Emmanuel Derivery, Group Leader in the LMB’s Cell Biology Division, speaks to the Journal of Cell Science on the motivations behind his career as a researcher studying fundamental cellular processes, his international collaborations in the field of protein design, and the advice he’d give to scientists looking to start their own research groups. More…
LMB In The News
The moment Max Perutz discovered the structure of haemoglobin
The History Hour by BBC World Service have covered Max Perutz’s Nobel Prize winning work to determine the structure of haemoglobin. Their coverage includes archival interviews with Max himself, plus contributions from Alan Fersht, emeritus scientist in the LMB’s PNAC Division and a contemporary of Max’s. More…
Kelly Nguyen: Cell scientist to watch
Kelly Nguyen, Group Leader in the LMB’s Structural Studies Division, speaks to the Journal of Cell Science on several topics, including the inspirations behind her career so far, the value of mentorship, and her passion for martial arts. More…
When Science Meets Dance
Linton Village College’s Year 10 students choreographed a dance piece inspired by Denise Walker’s research in the LMB’s Neurobiology Division, focused on how the brain processes touch and pain. More…
Akaash Kumar awarded Ph.D. Prize from Cambridge Centre for Physical Biology
Akaash was recognised for his work in the LMB’s Cell Biology Division, where he developed novel, multispectral imaging hardware plus a complementary algorithm, which together are capable of rapid, live-cell imaging of up to eight biological components simultaneously. This work promises to address longstanding issues with fluorescence microscopy to better equip the technique for in-depth, […]
Targeting Intracellular Tau Aggregates for Destruction
A piece in Alzforum highlights two new therapeutics that degrade tau aggregates and improve symptoms of neurodegeneration in mice. The technology has been developed by Leo James’ group, in the LMB’s PNAC Division, and Will McEwan’s group at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. More…