Over 50% of the fundraising target reached in just 3 days 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who has donated so far. My chest muscles are definitely feeling it 💪 but all for a great cause!
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#cancerresearchukpushupchallenge
(14) The biggest flex is healing without wishing harm on the ones who hurt you 💨🍃🫂✨
#FeelGoodFeb
(13) “You know, butterflies can’t see the colour of their wings. But us, humans, can see how beautiful they are. Likewise, you might not think you are good enough, but others can see how special you are.” - Naya Rivera ♥️
(12) “Be kind to the parts of you that are still learning” :)❤️🩹 #FeelGoodFeb
(11) Uplifting quotes are not for everyone. As much positivity as we aim to create, sometimes life circumstances and things out of our control will get in the way of achieving our desires. It’s important to remember you don’t need to stay positive or blame yourself in those situations 🫂
(10) “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” - W. Clement Stone 🚀🌖💫
(9) The difference between watching and winning is self-belief!!! 🆙📈
Disclaimer: All posts in this thread reflect my personal opinions. They are not a substitute for professional mental health advice or care.
#FeelGoodFeb
(8) A gentle reminder not to dim your light to fit in places where you don’t belong. Your uniqueness has a purpose - don’t let anyone convince you that you are too “sensitive” - honour your feelings as they are what make you ✨you✨.
(7) I have to share another quote from that book: “Prisoners suffered from an atrocious fear of making decisions or having any initiative” This seems like a self-perpetuating cycle - feeling stuck breeds inaction, but I believe anyone can break free simply by choosing to take action. #FeelGoodFeb
(6) Now paraphrasing Viktor Frankl from his book “Man’s Search for Meaning”:
“Waiting for life to offer you something or merely asking for what you want only reinforces a mindset of scarcity. Instead, life is asking you - what do you have to contribute? How will you leave your mark?”
Catching up on the past few days!
(5) Quoting Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how”. Have you found your why?
#FeelGoodFebruary
(4) Quote from my #FavouritePhylosopher Carl Jung 👉 “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” - Awareness is the key to change; once you identify the thoughts shaping your actions, you can reframe them to transform your physical reality 💡
(3) “The ocean 🌊 does not apologise for its depth and the mountains 🏔️ do not seek forgiveness for the space they take and so, neither shall I 💁♀️” ~ Becca Lee 🙂↕️🥳💃💅🤩 #FeelGoodFebruary
(2) Your mind is aware of everything. When you act out of fear, it responds with doubt and anxiety to protect you. But when you act from a place of peace and confidence, it fuels you with energy and motivation. #FeelGoodFebruary
(1) “Other people’s opinions only matter when you don’t know who you are.” - Couldn’t agree more! Embody your truest self, walk with confidence, and trust that the right people will walk beside you! 🫂 #FeelGoodFebruary
Happy New Year, blue-sci-peeps!
My piece in Annual Review of Biophysics on chromatin replication is now available online.
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If you have paywall issues, try this link:
madhanilab.ucsf.edu/s/annurev-bi...
From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
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“some on the far right are tracking particular academic fields and broadcasting flawed interpretations of papers as soon as they are available…wary of this scientists are now publishing articles discussing how to stop genetics being co-opted by extremists” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is a minimalist visual representation highlighting the contrast between “Disagreement” and “Disrespect.” On the left, a blue icon of a human figure is shown with a speech bubble above it. A diagonal line crosses through the speech bubble, symbolising disagreement or differing opinions. The word “Disagreement” is written below. On the right, another blue icon of a human figure is displayed, but this time, the diagonal line cuts through the figure itself, representing disrespect directed at the person. Below this image, the word “Disrespect” is written.
A powerful visual highlighting the difference between disagreement and disrespect. While healthy disagreement fosters growth and understanding, disrespect undermines dialogue and damages relationships. Let’s always choose kindness and empathy in our interactions :)
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We had a fantastic day last Friday for our department Research Away Day. We will be sharing a blog post about the event shortly. In the meantime, here's a photo from the day of some of our wonderful department members 🎉
So proud of colleagues for sharing their rejections here.This is the first time I’ve seen such transparency on a social network. Success is built on daily effort and perseverance. While it’s great to celebrate papers and grants, it’s equally important to normalize failure as part of #RealLifeScience
Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Tomorrow we host our 2nd Research in Progress Seminars -
Please join us, you can enjoy your lunch whilst listening to some of our students and RAs give talks their work 🌟
@livuni-ismib.bsky.social @needfuzz.bsky.social @emmaet.bsky.social @mcschmid.bsky.social
Best feedback ever received after another big grant rejection...from my PhD student 🚑
As part of our Research Day on 6th December, we will be hosting a bake sale to raise funds for North West Cancer Research. If you are able to donate a baked item (shop bought is perfect too 😀) please contact MCCM-PA if you are able to contribute! Details in poster #cancerresearch #cakesforcancer
