Virginia Silio
@virsicas.bsky.social
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Virginia Silio
@virsicas.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Hi everyone! I'm excited to introduce myself:
Background – PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, focusing on PI3K in mitosis (1/n)
Background – PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, focusing on PI3K in mitosis (1/n)
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! #WomenInScience 🌍👩🔬🔬
We're dedicated to supporting equality in #microscopy, #imaging and #FlowCytometry - including maintaining a positive gender balance for speakers attending international events.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/VbVw50YcIL4
We're dedicated to supporting equality in #microscopy, #imaging and #FlowCytometry - including maintaining a positive gender balance for speakers attending international events.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/VbVw50YcIL4
February 11, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! #WomenInScience 🌍👩🔬🔬
We're dedicated to supporting equality in #microscopy, #imaging and #FlowCytometry - including maintaining a positive gender balance for speakers attending international events.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/VbVw50YcIL4
We're dedicated to supporting equality in #microscopy, #imaging and #FlowCytometry - including maintaining a positive gender balance for speakers attending international events.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/VbVw50YcIL4
Very interesting read, quite scary too
I watched much of Ian Chapman's (Head of @ukri.org) appearance this morning at @ukparliament.parliament.uk Science, Innovation and Technology Committee..
A few points and new information that bioscientists may find interesting...
A 🧵
A few points and new information that bioscientists may find interesting...
A 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Very interesting read, quite scary too
Reposted by Virginia Silio
Did you know that if you are based in the UK, you can apply for funding to access #BioImageAnalysis services via the UK node of @eurobioimaging.bsky.social ?
Next application deadline is March 31st!
www.rms.org.uk/community/ne...
Next application deadline is March 31st!
www.rms.org.uk/community/ne...
UK Bioimaging User Access Fund
Up to £5000 funding available to access imaging technologies and analysis services at the UK Node of Euro-BioImaging
www.rms.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Did you know that if you are based in the UK, you can apply for funding to access #BioImageAnalysis services via the UK node of @eurobioimaging.bsky.social ?
Next application deadline is March 31st!
www.rms.org.uk/community/ne...
Next application deadline is March 31st!
www.rms.org.uk/community/ne...
Reposted by Virginia Silio
AMAZING JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!!
@calm-stp.bsky.social is hiring a Data & Systems Steward! 🧬
🔹Manage #bioimage data & #OMERO admin
🔹Automate via #Python/#Bash
🔹Support #FAIR principles
🔹Work closely with @crick-ia-team.bsky.social
⏰ Deadline: 08 Feb 2026
Apply: www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...
@calm-stp.bsky.social is hiring a Data & Systems Steward! 🧬
🔹Manage #bioimage data & #OMERO admin
🔹Automate via #Python/#Bash
🔹Support #FAIR principles
🔹Work closely with @crick-ia-team.bsky.social
⏰ Deadline: 08 Feb 2026
Apply: www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...
January 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
AMAZING JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!!
@calm-stp.bsky.social is hiring a Data & Systems Steward! 🧬
🔹Manage #bioimage data & #OMERO admin
🔹Automate via #Python/#Bash
🔹Support #FAIR principles
🔹Work closely with @crick-ia-team.bsky.social
⏰ Deadline: 08 Feb 2026
Apply: www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...
@calm-stp.bsky.social is hiring a Data & Systems Steward! 🧬
🔹Manage #bioimage data & #OMERO admin
🔹Automate via #Python/#Bash
🔹Support #FAIR principles
🔹Work closely with @crick-ia-team.bsky.social
⏰ Deadline: 08 Feb 2026
Apply: www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...
Reposted by Virginia Silio
The next deadline for @jcellsci.bsky.social FocalPlane Training Grants is 20 February. These grants are open to early-career researchers in cell biology that require funding to attend a microscopy or bioimage analysis training course.
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The next deadline for @jcellsci.bsky.social FocalPlane Training Grants is 20 February. These grants are open to early-career researchers in cell biology that require funding to attend a microscopy or bioimage analysis training course.
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
Reposted by Virginia Silio
We are delighted to announce that @giuliapaci.bsky.social from @ucllifesciences.bsky.social has been awarded the 2026 BSCB Postdoctoral researcher medal
You can read about Giulia's work on how tissues withstand mechanical stress here:
bscb.org/postdoctoral...
You can read about Giulia's work on how tissues withstand mechanical stress here:
bscb.org/postdoctoral...
January 22, 2026 at 9:49 AM
We are delighted to announce that @giuliapaci.bsky.social from @ucllifesciences.bsky.social has been awarded the 2026 BSCB Postdoctoral researcher medal
You can read about Giulia's work on how tissues withstand mechanical stress here:
bscb.org/postdoctoral...
You can read about Giulia's work on how tissues withstand mechanical stress here:
bscb.org/postdoctoral...
Reposted by Virginia Silio
Read the story behind the first @neuroinformatics.dev Open Software Week, in a series of blogposts for @softwaresaved.bsky.social
The second edition will be even more awesome. Remember to apply by the end of January:
neuroinformatics.dev/open-softwar...
The second edition will be even more awesome. Remember to apply by the end of January:
neuroinformatics.dev/open-softwar...
January 22, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Read the story behind the first @neuroinformatics.dev Open Software Week, in a series of blogposts for @softwaresaved.bsky.social
The second edition will be even more awesome. Remember to apply by the end of January:
neuroinformatics.dev/open-softwar...
The second edition will be even more awesome. Remember to apply by the end of January:
neuroinformatics.dev/open-softwar...
Reposted by Virginia Silio
Hello Bluesky! Calling all Early Career Researchers working in microscopy/image analysis or cytometry, want to gain recognition for your work and a chance to win a £100 cash prize?
Just under a month to apply to our 2026 Early Career Award...
Just under a month to apply to our 2026 Early Career Award...
January 16, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Hello Bluesky! Calling all Early Career Researchers working in microscopy/image analysis or cytometry, want to gain recognition for your work and a chance to win a £100 cash prize?
Just under a month to apply to our 2026 Early Career Award...
Just under a month to apply to our 2026 Early Career Award...
Reposted by Virginia Silio
What's the #EuroBioImaging Scientific Ambassador Programme and how will it help you meet new people & learn new skills? Virginia Silio @virsicas.bsky.social provides some insights in this short video.
If you want to join, apply by 🗓️ Jan 30!
More⤵️
www.eurobioimaging.eu/scientific-a...
If you want to join, apply by 🗓️ Jan 30!
More⤵️
www.eurobioimaging.eu/scientific-a...
January 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
What's the #EuroBioImaging Scientific Ambassador Programme and how will it help you meet new people & learn new skills? Virginia Silio @virsicas.bsky.social provides some insights in this short video.
If you want to join, apply by 🗓️ Jan 30!
More⤵️
www.eurobioimaging.eu/scientific-a...
If you want to join, apply by 🗓️ Jan 30!
More⤵️
www.eurobioimaging.eu/scientific-a...
New year, new microscope…
January 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
New year, new microscope…
I need time to process this, but 43 miles, 7:18, second in my category
January 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I need time to process this, but 43 miles, 7:18, second in my category
Reposted by Virginia Silio
I am looking for two postdocs to join our lab
- One (bio)image analyst
- One cell biologist interested to work on lymphatics!
The positions will open soon, be in touch!
- One (bio)image analyst
- One cell biologist interested to work on lymphatics!
The positions will open soon, be in touch!
January 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I am looking for two postdocs to join our lab
- One (bio)image analyst
- One cell biologist interested to work on lymphatics!
The positions will open soon, be in touch!
- One (bio)image analyst
- One cell biologist interested to work on lymphatics!
The positions will open soon, be in touch!
January 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Saying goodbye to this
December 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Saying goodbye to this
Is it for me is it for my daughter?… 🫣
December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Is it for me is it for my daughter?… 🫣
My shirt is cooler than yours
December 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My shirt is cooler than yours
One of my fav races ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
One of my fav races ❤️
Reposted by Virginia Silio
If you or your trainees are just getting started with image analysis of cells & are #CellProfiler -curious, here is a fairly thorough walk-through demo I did recently. Loading files, extracting metadata (fun with Regex!), identifying objects, measuring, filtering, QC, exporting:
youtu.be/fO5nJdhj_7I
youtu.be/fO5nJdhj_7I
Introduction to CellProfiler - by a biologist, for biologists!
YouTube video by CellMorphoJSero
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If you or your trainees are just getting started with image analysis of cells & are #CellProfiler -curious, here is a fairly thorough walk-through demo I did recently. Loading files, extracting metadata (fun with Regex!), identifying objects, measuring, filtering, QC, exporting:
youtu.be/fO5nJdhj_7I
youtu.be/fO5nJdhj_7I
Managed a Christmassy pic of Osaka, worthy of sharing
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Managed a Christmassy pic of Osaka, worthy of sharing
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Apply for our Pathway to Independence (PI) programme, supporting postdocs in #devbio and #stemcell research during the transition to their first group leader position: www.biologists.com/grants/devel...
Application deadline: 2 February 2026.
Application deadline: 2 February 2026.
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Apply for our Pathway to Independence (PI) programme, supporting postdocs in #devbio and #stemcell research during the transition to their first group leader position: www.biologists.com/grants/devel...
Application deadline: 2 February 2026.
Application deadline: 2 February 2026.
I had so much fun showing microscopy to kids today, thanks to Native Scientist, and all in my own language! Already looking forward to the next one.
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I had so much fun showing microscopy to kids today, thanks to Native Scientist, and all in my own language! Already looking forward to the next one.
Stunning @anhhle2702.bsky.social 😍
For this week #FluorescenceFriday, we'll be treated with one of our favourite animal models 🐸 . Here is a Xenopus laevis embryo imaged with a Lightsheet microscope showing macrophage migration.
Purple🟣 = ectoderm nuclei, Red🔴 = macrophages.
📹: Hoang Anh Le, postdoc in the Mayor lab, UCL.
Purple🟣 = ectoderm nuclei, Red🔴 = macrophages.
📹: Hoang Anh Le, postdoc in the Mayor lab, UCL.
November 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Stunning @anhhle2702.bsky.social 😍
is someone here using Opal 690?
Pic not related as it's #FluorescenceFriday
star-protocols.cell.com/protocols/37...
Pic not related as it's #FluorescenceFriday
star-protocols.cell.com/protocols/37...
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
is someone here using Opal 690?
Pic not related as it's #FluorescenceFriday
star-protocols.cell.com/protocols/37...
Pic not related as it's #FluorescenceFriday
star-protocols.cell.com/protocols/37...
Back to reality after #CBIAS2025: two trainings today, a pile of analysis requests waiting in my inbox, and an experiment in a rush thanks to the pre-Christmas panic...
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Back to reality after #CBIAS2025: two trainings today, a pile of analysis requests waiting in my inbox, and an experiment in a rush thanks to the pre-Christmas panic...
Reposted by Virginia Silio
Enjoying my new sticker courtesy of @helenajambor.bsky.social, who also gave an amazing talk today at cbias
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Enjoying my new sticker courtesy of @helenajambor.bsky.social, who also gave an amazing talk today at cbias