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…

Access for all: are digital museums better?

11:00 - 12:30 21 February 2024
Join the Museum of Medicine and Health online as we host a panel of medical historians, researchers and digital engagement specialists to discuss and debate virtual collections and…

Division for Populational Health, Health Services Research, and Primary Care Post Graduate Student Showcase

09:30 - 16:30 23 February 2024
We are pleased to announce that the next Division for Populational Health, Health Services Research, and Primary Care Post Graduate Student Showcase will take place 9.30am to 16.30pm…

Interrogating KRAS ON and OFF signatures to treat KRAS-driven cancers: how far can we get?

15:00 - 16:00 26 February 2024
Dr Silve Vincent, Associate Professor at Center of Applied Medical Research in Paloma, will be joining us to deliver a guest talk on 26th February 2024, at 15:00-16:00 on 'Interrogating…

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…

Workshop on Advance Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

09:00 4 - 15:30 6 March 2024
Led by an international panel of speakers with extensive experiences in leading research, this 3-day workshop is designed to teach researchers how to plan, conduct, and communicate…

Monthly Bioinformatics Seminar series - Vicky Smith - 'Using high dimensional CyTOF data to explore the immune microenvironment of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia'

11:00 - 12:00 5 March 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 March PGR Research Seminar

13:00 - 14:00 6 March 2024
Please join us in March for the Division of Psychology and Mental Health Research Seminar Wednesday 6th March, 13:00 - 14:00 *hybrid seminar*. For the divisional PGR seminar on 6th…

Division of Psychology & Mental Health Research Seminar - Professor Jonathan Green, (University of Manchester)

12:00 - 13:00 14 March 2024
Please join us on 14th March for the Division of Psychology and Mental Health Research Seminar Thursday 14th March, 12:00 - 13:00 *virtual seminar*. For the divisional seminar on…

Advances in Biosciences Seminar - Benoit Kornmann "Shared Structural Features of Miro Binding Control Mitochondrial Homeostasis

13:00 - 14:00 19 March 2024
Abstract: Miro proteins are universally conserved mitochondrial calcium-binding GTPases that regulate a multitude of mitochondrial processes, including transport, clearance and lipid…

Division of Psychology & Mental Health March PGR Research Seminar - Zoe Waters (The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute)

12:00 - 13:00 20 March 2024
Please join us in March for the Division of Psychology and Mental Health Research Seminar Wednesday 20th March, 12:00 - 13:00 *hybrid seminar*. For the divisional seminar on 20th…

Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) Conference

26 - 27 March 2024
The annual FMLM conference is taking place on 26-27 March 2024 in University Place. This event offers a great platform for healthcare professionals to gain knowledge on the latest healthcare…

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