Dr Penny Hundleby CSci FRSB
@pennyhundleby.bsky.social
Senior Scientist at the JohnInnesCentre 🇬🇧. Hon. Fellow University of East Anglia, Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB). Chartered Scientist. Research Partnerships and the Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, Hub Lead for JIC/TSL.
Always great to find out more about the people we work with, their background and inspiration @johninnescentre.bsky.social Read more about Prof Christine Faulkner below
'I did not expect how rewarding it is to watch a student train their scientific ‘muscles’ – they push back on what is known, map out knowledge about something completely new, then present it to the community.'
In Profile: @pdchristine.bsky.social
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October 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Always great to find out more about the people we work with, their background and inspiration @johninnescentre.bsky.social Read more about Prof Christine Faulkner below
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VACANCY: Senior Lab Support Technician.
Support the development of a new plant immunity platform within TSL Ventures that explores RNAi-based disease resistance.
Apply online, deadline 29 Oct 2025.
buff.ly/IhskRvq
#PlantSciJobs #PlantScience #STEMJobs
Support the development of a new plant immunity platform within TSL Ventures that explores RNAi-based disease resistance.
Apply online, deadline 29 Oct 2025.
buff.ly/IhskRvq
#PlantSciJobs #PlantScience #STEMJobs
October 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
VACANCY: Senior Lab Support Technician.
Support the development of a new plant immunity platform within TSL Ventures that explores RNAi-based disease resistance.
Apply online, deadline 29 Oct 2025.
buff.ly/IhskRvq
#PlantSciJobs #PlantScience #STEMJobs
Support the development of a new plant immunity platform within TSL Ventures that explores RNAi-based disease resistance.
Apply online, deadline 29 Oct 2025.
buff.ly/IhskRvq
#PlantSciJobs #PlantScience #STEMJobs
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We have a project available for 2026 NRP Doctoral Training Partnership entry (i.e. PhD studentship opportunity!)
How do cells communicate when it's hot?
Don't know? Me either! Come work with us @johninnescentre.bsky.social and figure it out
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/how...
How do cells communicate when it's hot?
Don't know? Me either! Come work with us @johninnescentre.bsky.social and figure it out
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/how...
How do cells communicate when it’s hot? (FAULKNER_J26DTP) | Doctoral Training Partnership
Plant cells are connected to their neighbours via ‘tubes’ called plasmodesmata, creating an interconnected cytoplasm that joins cells within and between tissues and organs.
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk
October 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We have a project available for 2026 NRP Doctoral Training Partnership entry (i.e. PhD studentship opportunity!)
How do cells communicate when it's hot?
Don't know? Me either! Come work with us @johninnescentre.bsky.social and figure it out
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/how...
How do cells communicate when it's hot?
Don't know? Me either! Come work with us @johninnescentre.bsky.social and figure it out
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/how...
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New #PhD opportunity in the Uauy lab @johninnescentre.bsky.social.
Can we increase grain number in wheat by studying genes controlling organ identity?
#wheat #spikelet #development
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/ide...
Can we increase grain number in wheat by studying genes controlling organ identity?
#wheat #spikelet #development
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/ide...
Identity matters: understanding spike architecture to increase grain number in wheat (UAUY_J26DTP) | Doctoral Training Partnership
Wheat provides 20% of the calories and protein consumed by humans. The world population will reach 9 billion by 2050, which requires food production to more than double. Although plant breeding has…
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk
October 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New #PhD opportunity in the Uauy lab @johninnescentre.bsky.social.
Can we increase grain number in wheat by studying genes controlling organ identity?
#wheat #spikelet #development
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/ide...
Can we increase grain number in wheat by studying genes controlling organ identity?
#wheat #spikelet #development
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/ide...
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk Update to the Innovation Clusters Map
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) shares a statement from Minister for Science Lord Vallance on the update of the Innovation Clusters Map.
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) shares a statement from Minister for Science Lord Vallance on the update of the Innovation Clusters Map.
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk
October 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk Update to the Innovation Clusters Map
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) shares a statement from Minister for Science Lord Vallance on the update of the Innovation Clusters Map.
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) shares a statement from Minister for Science Lord Vallance on the update of the Innovation Clusters Map.
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Not many areas spark excitement like our Bioimaging platform 🔬
By shedding light on the tiny structures which make up plant and microbial life, our Bioimaging team have supported 102 projects over the last year – from research groups to start-ups/spin-out companies
www.jic.ac.uk/advances/see...
By shedding light on the tiny structures which make up plant and microbial life, our Bioimaging team have supported 102 projects over the last year – from research groups to start-ups/spin-out companies
www.jic.ac.uk/advances/see...
October 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Not many areas spark excitement like our Bioimaging platform 🔬
By shedding light on the tiny structures which make up plant and microbial life, our Bioimaging team have supported 102 projects over the last year – from research groups to start-ups/spin-out companies
www.jic.ac.uk/advances/see...
By shedding light on the tiny structures which make up plant and microbial life, our Bioimaging team have supported 102 projects over the last year – from research groups to start-ups/spin-out companies
www.jic.ac.uk/advances/see...
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Universities urged to get more political by scientist-turned-MP.
A Labour MP who was a scientist before entering parliament has urged universities to have a “strong lobbying position” on the sector’s financial concerns. #Lab25
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
A Labour MP who was a scientist before entering parliament has urged universities to have a “strong lobbying position” on the sector’s financial concerns. #Lab25
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Universities urged to get more political by scientist-turned-MP - Research Professional News
Labour 2025: Lauren Sullivan tells institutions they need a “strong lobbying position” on financial sustainability
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September 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Universities urged to get more political by scientist-turned-MP.
A Labour MP who was a scientist before entering parliament has urged universities to have a “strong lobbying position” on the sector’s financial concerns. #Lab25
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
A Labour MP who was a scientist before entering parliament has urged universities to have a “strong lobbying position” on the sector’s financial concerns. #Lab25
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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Our annual event at Norwich RNA Club: AI in RNA Biology. Great speakers! Please join us this Thursday at 2pm @norwichrnaclub.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @alperakay.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our annual event at Norwich RNA Club: AI in RNA Biology. Great speakers! Please join us this Thursday at 2pm @norwichrnaclub.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @alperakay.bsky.social
Fancy finding out more about the history of the @johninnescentre.bsky.social earlier this year 'Eastern Promise the podcast' visited us for a quick (4 hour) tour to find out more. 60min of snippets can be listened to here 👇 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
Episode 144: The John Innes Centre
Podcast Episode · Eastern Promise - The Podcast · 26/09/2025 · 59m
podcasts.apple.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Fancy finding out more about the history of the @johninnescentre.bsky.social earlier this year 'Eastern Promise the podcast' visited us for a quick (4 hour) tour to find out more. 60min of snippets can be listened to here 👇 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
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EVENT - Calling all teachers, A-level science classes and colleges! Registration is now open for the NBI Accessible Science Talks 2025
🗓️ Tuesday 7 October 2025
💻 Register here: jic.link/NBIAST2025
🗓️ Tuesday 7 October 2025
💻 Register here: jic.link/NBIAST2025
September 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
EVENT - Calling all teachers, A-level science classes and colleges! Registration is now open for the NBI Accessible Science Talks 2025
🗓️ Tuesday 7 October 2025
💻 Register here: jic.link/NBIAST2025
🗓️ Tuesday 7 October 2025
💻 Register here: jic.link/NBIAST2025
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Click here for the full programme: jic.link/NBIAST2025-P...
@johninnescentre.bsky.social , @earlhaminst.bsky.social , @quadraminstitute.bsky.social and @thesainsburylab.bsky.social
#NBIAST2025
@johninnescentre.bsky.social , @earlhaminst.bsky.social , @quadraminstitute.bsky.social and @thesainsburylab.bsky.social
#NBIAST2025
September 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Click here for the full programme: jic.link/NBIAST2025-P...
@johninnescentre.bsky.social , @earlhaminst.bsky.social , @quadraminstitute.bsky.social and @thesainsburylab.bsky.social
#NBIAST2025
@johninnescentre.bsky.social , @earlhaminst.bsky.social , @quadraminstitute.bsky.social and @thesainsburylab.bsky.social
#NBIAST2025
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Come and join our dynamic, welcoming scientific community.
For more information about life here at the JIC, please visit: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
For more information about life here at the JIC, please visit: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
Why work at JIC | John Innes Centre
Whether you have a passion for supporting scientific excellence or progressing fundamental or strategic plant and microbial science, the John Innes Centre is the place for you. We value the diversity…
www.jic.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Come and join our dynamic, welcoming scientific community.
For more information about life here at the JIC, please visit: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
For more information about life here at the JIC, please visit: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
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We’re pleased to announce two new vacancies for senior roles at our institute:
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
July 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We’re pleased to announce two new vacancies for senior roles at our institute:
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
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How food and drink are joining the fight against cancer.
Unlocking nature’s toolkit: how plant compounds may support cancer therapy
How food and drink are joining the fight against cancer.
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July 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
How food and drink are joining the fight against cancer.
@rebeccavosborne.bsky.social turned a LinkedIn post of mine into artwork. As someone who loves her work I was hugely touched. Thank you
July 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
@rebeccavosborne.bsky.social turned a LinkedIn post of mine into artwork. As someone who loves her work I was hugely touched. Thank you
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Very honored 🙏 @rsb.org.uk @johninnescentre.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Very honored 🙏 @rsb.org.uk @johninnescentre.bsky.social
Should we rethink how we measure research impact?... "I know the strong impact of what I do, but they don't measure it - they will be assessing me based on research papers in journals and the reaction to that," he added, describing himself as "invisible". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Covid virologist Dr Chris Smith faces redundancy threat
Dr Chris Smith says the university has
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June 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Should we rethink how we measure research impact?... "I know the strong impact of what I do, but they don't measure it - they will be assessing me based on research papers in journals and the reaction to that," he added, describing himself as "invisible". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.foodstandards.gov.au/media/media-... New Zealand joins growing number of countries chosing a science backed, evidence based regulatory approach to NGTs 👏
Media Statement on FSANZ approval of updated definitions for genetically modified food | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved updated definitions for genetically modified (GM) food in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). Following an extensive rev...
https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/media/media-statement-fsanz-approval-updated-definitions-genetically-modified-food#:~:text=Following%20an%20extensive%20review%20under%20Proposal%20P1055%20–,gene%20technologies%20and%20maintain%20strong%20food%20safety%20protections
June 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
www.foodstandards.gov.au/media/media-... New Zealand joins growing number of countries chosing a science backed, evidence based regulatory approach to NGTs 👏
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Presented the Watkins Durum Project and shared the incredible work of our GRU team today at #JohnInnesCentre Breeders’ Day, It was a great opportunity to showcase our progress.
Also had the pleasure of meeting Tom from the JIC Governing Council, Thank you very much.
johninnescentre.bsky.social
Also had the pleasure of meeting Tom from the JIC Governing Council, Thank you very much.
johninnescentre.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Presented the Watkins Durum Project and shared the incredible work of our GRU team today at #JohnInnesCentre Breeders’ Day, It was a great opportunity to showcase our progress.
Also had the pleasure of meeting Tom from the JIC Governing Council, Thank you very much.
johninnescentre.bsky.social
Also had the pleasure of meeting Tom from the JIC Governing Council, Thank you very much.
johninnescentre.bsky.social
Was fascinated to see the @johninnescentre.bsky.social drones in action and hear about the field phenotyping work and data being generated. My younger self would have thought this utter science fiction!
June 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Was fascinated to see the @johninnescentre.bsky.social drones in action and hear about the field phenotyping work and data being generated. My younger self would have thought this utter science fiction!
Pleasure to join colleagues from across the park in welcoming @adrianramsay.bsky.social Green party MP, and to showcase the work of the @johninnescentre.bsky.social & @thesainsburylab.bsky.social and our vision for the future. #HealthyPlants, #HealthyPeople, #HealthyPlanet
Thank you Norwich Research Park & @nnuh.bsky.social for showing me around their impressive institutes today. Great to discuss their wide-ranging work including on microbiological research, public health improvement & new diagnostic techniques
@earlhaminst.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
@earlhaminst.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
May 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Pleasure to join colleagues from across the park in welcoming @adrianramsay.bsky.social Green party MP, and to showcase the work of the @johninnescentre.bsky.social & @thesainsburylab.bsky.social and our vision for the future. #HealthyPlants, #HealthyPeople, #HealthyPlanet
The refined palate of a cabbage stem flea beetle...which oilseed rape will taste the best... @oilseedrachel.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The refined palate of a cabbage stem flea beetle...which oilseed rape will taste the best... @oilseedrachel.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social