Carl Smythe
@carlsmythe.bsky.social
Cell biology. Virology. Vaccinology. Diagnostics. Molecular everything. Evolution.
What Sarah said.
Huge congratulations, Jim
We are proud to share that Professor James Catto, Professor of Urological Surgery at @sheffielduni.bsky.social and Honorary Consultant Urological Surgeon at @sth.nhs.uk, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the @cademy of Medical Sciences. 👏
www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/news/pr...
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June 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What Sarah said.
Today, in a well-known UK university, a research integrity officer interviewed an individual accused of misconduct, who told the officer she didn’t do it.
And if she did, the rules said said she could.
Case closed.
A bit like talking to OJ Simpson and asking him whether he did it.
And if she did, the rules said said she could.
Case closed.
A bit like talking to OJ Simpson and asking him whether he did it.
May 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today, in a well-known UK university, a research integrity officer interviewed an individual accused of misconduct, who told the officer she didn’t do it.
And if she did, the rules said said she could.
Case closed.
A bit like talking to OJ Simpson and asking him whether he did it.
And if she did, the rules said said she could.
Case closed.
A bit like talking to OJ Simpson and asking him whether he did it.
So much this!
Physical buttons are finally coming back to cars. 🤌
It’s not just an aesthetic choice, though—it’s a safety-conscious one. Research shows that reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high.
It’s not just an aesthetic choice, though—it’s a safety-conscious one. Research shows that reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high.
May 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
So much this!
Not a bad day’s work.
April 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Not a bad day’s work.
Awesome. Future looks bright at Sheffield
Meet our Independent Research Fellows funded by @ukri.org @wellcometrust.bsky.social @royalsociety.org @sheffielduni.bsky.social housed within our cluster (including affiliated). We are always open to discuss future opportunities for scientists wishing to start their independent research groups.
February 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Awesome. Future looks bright at Sheffield
Scientists just can’t help themselves.
Well, we have Rich Tea Biscuits with our morning tea every day
Last year, we recorded some data about the biscuits every time we opened a new packet
We got through 62 packets of biscuits (possibly more—but we recorded 62 packets)
Here’s what we found:
Last year, we recorded some data about the biscuits every time we opened a new packet
We got through 62 packets of biscuits (possibly more—but we recorded 62 packets)
Here’s what we found:
February 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Scientists just can’t help themselves.
Yup.
Still in the lab
Still in the lab
Today is #WorldCancerDay - here are some highlights of the life-changing cancer research our experts are doing to bring hope to millions:
1/7
1/7
February 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Yup.
Still in the lab
Still in the lab
I was just given this astonishing Christmas present.
December 24, 2024 at 9:37 PM
I was just given this astonishing Christmas present.
It’s snowing in Sheffield
November 19, 2024 at 12:33 AM
It’s snowing in Sheffield
Reposted by Carl Smythe
Ask a grey-haired pediatrician about how many lumbar punctures they used to have to do in a shift for infants that then ended up having Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) meningitis.
Also, if you did not vaccinate your kids, PLEASE do not lie about it if they need care. It is critical information.
Also, if you did not vaccinate your kids, PLEASE do not lie about it if they need care. It is critical information.
I treated very young kids in my ER who had a fever today.
They're too young to realize how lucky they are to be vaccinated.
Their parents were reminded by me of how wise their choices were, though.
Their being vaccinated meant we had to do FAR less testing and extensive treatments than otherwise.
They're too young to realize how lucky they are to be vaccinated.
Their parents were reminded by me of how wise their choices were, though.
Their being vaccinated meant we had to do FAR less testing and extensive treatments than otherwise.
November 17, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Ask a grey-haired pediatrician about how many lumbar punctures they used to have to do in a shift for infants that then ended up having Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) meningitis.
Also, if you did not vaccinate your kids, PLEASE do not lie about it if they need care. It is critical information.
Also, if you did not vaccinate your kids, PLEASE do not lie about it if they need care. It is critical information.
You know you want to.
Come and join our ever increasing group!
We have a exciting PhD opportunity with myself and @bryantlab1.bsky.social exploring ex vivo screening in paediatric cancers
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
November 15, 2024 at 4:15 PM
You know you want to.
Look. It’s quite simple. It costs ~£13000 to deliver a high quality science degree. Let universities charge a fair price.
University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told
University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told
November 14, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Look. It’s quite simple. It costs ~£13000 to deliver a high quality science degree. Let universities charge a fair price.
University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told
University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told
Some exciting Sheffield OMICS news coming soon.
Can’t say yet…
Can’t say yet…
November 14, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Some exciting Sheffield OMICS news coming soon.
Can’t say yet…
Can’t say yet…
October 15, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Reposted by Carl Smythe
Scientists of the UK, please sign this if you can.
✉️ Some science 🧪 buddies and I have written an open letter to the UK government, strongly opposing their “kicking woke ideology out of science” sentiments, which stand to damage the UK’s scientific standing and ability to deliver for public good.
Please read and consider signing ✍🏻
t.co/H7rNzb0wGh
Please read and consider signing ✍🏻
t.co/H7rNzb0wGh
Letter to Secretary of State re EDI in science
Online survey BOS
t.co
October 6, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Scientists of the UK, please sign this if you can.
Reposted by Carl Smythe
