Sam Barrell
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@SamBarrell1
Deputy Chief Executive- Francis Crick Institute Portrait by BethLavinPhoto
Researchers from the Crick, @SickKidsNews and @JohnsHopkins have discovered a recycling mechanism that’s essential for keeping mitochondria healthy. It could become a future target to diagnose and treat conditions related to mitochondrial dysfunction. crick.ac.uk/news-and-repor…
Cells in the intestine constantly renew as they get worn down or damaged ♻️ A team from across the Crick has identified a gene that plays a key role in this process in mice, opening the door for new research on gut tissue repair. crick.ac.uk/news-and-repor…
Meet @EdJCarr! 👋 Ed recently joined the Crick on secondment from UCL. His lab studies why different people’s immune systems respond differently to the same 'immune challenge', such as an identical vaccination. crick.ac.uk/news-and-repor…
Want to get better at quantitative image analysis and workflow automation? We’re running a two-day course jointly with staff from @KingsCollegeLon that includes a mix of theoretical and hands-on sessions 🔬 📅 21-22 October 📍 The Crick Apply now ⤵️ crick.ac.uk/whats-on/intro…
We’ve announced the shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 – recognising the UK’s best new architecture. ➡️ Explore the six inspiring projects: architecture.com/awards-and-com… #StirlingPrize is sponsored by @autodesk
Crick researchers in @bealelab have figured out how cells can detect when their compartments get damaged or infected. crick.ac.uk/news-and-repor…
The cost of visas for scientists at our research institutes is set to rise by 44% in a year. This will discourage scientists from coming to work in the UK and take vital funds away from our life-saving research. We’re calling on the new government to make its #First100Days a #TurningPointForCancer, including by reviewing visa fees for scientists. Find out more 👉 cruk.ink/4diHf3J
Preparation is the key to success.
Our Deputy Chief Executive @SamBarrell1 gave @BBCr4today a tour of our Skylab ‘loft conversion.’ In partnership with @MSDintheUK, it’s one of a number of developments in the Knowledge Quarter aiming to strengthen London’s scientific ecosystem. 🔉 2:48:00 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
Congratulations to group leader Giulia Zanetti, currently on secondment at the Crick from @ucl and @BirkbeckUoL, on being awarded £1.2m from @The_MRC 🥳 The funding will support her lab's research into complex secretory processes in animal cells crick.ac.uk/news-and-repor…
Today is #WorldBrainDay! 🧠 We spoke to scientists from two of our neuroscience labs to learn about their research on neurodegenerative diseases. If you want to learn even more brain science, check out our free exhibition #HelloBrain! #WorldBrainDay2024 crick.ac.uk/news-and-repor…
Researchers from @UCL, @UCLH and the Crick have found that a drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis can be repurposed to improve outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/jul/…
What is genomics? 🧬 Jerome Nicod, head of the Crick's Genomics platform, explains what genomics is and how much better DNA sequencing technology has gotten in the last few decades.
Join us this Saturday 20 July for Discovery Day! 🧪🙌 We’re opening the Crick up to families for a fun-filled day of activities. Will you become an ‘immune cell Avenger?’ 🦸🏽♀️ Or does a science magic show sound like your thing? 🪄 🕒 Explore from 11.00am crick.ac.uk/whats-on/disco…
Myricx Bio, a cancer therapy spinout based on research from the Crick and @Imperialcollege, has raised £90 million to start the clinical development of cancer treatments. crick.ac.uk/news/2024-07-0…
