Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Service Learning Conference 2023 - Perspectives, Partnerships and Practice

09:30 - 15:30 15 November 2023
We would like to warmly invite you to attend our Second National Service Learning Conference. This year’s event ‘Perspectives, Partnerships and Practice’ will explore the themes…

Having Empowered Conversations: A workshop and event to share experiences of care partners of people living with dementia

11:00 - 14:00 16 November 2023
Having Empowering Conversations shares the results of the feasibility trial of Empowered Conversations, an online communication course for carers of people with dementia. Funded by…

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…

Save the date: In conversation with Dan Sarginson - International Men's Day 2023

12:30 - 13:30 21 November 2023
Former rugby league international, Dan Sarginson, will share his personal battle with mental health during his career and how he has made positive steps towards recovery.

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…

Irene Manton Lecture 2023

17:30 - 19:00 6 December 2023
This lecture is free to attend and will take place in person and online. It is open to everyone with A-level students especially welcome. The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health…

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…

FBMH PGR Webinar for Prospective Applicants

13:00 - 14:00 31 January 2024
Interested in undertaking a PhD in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health in September 2024? Join our webinar for prospective applicants taking place via Zoom on Wednesday 31 January…

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…

Division of Psychology & Mental Health February Research Seminar - Karen Lascelles (Oxford Brookes University)

12:00 - 13:00 7 February 2024
Please join us in February for the Division of Psychology and Mental Health Research Seminar Online seminar For the divisional seminar in February, we are pleased to welcome Karen…

UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship – FBMH Information Session

13:00 - 14:00 12 February 2024
UKRI have recently announced Round 9 of the Future Leaders Fellowships. The scheme covers all research council remits and especially encourages applications from emerging research leaders…

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…

“Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders: a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective agents” via Zoom

11:00 - 12:00 14 February 2024
The next Manchester Infection Seminar will be by Dr Fraser Scott, University of Strathclyde, who will be presenting a talk titled “Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders: a novel class of…

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…

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