Michael Smith Building

RNA Salon

9 February 2023
We would like to invite you to the first Northwest RNA Salon meeting series on Thursday 9th February at the Michael Smith Building (Dover St, Manchester M13 9NT). The RNA Salon program…

Lydia Becker Institute Research Showcase

12:00 - 17:00 9 March 2023
We’re excited to announce the Lydia Becker Institute Research Showcase 2023 which will take place on 9 March. Becker Executive Talks – 12.00pm-1.00pm - Michael Smith Building Lecture…

FBMH Research Impact drop-in clinic (Michael Smith café)

11:00 - 14:00 27 April 2023
Join the FBMH Research Impact Officers (Deb, Denise and Emma) to talk about all things research impact. 25-minute slots are available for pre-booking or simply drop-in on the day and…

Thomas Cox seminar: Deconstructing Solid Tumour Heterogeneity: The Matrix Perspective

12:00 - 13:00 12 May 2023
Homeostasis of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is critical for correct organ and tissue function. Both the biochemical and biomechanical properties of the matrix contribute to modulating…

Hiro Fujiwara seminar 13/06/23

12:00 - 13:00 13 June 2023
Hironobu Fujiwara, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR), Kobe, Japan "Multicellular and ECM dynamics underlying skin morphogenesis" The interaction between cells and…

Methods and Advancements in Cell-Matrix Research Seminar Series

12:00 - 13:00 27 July 2023
Methods and Advancements in Cell-Matrix Research Seminar Series: The Wellcome Centre for Cell-Matrix Research & the Division of Cell-Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine present…

GL Brown Prize Lecture 2023: Calcium signalling through acidic organelles: From Ringer to the Cell’s Inner – Prof Sandip Patel

14:00 - 15:00 13 October 2023
This is a prize lecture awarded by the Physiological Society to a renowned Physiology researcher at University College London, Professor Sandip Patel. This lecture will appeal to…

Memory of stochastic single-cell apoptotic signalling promotes chemoresistance in neuroblastoma

13:00 - 14:00 19 October 2023
Advances in Regenerative Medicine & Cell Matrix Biology Seminar Series: Dave Croucher Abstract: Many theories have been proposed describing the single-cell dynamics of chemotherapy…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar - Adam Grieve "Sharpening cell surface signalling through rhomboid intramembrane proteolysis"

13:00 - 14:00 14 November 2023
Dr Adam Grieve is a Research Fellow at Bristol University whose research interests cover: The function of signalling receptors, transporters and channels in the plasma membrane is…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar - Dr Mattias Soller, Birmingham University - Title: Keeping RNA regulation in shape for health

13:00 - 14:00 21 November 2023
Matthias Soller received his PhD in 1997 at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He then moved to Brandeis University, Boston, USA to study RNA binding proteins and their function…

Infection Seminar series: Unravelling how Klebsiella pneumoniae manipulates innate defences to promote infection

11:00 - 12:00 22 November 2023
We are delighted to welcome Professor Jose Bengoechea as in-person speaker at the Infection seminar series on Wednesday 22nd November at 11am. The seminar will be in the Michael Smith…

Lumicks: Molecular Tweezers for the life sciences

13:00 - 14:00 22 November 2023
Molecular tweezers are a Nobel Prize winning technology and are at the forefront of single molecule analysis. The technique utilises optical traps providing force measurements combined…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar - Dr Luke Gaughan, University of Newcastle. Topic: Prostate cancer splicing and endocrine resistance

13:00 - 14:00 28 November 2023
Research Interests 1. Mechanisms of Androgen Receptor (AR) Regulation in Prostate Cancer 2. Epigenetics and splicing control of AR synthesis Current Work The main theme of my research…

Cellular injury driven changes in the integrin repertoire modulates YAP-dependent transcription in the kidney glomerulus

13:00 - 14:00 1 December 2023
Our studies focus on the interplay between adhesion and transcriptional regulation. We use the kidney glomerulus and podocyte injury as a model to study how integrins affect the YAP…

Filming the fate of cells carrying mutations in cancer driver genes

13:00 - 14:00 14 December 2023
Cells with mutations in driver genes are abundantly present in tissues of healthy individuals, yet they rarely develop into tumors. The underlying protection mechanisms that prevent…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar - Speaker: Dr Richard White "What separates a melanocyte from a melanoma?"

13:00 - 14:00 16 January 2024
The next Advances in Biosciences Seminar is taking place on Tuesday 16th January at 1pm in the Michael Smith Lecture Theatre. Dr Richard White will be talking about his visionary work…

Centre for Biological Timing (CfBT) Winter Symposium 2024

09:30 - 17:00 16 January 2024
This CfBT Winter Symposium promises to be an exciting event and a great opportunity to engage with the Biological Timing community. Sessions include talks on ‘Circadian organisation…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar: Speaker, Dr Christo Pliotas, University of Manchester - Title: "Exploring the conformational ensembles of mechanosensitive ion channels by EPR spectroscopy"

13:00 - 14:00 23 January 2024
Hearing and touch, the Venus flytrap and osmotic pressure sensing are all consequences of the pervasive ability of ion channels to sense forces. Mechanosensitive ion channels occur…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar: Professor David Eisner, University of Manhester - Title: "Ups and downs of calcium in the heart"

13:00 - 14:00 30 January 2024
Abstract: I will begin the presentation by reviewing how calcium is used to regulate cell function. Since calcium cannot be destroyed, regulation of its concentration requires pumping…

Monthly Bioinformatics Seminar series - Syed Murtuza Baker - 'Single cell multi-omics analysis'

11:00 - 12:00 6 February 2024
In response to valuable community feedback and to promote communication and collaboration within the University, this seminar series aims to highlight innovative research taking place…

Advance in Biosciences Seminar - 13th February 2024, 1pm Michael Smith Lecture Theatre - Professor Adrian Goldman "Integral membrane pyrophosphatases: Structure, Function and Drug Design

13:00 - 14:00 13 February 2024
Integral membrane pyrophosphatases occur in all kingdoms of life apart from multicellular animals. They are essential players in combatting inorganic stress in (archae)bacteria, plants…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar - Dr Daniel Wehner "Axon regeneration in the vertebrate CNS - a matter of ECM composition, structure and mechanics"

13:00 - 14:00 20 February 2024
Extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition after central nervous system (CNS) injury leads to inhibitory scarring in humans and other mammals, whereas it facilitates axon regeneration in…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar - Dr Eneda Toska "Mechanisms of epigenetic regulation and therapeutic response in hormone-driven cancers"

13:00 - 14:00 27 February 2024
Abstract: The Toska Lab’s research focus is centered on elucidating the role that transcriptional and epigenetic regulators play in normal and cancer development, and therapeutic response.…

CMBRM Fellowship Day Event- 27th/28th February

27 - 28 February 2024
Dear colleagues, We are holding a Fellowship Event for CMBRM on 27th & 28th February and have 4 candidates who wish to present their Research in the Michael Smith Lecture Theatre from…

Manchester Infection Seminar Series - Jens Madsen (UCL) - 'Surfactant Protein D – the inflammation light switch in the airways'

11:00 - 12:00 28 February 2024
The next Manchester Infection Seminar will be by Jens Madsen, University College London, who will be presenting a talk entitled' Surfactant Protein D – the inflammation light switch…

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