York Biomedical Research Institute
@ybri-uoy.bsky.social
Our mission at the York Biomedical Research Institute (YBRI) is to advance discoveries in biomedical science, to inspire, train, and mentor the next generation of biomedical researchers.
Two of Jenna's PhD students, Lucas and Jemima, also visited York. Over lunch with YBRI junior staff and students they shared their work on developing a diagnostic model that categorises images of neuronal cells
November 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Two of Jenna's PhD students, Lucas and Jemima, also visited York. Over lunch with YBRI junior staff and students they shared their work on developing a diagnostic model that categorises images of neuronal cells
Delighted to have Prof Jenna Gregory as today's Biomedical Science seminar speaker from @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
Jenna presented her work on improving translation in neurodegenerative diseases
Hosted by Prof Stephen Smith
Jenna presented her work on improving translation in neurodegenerative diseases
Hosted by Prof Stephen Smith
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Delighted to have Prof Jenna Gregory as today's Biomedical Science seminar speaker from @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
Jenna presented her work on improving translation in neurodegenerative diseases
Hosted by Prof Stephen Smith
Jenna presented her work on improving translation in neurodegenerative diseases
Hosted by Prof Stephen Smith
Excited to have Dr Adrian Najer as today's Biomedical Science seminar speaker from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
Adrian presented his work on nanomedicines and nanodiagnostics for parasites, viruses, and bacteria
Hosted by Dr Stuart Higgins
Adrian presented his work on nanomedicines and nanodiagnostics for parasites, viruses, and bacteria
Hosted by Dr Stuart Higgins
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Excited to have Dr Adrian Najer as today's Biomedical Science seminar speaker from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
Adrian presented his work on nanomedicines and nanodiagnostics for parasites, viruses, and bacteria
Hosted by Dr Stuart Higgins
Adrian presented his work on nanomedicines and nanodiagnostics for parasites, viruses, and bacteria
Hosted by Dr Stuart Higgins
Exciting news! 🎉 We'd like to welcome Professor Ian Hitchcock as our new Director. With a passion for innovation and collaboration, @ian-hitchcock.bsky.social will lead us into an inspiring new chapter of research excellence
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Exciting news! 🎉 We'd like to welcome Professor Ian Hitchcock as our new Director. With a passion for innovation and collaboration, @ian-hitchcock.bsky.social will lead us into an inspiring new chapter of research excellence
Thrilled to have @ewanbirney.bsky.social as today's BMS seminar speaker & as a keynote in the @biologyatyork.bsky.social Postdoc Symposium
Ewan presented his work on "Genomics, Imaging and AI: three technologies changing research and healthcare"
Hosted by Prof Gavin Wright
Ewan presented his work on "Genomics, Imaging and AI: three technologies changing research and healthcare"
Hosted by Prof Gavin Wright
October 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Thrilled to have @ewanbirney.bsky.social as today's BMS seminar speaker & as a keynote in the @biologyatyork.bsky.social Postdoc Symposium
Ewan presented his work on "Genomics, Imaging and AI: three technologies changing research and healthcare"
Hosted by Prof Gavin Wright
Ewan presented his work on "Genomics, Imaging and AI: three technologies changing research and healthcare"
Hosted by Prof Gavin Wright
Excited to have @sankarinagarajan.bsky.social @mcf-uom.bsky.social as our Biomedical Science seminar speaker today, hosted by @andrewholding.bsky.social
Sankari presented her work on the role of transcription factors in mediating the progression to drug resistance and metastasis in breast cancer
Sankari presented her work on the role of transcription factors in mediating the progression to drug resistance and metastasis in breast cancer
October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Excited to have @sankarinagarajan.bsky.social @mcf-uom.bsky.social as our Biomedical Science seminar speaker today, hosted by @andrewholding.bsky.social
Sankari presented her work on the role of transcription factors in mediating the progression to drug resistance and metastasis in breast cancer
Sankari presented her work on the role of transcription factors in mediating the progression to drug resistance and metastasis in breast cancer
Excited to have @alainkohlvirology.bsky.social as this weeks Biomedical Science seminar speaker, talking about his work on antiviral RNAi in mosquitoes. Hosted by Dr Natalie Prow.
October 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Excited to have @alainkohlvirology.bsky.social as this weeks Biomedical Science seminar speaker, talking about his work on antiviral RNAi in mosquitoes. Hosted by Dr Natalie Prow.
Pleased to have @elkslab.bsky.social kicking off the 2025-26 series of our Biomedical Seminars, hosted by @noemiehamilton.bsky.social
Phil presented his work on using zebrafish models to study the roles of HIF in host response to infection
Phil presented his work on using zebrafish models to study the roles of HIF in host response to infection
September 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Pleased to have @elkslab.bsky.social kicking off the 2025-26 series of our Biomedical Seminars, hosted by @noemiehamilton.bsky.social
Phil presented his work on using zebrafish models to study the roles of HIF in host response to infection
Phil presented his work on using zebrafish models to study the roles of HIF in host response to infection
A pleasure to host Prof James B. Rowe as our final speaker for the 2024-25 BMS seminar series
James presented his work on the effect of dementia on causal circuits. Incredible to hear his expertise as an active consultant neurologist and Director of Cambridge Centre for Frontotemporal Dementia
James presented his work on the effect of dementia on causal circuits. Incredible to hear his expertise as an active consultant neurologist and Director of Cambridge Centre for Frontotemporal Dementia
June 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A pleasure to host Prof James B. Rowe as our final speaker for the 2024-25 BMS seminar series
James presented his work on the effect of dementia on causal circuits. Incredible to hear his expertise as an active consultant neurologist and Director of Cambridge Centre for Frontotemporal Dementia
James presented his work on the effect of dementia on causal circuits. Incredible to hear his expertise as an active consultant neurologist and Director of Cambridge Centre for Frontotemporal Dementia
Pleased to host Prof Federico Brandalise as our Biomedical Science seminar speaker today, hosted by Prof Will Brackenbury, funded by @physoc.bsky.social
Federico presented his work on the voltage-gated sodium channel's impact on glioblastoma progression
Federico presented his work on the voltage-gated sodium channel's impact on glioblastoma progression
May 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Pleased to host Prof Federico Brandalise as our Biomedical Science seminar speaker today, hosted by Prof Will Brackenbury, funded by @physoc.bsky.social
Federico presented his work on the voltage-gated sodium channel's impact on glioblastoma progression
Federico presented his work on the voltage-gated sodium channel's impact on glioblastoma progression
A successful day, with over 120 attendees, we're so pleased to have been involved in hosting such a great event to showcase immunology research in Yorkshire
May 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A successful day, with over 120 attendees, we're so pleased to have been involved in hosting such a great event to showcase immunology research in Yorkshire
We presented prizes for best flashtalk, best poster, 2nd & 3rd place poster
A great opportunity for students and junior staff to get involved and share their incredible work with their community
A great opportunity for students and junior staff to get involved and share their incredible work with their community
May 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We presented prizes for best flashtalk, best poster, 2nd & 3rd place poster
A great opportunity for students and junior staff to get involved and share their incredible work with their community
A great opportunity for students and junior staff to get involved and share their incredible work with their community
From flashtalks, to poster presentations, to our keynote speaker Prof Gerard Graham @uofglasgow.bsky.social, the day was full of exciting research occuring in our region and beyond
It was a delight to see everyone networking and building new connections, and engaging with our sponsors
It was a delight to see everyone networking and building new connections, and engaging with our sponsors
May 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
From flashtalks, to poster presentations, to our keynote speaker Prof Gerard Graham @uofglasgow.bsky.social, the day was full of exciting research occuring in our region and beyond
It was a delight to see everyone networking and building new connections, and engaging with our sponsors
It was a delight to see everyone networking and building new connections, and engaging with our sponsors
It was a pleasure to host the @britsocimm.bsky.social Yorkshire Group Symposium 2025 this week, chaired by Dr Ioannis Kourtzelis
The event provided a platform for ECRs from across the region to present their work on host-pathogen interactions, immune regulation in haematology, and skin immunology
The event provided a platform for ECRs from across the region to present their work on host-pathogen interactions, immune regulation in haematology, and skin immunology
May 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It was a pleasure to host the @britsocimm.bsky.social Yorkshire Group Symposium 2025 this week, chaired by Dr Ioannis Kourtzelis
The event provided a platform for ECRs from across the region to present their work on host-pathogen interactions, immune regulation in haematology, and skin immunology
The event provided a platform for ECRs from across the region to present their work on host-pathogen interactions, immune regulation in haematology, and skin immunology
Now time for our second external speaker Dr Lisa-Maria Needham, Director of Cambridge Advanced Imaging Centre (CAIC)
Lisa is presenting her work on nanophotonic tools for biological hetergeniety
Lisa is presenting her work on nanophotonic tools for biological hetergeniety
May 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Now time for our second external speaker Dr Lisa-Maria Needham, Director of Cambridge Advanced Imaging Centre (CAIC)
Lisa is presenting her work on nanophotonic tools for biological hetergeniety
Lisa is presenting her work on nanophotonic tools for biological hetergeniety
Great to hear from Lizzie English, and her journey establishing @womeninneurouk.bsky.social. A network that exists to tackle sexism and gender bias for more inclusive and innovative neuroscience. Learn more at the WiNUK website: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org
May 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Great to hear from Lizzie English, and her journey establishing @womeninneurouk.bsky.social. A network that exists to tackle sexism and gender bias for more inclusive and innovative neuroscience. Learn more at the WiNUK website: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org
Delighted to host our Dementia Day today, where we'll be hearing from researchers from across the faculty of sciences at York, and our two external invited speakers
May 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Delighted to host our Dementia Day today, where we'll be hearing from researchers from across the faculty of sciences at York, and our two external invited speakers
Delighted to host @alanawelm.bsky.social @utah.edu as our International Biomedical Seminar today! Hosted by @andrewholding.bsky.social
Alana shared her work on modeling metastatic breast cancer to advance therapeutic strategies
Great to collaborate globally with experts in their field 👨🔬🌍👩🔬
Alana shared her work on modeling metastatic breast cancer to advance therapeutic strategies
Great to collaborate globally with experts in their field 👨🔬🌍👩🔬
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Delighted to host @alanawelm.bsky.social @utah.edu as our International Biomedical Seminar today! Hosted by @andrewholding.bsky.social
Alana shared her work on modeling metastatic breast cancer to advance therapeutic strategies
Great to collaborate globally with experts in their field 👨🔬🌍👩🔬
Alana shared her work on modeling metastatic breast cancer to advance therapeutic strategies
Great to collaborate globally with experts in their field 👨🔬🌍👩🔬
A real honor to host Sir Professor Paul Nurse @crick.ac.uk as a special guest for our Friday Biomedical Science seminars
Paul shared his insights into eukaryotic cell cycle control, and a multitude of stories from his decorated career
Paul shared his insights into eukaryotic cell cycle control, and a multitude of stories from his decorated career
April 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A real honor to host Sir Professor Paul Nurse @crick.ac.uk as a special guest for our Friday Biomedical Science seminars
Paul shared his insights into eukaryotic cell cycle control, and a multitude of stories from his decorated career
Paul shared his insights into eukaryotic cell cycle control, and a multitude of stories from his decorated career
Delighted to host Dr Christelle Langley @uniofcam.bsky.social as a speaker for our #biomedicalscience seminar series
Hosted by Prof Beth Jefferies
Christelle presented her research on the long-term effects of serotonin modulation on the brain and behaviour #psychiatry #mentalhealth #SSRI
Hosted by Prof Beth Jefferies
Christelle presented her research on the long-term effects of serotonin modulation on the brain and behaviour #psychiatry #mentalhealth #SSRI
March 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Delighted to host Dr Christelle Langley @uniofcam.bsky.social as a speaker for our #biomedicalscience seminar series
Hosted by Prof Beth Jefferies
Christelle presented her research on the long-term effects of serotonin modulation on the brain and behaviour #psychiatry #mentalhealth #SSRI
Hosted by Prof Beth Jefferies
Christelle presented her research on the long-term effects of serotonin modulation on the brain and behaviour #psychiatry #mentalhealth #SSRI
Delighted to host @howarthsci.bsky.social @phar.cam.ac.uk as our first speaker of 2025 for our #biomedicalscience seminar series
Prof Mark Howarth presented his research on Protein Superglues to control cells and protect from outbreak threats #clickchemistry #celltherapy #vaccines
Prof Mark Howarth presented his research on Protein Superglues to control cells and protect from outbreak threats #clickchemistry #celltherapy #vaccines
January 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Delighted to host @howarthsci.bsky.social @phar.cam.ac.uk as our first speaker of 2025 for our #biomedicalscience seminar series
Prof Mark Howarth presented his research on Protein Superglues to control cells and protect from outbreak threats #clickchemistry #celltherapy #vaccines
Prof Mark Howarth presented his research on Protein Superglues to control cells and protect from outbreak threats #clickchemistry #celltherapy #vaccines
Delighted to host @msaldivia.bsky.social from @novartis.bsky.social for a visit here in York, his first time back since he left the Mottram lab 6 years ago!
Manuel presented a seminar titled "From Bench to Bedside: Targeting Global Health through Drug Discovery"
#international #collaborate #global
Manuel presented a seminar titled "From Bench to Bedside: Targeting Global Health through Drug Discovery"
#international #collaborate #global
December 18, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Delighted to host @msaldivia.bsky.social from @novartis.bsky.social for a visit here in York, his first time back since he left the Mottram lab 6 years ago!
Manuel presented a seminar titled "From Bench to Bedside: Targeting Global Health through Drug Discovery"
#international #collaborate #global
Manuel presented a seminar titled "From Bench to Bedside: Targeting Global Health through Drug Discovery"
#international #collaborate #global
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🧠Neuroscience
🔬Molecular & Cellular Medicine
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December 17, 2024 at 11:07 AM
We will share good news, public events, research opportunities & the latest publications from our members, all related to our research themes:
💉Immunology, Haematology, & Infection
🧠Neuroscience
🔬Molecular & Cellular Medicine
Follow us to connect with our community of biomedical researchers!
👨🔬👩🔬
💉Immunology, Haematology, & Infection
🧠Neuroscience
🔬Molecular & Cellular Medicine
Follow us to connect with our community of biomedical researchers!
👨🔬👩🔬