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.

Presenting pancreatic research in the AlpsPresenting pancreatic research in the Alps

Presenting pancreatic research in the Alps

Dr Wenhao Cai graduated this summer with a PhD from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB). He recently attended the 55th Annual Meeting of the European Pancreatic Club in Austria and tells us about his research and the trip.

Posted on: 1 August 2023

Spotlight: Dr Sarah Barnett – Mesothelioma research at the Egg FacilitySpotlight: Dr Sarah Barnett – Mesothelioma research at the Egg Facility

Spotlight: Dr Sarah Barnett – Mesothelioma research at the Egg Facility

This edition of Spotlight focuses on Dr Sarah Barnett, Facility Manager of the University’s innovative Egg Facility (CEF), who is helping to spearhead advancements in mesothelioma research.

Posted on: 10 July 2023

Raising awareness of pancreatic diseasesRaising awareness of pancreatic diseases

Raising awareness of pancreatic diseases

Dr Muhammad Awais is a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist from the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine. His research focuses on acute pancreatitis, including identification of novel drug targets, and drug discovery and development for inflammatory diseases.

Posted on: 13 June 2023

Spotlight: Dr Ainhoa MielgoSpotlight: Dr Ainhoa Mielgo

Spotlight: Dr Ainhoa Mielgo

This edition of Spotlight focusses on Dr Ainhoa Mielgo, a Reader in the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine. Ainhoa joined the University of Liverpool in 2013 as a Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellow, when she established her independent research group, which focusses on the tumour microenvironment.

Posted on: 18 May 2023

Spotlight: Dr Adeniyi Olagunju Spotlight: Dr Adeniyi Olagunju

Spotlight: Dr Adeniyi Olagunju

This edition of Spotlight focusses on Dr Adeniyi Olagunju, a Tenure Track Fellow in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Adeniyi joined the University of Liverpool in June 2021 and recently established the Perinatal Pharmacology Group. Prior to this, Adeniyi was a Senior Lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, where his research was funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Posted on: 9 May 2023

BNA2023 Festival of Neuroscience BNA2023 Festival of Neuroscience

BNA2023 Festival of Neuroscience

Filippo Dall’Armellina is a first year PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology. He recently attended the British Neuroscience Association Festival in Brighton and told us all about his trip.

Posted on: 25 April 2023

A-level students visit for Analytics DayA-level students visit for Analytics Day

A-level students visit for Analytics Day

Earlier this year seven Chemistry A-Level students from Range High School visited the Institute for their annual Analytics Day.

Posted on: 12 April 2023

From summer placement to publicationFrom summer placement to publication

From summer placement to publication

With winter coming to an end and student placements rapidly approaching, we look back to last year, when six undergraduate students joined Professor Dan Rigden’s group for a Summer Research Studentship.

Posted on: 27 March 2023

My First Paper: Sahand ShamsMy First Paper: Sahand Shams

My First Paper: Sahand Shams

We continue our 'My First Paper' Campaign, showcasing researchers and their research - with PhD student Sahand Shams from the Centre for Metabolomics Research.

Posted on: 16 February 2023

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    Presenting pancreatic research in the AlpsPresenting pancreatic research in the Alps

    Presenting pancreatic research in the Alps

    Dr Wenhao Cai graduated this summer with a PhD from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB). He recently attended the 55th Annual Meeting of the European Pancreatic Club in Austria and tells us about his research and the trip.

    Posted on: 1 August 2023