We are looking for a Senior Research Laboratory Technician to support our Tissue Culture and Media Kitchen Fixed term contract ££31,236-£35,608 Apply by 6th September Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/KmbuVhn

Last month we were delighted to host Prof James Thaventhiran who delivered his Lister Prize seminar about 'Sequence optimising mRNA therapeutics' before being presented with his award by The Lister Institute for Preventative Medicine chair Professor Sir John Iredale

The scientists of tomorrow are sitting in today's classrooms. From work experience placements to curriculum-linked workshops, discover how we're helping inspire future scientists: 👉 buff.ly/43yN2MM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists #ScienceCareers #STEM #PublicEngagement

Some of the most important discoveries happen in the lab. Some of the most important conversations happen outside them. From festivals and science comics to videos and public talks, discover how we're helping people engage with science in accessible, creative and memorable ways. 👉 buff.ly/aWjpd7z

What happens when sweeteners meet your gut microbiome? New Unit research found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly affect gut bacteria in lab tests, with some sweetener-drug combinations showing particularly strong effects on microbes linked to gut health. Read more: buff.ly/pJosJyB

Great science starts a conversation. Discover how we're opening our science to wider audiences and creating meaningful conversations around health, research and society: 👉 buff.ly/00lqlfh #PublicEngagement #ScienceCommunication #ResearchImpact #STEM #CommunityEngagement

Through commercialisation, we work to translate our research into tangible outcomes. It’s one of the ways we ensure our work delivers real-world value. Learn more about how we’re turning research into innovation: 👉 buff.ly/qTXYmY9 #Innovation #TechTransfer #ResearchImpact #LifeSciences

We are looking for a Research Associate to join Marion MacFarlane's lab to carry out research into the 'Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Death' Fixed term contract £37,694-£46,049 Apply by 14th July Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/TAdphUJ #vacancy #CellDeath

We are honoured to host Prof James Thaventhiran for his Lister Institute Prize Seminar, following his receipt of the 2025 Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine Prize Fellowship next week His seminar will present his lab’s past and ongoing work towards improving our design and use of modified mRNA

Partnerships are central to how we translate science beyond the lab - bringing together academia, industry and regulatory expertise to tackle complex challenges. Take a closer look at how partnerships drive our impact: 👉https://buff.ly/CwcPT7Z #Partnerships #Collaboration #ResearchImpact

We are also looking for second Research Assistant to join the Thaventhiran lab who will support projects that improve vaccine and atypical vaccine design Fixed term (10 months) £33,002-£35,608 Apply by 24th June More information & how to apply: buff.ly/mAqumDN

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the Thaventhiran lab and work on advanced mRNA therapeutics Fixed term contract (3 years) £33,002-£35,608 Apply by 17th June Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/pU1wllN #vacancy #mRNAtherapeutics

Great science doesn’t stop at discovery. It means taking our research beyond the lab - ensuring it informs decisions, shapes collaborations, and leads to tangible outcomes in the real world. Explore how our work is driving impact across research, partnerships & commercialisation: 👉 buff.ly/CJHm5ow

Huge congratulations to Prof Anne Willis who has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences 🎉 in recognition of her work understanding the 'off target' effects of cutting-edge treatments, such as RNA therapies. Find out more about Anne’s work over on our website 👇 buff.ly/3psZdjW

Congratulations to Tiago Marques Pedro from the MacFarlane lab who successfully passed his PhD viva last week 🎉

Congratulations to PhD student Griff of the MacFarlane lab for receiving the BTS Student Poster Prize at the BTS Congress last week!

Great to see our early career scientists presenting their research during the Oral Communication sessions at the #BTSCongress2026! Congratulations to Marguerite Colin, Niall Buckley and Xiaoteng Jiang on a great job! @brittoxsoc.bsky.social

PhD STUDENTSHIP AVAILABLE! We are accepting applications for a PhD student on occupational exposure of non-exhaust emissions. This is a four year EPSRC IDLA studentship commencing on 1st October 2026. More information and how to apply can be found here: buff.ly/zHbn1yp Apply by 11th May 2026

We are looking forward to this year’s BTS Annual Congress with several of our researchers showcasing their work to highlight the broad scope of the safety science research carried out at the MRC Toxicology Unit. Looking forward to connecting with colleagues across the community #BTSCongress2026

CLOSING SOON: Interested in using machine learning to predict the toxicity of novel therapies? The Patil lab are recruiting a Bioinformatician to work on this in collaboration with @cambiochem.bsky.social & AstraZeneca 💵 £42,254-£56,535 📆 Apply by 20th April Apply here: buff.ly/C8UtZ2n

Researchers in the Patil lab found that co-culturing bacteria profoundly alters each species' behavior. Because the gut microbiome directly affects our health, understanding these interactions helps show how it responds to challenges (e.g. drugs) Read the full story: buff.ly/dZ42Vnx

We had a fantastic time taking part in the Cambridge Festival over the last few days. Scroll to see a snapshot of highlights ⏭️ A huge thank you to everyone who came along and also to our volunteers too. We hope you had a wonderful time and we can’t wait for next year.

Our new science tattoo designs are here ready for our temporary Tattoo Parlour at the Cambridge Festival Come and get yours at Granta Pl, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RU from 11am-4:30pm on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March and learn more about our research that has inspired these designs!

Hear from one of our Group Leaders, Dr Ritwick Sawarkar, tomorrow (Thurs 12th March) as part of @cambiochem.bsky.social seminar series. He will be talking about the regulation of tRNA gene expression.

Rob Bradley, a research associate in the Patil group, recently took part in the Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease Open Day, a meeting held at Addenbrooke’s Hospital with patients and their relatives. Rob shares what the meeting was about and how he found the experience here: buff.ly/rUZU44N

Want a sneaky closer look at one of our activities for this year's @cambridgefestival.bsky.social? Then look no further! You will find us at the BIG Family Weekend on the 28th (10am-4pm) and 29th March (11am-4pm) at the University Centre, Granta Place Mill Lane. Will we see you there?

How are we preparing for the next pandemic? Join one of our researchers Dr James Thaventhiran along with two other researchers from the Department of Medicine for a special event exploring just that 🎟️ The event is FREE but booking is required! 🔗 Link to book tickets: buff.ly/VoElzRU

Prof Kiran Patil was featured today on the first episode of Toxic! - a three part series for BBC Radio 4 - which explores the world of 'forever chemicals' and his lab's exciting science that might one day help us flush PFAS out of our bodies more quickly. Listen to the episode here: buff.ly/8GmWIs3

We have extended the deadline for our fully funded MPhil programme until the 2nd April for people from underrepresented backgrounds. You can also still apply for self-funded places available to everyone. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/Yw1w4Lr @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science we want to recognise: ALL contributions that turn scientific ideas into real-world impact. ALL the roles that support our research. ALL of them matter. Thank you to them all! #IDWGS2026 #womeninscience