Adam John Watkins

We're hiring multiple positions! 🧬🤖 Postdoctoral Fellows / Senior Postdocs (🌍 Visa sponsorship available | 3-year positions) — Machine Learning for Single Cell and Tissue Genomics — joining our group @sangerinstitute and @Cambridge_Uni Work at the intersection of single-cell genomics, spatial transcriptomics & generative AI to build next-gen models of tissue biology. Research directions include: • Spatial/multi-omics atlases of diseased tissues • Generative and agentic AI for cell fate engineering & perturbation responses • Foundation models for genomics • Multimodal learning (imaging + genomics + clinical data) • Patient stratification for equitable women's health We welcome biology-driven scientists and ML/AI methods developers. Strong computational background + PhD required. Apply here : sanger.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/Wellcome… Learn more about our lab: lotfollahi.com/research/ #Postdoc #SingleCell #GenAI #SpatialTranscriptomics #TissueGenomics #MachineLearning #Hiring

Can sperm metabolism predict fertility? New research suggests yes. By analyzing how sperm use energy, scientists identified key markers linked to fertility—potentially improving how we evaluate reproductive success. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q048Z5fh0

Job in our group in Belgium @UAntwerpen. PhD position on in vitro gametogenesis for fertility preservation in the context of biodiversity conservation. Apply: uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vacanc… #OpenPosition #PhD #fertility #invitrogametogenesis #stemcells #conservation

How might IVF affect early development? 🧬 A mouse study found IVF placentae showed gene changes and greater sensitivity to low-oxygen stress—insights into pregnancy outcomes. hubs.ly/Q043nY1m0 #ReproScience

⏰ Deadline Approaching! ⏰ 📅 15 January 2026 Under two weeks to apply for our fully funded PhD project “Engineering an in vitro human embryo implantation platform to study pathologies arising in early pregnancy” at @sheffielduni. #development #endometrium #materialsscience

How does the uterus regenerate itself? Dr. Diana Monsivais's lab identified a critical stem cell niche essential for endometrial repair. This discovery, guided by TGF beta signaling, is a huge step toward non-hormonal treatments for endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding.

We are delighted to share our latest paper in Cell (Cell Press) reporting the earliest known symmetry breaking in mammalian development — at the zygote stage. We show fertilization triggers reproducible proteomic asymmetries that already bias the embryo’s very first decisions.

Kindly #repost or #refer this #post to a #student who might be interested or #need it (It'd be highly appreciated): 🧬 #FREE Class XII #BIOLOGY #COACHING (NCERT Curriculum Only)

Conception isn't a drain; it's a battery recharge. 🔋 Hear Dr. Karl Swann explain the energy mystery. Listen to the full episode here 👉 ssr.org/ssr-resources/… #Mitochondria #Bioenergetics #ScienceCommunication #Embryology #STEM

Growing evidence in mouse models suggests that non-DNA sperm molecules can pass along a dad’s condition at the time of conception. Researchers are working to understand how this occurs, and if it occurs in humans. @ivan_amato reports: quantamagazine.org/how-dads-fitne…

Glad to see this thoughtful piece in @QuantaMagazine on paternal epigenetic inheritance and the emerging 'Sperm RNA Code', featuring many active colleagues in the field. It’s a reminder that our actions may echo in the next generation(s) & there are immense unknowns to explore...

Celebrating 75 years of the Society for Reproduction and Fertility advancing reproductive science. 🎙️ Emeritus Prof. Tom Fleming (University of Southampton) 🧬 Making a Viable Blastocyst Can Be Tricky! ▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/I53FCvrC4YQ

We have a PhD studentship available starting in October 2026. Investigating climate change heat stress impacts on maternal and child health. Get in touch if you have questions! findaphd.com/phds/project/h…

In this Opinion, we propose that pregnancy health depends on maternal–fetal immune homeostasis—and that complications like preterm birth and pre-eclampsia arise when this balance breaks. #NGLlab #CRepHS @WashU_OBGYN @washu_pathology

Cells that polarise early during the 8-cell stage of development in mouse embryos are more likely to become part of the placenta. elifesciences.org/reviewed-prepr…

I strongly encourage ECRs to apply for opportunities like the Travelling Fellowships from the ever supportive @Co_Biologists. They are fantastic for learning new skills, building collaborative networks, and honing scientific writing. doi.org/10.1242/dev.20…

Are we using '70s tech to start families? 🧬 Many fertility clinics use a method of "triggering" eggs that hasn't fundamentally changed in decades. Dr. Karl Swann (Cardiff University) explains how his lab is working on a "modern upgrade." Full episode 👉 ssr.org/ssr-resources/…

Really excited to get going on this creative exploration of pregnancy journey with local women, artists, researchers and healthcare professionals. @unisouthampton #first1000days #preconception

A stem-cell-based monkey embryo model that self-organizes into a comprehensive body plan could lead the way to more-sophisticated models of early human development go.nature.com/4oxOIBl

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