Duncan Sproul
@sproullab.bsky.social
Group leader at MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh. Interdisciplinary research on disease #epigenetics. Part-time solo dad. Occasional music and climbing.
https://institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/research/research-groups-a-z/sproul-group
https://institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/research/research-groups-a-z/sproul-group
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Technical Lead (Chemical Biology Services)
The Technical Lead is part of the leadership team in the group, which consists of an international and interdisciplinary mix of professional scientists and software engineers.
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The Technical Lead is part of the leadership team in the group, which consists of an international and interdisciplinary mix of professional scientists and software engineers.
Read more:
Technical Lead (Chemical Biology Services)
About the Team We are looking for a Technical Lead to join the Chemical Biology Resources team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI). The Chemical Biology Resources team provides…
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December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Technical Lead (Chemical Biology Services)
The Technical Lead is part of the leadership team in the group, which consists of an international and interdisciplinary mix of professional scientists and software engineers.
Read more:
The Technical Lead is part of the leadership team in the group, which consists of an international and interdisciplinary mix of professional scientists and software engineers.
Read more:
Applications for our international #PhD program open until 11th Jan. Come work with us @uoe-igc.bsky.social and @hannahlong.bsky.social to understand DNMT3B in ICF syndrome or with our wonderful colleagues.
Details here:
institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/igc-graduate...
#epigenetics Please repost 🙏
Details here:
institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/igc-graduate...
#epigenetics Please repost 🙏
December 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Applications for our international #PhD program open until 11th Jan. Come work with us @uoe-igc.bsky.social and @hannahlong.bsky.social to understand DNMT3B in ICF syndrome or with our wonderful colleagues.
Details here:
institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/igc-graduate...
#epigenetics Please repost 🙏
Details here:
institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/igc-graduate...
#epigenetics Please repost 🙏
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📢 Join us in sunny Lisbon 🇵🇹 2-5 June for the @embo.org workshop ☀️
“The rules of the game: biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution”
Apply by March 1st!
Please repost to help spread the word!
meetings.embo.org/event/26-cel...
#EMBORulesOfTheGame @gimmfoundation.bsky.social
“The rules of the game: biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution”
Apply by March 1st!
Please repost to help spread the word!
meetings.embo.org/event/26-cel...
#EMBORulesOfTheGame @gimmfoundation.bsky.social
The rules of the game: biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution
Cells are the fundamental units of life, shaped by evolution into a remarkable diversity of forms and functions. Much is known about the roles of genes and proteins, the regulation of molecular proce…
meetings.embo.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
📢 Join us in sunny Lisbon 🇵🇹 2-5 June for the @embo.org workshop ☀️
“The rules of the game: biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution”
Apply by March 1st!
Please repost to help spread the word!
meetings.embo.org/event/26-cel...
#EMBORulesOfTheGame @gimmfoundation.bsky.social
“The rules of the game: biophysical & molecular principles in cellular evolution”
Apply by March 1st!
Please repost to help spread the word!
meetings.embo.org/event/26-cel...
#EMBORulesOfTheGame @gimmfoundation.bsky.social
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I recommend any Developmental biologists planning to start the road to becoming a PI next year to apply! The help and guidance you will receive are valuable but being a part of a cohort of people living through the same experiences is worth its weight in Gold!
We were delighted to welcome our most recent Pathway to Independence (PI) fellows to our offices at @biologists.bsky.social for leadership training.
Find out more about our PI fellows and how to apply here:
journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...
Application deadline: 2 February 2026.
Find out more about our PI fellows and how to apply here:
journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...
Application deadline: 2 February 2026.
December 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I recommend any Developmental biologists planning to start the road to becoming a PI next year to apply! The help and guidance you will receive are valuable but being a part of a cohort of people living through the same experiences is worth its weight in Gold!
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My lab is hiring a postdoc (ERC funded)! If you're interested, get in touch!
December 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
My lab is hiring a postdoc (ERC funded)! If you're interested, get in touch!
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📣 #Job alert!
Looking to establish your own independent research in cell biology, development or evo-devo?
The @cnrs.fr is recruiting 7 scientists in that area of research.
Here are updated unofficial guidelines. Reach out to members of the committee if you have questions
c3n-cn.fr/section-24-w...
Looking to establish your own independent research in cell biology, development or evo-devo?
The @cnrs.fr is recruiting 7 scientists in that area of research.
Here are updated unofficial guidelines. Reach out to members of the committee if you have questions
c3n-cn.fr/section-24-w...
December 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
📣 #Job alert!
Looking to establish your own independent research in cell biology, development or evo-devo?
The @cnrs.fr is recruiting 7 scientists in that area of research.
Here are updated unofficial guidelines. Reach out to members of the committee if you have questions
c3n-cn.fr/section-24-w...
Looking to establish your own independent research in cell biology, development or evo-devo?
The @cnrs.fr is recruiting 7 scientists in that area of research.
Here are updated unofficial guidelines. Reach out to members of the committee if you have questions
c3n-cn.fr/section-24-w...
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The Company of Biologists Travelling Fellowships programme: a commitment to support the next generation of scientists
Our Reviews Editor Saanjbati Adhikari surveys 35 years of @biologists.bsky.social's Travelling Fellowships programme for #biologists100:
doi.org/10.1242/dev....
Our Reviews Editor Saanjbati Adhikari surveys 35 years of @biologists.bsky.social's Travelling Fellowships programme for #biologists100:
doi.org/10.1242/dev....
December 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Company of Biologists Travelling Fellowships programme: a commitment to support the next generation of scientists
Our Reviews Editor Saanjbati Adhikari surveys 35 years of @biologists.bsky.social's Travelling Fellowships programme for #biologists100:
doi.org/10.1242/dev....
Our Reviews Editor Saanjbati Adhikari surveys 35 years of @biologists.bsky.social's Travelling Fellowships programme for #biologists100:
doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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Join us at SMBE26! We are in a golden period for understanding the evolution of gene regulation.
SMBE2026 Symposium 22 | Evolution of gene regulation: insights from novel molecular and statistical approaches
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
December 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Join us at SMBE26! We are in a golden period for understanding the evolution of gene regulation.
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From cancer to neurodegeneration, epigenetic changes play a major role in human disease.
Have research to share? Submissions are open for Epigenetics in Human Disease in FASEB BioAdvances.
⏰ Deadline: December 31
🔗 buff.ly/5pG7mcD
#Epigenomics #BiomedicalResearch #FASEBBioAdvances
Have research to share? Submissions are open for Epigenetics in Human Disease in FASEB BioAdvances.
⏰ Deadline: December 31
🔗 buff.ly/5pG7mcD
#Epigenomics #BiomedicalResearch #FASEBBioAdvances
Call for Papers: Epigenetics in Human Disease
This special collection aims to bring together works that highlight the advancements of epigenetics and epigenomics in the study of human pathologies.
buff.ly
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
From cancer to neurodegeneration, epigenetic changes play a major role in human disease.
Have research to share? Submissions are open for Epigenetics in Human Disease in FASEB BioAdvances.
⏰ Deadline: December 31
🔗 buff.ly/5pG7mcD
#Epigenomics #BiomedicalResearch #FASEBBioAdvances
Have research to share? Submissions are open for Epigenetics in Human Disease in FASEB BioAdvances.
⏰ Deadline: December 31
🔗 buff.ly/5pG7mcD
#Epigenomics #BiomedicalResearch #FASEBBioAdvances
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What are good enzymatic methyl-seq kits nowadays (for plants)? #PlantSciences #Epigenetics
December 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
What are good enzymatic methyl-seq kits nowadays (for plants)? #PlantSciences #Epigenetics
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2) Evolution of species-specific oxygen sensing 🐸🐭🐔🐬
🔗https://www.phd.tuebingen.mpg.de/107521/Evolution-of-Species-Specific-Oxygen-Sensing
Please share!
🔗https://www.phd.tuebingen.mpg.de/107521/Evolution-of-Species-Specific-Oxygen-Sensing
Please share!
December 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
2) Evolution of species-specific oxygen sensing 🐸🐭🐔🐬
🔗https://www.phd.tuebingen.mpg.de/107521/Evolution-of-Species-Specific-Oxygen-Sensing
Please share!
🔗https://www.phd.tuebingen.mpg.de/107521/Evolution-of-Species-Specific-Oxygen-Sensing
Please share!
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⏰Reminder: EuroBioC2026 Call for Abstracts
Submissions are open for short talks, posters, and workshops. We encourage you to share your work at EuroBioC2026.
🗓 Deadline: 30 January 2026
👉 Submit your abstract: openreview.net/group?id=bio...
#EuroBioC2026 #Bioconductor #Bioinformatics
Submissions are open for short talks, posters, and workshops. We encourage you to share your work at EuroBioC2026.
🗓 Deadline: 30 January 2026
👉 Submit your abstract: openreview.net/group?id=bio...
#EuroBioC2026 #Bioconductor #Bioinformatics
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
⏰Reminder: EuroBioC2026 Call for Abstracts
Submissions are open for short talks, posters, and workshops. We encourage you to share your work at EuroBioC2026.
🗓 Deadline: 30 January 2026
👉 Submit your abstract: openreview.net/group?id=bio...
#EuroBioC2026 #Bioconductor #Bioinformatics
Submissions are open for short talks, posters, and workshops. We encourage you to share your work at EuroBioC2026.
🗓 Deadline: 30 January 2026
👉 Submit your abstract: openreview.net/group?id=bio...
#EuroBioC2026 #Bioconductor #Bioinformatics
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Are you a long-time fan of Archaea, an extremophile-phile, or are you simply curious?
Either way, we have good news.
We’re delighted to announce the 2026 EMBO Workshop on Archaea, 6–10 July.
Sign up: meetings.embo.org/event/26-arc...
We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge, UK
Please repost!!
Either way, we have good news.
We’re delighted to announce the 2026 EMBO Workshop on Archaea, 6–10 July.
Sign up: meetings.embo.org/event/26-arc...
We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge, UK
Please repost!!
meetings.embo.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Are you a long-time fan of Archaea, an extremophile-phile, or are you simply curious?
Either way, we have good news.
We’re delighted to announce the 2026 EMBO Workshop on Archaea, 6–10 July.
Sign up: meetings.embo.org/event/26-arc...
We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge, UK
Please repost!!
Either way, we have good news.
We’re delighted to announce the 2026 EMBO Workshop on Archaea, 6–10 July.
Sign up: meetings.embo.org/event/26-arc...
We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge, UK
Please repost!!
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Can anyone on a BBSRC panel answer this question:
Are hyperlinked references allowed in grant applications (i.e. no reference section)?
TFS guidance only says "references may be included in this section" for Vision and Approach. Previously hyperlinks were not allowed, but has this changed?
Are hyperlinked references allowed in grant applications (i.e. no reference section)?
TFS guidance only says "references may be included in this section" for Vision and Approach. Previously hyperlinks were not allowed, but has this changed?
December 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Can anyone on a BBSRC panel answer this question:
Are hyperlinked references allowed in grant applications (i.e. no reference section)?
TFS guidance only says "references may be included in this section" for Vision and Approach. Previously hyperlinks were not allowed, but has this changed?
Are hyperlinked references allowed in grant applications (i.e. no reference section)?
TFS guidance only says "references may be included in this section" for Vision and Approach. Previously hyperlinks were not allowed, but has this changed?
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Investigate regeneration and repair using whole animals or organ/tissue systems at EMBO Workshop "The molecular and cellular basis of #regeneration and #TissueRepair" in #Krems, AT, 21–25 Sep 2026.
Deadline: 20 May
https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-tissue-repair
#EMBORegeneration #EMBOevents 🧪
Deadline: 20 May
https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-tissue-repair
#EMBORegeneration #EMBOevents 🧪
December 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Investigate regeneration and repair using whole animals or organ/tissue systems at EMBO Workshop "The molecular and cellular basis of #regeneration and #TissueRepair" in #Krems, AT, 21–25 Sep 2026.
Deadline: 20 May
https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-tissue-repair
#EMBORegeneration #EMBOevents 🧪
Deadline: 20 May
https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-tissue-repair
#EMBORegeneration #EMBOevents 🧪
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Join our 2026 Fundamental Biology of Cancer symposium to explore cancer metabolism & the tumour microenvironment. In collaboration with @crukcampanccan.bsky.social.
📍Magdalene College, Cambridge
📅 24 Feb 2026
Register free ➡️ zurl.co/yf2hw
📍Magdalene College, Cambridge
📅 24 Feb 2026
Register free ➡️ zurl.co/yf2hw
December 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Join our 2026 Fundamental Biology of Cancer symposium to explore cancer metabolism & the tumour microenvironment. In collaboration with @crukcampanccan.bsky.social.
📍Magdalene College, Cambridge
📅 24 Feb 2026
Register free ➡️ zurl.co/yf2hw
📍Magdalene College, Cambridge
📅 24 Feb 2026
Register free ➡️ zurl.co/yf2hw
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This is an excellent comment by @giorgio.gilest.ro on the emerging possibility of AI peer review
“The noise in human peer reviews is crucial because it arises from the variability in human experience and practical knowledge — two features that no model’s training corpus can fully capture,” writes Giorgio F. Gilestro in Nature about the introduction of AI peer reviews. #Academicsky 🧪
AI reviewers are here — we are not ready
Artificial intelligence promises rapid and polite feedback on papers — but we must first review the reviewer.
go.nature.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This is an excellent comment by @giorgio.gilest.ro on the emerging possibility of AI peer review
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Our PhD program IMPRS-EBM of #Epigenetics, #Biophysics & #Metabolism will open for applications next week. 📢
Want to work at the forefront of epigenetic research at an MPI? Looking for a fully-funded #PhDposition at Max Planck? Here is your chance: www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/IMPRS-PhD-Pr...
Want to work at the forefront of epigenetic research at an MPI? Looking for a fully-funded #PhDposition at Max Planck? Here is your chance: www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/IMPRS-PhD-Pr...
December 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Our PhD program IMPRS-EBM of #Epigenetics, #Biophysics & #Metabolism will open for applications next week. 📢
Want to work at the forefront of epigenetic research at an MPI? Looking for a fully-funded #PhDposition at Max Planck? Here is your chance: www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/IMPRS-PhD-Pr...
Want to work at the forefront of epigenetic research at an MPI? Looking for a fully-funded #PhDposition at Max Planck? Here is your chance: www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/IMPRS-PhD-Pr...
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Calling all aspiring geneticists! Apply for our Summer Studentship Grant and kick-start your research journey. Deadline: 31 March
Apply now: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...
Apply now: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...
December 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Calling all aspiring geneticists! Apply for our Summer Studentship Grant and kick-start your research journey. Deadline: 31 March
Apply now: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...
Apply now: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...
Very nice initiative, so far we've only experienced timely and balanced reviews when using Review Commons (currently n=2).
One review. Many journals. Less redundancy. Check out this conversation with our head Dr. Thomas Lemberger on the vision behind @reviewcommons.org and what it means for authors and journals alike @embopress.org @embo.org
www.embo.org/people/revie...
www.embo.org/people/revie...
Review Commons: rethinking peer review – Features – EMBO
A conversation with Thomas Lemberger, lead of the Review Commons initiative and Head of Open Science Implementation at EMBO.
www.embo.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Very nice initiative, so far we've only experienced timely and balanced reviews when using Review Commons (currently n=2).
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📢 Open position alert: the Institute of Bioengineering of EPFL is looking for a new IBI manager ➡️ careers.epfl.ch/job/Lausanne...
Job Details | EPFL
Lausanne
careers.epfl.ch
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📢 Open position alert: the Institute of Bioengineering of EPFL is looking for a new IBI manager ➡️ careers.epfl.ch/job/Lausanne...
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Great program at OBiWoW, the Oslo Bioinformatics Workshop Week 2025. Various workshops today/tomorrow are given by Oslo group members, including modeling and analysis of single-sample regulatory networks, Python development in VS code, and software testing. Welcome!
www.mn.uio.no/bils/english...
www.mn.uio.no/bils/english...
Oslo Bioinformatics Workshop Week 2025
- Bioinformatics in Life Science – BiLS
December 8th-12th 2025 will see the fourth edition of the Oslo Bioinformatics Workshop Week at the University of Oslo, Norway. This event is organised by the Trainee Committee of BiLS (Bioinformatics ...
www.mn.uio.no
December 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Great program at OBiWoW, the Oslo Bioinformatics Workshop Week 2025. Various workshops today/tomorrow are given by Oslo group members, including modeling and analysis of single-sample regulatory networks, Python development in VS code, and software testing. Welcome!
www.mn.uio.no/bils/english...
www.mn.uio.no/bils/english...
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The RNA Society is welcoming submissions of original infographics about any and all things RNA! Scan the QR for details!
December 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The RNA Society is welcoming submissions of original infographics about any and all things RNA! Scan the QR for details!
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Are you ready for the 17th edition of 'Transcription and chromatin'? Our conference remains a must-attend event for anyone engaged in the forefront of transcription research and we hope you can join us! 🧬
25 – 28 August 2026
Submit your abstract by 25 May: s.embl.org/trm26-01-bl
#EMBLTranscript
25 – 28 August 2026
Submit your abstract by 25 May: s.embl.org/trm26-01-bl
#EMBLTranscript
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Are you ready for the 17th edition of 'Transcription and chromatin'? Our conference remains a must-attend event for anyone engaged in the forefront of transcription research and we hope you can join us! 🧬
25 – 28 August 2026
Submit your abstract by 25 May: s.embl.org/trm26-01-bl
#EMBLTranscript
25 – 28 August 2026
Submit your abstract by 25 May: s.embl.org/trm26-01-bl
#EMBLTranscript