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Jacqui Marshall PhD CSci 🧪🧫🧬🧑‍🔬🧑‍💻📊🌳🏞️🧗🥎🇪🇺
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Research Programme Manager for Cancer Research UK. Building diverse and impactful discovery science communities.

Biochemist of 20y. Big fan of trees and wild spaces. Serial hobbyist: Theatre Tech / Climber / Caver / Softballer. ProEU. Opinions mine.
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As with last evening’s panel write-up, all views here are my interpretation of the discussion - any errors are mine, not the panellists!

What a great day of research and networking! #CrickCancerConf
A vibrant welcome slide for the “5th Crick International Cancer Conference,” held 5–7 October 2025. The background features a colourful microscopic image with cellular structures in red, green, and blue hues.
October 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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🗣️ Day 2 ended with another discussion panel, this time on the postdoc to PI career transition.

Our panellists:
– Anna Obenauf
– Stefani Spranger
– Guillaume Jacquemet

They shared candid insights on navigating the leap from postdoc to independence.

#CrickCancerConf #ResearchCareers #TeamScience
A panel titled “Navigating the post-doc to PI transition” is underway. Three panellists — Anna Obenauf, Stefani Spranger, and Guillaume Jacquemet - are seated on stage. Our panel host stands in the middle addressing the audience. The screen behind them displays the session title and panellist names.
October 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Well I was too busy talking and listening today to post during the event so catching up this evening.

This informational slide may help clinicians looking for a research opportunity!

(Links in next post)

#CrickCancerConf #ClinicianScientist #PhDForClinicians #PostdocFellowship #ResearchCareers
A slide titled “Opportunities for clinicians at the Crick” lists three fellowship schemes: Crick doctoral fellowships for clinicians (apply by 14 Nov 2025), CRUK City of London Centre clinical research training fellowships (apply by 5 Nov 2025), and Crick postdoctoral fellowships for clinicians (open March 2026). Each includes a brief description and relevant URLs.
October 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The panel explored questions from the audience alongside a number of spiked questions (shown).

Interestingly, addressing cancer inequalities was asked first.

Replies: we need to understand causes, need to sample less genetically homogeneous populations, & tackle globally.

#CancerInequalities
Four panellists sit on stage under the title “The Future of Cancer Research.” A projected slide lists six suggested questions for discussion: 1. What area excites you most? 2. What technologies do we need? 3. Prevention or Cure? Where should we focus? 4. What is the role of AI? What are the risks? 5. What is the ideal lab unit? Ratio of students, post-docs, clinicians, & tech specialists? 6. How should we minimise inequalities in outcomes? The slide is part of a structured panel session moderated by Erik Sahai, with panellists Sarah-Maria Fendt, Jose Adrover, and Momo Bentires-Alj. The image captures the reflective and forward-looking tone of the discussion.
October 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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🗣️ Panel: “The Future of Cancer Research”

Erik Sahai opened sharing this timeline of cancer research milestones:
🔗 www.cancer.gov/research/pro...

Our Panellists: Sarah-Maria Fendt, Jose Adrover, Momo Bentires-Alj, Erik Sahai

#CrickCancerConf #CancerResearch #FutureOfScience
Four panellists sit on stage with microphones under the title “The Future of Cancer Research.” Left to right: Jose Adrover, Momo Bentires-Alj, Sarah-Maria Fendt, and our chair, Erik Sahai.
October 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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🫘 Session theme: Cancer and Systemic Physiology

Research talks explored inherited kidney cancer, breast cancer metastasis, liver cancer, and liver mets from colorectal cancer.

With speakers from Cologne, Leuven and here at Crick. A rich mix of models and techniques.

#CrickCancerConf #Metabolism
Sarah-Maria Fendt stands at a podium in front of a slide showing acknowledgements and collaborators, including logos for VIB, KU Leuven, Horizon Europe, and World Cancer Research Fund. The slide marks the end of a talk on cancer metabolism.
October 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🔧 CancerTools.org is building a global collaborative to share cancer research reagents: antibodies, cell lines, organoids and chemicals.

No fees for researchers, and revenue goes back to the inventing host institution.

#CancerResearch #OpenScience #CancerTools #CrickCancerConf #ResearchImpact
Fatima Aziz (@cancertools.org) stands at a podium delivering a talk on CancerTools.org. The slide reads “Increase your impact” and outlines how researchers can deposit tools to drive innovation, join a global collaborative, and access unique cancer research reagents.
October 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Finalising slides for next week’s NC3Rs webinar on sex-inclusive research. I’ll be sharing a funder’s perspective on the SIRF tool - and how we’re moving from policy to practice.

🔗 nc3rs.org.uk/events/tackl...

#SexInclusiveResearch #3Rs #SIRF
Stylised icons on a teal background represent the building blocks of inclusive science - DNA strands, data charts, and balance scales symbolise the integration of male and female samples in research. The image evokes thoughtful design, equity, and the pursuit of relevance in experimental models.
September 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Lastly, it was suggested that U.K.-based cancer researchers a may wish to join the British Association for Cancer Research (BACR), who exist to bring the community together and provide events to connect researchers. #BACR2025
Kevin Ryan shared the benefits of BACR membership including travel bursaries, awards, reduced event fees and membership of EACR (the European Association for Cancer Research).
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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The Molecular Oncology journal is a non-profit open access journal (IF5.0). Charges paid by authors all go to fund future FEBs Fellowships and events. #OpenAccessJournal #MolecularOncology
This journal was advertised by Kevin Ryan (CRUK Scotland Institute but also journal Editor) and is published by FEBS Press.
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Another date for the diary in September is a FEBS conference in Glasgow on interdisciplinary research. #ResearchConference #Interdisciplinary
Olga Troitskaya (CRUK Scotland Institute) shared news of the FEBS-IUBMB-enable conference in Glasgow 10-12th September, called “Bridging Minds: Interdisciplinary research for the future of life sciences”.
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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The British Association for Cancer Research also have a conference in the autumn, in Southampton themed on Cancer Immunology and Therapeutics. #CancerConference #Immunology
Mark Cragg (pictured at lectern), and later also Kevin Ryan (not pictured) invited those in or interested in the Cancer Immunology field to Southampton in September for the next BACR event.
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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The Crick are hosting another International Cancer Conference in the autumn… #CancerConference
Erik Sahai invited attendees for the 5th Crick Cancer Conference in October in London.
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Opportunities at Barts Cancer Institute for new Assistant/Professors in Tunour Microenvironment… #NewPIs
Kebs Hodivala-Dilke advertised (new) Group Leader opportunities at her institution, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), at the Barts Cancer Institute.
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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An opportunity in Birmingham for a Springboard Fellowship… #NewPI
University of Birmingham (UK) have Springboard Fellowships now open for applications! Announced by Jo Morris.
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Onto the last Keynote talk at BACR in Edinburgh. It’s René Bernards from NKI.

What a great 3 days it’s been! Thank you to the organisers and congratulations to all the prize winners. #BACR2025
René Bernards is introducing his talk, “Behave or die, a novel approach to cancer therapy”.
June 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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After a fun and chaotic Cèilidh last evening we’re back in lectures this morning as the 65th anniversary BACR meeting continues in Edinburgh.

Mathew Garnett from the Sanger is first up. #BACR2025
Mathew Garnett stands behind the wooden lectern in a blue shirt. Above him the screen introduces his talk on “Mapping Cancer Dependencies to Guide Precision Cancer Medicine”.
June 4, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Back for the afternoon session at BACR. First up it’s Mark Cragg from Southampton talking about antibodies as drugs against cancer. #BACR2025
Mark Cragg in a checked short-sleeved shirt is now behind the lectern. Behind and above him is a huge crystal structure of an antibody, and a graphic celebrating the recent FDA approval of the 100th antibody-based drug.
June 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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It’s Day 2 of the BACR meeting in Edinburgh. First up Derek Mann from Newcastle talking about liver cancer. #BACR2025
Derek Mann in a white shirt stands at the lecturn in front of a huge screen showing a cartoon of a liver indicating key cell types involved in fatty liver disease.
June 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Who else is on route to Edinburgh today? Looking forward to lots of conversations with the cancer research community! #CancerResearch #BACR2025
The British Association of Cancer Research are holding their 65th Anniversary meeting, 2-4 June in Edinburgh. This meeting has been organised by Kevin Ryan (CRUK Scotland Institute), Charlotte Bevan (Imperial College London), Joanne Edwards (U Glasgow) and the BACR Exec..
June 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Now we’re listening to the closing keynote @ #CRUKCoL2025 by Sarah Teichmann from Cambridge. She’s telling us about the Human Cell Altas project.

It’s been another great day of science featuring so many exciting short talks by Future Leaders. Thank you CoL Centre team and the organising committee!
Sarah presenting a colourful infographic slide entitled, “The resolution revolution: single cell genomics”
January 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Oh and not a bad night for stars… well the ones visible from suburbia…
Evening sky view above a residential street. Fluffy clouds have parted to show the constellation of Orion. It’s the only constellation I can reliably identify, most distinctly from the row of three stars that form Orion’s Belt, shown centrally in this pic.
January 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Lovely clear skies during this current cold patch! Name that planet…
SW night sky view from UK SE. The crescent moon showing in the evening navy blue sky along with a bright “star” just above and silhouetted winter trees… I think the “star” might be Venus? Saturn is supposedly visible too nearby…
January 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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It’s super-cute isn’t it!
A quick analysis of my first 52 posts led this bot to describe my profile as: “Jacqui uses her Bluesky platform to blend a profound passion for science with the charm of a quirky, tree-loving comedian. Merging academia with a sprinkle of humor, Jacqui is the science buddy we all wish we had on our group projects!” So far I’m scored at 92% for Authenticity, 88% as a Thought Leader, 95% on Research & Science Comms, and 90% on Community Building. I’m pretty pleased!
December 4, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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Happy December everyone!

Did my daughter duties yesterday, getting my parents front fir tree trimmed for the season…

No, I couldn’t reach any higher from the step ladder.

Yes, we decided the quirky angle for the star added character.

#ChristmasDecorations #SeasonGreetings
8 foot Bavarian pine fir tree in a suburban garden decorated with white LED lights, and silver and pink babbles. All topped with an over-sized LED outlined star (over a foot tall).
December 1, 2024 at 1:22 PM