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An Interview with Azim Surani

Ashley Moffett and @geraldinejowett.bsky.social spoke to Azim, recipient of both the 2025 Kyoto Prize and 2026 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize, about his non-traditional and inspirational route into academia:

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October 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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🚀 Exciting news! ERC Synergy Grant of €8.5 million to Sara Wickström @sarawickstrom.bsky.social, Daniel St Jonston @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social and Ewa Paluch @universitypress.cambridge.org! This highly interdisciplinary project will boost our understanding of tissue biology. #ERCSyG @erc.europa.eu
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November 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Julie Ahringer from @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk gives talk on decoding genome regulation during development. Exploring how chromatin accessibility changes throughout development enable single cells to become multicellular organisms.
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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On 15th October, our first speaker, Dr Dmitry Nashchekin from Daniel St Johnston lab @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social, discussed new tools to distinguish unique actin networks of different membrane domains in the follicular epithelial cells.
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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We're very excited to welcome Dr. @sumrubayin.bsky.social from the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social onto the next episode of the podcast! 🎉

Her lab studies the mouse #cerebellum to better understand the regulation of #neural stem cell behavior. 🧠
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Watch and read about the latest study funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social led by Dr Jitesh Neupane and @geraldinejowett.bsky.social together with Prof. Azim Surani youtu.be/i5cs5u0KP9s published on @cp-cellreports.bsky.social @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social
Scientists make human blood in the lab — here’s how
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October 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Prof. Azim Surani was born in Kenya and came to the UK aged 18. His path from working in a china shop in London to groundbreaking biological research at @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social is an inspirational story. Come to hear his story at @kingscollege.bsky.social www.tickettailor.com/events/kings...
Reserve your seat – Journeys of discovery: Azim Surani in conversation with Anna Alexandrova – Keynes Lecture Theatre, King's College
Journeys of discovery: Azim Surani in conversation with Anna Alexandrova – Keynes Lecture Theatre, King's College, Fri 24 Oct 2025 - Azim Surani, winner of the 2025 Kyoto Prize and Emeritus Fellow, wa...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Exciting collaborative post doc opportunity to study lung disease mechanisms working with 2 friendly labs @jennydickens41.bsky.social @labrawlins.bsky.social and GSK colleagues www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/52936/
October 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Cambridge scientists have found a new way to grow human blood cells in the lab 🧫

A major step towards regenerative therapies, this could also help scientists with better understanding blood disorders like #leukaemia.

New #research from @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3J0mO23 🧪
October 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Delighted that Ziqi Dong's PhD paper is out for all to read! Hypoxia is fundamental to normal development, and fascinating! Thanks to all of our co-authors including @jamesnathanlab.bsky.social @jellevda.bsky.social authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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How do I apply? ✍️

Learn more about the call on our website, and register for our informational webinar: wellcome.org/research-fun...
Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals | Grant funding | Wellcome
Get guidance on applying to host and administer a Wellcome doctoral programme for healthcare professionals at your institution. Find out about eligibility and how to apply.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We're funding doctoral programmes to train the next generation of clinically-active academic leaders. 🩺

This call continues our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals in research careers.

Applications are open now. Here’s what you need to know 🧵
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Cambridge has been ranked joint third in the world by the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings 2025 🎉

#THEunirankings #CambridgeUniversity #UniversityOfCambridge #Cambridge #Universities #HigherEducation #ApplyingToCambridge
October 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 Oct. Not only did he make a discovery that laid the foundations for stem cell research, he also created one of the best environments for research at the Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute wellcome.org/news/sir-joh...
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A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 October. He made a discovery that opened up the field of cloning research, and created one of the best environments for res...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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He was a champion of developmental biology and a truly inspirational scientist. 🧪
October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Meet our Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health Theme Leads. New Lead Sumru shares her hopes for the Theme. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk

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Teal graphic with white Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health logo (three people behind health cross). Headshots of Theme Leads Sumru Bayin, Alex Cagan, Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri, Mekayla Storer. Quote from Dr Sumru Bayin says: 'As Theme Leads, we look forward to enabling new connections that inspire transformative interdisciplinary research. Building on my experience with the Complex Tissue Regeneration Grand Challenge, I aim to uncover new synergies and unlock new opportunities across the School of Biological Sciences.'
October 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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John Gurdon's research inspired me in my own scientific pursuits as a stem cell biologist. Starting my lab at
@gurdoninstitute.bsky.social was therefore particularly exciting. Seeing him around daily only underscored his admirable dedication to science and research. RIP John.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Saddened to learn of the death of John Gurdon today. He was the supreme scientist. And truly inspirational lecturer and speaker. The Gurdon Institute @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social has been a wonderful place to run a lab - and he will be truly missed.

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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon Dies Aged 92 – Gurdon Institute
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October 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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So sad to hear the news - John truly was an inspiration to so many, and one of a kind.

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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon dies aged 92
It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the Gurdon Institute.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social

Read our tribute to the visionary Nobel Laureate and watch an interview from 2012, just after he won: https://bit.ly/4mM8o3r
October 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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It is with profound sadness that I have learned of the passing of my beloved PhD supervisor, John Gurdon. We have lost a true giant, an incredible mentor, kind and generous, whose contributions to science will inspire generations. He changed my life, and the lives of so many others.
October 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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John Gurdon, former Group Leader and Head of @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social has died.
Despite calling himself a "total non-intellectual” his work to reprogramme somatic cells to pluripotent stem cells transformed the field of developmental biology.
More: www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/john-gurdon-...
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Black and white portrait of John Gurdon, 1971
October 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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John Gurdon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gu..., beacon of a generation that tackled head on the deepest question of biology: the development of an organism. The best tribute to him and his peers should be to remember and follow the path they forged for how to do Science in form and content.
October 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our founder, colleague, mentor and friend, Professor Sir John Gurdon. His vision and dedication will continue to inspire generations of scientists.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Our 2025 GI retreat prize winners are:
🎉Social Engagement: Giada Vanacore and Shay Melamed
🙂 Research Culture: Theresa Gross-Thebing
🙌 Good Citizen: Sam Banjo
🔬Image Competition: @geraldinejowett.bsky.social
🌳Green: Tamara Romero
Thank you all for your great community spirit and positive vibes!
September 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM