dr. Barry leads a research group focusing on bacterial metabolism and natural product biosynthesis. #WomenInSTEM #ChemicalBiology
🌟After an incredible 10 years, we bid a fond farewell to Dr Roman Belle as he embarks on an exciting new chapter! Roman’s contributions to our chemical biology research, his scientific insight and dedication have left a lasting mark on our work. 🌟
June 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🌟After an incredible 10 years, we bid a fond farewell to Dr Roman Belle as he embarks on an exciting new chapter! Roman’s contributions to our chemical biology research, his scientific insight and dedication have left a lasting mark on our work. 🌟
Emma Wadforth gave an oral presentation of her PhD research at the RSC CBBG Postgraduate Symposium in Aberdeen, UK. A fantastic experience for showcasing Emma's work at the end of her #chemicalbiology #PhD journey, funded by the ERC, and for connecting with other researchers☀️ 🧪
June 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Emma Wadforth gave an oral presentation of her PhD research at the RSC CBBG Postgraduate Symposium in Aberdeen, UK. A fantastic experience for showcasing Emma's work at the end of her #chemicalbiology #PhD journey, funded by the ERC, and for connecting with other researchers☀️ 🧪
We had a fantastic time at Newcastle University's #DiscoverFestival this weekend! A hands-on activity using methylated spirit and fruit to extract cells containing #DNA, sparking curiosity and great conversations with families and young science enthusiasts. 🍓🥝 #Outreach
June 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We had a fantastic time at Newcastle University's #DiscoverFestival this weekend! A hands-on activity using methylated spirit and fruit to extract cells containing #DNA, sparking curiosity and great conversations with families and young science enthusiasts. 🍓🥝 #Outreach
In May, Newcastle's #ChemicalBiology Special Interest Group hosted a Symposium as part of the Inspiring #Women in Chemical Biology seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society, packed with talks and posters! 👩🔬💬💡
June 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
In May, Newcastle's #ChemicalBiology Special Interest Group hosted a Symposium as part of the Inspiring #Women in Chemical Biology seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society, packed with talks and posters! 👩🔬💬💡
📢 Join the Chemical Biology Symposium: Spotlight on Women in the North-East event - 📅 21st May, 1-4 pm
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May 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📢 Join the Chemical Biology Symposium: Spotlight on Women in the North-East event - 📅 21st May, 1-4 pm
Register online: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Dr Harriet Stanway-Gordon (@harrietsg.bsky.social), Research Fellow (Medicinal Chemistry/Chemical Biology), Newcastle University #facesofscience #chemsky #sciencesky
March 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Dr Harriet Stanway-Gordon (@harrietsg.bsky.social), Research Fellow (Medicinal Chemistry/Chemical Biology), Newcastle University #facesofscience #chemsky #sciencesky
Last week Newcastle Uni Chemistry welcomed Prof Emily Flashman from University of Oxford to talk on “How plant cysteine oxidases mediate hypoxia and redox stress-signalling during submergence” - part of the Inspiring Women in #ChemBio seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society. #WomenInSTEM
April 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Last week Newcastle Uni Chemistry welcomed Prof Emily Flashman from University of Oxford to talk on “How plant cysteine oxidases mediate hypoxia and redox stress-signalling during submergence” - part of the Inspiring Women in #ChemBio seminar series sponsored by the Biochemical Society. #WomenInSTEM
Our Chemical Biologists at Newcastle University started a new initiative called Lit & Lunch! Team members gather to discuss academic literature - a great way to engage with new ideas, sharpen critical thinking, and enjoy lunch with colleagues 🥪 📗
#academicpaper #lunchtime
#academicpaper #lunchtime
March 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our Chemical Biologists at Newcastle University started a new initiative called Lit & Lunch! Team members gather to discuss academic literature - a great way to engage with new ideas, sharpen critical thinking, and enjoy lunch with colleagues 🥪 📗
#academicpaper #lunchtime
#academicpaper #lunchtime
Newcastle University's Discover Festival is back on Sat 7th June! A free event for families and members of the public. Come and visit our team at the Juicy Genes activity in the Lindisfarne Room, between 10 am and 4 pm! 😃
#HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #ChemicalBiology
#HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #ChemicalBiology
March 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Newcastle University's Discover Festival is back on Sat 7th June! A free event for families and members of the public. Come and visit our team at the Juicy Genes activity in the Lindisfarne Room, between 10 am and 4 pm! 😃
#HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #ChemicalBiology
#HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #ChemicalBiology
This week we warmly welcome Kallie Friston to the Kawamura Research Group as a post-doc researcher. We look forward to working with you! 🎉 #NewTeamMember #Welcome
March 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This week we warmly welcome Kallie Friston to the Kawamura Research Group as a post-doc researcher. We look forward to working with you! 🎉 #NewTeamMember #Welcome
Happy #InternationalWomensDay2025 ! At Newcastle University, our #ChemicalBiology research teams are proud to support and collaborate with women in STEM. Let's continue to ensure opportunities for growth and success are accessible to all. 💪
#IWD2025 #WomenInScience
#IWD2025 #WomenInScience
March 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay2025 ! At Newcastle University, our #ChemicalBiology research teams are proud to support and collaborate with women in STEM. Let's continue to ensure opportunities for growth and success are accessible to all. 💪
#IWD2025 #WomenInScience
#IWD2025 #WomenInScience
🌟 Farewell and Best of Luck Siddique! 🌟
We will miss your positive energy and team spirit, and wish you success in your new role as Senior Scientist in Peptide Chemistry at AstraZeneca! Thank you for all your hard work and the wonderful memories. #NewBeginnings
We will miss your positive energy and team spirit, and wish you success in your new role as Senior Scientist in Peptide Chemistry at AstraZeneca! Thank you for all your hard work and the wonderful memories. #NewBeginnings
March 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🌟 Farewell and Best of Luck Siddique! 🌟
We will miss your positive energy and team spirit, and wish you success in your new role as Senior Scientist in Peptide Chemistry at AstraZeneca! Thank you for all your hard work and the wonderful memories. #NewBeginnings
We will miss your positive energy and team spirit, and wish you success in your new role as Senior Scientist in Peptide Chemistry at AstraZeneca! Thank you for all your hard work and the wonderful memories. #NewBeginnings
#PhD Opportunity in #ChemicalBiology!
Fantastic fully-funded PhD position available on Protein Hotspot Mapping for Protein-Protein Interaction Studies and Peptide Ligand Discovery.
📅 Deadline: 31 Mar 25
➡️ Click here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Fantastic fully-funded PhD position available on Protein Hotspot Mapping for Protein-Protein Interaction Studies and Peptide Ligand Discovery.
📅 Deadline: 31 Mar 25
➡️ Click here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
March 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#PhD Opportunity in #ChemicalBiology!
Fantastic fully-funded PhD position available on Protein Hotspot Mapping for Protein-Protein Interaction Studies and Peptide Ligand Discovery.
📅 Deadline: 31 Mar 25
➡️ Click here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Fantastic fully-funded PhD position available on Protein Hotspot Mapping for Protein-Protein Interaction Studies and Peptide Ligand Discovery.
📅 Deadline: 31 Mar 25
➡️ Click here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Thanks very much to James Douglas and Tom McGuire from
@astrazeneca.bsky.social for visiting us yesterday and delivering two fantastic lectures as part of our
@mosmedcdt.bsky.social seminar series.
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
@astrazeneca.bsky.social for visiting us yesterday and delivering two fantastic lectures as part of our
@mosmedcdt.bsky.social seminar series.
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Thanks very much to James Douglas and Tom McGuire from
@astrazeneca.bsky.social for visiting us yesterday and delivering two fantastic lectures as part of our
@mosmedcdt.bsky.social seminar series.
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
@astrazeneca.bsky.social for visiting us yesterday and delivering two fantastic lectures as part of our
@mosmedcdt.bsky.social seminar series.
@sciencesncl.bsky.social