Inside the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Read our blog to get to know us better, with first-hand accounts from our researchers, lecturers and students about life in the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology.

My First Paper: Sara Sadia ChowdhuryMy First Paper: Sara Sadia Chowdhury

My First Paper: Sara Sadia Chowdhury

Sara Sadia Chowdhury is a PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology. Here Sara discusses her research into antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infections.

Posted on: 12 December 2024

From lab to lecture: my experience with the HLS Teaching InitiativeFrom lab to lecture: my experience with the HLS Teaching Initiative

From lab to lecture: my experience with the HLS Teaching Initiative

Dr Harriet Lahiff, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, recently participated in the HLS Teaching Experience Initiative to gain valuable teaching experience alongside her teaching qualifications.

Posted on: 5 December 2024

MBiolSci research internship: 6 weeks in BangkokMBiolSci research internship: 6 weeks in Bangkok

MBiolSci research internship: 6 weeks in Bangkok

Isobel Kynoch is a fourth year MBiolSci student in the School of Biosciences. This summer she spent six weeks in Thailand on a research internship. Here are the highlights.

Posted on: 12 November 2024

Launching the Black Legacy in Student Success mentoring schemeLaunching the Black Legacy in Student Success mentoring scheme

Launching the Black Legacy in Student Success mentoring scheme

As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Black Legacy in Student Success (BLiSS) mentoring scheme.

Posted on: 4 October 2024

Young minds exploring cancer researchYoung minds exploring cancer research

Young minds exploring cancer research

Dr Lorna Young is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine (MCCM). Here she tells us about World Cancer Research Day and running an activity day for local Year 12 students.

Posted on: 30 September 2024

Love your cells!Love your cells!

Love your cells!

Professor Ian Copple from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics recently ran science sessions entitled ‘Love Your Cells’ at Bleak Hill Primary School in St Helens. Here he tells us about the sessions.

Posted on: 24 September 2024

Mersey Colorectal Research Group DayMersey Colorectal Research Group Day

Mersey Colorectal Research Group Day

Matthew Fok is a PhD student and general surgical registrar in colorectal surgery. He recently co-organised the second Mersey Colorectal Group meeting. Here he gives us the highlights of the day.

Posted on: 19 September 2024

Presenting MSc research at ELMI2024Presenting MSc research at ELMI2024

Presenting MSc research at ELMI2024

Samhitha Shivananda is a student on the MSc Cancer Biology and Therapy programme in the School of Biosciences studying. Here she tells us about presenting her research at the ELMI 2024 conference.

Posted on: 13 August 2024

My First Paper: Amy ColleranMy First Paper: Amy Colleran

My First Paper: Amy Colleran

Amy Colleran is a third year PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology. Here Amy discusses her research into detection of the volatile chemical compounds associated with smelly armpits!

Posted on: 6 August 2024

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