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
Epigenetics conference in a Wine Centre! 😮🍷
AEpiA 2026 early bird registration open now!
Calling all epigenetics researchers, let’s meet, share, and connect!
14–16 Sep | Adelaide 🇦🇺 | National Wine Centre
Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration
Abstracts: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts
#AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin
Calling all epigenetics researchers, let’s meet, share, and connect!
14–16 Sep | Adelaide 🇦🇺 | National Wine Centre
Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration
Abstracts: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts
#AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin
February 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Epigenetics conference in a Wine Centre! 😮🍷
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AEpiA 2026 early bird registration open now!
Calling all epigenetics researchers, let’s meet, share, and connect!
14–16 Sep | Adelaide 🇦🇺 | National Wine Centre
Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration
Abstracts: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts
#AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin
Calling all epigenetics researchers, let’s meet, share, and connect!
14–16 Sep | Adelaide 🇦🇺 | National Wine Centre
Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration
Abstracts: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts
#AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin
February 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
AEpiA 2026 early bird registration open now!
Calling all epigenetics researchers, let’s meet, share, and connect!
14–16 Sep | Adelaide 🇦🇺 | National Wine Centre
Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration
Abstracts: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts
#AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin
Calling all epigenetics researchers, let’s meet, share, and connect!
14–16 Sep | Adelaide 🇦🇺 | National Wine Centre
Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration
Abstracts: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts
#AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin
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Join for our exciting meeting in Spain!
Deadline for abstracts today!
Deadline for abstracts today!
The abstract submission deadline for our upcoming 'Imaging Cell Dynamics' meeting is this Friday. We still have a few places remaining so apply now to secure your spot!
Find out more at:
www.biologists.com/meetings/jcs...
#imaging #microscopy #cellbiology
Find out more at:
www.biologists.com/meetings/jcs...
#imaging #microscopy #cellbiology
February 13, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Join for our exciting meeting in Spain!
Deadline for abstracts today!
Deadline for abstracts today!
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NOW LIVE!: PhD opening joint with @drjonbaxter.bsky.social at @gdsc-sussex.bsky.social
Get in touch and apply if you are interested in any and all of: Chromosomes, Genome Stability, Chromatin and DNA Topology in Mitosis and Meiosis.
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
Get in touch and apply if you are interested in any and all of: Chromosomes, Genome Stability, Chromatin and DNA Topology in Mitosis and Meiosis.
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
February 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
NOW LIVE!: PhD opening joint with @drjonbaxter.bsky.social at @gdsc-sussex.bsky.social
Get in touch and apply if you are interested in any and all of: Chromosomes, Genome Stability, Chromatin and DNA Topology in Mitosis and Meiosis.
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
Get in touch and apply if you are interested in any and all of: Chromosomes, Genome Stability, Chromatin and DNA Topology in Mitosis and Meiosis.
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
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Meeting alert! EMBO workshop about molecular and physical principles in evolution in Portugal, 2-5 June 2026. Deadline for registration is March 1st. Check out the website it should be a fun and informative workshop bridging evolutionary biology and physics of life meetings.embo.org/event/26-cel...
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
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Meeting alert! EMBO workshop about molecular and physical principles in evolution in Portugal, 2-5 June 2026. Deadline for registration is March 1st. Check out the website it should be a fun and informative workshop bridging evolutionary biology and physics of life meetings.embo.org/event/26-cel...
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Abstract submission deadline extended to Monday, February 16, 23:59 hrs CET (no exceptions). Last chance to submit an abstract for inclusion in the programme of #eshg2026 #hybridconference! More information on: 2026.eshg.org/abstracts/
February 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Abstract submission deadline extended to Monday, February 16, 23:59 hrs CET (no exceptions). Last chance to submit an abstract for inclusion in the programme of #eshg2026 #hybridconference! More information on: 2026.eshg.org/abstracts/
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Please join Andreas Ladurner and me for the GRC Chromatin Structure and Function conference to be held near Barcelona Spain from May 31-June 5! We accepting abstracts for posters and talks. The meeting is preceded by an awesome GRS. Learn more in our video below and apply www.grc.org/chromatin-st...
February 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Please join Andreas Ladurner and me for the GRC Chromatin Structure and Function conference to be held near Barcelona Spain from May 31-June 5! We accepting abstracts for posters and talks. The meeting is preceded by an awesome GRS. Learn more in our video below and apply www.grc.org/chromatin-st...
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All- don't miss the chance to register for the European Association for Cancer Research meeting in Budapest in June.
I'll be there if you want to chat about all things microproteins!
#EACR
#CancerResearch
I'll be there if you want to chat about all things microproteins!
#EACR
#CancerResearch
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 PM
All- don't miss the chance to register for the European Association for Cancer Research meeting in Budapest in June.
I'll be there if you want to chat about all things microproteins!
#EACR
#CancerResearch
I'll be there if you want to chat about all things microproteins!
#EACR
#CancerResearch
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A position with prospects! We offer excellent researchers again the possibility to apply for a position as a Leader of a Lise Meitner Research Group in all areas of #science. Applications are possible between February 11th and April 15th, 2026. www.mpg.de/lise-meitner... #lisemeitnergroups
February 11, 2026 at 8:31 AM
A position with prospects! We offer excellent researchers again the possibility to apply for a position as a Leader of a Lise Meitner Research Group in all areas of #science. Applications are possible between February 11th and April 15th, 2026. www.mpg.de/lise-meitner... #lisemeitnergroups
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Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Santa Cruz Meeting on Developmental Biology!!! Please spread the word!
@mads100tist.bsky.social @socdevbio.bsky.social @bsdb.bsky.social @xenbase.bsky.social @isdb.bsky.social @devbiol.bsky.social @the-node.bsky.social
scdb2026.sites.ucsc.edu
@mads100tist.bsky.social @socdevbio.bsky.social @bsdb.bsky.social @xenbase.bsky.social @isdb.bsky.social @devbiol.bsky.social @the-node.bsky.social
scdb2026.sites.ucsc.edu
Santa Cruz Developmental Biology Meeting
scdb2026.sites.ucsc.edu
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Santa Cruz Meeting on Developmental Biology!!! Please spread the word!
@mads100tist.bsky.social @socdevbio.bsky.social @bsdb.bsky.social @xenbase.bsky.social @isdb.bsky.social @devbiol.bsky.social @the-node.bsky.social
scdb2026.sites.ucsc.edu
@mads100tist.bsky.social @socdevbio.bsky.social @bsdb.bsky.social @xenbase.bsky.social @isdb.bsky.social @devbiol.bsky.social @the-node.bsky.social
scdb2026.sites.ucsc.edu
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We are excited to be bringing you two webinars from world leaders in epigenetics this month! 🧬
📅Feb 13th- Edith Heard from @crick.ac.uk
📅Feb 27th- @brianstrahl.bsky.social from @uncchapelhill.bsky.social
Don't miss out! See registration details below!
@activemotifusa.bsky.social
📅Feb 13th- Edith Heard from @crick.ac.uk
📅Feb 27th- @brianstrahl.bsky.social from @uncchapelhill.bsky.social
Don't miss out! See registration details below!
@activemotifusa.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
We are excited to be bringing you two webinars from world leaders in epigenetics this month! 🧬
📅Feb 13th- Edith Heard from @crick.ac.uk
📅Feb 27th- @brianstrahl.bsky.social from @uncchapelhill.bsky.social
Don't miss out! See registration details below!
@activemotifusa.bsky.social
📅Feb 13th- Edith Heard from @crick.ac.uk
📅Feb 27th- @brianstrahl.bsky.social from @uncchapelhill.bsky.social
Don't miss out! See registration details below!
@activemotifusa.bsky.social
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My lab at the JIC is recruiting 3 PDRA:
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
Postdoctoral Researcher (Charpentier Group) | John Innes Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Charpentier Group at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in the field of plant calcium signalling.
www.jic.ac.uk
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM
My lab at the JIC is recruiting 3 PDRA:
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
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Feeling inspired? Keep an eye open for our MSc opportunities here: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
And for our annual Seasonal Research Assistant positions: www.rspb.org.uk/careers/vaca...
And for our annual Seasonal Research Assistant positions: www.rspb.org.uk/careers/vaca...
RSPB Job Vacancies
Find a job vacancy with the RSPB. Whether you're a scientist looking to work in conservation, a project manager eager to ply your trade in the third sector, or a friendly fundraising officer, there…
www.rspb.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Feeling inspired? Keep an eye open for our MSc opportunities here: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
And for our annual Seasonal Research Assistant positions: www.rspb.org.uk/careers/vaca...
And for our annual Seasonal Research Assistant positions: www.rspb.org.uk/careers/vaca...
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📢 The next Cytoskeleton club will take place next week
📅 February 18th
📍 Institut Pierre Gilles de Gennes
➡️ buff.ly/tXP7JQm
📅 February 18th
📍 Institut Pierre Gilles de Gennes
➡️ buff.ly/tXP7JQm
February 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
📢 The next Cytoskeleton club will take place next week
📅 February 18th
📍 Institut Pierre Gilles de Gennes
➡️ buff.ly/tXP7JQm
📅 February 18th
📍 Institut Pierre Gilles de Gennes
➡️ buff.ly/tXP7JQm
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Enhance your timeline on #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience by following our two(!) Starter Packs of outstanding Group Leaders and Senior Scientists from the #zebrafish community! 🐟 🧪
#WomenInScience Volume 1: go.bsky.app/4BegEjv
#WomenInScience Volume 2: go.bsky.app/VoebYrt
#WomenInScience Volume 1: go.bsky.app/4BegEjv
#WomenInScience Volume 2: go.bsky.app/VoebYrt
February 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Enhance your timeline on #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience by following our two(!) Starter Packs of outstanding Group Leaders and Senior Scientists from the #zebrafish community! 🐟 🧪
#WomenInScience Volume 1: go.bsky.app/4BegEjv
#WomenInScience Volume 2: go.bsky.app/VoebYrt
#WomenInScience Volume 1: go.bsky.app/4BegEjv
#WomenInScience Volume 2: go.bsky.app/VoebYrt
Very interesting plot for those interested in the #MSCA postdoc fellowships.
the cutoff scores for #MSCA postdoc fellowships are very high this year. has the score distribution shifted compared to previous years? I made a plot with scores from past years.
if scores are at ceiling level, the process becomes essentially a lottery, because minor issues can lead to deductions.
if scores are at ceiling level, the process becomes essentially a lottery, because minor issues can lead to deductions.
February 11, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Very interesting plot for those interested in the #MSCA postdoc fellowships.
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Fantastic opportunity and a brilliant team 🤩!
Some exciting openings in Exeter for clinical academics (professor and senior lecturer). Come and shape the future of translational genomic medical research in the South West! Lovely place to work, lovely people to work with, and freedom to pursue great science... www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Fantastic opportunity and a brilliant team 🤩!
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Tomorrow!
Two exciting talks on tap from @ambystoma22.bsky.social and @epijenatics.bsky.social at @fnucleosome.bsky.social seminar!
Two exciting talks on tap from @ambystoma22.bsky.social and @epijenatics.bsky.social at @fnucleosome.bsky.social seminar!
We've got two exciting chromatin talks coming up on Wednesday next week:
@epijenatics.bsky.social from @jbuenrostro.bsky.social's lab and @ambystoma22.bsky.social!
register and join us: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@epijenatics.bsky.social from @jbuenrostro.bsky.social's lab and @ambystoma22.bsky.social!
register and join us: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Tomorrow!
Two exciting talks on tap from @ambystoma22.bsky.social and @epijenatics.bsky.social at @fnucleosome.bsky.social seminar!
Two exciting talks on tap from @ambystoma22.bsky.social and @epijenatics.bsky.social at @fnucleosome.bsky.social seminar!
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We’re hiring: Research Group Leader in computational biology.
Are you generating more research ideas than you can explore? Lead cutting-edge AI & biology research at EMBL-EBI.
Apply by 11 April 2026: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...
#ScienceCareers @ewaldlab.org @embl.org
Are you generating more research ideas than you can explore? Lead cutting-edge AI & biology research at EMBL-EBI.
Apply by 11 April 2026: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...
#ScienceCareers @ewaldlab.org @embl.org
February 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM
We’re hiring: Research Group Leader in computational biology.
Are you generating more research ideas than you can explore? Lead cutting-edge AI & biology research at EMBL-EBI.
Apply by 11 April 2026: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...
#ScienceCareers @ewaldlab.org @embl.org
Are you generating more research ideas than you can explore? Lead cutting-edge AI & biology research at EMBL-EBI.
Apply by 11 April 2026: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...
#ScienceCareers @ewaldlab.org @embl.org
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🚨Join our next @DEMONNetworkUK #Genetics #Omics meeting this week - THURSDAY 12th February at 2.30 PM (UK Time).
Delighted to have @saraheharris99.bsky.social as invited speaker – “ #Proteomic #biomarkers for cognitive decline prior to #dementia #onset”
Join the network or DM for more info!
Delighted to have @saraheharris99.bsky.social as invited speaker – “ #Proteomic #biomarkers for cognitive decline prior to #dementia #onset”
Join the network or DM for more info!
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🚨Join our next @DEMONNetworkUK #Genetics #Omics meeting this week - THURSDAY 12th February at 2.30 PM (UK Time).
Delighted to have @saraheharris99.bsky.social as invited speaker – “ #Proteomic #biomarkers for cognitive decline prior to #dementia #onset”
Join the network or DM for more info!
Delighted to have @saraheharris99.bsky.social as invited speaker – “ #Proteomic #biomarkers for cognitive decline prior to #dementia #onset”
Join the network or DM for more info!
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Registration is open for the 7th UK Workshop on Membrane Proteins! Join us from 15-17 April to understand the basics of membrane protein purification using cutting edge methods. Save £ with our earlybird discount, apply before 15 February: https://ow.ly/rx0B50YbAUt
February 9, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Registration is open for the 7th UK Workshop on Membrane Proteins! Join us from 15-17 April to understand the basics of membrane protein purification using cutting edge methods. Save £ with our earlybird discount, apply before 15 February: https://ow.ly/rx0B50YbAUt
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We go live!!!
Join us Munich July5-7th to hear exciting research on #Replication by leaders in the field
AND !! registration is FREE 🥳 (but mandatory) - we hope to see many in Munich 🍺 @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social
@replifate.bsky.social @epicrossborders.bsky.social
replifate.eu/event/meetin...
Join us Munich July5-7th to hear exciting research on #Replication by leaders in the field
AND !! registration is FREE 🥳 (but mandatory) - we hope to see many in Munich 🍺 @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social
@replifate.bsky.social @epicrossborders.bsky.social
replifate.eu/event/meetin...
Events for February 2026
06-07 July 2026 | Munich, GermanyDNA Replication and Its Impact on Genome and Chromatin MaintenanceWe are RepliFate, a European Training Doctoral Network dedicated to understanding how DNA replication...
replifate.eu
February 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
We go live!!!
Join us Munich July5-7th to hear exciting research on #Replication by leaders in the field
AND !! registration is FREE 🥳 (but mandatory) - we hope to see many in Munich 🍺 @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social
@replifate.bsky.social @epicrossborders.bsky.social
replifate.eu/event/meetin...
Join us Munich July5-7th to hear exciting research on #Replication by leaders in the field
AND !! registration is FREE 🥳 (but mandatory) - we hope to see many in Munich 🍺 @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social
@replifate.bsky.social @epicrossborders.bsky.social
replifate.eu/event/meetin...
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🧬 We're hiring a postdoc!
Come chart somatic evolution with us using cutting-edge long-read & single-cell tech 🔬
Computational bio background + love for complex cancer genomics = perfect fit
📍 Leuven, Belgium 📧 jobs.vib.be/j/129915/
#postdoc #genomics #hiring
Come chart somatic evolution with us using cutting-edge long-read & single-cell tech 🔬
Computational bio background + love for complex cancer genomics = perfect fit
📍 Leuven, Belgium 📧 jobs.vib.be/j/129915/
#postdoc #genomics #hiring
Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Genomics - VIB
Chart tumour evolution using cutting-edge long-read and single-cell multiomics
Who we are
The Integrative Cancer Genomics lab (Jonas Demeulemeester) is embedded within the VIB – KU Leuven Center for ...
jobs.vib.be
February 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
🧬 We're hiring a postdoc!
Come chart somatic evolution with us using cutting-edge long-read & single-cell tech 🔬
Computational bio background + love for complex cancer genomics = perfect fit
📍 Leuven, Belgium 📧 jobs.vib.be/j/129915/
#postdoc #genomics #hiring
Come chart somatic evolution with us using cutting-edge long-read & single-cell tech 🔬
Computational bio background + love for complex cancer genomics = perfect fit
📍 Leuven, Belgium 📧 jobs.vib.be/j/129915/
#postdoc #genomics #hiring
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The registration deadline for this wonderful meeting is approaching! Be sure to reserve your spot before March 10!
Announcing the 2026 edition of the EMBO workshop on RNA localization and local translation! This meeting will be held June 30 - July 4 near Porto, Portugal. Come for exciting updates in the field from both established investigators and trainees. See the link below for details!
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The registration deadline for this wonderful meeting is approaching! Be sure to reserve your spot before March 10!
Now had a chance to read through this pre-print. Interesting and unexpected findings! Increasing DNMT1 expression leads to remodelling of the methylome in mouse ES cells including gains and losses 😮 🧵 1/2
#epigenetics
#epigenetics
🚨 New preprint alert!
DNMT1 is often elevated in cancer, but its direct impact on DNA methylation regulation has been hard to isolate in tumours full of confounding processes.
Using a clean genetic system in mESCs, we asked:
What does excess DNMT1 by itself do to the methylome?
Let’s dive in 🧵
1/9
DNMT1 is often elevated in cancer, but its direct impact on DNA methylation regulation has been hard to isolate in tumours full of confounding processes.
Using a clean genetic system in mESCs, we asked:
What does excess DNMT1 by itself do to the methylome?
Let’s dive in 🧵
1/9
Mouse embryonic stem cells exhibit cancer-like DNA methylation landscapes upon DNMT1 overexpression https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.26.701550v1
February 9, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Now had a chance to read through this pre-print. Interesting and unexpected findings! Increasing DNMT1 expression leads to remodelling of the methylome in mouse ES cells including gains and losses 😮 🧵 1/2
#epigenetics
#epigenetics