Imperial Life Sciences
@imperiallifesci.bsky.social
We are Imperial College London's world-leading Life Sciences department. Where scientific imagination reveals our world, from molecules to ecosystems, and shapes its future.
Study with us / join our community: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/life-sciences
Study with us / join our community: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/life-sciences
New to Imperial? We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts in the Welcome Experience Survey by 15 December and help shape future Welcome seasons.
Your feedback already drives real change, from the revamped Welcome Fair to new spaces and digital tools that make campus life better for everyone.
Your feedback already drives real change, from the revamped Welcome Fair to new spaces and digital tools that make campus life better for everyone.
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
New to Imperial? We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts in the Welcome Experience Survey by 15 December and help shape future Welcome seasons.
Your feedback already drives real change, from the revamped Welcome Fair to new spaces and digital tools that make campus life better for everyone.
Your feedback already drives real change, from the revamped Welcome Fair to new spaces and digital tools that make campus life better for everyone.
🪴 A £11.34 million gift from the Michael Uren Foundation is set to transform #OurImperial Silwood Park campus.
This generous support will go towards building a new, state-of-the-art research facility that aims to bridge the gap between lab and field.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
This generous support will go towards building a new, state-of-the-art research facility that aims to bridge the gap between lab and field.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
December 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🪴 A £11.34 million gift from the Michael Uren Foundation is set to transform #OurImperial Silwood Park campus.
This generous support will go towards building a new, state-of-the-art research facility that aims to bridge the gap between lab and field.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
This generous support will go towards building a new, state-of-the-art research facility that aims to bridge the gap between lab and field.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
New study published in Nature, led by PhD student Thomas Weeks and Professor Tobias shows human land-use change is eroding the vital ecological roles birds play, reducing ecosystem resilience.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
November 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
New study published in Nature, led by PhD student Thomas Weeks and Professor Tobias shows human land-use change is eroding the vital ecological roles birds play, reducing ecosystem resilience.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Dinesh Aggarwal of the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology had a fantastic 3 days engaging with patients & the public across 3 clinical sites for #AMR Awareness Week, highlighting our new S. aureus human challenge model! 🌍💉
Big thanks to Robert Varro & Laura Alvarado Cruz for their support!
Big thanks to Robert Varro & Laura Alvarado Cruz for their support!
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Dinesh Aggarwal of the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology had a fantastic 3 days engaging with patients & the public across 3 clinical sites for #AMR Awareness Week, highlighting our new S. aureus human challenge model! 🌍💉
Big thanks to Robert Varro & Laura Alvarado Cruz for their support!
Big thanks to Robert Varro & Laura Alvarado Cruz for their support!
🌿 Over 1000 signed up to join us at #OurImperial Silwood Park for Bugs, Birds & Beasts Day - our biggest turnout yet at this lively day of science, nature & family fun! From falconry to butterfly hunts, from an orchestra to 3D insects, this was a day out to remember! Thank you everyone! 🦅🐛💧
July 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🌿 Over 1000 signed up to join us at #OurImperial Silwood Park for Bugs, Birds & Beasts Day - our biggest turnout yet at this lively day of science, nature & family fun! From falconry to butterfly hunts, from an orchestra to 3D insects, this was a day out to remember! Thank you everyone! 🦅🐛💧
The #OurImperial Silwood Park Students’ Union hosted a Pride Brunch open to the entire Silwood community.
With sunshine, rainbow cocktails, and a playlist of iconic queer artists, the event created a relaxed and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies!
With sunshine, rainbow cocktails, and a playlist of iconic queer artists, the event created a relaxed and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies!
July 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The #OurImperial Silwood Park Students’ Union hosted a Pride Brunch open to the entire Silwood community.
With sunshine, rainbow cocktails, and a playlist of iconic queer artists, the event created a relaxed and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies!
With sunshine, rainbow cocktails, and a playlist of iconic queer artists, the event created a relaxed and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies!
A huge thank you to Sir Greg Winter for delivering this year’s Sir Ernst Chain Lecture.
We were honoured to welcome the Nobel Laureate back to campus to share the story behind two groundbreaking antibodies and a revolution in therapeutics. 👏🧬 #OurImperial
We were honoured to welcome the Nobel Laureate back to campus to share the story behind two groundbreaking antibodies and a revolution in therapeutics. 👏🧬 #OurImperial
July 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A huge thank you to Sir Greg Winter for delivering this year’s Sir Ernst Chain Lecture.
We were honoured to welcome the Nobel Laureate back to campus to share the story behind two groundbreaking antibodies and a revolution in therapeutics. 👏🧬 #OurImperial
We were honoured to welcome the Nobel Laureate back to campus to share the story behind two groundbreaking antibodies and a revolution in therapeutics. 👏🧬 #OurImperial
Delighted to share that our Head of Life Sciences @dandavis101.bsky.social has received his MBE from HRH Princess Anne in recognition of his contributions to science communication! Many congratulations Dan!
July 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Delighted to share that our Head of Life Sciences @dandavis101.bsky.social has received his MBE from HRH Princess Anne in recognition of his contributions to science communication! Many congratulations Dan!
A lovely afternoon at our #Pride Picnic in Kensington Gardens.
It was great to see the #OurImperial Life Sciences community join to celebrate Pride Month - good food, sunshine, and some amazing conversations.
Thanks to everyone who joined us - can't wait until next year! 💛
It was great to see the #OurImperial Life Sciences community join to celebrate Pride Month - good food, sunshine, and some amazing conversations.
Thanks to everyone who joined us - can't wait until next year! 💛
June 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A lovely afternoon at our #Pride Picnic in Kensington Gardens.
It was great to see the #OurImperial Life Sciences community join to celebrate Pride Month - good food, sunshine, and some amazing conversations.
Thanks to everyone who joined us - can't wait until next year! 💛
It was great to see the #OurImperial Life Sciences community join to celebrate Pride Month - good food, sunshine, and some amazing conversations.
Thanks to everyone who joined us - can't wait until next year! 💛
In case you missed it - take a look at Head of Life Sciences @dandavis101.bsky.social on @sundaybrunchc4.bsky.social yesterday, discussing how we can better support our immune health, as well as his new book, SELF DEFENCE 📚
Check it out, 25 mins in 🔽
channel4.com/programmes/s...
Check it out, 25 mins in 🔽
channel4.com/programmes/s...
June 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In case you missed it - take a look at Head of Life Sciences @dandavis101.bsky.social on @sundaybrunchc4.bsky.social yesterday, discussing how we can better support our immune health, as well as his new book, SELF DEFENCE 📚
Check it out, 25 mins in 🔽
channel4.com/programmes/s...
Check it out, 25 mins in 🔽
channel4.com/programmes/s...
Thank you everyone who sponsored the @doryenbubeck.bsky.social Bubeck lab to run the CRUK Pretty Muddy Race for Life. The team raised over £1200!
#OurImperial
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/doryens...
#OurImperial
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/doryens...
June 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Thank you everyone who sponsored the @doryenbubeck.bsky.social Bubeck lab to run the CRUK Pretty Muddy Race for Life. The team raised over £1200!
#OurImperial
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/doryens...
#OurImperial
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/doryens...
Many congratulations to our #OurImperial Life Sciences graduands! We are very proud of you! Wishing you the best of luck in your future endeavours.
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Many congratulations to our #OurImperial Life Sciences graduands! We are very proud of you! Wishing you the best of luck in your future endeavours.
Discussing advances in #vaccine development -
"The Power of Vaccination: from Discovery to Global Impact" at the Italian Embassy in London last week.
Expert Prof Mariagrazia Pizza shared key insights on meningococcal & pertussis vaccines.
"The Power of Vaccination: from Discovery to Global Impact" at the Italian Embassy in London last week.
Expert Prof Mariagrazia Pizza shared key insights on meningococcal & pertussis vaccines.
May 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Discussing advances in #vaccine development -
"The Power of Vaccination: from Discovery to Global Impact" at the Italian Embassy in London last week.
Expert Prof Mariagrazia Pizza shared key insights on meningococcal & pertussis vaccines.
"The Power of Vaccination: from Discovery to Global Impact" at the Italian Embassy in London last week.
Expert Prof Mariagrazia Pizza shared key insights on meningococcal & pertussis vaccines.
Many congrats Prof Cristina Lo Celso on her election to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences - what an achievement!
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/...
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/...
May 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Many congrats Prof Cristina Lo Celso on her election to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences - what an achievement!
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/...
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/...
Happy #WorldBeeDay!
Today we're spotlighting the microbes in pollinators’ guts. @pgraystock.bsky.social & team are uncovering how these microbial communities enhance bee resilience to pesticides, reduce pathogen spread & inform pollinator-friendly land management for the benefit of all.
Today we're spotlighting the microbes in pollinators’ guts. @pgraystock.bsky.social & team are uncovering how these microbial communities enhance bee resilience to pesticides, reduce pathogen spread & inform pollinator-friendly land management for the benefit of all.
May 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy #WorldBeeDay!
Today we're spotlighting the microbes in pollinators’ guts. @pgraystock.bsky.social & team are uncovering how these microbial communities enhance bee resilience to pesticides, reduce pathogen spread & inform pollinator-friendly land management for the benefit of all.
Today we're spotlighting the microbes in pollinators’ guts. @pgraystock.bsky.social & team are uncovering how these microbial communities enhance bee resilience to pesticides, reduce pathogen spread & inform pollinator-friendly land management for the benefit of all.
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📍Live from the #OurImperial Centre for Structural Biology Annual Open Day at Imperial!
Today we’re celebrating cutting-edge research, early career talent & all things structural biology 🧬✨
Great talks, lively stalls - and plenty of chances to connect with fellow researchers! #StructuralBiology
📍Live from the #OurImperial Centre for Structural Biology Annual Open Day at Imperial!
Today we’re celebrating cutting-edge research, early career talent & all things structural biology 🧬✨
Great talks, lively stalls - and plenty of chances to connect with fellow researchers! #StructuralBiology
May 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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📍Live from the #OurImperial Centre for Structural Biology Annual Open Day at Imperial!
Today we’re celebrating cutting-edge research, early career talent & all things structural biology 🧬✨
Great talks, lively stalls - and plenty of chances to connect with fellow researchers! #StructuralBiology
📍Live from the #OurImperial Centre for Structural Biology Annual Open Day at Imperial!
Today we’re celebrating cutting-edge research, early career talent & all things structural biology 🧬✨
Great talks, lively stalls - and plenty of chances to connect with fellow researchers! #StructuralBiology
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week at Imperial!
We have a range of resources to support your wellbeing all year round- from counselling to PhD reflection groups and more.
Check out what's on offer and take a look at our events this week:
imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/...
We have a range of resources to support your wellbeing all year round- from counselling to PhD reflection groups and more.
Check out what's on offer and take a look at our events this week:
imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/...
May 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week at Imperial!
We have a range of resources to support your wellbeing all year round- from counselling to PhD reflection groups and more.
Check out what's on offer and take a look at our events this week:
imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/...
We have a range of resources to support your wellbeing all year round- from counselling to PhD reflection groups and more.
Check out what's on offer and take a look at our events this week:
imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/...
Excited to see Alex Kingston's pic, winner in our recent @imperialsci.bsky.social Research Image competition, now shown off in the New Scientist magazine! Many congrats Alex this is amazing!
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
May 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Excited to see Alex Kingston's pic, winner in our recent @imperialsci.bsky.social Research Image competition, now shown off in the New Scientist magazine! Many congrats Alex this is amazing!
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
We're super excited to share that Dr Adriana Ford @centrewildfires.bsky.social has not only won the Staff Award in the @imperialsci.bsky.social photo competition - but her stunning image is now Picture of the Week in the @economist.com Simply Science newsletter! Many congrats! 📸🔥👏
#OurImperial
#OurImperial
April 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We're super excited to share that Dr Adriana Ford @centrewildfires.bsky.social has not only won the Staff Award in the @imperialsci.bsky.social photo competition - but her stunning image is now Picture of the Week in the @economist.com Simply Science newsletter! Many congrats! 📸🔥👏
#OurImperial
#OurImperial
Check out the new book, 'Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health' from our own Head of Life Sciences Prof Dan Davis! @dandavis101.bsky.social Can't wait to read it!
www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Defence...
www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Defence...
April 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Check out the new book, 'Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health' from our own Head of Life Sciences Prof Dan Davis! @dandavis101.bsky.social Can't wait to read it!
www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Defence...
www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Defence...
Dr Cris Banks-Leite and Dr Josh Hodge attended the Advance HE award ceremony in Newcastle to accept the Department's Athena SWAN Silver award.
Well done Cris and Josh! Now let's continue our work and share and learn good practice from others!
Well done Cris and Josh! Now let's continue our work and share and learn good practice from others!
April 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Dr Cris Banks-Leite and Dr Josh Hodge attended the Advance HE award ceremony in Newcastle to accept the Department's Athena SWAN Silver award.
Well done Cris and Josh! Now let's continue our work and share and learn good practice from others!
Well done Cris and Josh! Now let's continue our work and share and learn good practice from others!
The @biochemsoc.bsky.social 2026 GlaxoSmithKline Award goes to Prof Doryen Bubeck! Internationally recognised, @doryenbubeck.bsky.social 's pioneering research in structural immunology has laid a foundation for future treatments targeting immune-mediated diseases and infectious pathogens. Congrats!
April 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The @biochemsoc.bsky.social 2026 GlaxoSmithKline Award goes to Prof Doryen Bubeck! Internationally recognised, @doryenbubeck.bsky.social 's pioneering research in structural immunology has laid a foundation for future treatments targeting immune-mediated diseases and infectious pathogens. Congrats!
Congrats Professor Bill Rutherford on winning the @biochemsoc.bsky.social 2026 Keilin Memorial Lecture! Bill’s originality, creativity and expertise have produced a series of significant contributions that have revolutionised our knowledge of electron transfers in photosynthesis. Well done Bill!
April 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Congrats Professor Bill Rutherford on winning the @biochemsoc.bsky.social 2026 Keilin Memorial Lecture! Bill’s originality, creativity and expertise have produced a series of significant contributions that have revolutionised our knowledge of electron transfers in photosynthesis. Well done Bill!
Many congratulations to Adriana Ford for her winning entry at the Faculty of Natural Sciences photography competition! Adriana, Centre Manager for the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, was the recipient of the Staff Award. Well done to Adriana and everyone else who participated!
#OurImperial
#OurImperial
April 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Many congratulations to Adriana Ford for her winning entry at the Faculty of Natural Sciences photography competition! Adriana, Centre Manager for the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, was the recipient of the Staff Award. Well done to Adriana and everyone else who participated!
#OurImperial
#OurImperial
Prof Faith Osier is leading important work on developing vaccine manufacturing in Africa, using innovation in plant-based vaccine technology 💉
She spoke to BBC World Service's Focus on Africa podcast to explain more about the project 🔽
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
She spoke to BBC World Service's Focus on Africa podcast to explain more about the project 🔽
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
March 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Prof Faith Osier is leading important work on developing vaccine manufacturing in Africa, using innovation in plant-based vaccine technology 💉
She spoke to BBC World Service's Focus on Africa podcast to explain more about the project 🔽
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
She spoke to BBC World Service's Focus on Africa podcast to explain more about the project 🔽
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...