“Deirdre Gribbin will be working with scientists at LMB, including computational biologist Dr Sarah Teichmann, to create a new work for string quartet called ‘Hearing your Genes Evolve’. Deirdre will be in residence at LMB from January 2012.” This article is no longer available from the source website
Leverhulme artist in residence at LMB
A roll of the dice: tenure or non-tenure
“Sean Eddy, a leader in computational genomics at the Howard Hughes Medical Institutes who is facing his first cyclical review, says the uncertainty over his future never keeps him up at night. He adds that tenure, which is especially coveted in the US, comes with its own job-related anxieties. The campus’ chief executive Gerry Rubin points out that the cyclical review model is not new. It is based in large parts on similar models at established institutions such as the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology” More…
Jillian Barlow wins 2nd prize in MedImmune Global Abstract competition
“Jillian Barlow from LMB’s PNAC Division is recognized for excellence in respiratory, inflammation and autoimmunity research at MedImmune’s 6th Annual Research Abstract Competition.” More…
New treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
“The culmination of three decades of research in Cambridge, including pioneering work at LMB, has resulted in the exciting prospect of a new transformational treatment for multiple sclerosis.” More…
Philippa Smith runs the Athens Classic Marathon
“LMB’s Philippa Smith is running the Athens Classic Marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.” This article is no longer available from the source website
What damage does alcohol do to our bodies?
“KJ Patel’s recently completed study into the toxic effects of alcohol on mice, and the damage this can do to foetal DNA, is included in an article about the health effects of alcohol on humans.” More…