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Louisa Wood
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Experienced communications professional | Former Head of Comms at the Babraham Institute | She/Her | ❤️ science, books, family life. Reluctant runner.
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Bye bye @babrahaminst.bsky.social and all my lovely colleagues. It's been a pleasure and a privilege to support and lead the Institute's communications over the last 11 years. I'm thankful for the many special times, the people I've met and friends made during my time here ❤️
View of Babraham Hall and back lawn.
October 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Welcome to the Institute @diniscalado.bsky.social!
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · Sep 1
NEWS | We're delighted to welcome @diniscalado.bsky.social to the Institute as a senior group leader in our #immunology programme!

The Calado lab works at the interface of immunity, #cancer, and #ageing. Learn more: www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/09...
Text reads: News: Institute welcomes Dr Dinis Calado as a senior group leader in the Immunology programme. Main image (left) shows Dinis Calado. Two images on the right are 3D confocal images of mouse bone marrow showing plasma cells (antibody producing cells; in red), endomucin⁺ vasculature (green), immunoglobulin (white), and cell nuclei stained with DAPI (blue). Credit: Abdouramane Camara, Immunity & Cancer Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute.
September 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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AWARD NEWS | Following Simon's award for Contribution to Research in the #PapinPrizes, our article covers just a slice of Simon's impact on the Institute's research, on #bioinformatics and on empowering researchers across the world by demystifying data analysis.

www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/07...
Dr Simon Andrews, Head of Bioinformatics at the Babraham Institute, holding a certificate and an award for the 2025 Papin Prize for Contribution to Research. Image courtesy of The UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy. Photography by Alex Wilkinson Media.
July 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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The white lavender is out and the bees are buzzing! One of my favourite things about summer @babrahaminst.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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So delighted for the team to see this recognition for delivering an internal consultation project to consider team science and research culture. It was a privilege to be a part of the project, work with such talented individuals and - most importantly (for me anyway) - to stop, think and listen.
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · Jun 23
We were honoured to receive the Research Culture in Research Management award at #ARMA2025 last week for the Institute’s Culture Consultation project to embed team science in our work. Congratulations to all teams recognised by the awards: #ResearchCulture #Advocacy #Innovation‬ #Management
ARMA certificate and awards for Research Culture in Research Management photographed outside the Babraham Institute lab building. Certificate text reads: The Research Culture in Research Management award celebrates a project or initiative that has made a significant and positive impact to research culture, identifying challenges and opportunities and their resolution and enhancing the current culture across their organisation, sector or research ecosystem. Winner: The Institute Culture Consultation, Babraham Institute. Perspex award: visible text reads: ARMA Award for Research Culture in Research Management. The Institute Culture Consultation, Babraham Institute. The Institute’s Grants Officer, Jayashree Chakraborty and Project Manager, Stephen Barrett, with the award at ARMA's 2025 conference.
June 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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What happens when passion, creativity and fun collides - you end up dressed as a rhodopsin protein rapping to an international audience as part of @eu-life.bsky.social's #ScienceVision contest! Get Ellie's perspective in this interview ⤵️
eu-life.bsky.social EU-LIFE @eu-life.bsky.social · Jun 19
🌟 Did you hear about the EU-LIFE #ScienceVision Talk Contest? And how Eleonore Ocaña @babrahaminst.bsky.social rapped her way to victory?

🎤 In this interview, she shares what it felt like to step out of her comfort zone and how this was “one of the highlights of my #PhD experience” ➡️ bit.ly/3TtvjEx
Eleonore Ocaña during her performance at the EU-LIFE Science Vision Talk Contest, Brno, Czech Republic, 22 May 2025 © CEITEC
June 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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June 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
louisa-wood.bsky.social
Now this has been a _lot_ of fun. Amazing team effort @honorpollard.bsky.social with Ellie and our PE colleagues, and the community support has been fantastic!
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · May 22
'Rapper Rhodopsin' (AKA Ellie @trayon.bsky.social lab) and the Babraham Massive celebrating Ellie's victory in the first ever @eu-life.bsky.social Science Vision contest. We're so proud! Thanks @ceitec.eu - it was so much fun!
drsimoncook.bsky.social Simon Cook @drsimoncook.bsky.social · May 22
The @babrahaminst.bsky.social rock steady crew in Brno at the @eu-life.bsky.social Communuty Meeting
May 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Did you see this research from the Turner lab? The team published the first description of the role of the ZFP36 family of RNA binding proteins in regulatory T cells. A step towards understanding age-related inflammation.
www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
@martint-babraham.bsky.social #ImmunoSky
Representative images of sections (from L-R) of the lung, liver, and small intestine from control (upper panel) and knockout mice (lower panel). The arrows indicate accumulation of immune cells into these tissues. Text reads: News - Maintaining balance in the immune system.
May 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Rachael has such energy! Great to see the impact of her work recognised across maintaining the facility at the cutting edge and innovative research using flow cytometry technologies.
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · May 16
We're celebrating our superwoman of #FlowCytometry today - Head of our Flow Cytometry facility Rachael Walker who was Highly Commended in the Researcher of the Year category at the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards last night!
Two polaroid-style images over a background of confetti. The image on the left shows Rachael accepting her award. The images on the right shows the award. Text reads: Congratualtions Rachael! Highly Commended: Researcher of the Year 2025. Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards
May 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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We're delighted to be retaining our Leader in Openness status. Take a look at our news item to learn about the progress we've made since our last Leader in Openness status renewal and thank you to everyone at the Institute who contributes to this important work.

www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
An animal technician holds a mouse in gloved hands. Text reads: News - Institute’s Leader in Openness status retained for transparency around animal research
May 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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A blast from the past and happy memories of working with an incredible team to put this together - internally and with @drlindsaykeith.bsky.social! Happy International #DayofImmunology!
@martinjbaker.bsky.social @annecorcoran.bsky.social
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · Apr 29
For International #DayofImmunology we're pulling this out of the archives. An oldie but a goldie and fun to revisit.

A note for teachers/anyone interested in the resources mentioned at the end. These now live at www.babraham.ac.uk/discover-and...

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Weapons of Microscopic Destruction - meet your immune army!
YouTube video by Babraham Institute
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April 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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What a way to finish a week! Now the better weather is here we get to enjoy Friday yoga outside. Gratefull for this beautiful setting and our wonderfully encouraging yoga instructor (and scientist) Cris!
Yoga mat rolled out on the lawn behind Babraham Hall with trees and blue sky.
April 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Babraham and blossom looking beautiful today. Snapped this on my way to listen to a presentation on neurodiversity as part of our EDI initiative. Informative session by
@houseleylab.bsky.social PhD student @baptiste-piguet.bsky.social. Thank you!👏
Trees in blossom in front of the lab buildings on the Babraham Research Campus
April 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Congratulations to the animal facility team on this achievement! Great to work alongside them as part of our commitment to openness about the use of animals in research.
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · Apr 1
AAALAC accreditation has been renewed for our animal facility, following rigorous external assessment. We're proud of the teamwork behind this achievement and the recognition that our facility, including our animal welfare practices, meets international standards.
www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/03...
Text reads: News - Institute's animal facility retains AAALAC accreditation. Image shows a mouse in a plastic tunnel being held by gloved hands.
April 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
louisa-wood.bsky.social
Proud to work alongside incredible Technical Specialists every day and be a member of our Technician Commitment Steering Group to support recognition, visibility and career development of techicians across research and facilities but also in essential operational roles.
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · Mar 31
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for a 2025 Papin Prize! We are delighted to congratulate Simon Andrews @babraham-bioinf.bsky.social for being shortlisted in the Contribution to Research category and Rita Dapaah, Flow Cytometry Assistant, for being shortlisted in the Best Newcomer category 👏
uk-itss.bsky.social The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · Mar 31
📰 67 technicians shortlisted for national award

🏆 The shortlist has been revealed for the 2025 #PapinPrizes out of an incredible 328 nominations.

➡️ Find out whose been shortlisted here: lnkd.in/eVQCNKhz
March 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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As Head of Research Operations, Danielle plays a key role in delivering scientific success. Co-founder of the UK Research Facility Coordinators Network, Chair of the @eu-life.bsky.social Core Facilities Working Group, and now a BIE Board member— her leadership is championing best practice!👏 #IWD2025
Image shows Danielle. Text reads: Danielle Hoyle, Head of Research Operations and Deputy Director of Operations. Babraham Institute Exterprise Non-Executive Directorship.
March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We highlight Hanane Hadj-Moussa @houseleylab.bsky.social, recipient of the Korenchevsky from the @bsrageing.bsky.social! Her work is shaping our understanding of biological #ageing, and we are excited about her attendance at the American Aging Association this May. 🌟 #IWD2025
Photo shows Hanane accepting her award from Prof. David Weinkove, President of the British Society for Research on Ageing. Text reads: Hanane Hadj-Moussa, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow. British Society for Research on Ageing Korenchevsky Prize.
March 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Laura Durrant is a champion for technical specialists! As Chair of our Technician Commitment Steering Group, she’s working to enhance visibility, recognition, and career growth for those who keep research moving forward. 🎯
#IWD2025 @tech-commit.bsky.social @uk-itss.bsky.social
Photos shows Laura holding a pipette. Text reads: Laura Durrant, Genomics specialist and Technician Commitment lead. Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership.
March 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Juliet Emery has been ensuring the smooth running of our labs for over 20 years! A dedicated leader, she completed the Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership and continues to inspire. "I am proud of what I have achieved," she says—and we are too! 💪 #IWD2025 @uk-itss.bsky.social
Image shows Juliet. Text reads: Juliet Emery, Head of science technical services. Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership.
March 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Megan Hamilton is shaping the future of genomics! As Head of our #Genomics Facility, she has led a major overhaul, ensuring cutting-edge advancements in research. A true leader in STEM! 🧬
#IWD2025 @tech-commit.bsky.social @uk-itss.bsky.social
Image show Megan. Text reads: Megan Hamilton, Genomics facility manager. Herschel Programme for Women In Techncial Leadership.
March 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Postdoc Theresa Pankhurst is redefining leadership! As a Kia Niwha Leader Fellow, she is exploring leadership through the lens of Māori history, culture, and perspectives. “Leadership takes many forms,” she says—and she’s proving it every day 🙌
#IWD2025 @linterman.bsky.social @malaghan.bsky.social
Image shows Theresa Pankhurst. Text reads: Theresa Pankhurst, Honorary research fellow. Te Niwha Infestious Diseases Platform Kia Niwha Leader Fellow
March 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Next up, Aljona Kolmogorova is breaking new ground as our first Entrepreneurial Lead! With the support of the @innovateuk.bsky.social ICURe programme, she’s advancing #StemCell technology for healthcare. Her work is transforming innovation into impact! 🌟
#IWD2025 #BiotechInnovation
Image shows Aljona. Text reads: Aljona Kolmogorova, Entrepreneurial Lead. Innovate UK Innovation-to-Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) Explore Fellow
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Ahead of #IWD2025, we're celebrating 8 incredible women at our Institute who are shaping the future of science.
First up - Maha! As a LifeArc Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fellow, Maha is growing her expertise in #KnowledgeTransfer and making an impact in innovation and research commercialisation 🚀
Image Maha. Text reads: Maha Ashraf, Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Officer. LifeArc Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fellow.
March 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Unfortunately not there in person today but everyone, including our staff who support such great lab projects, goes away buzzing after Schools' Day!
babrahaminst.bsky.social Babraham Institute @babrahaminst.bsky.social · Mar 6
Today our labs and facilities are welcoming students and teachers for Schools' Day! We hope that hands on lab experience inspires a new generation of researchers 🥼 www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/03...
A student using a pipette wearing a lab coat and purple gloves
March 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM