Chris Macdonald

Head of Research and part of team research @PancreaticCanUK

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Keen on being our new Research Officer? Of course you are!

An amazing role in an amazing team in an amazing charity - I highly recommend

Click link or message me for more deets

https://t.co/9uOp14Wyu2

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

And that's a wrap on #PCUKForum2024! Over 100 #PancreaticCancer researchers joined us over two days for networking, collaboration and debate. We've had some really useful and thought-provoking discussions, thanks to everyone who came along. Over and out - until next year!

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

I don't post often but I would call this quite a big deal...

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

We’re incredibly proud to announce that we're the official @LondonMarathon Charity of the Year! 💜

With people running, cheering and raising funds to support our research, we can save as many lives as runners in this great race.

Enter the ballot: https://t.co/Q5kTAukAYP

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Best part of the job @shalvrao @GianlucaMuccio1 @RobChuter

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Congratulations to our three new Career Foundation Fellows, @shalvrao and @GianlucaMuccio1 from @CRUK_CI, and @RobChuter from @TheChristieNHS.

Keep an eye out for more information on their research projects coming over the next few weeks!

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

I’m joining @PancreaticCanUK to call for a #FasterFairerFunded treatment & care journey for people with pancreatic cancer. Ask your MP to contact the Health Secretary now. https://t.co/TxQGg7MicT

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

📢 POST-DOC'S, ASSEMBLE!📢

...& apply for a Career Foundation Fellowship

If you're a post-doc, no matter what your XP level, & looking to test out your independence with your own ££, then have we got the thing for you👇

Click, email or DM to ask a Q/find out more

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

New funding call klaxon! 🚨

We’re pleased to announce that our new round of Career Foundation Fellowships are now open for application, with a deadline of 30th January 2024. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/SeIXbbcfUc

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Hour 3 drafting this Tweet (sleep deprivation will do this) & I care no more!

@PancreaticCanUK Early Detection Grants are here 🎉🎉

Proper ££ for any researchers out there doing good in #PancreaticCancer EDx research (& I know you are out there 👀)

Express interest at will 👇

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Calling all #PancreaticCancer researchers interested in early detection! 🔬

We’re delighted to launch our Early Detection Grants, to support projects aiming to transform how pancreatic cancer is detected & diagnosed at its earliest possible stage 👉 https://t.co/HLdaDUAx9K

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

I want the sample prep robot to be Johnny5-esque but I doubt Aaron & his labs exacting standards would allow! 🤖

This is so cool! 1:08mins of your life well spent learning about how the breath test works

(Big respect if you got the Short Circuit reference)

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Our researchers at Imperial College London are developing the world’s first breath test for #PancreaticCancer. Here is Aaron, one of the team working on the project, to show us around the labs where the magic is happening! 🔬

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

📢 Calling all #pancreaticcancer early detectorists! Please, sign up folks! ✍️👇🖥️

Find out more about these exciting new grants, ask questions & free cake! What more could you want!?

(Cake may neither be free nor real & subject to if/when I see you next in IRL)

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

On 28th March, we will be launching our Early Detection Awards, designed to support projects that aim to transform detection and diagnosis of #PancreaticCancer at the earliest possible stage.

Sign up to our webinar to find out more: https://t.co/UIzwWLy4ZC

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Yeah, there is an awkward video of me (no, I'm not available for #MOTD) but this is very, genuinely cool!

Genuine progress in #pancreaticcancer looks like this 👇

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Breaking news!

We are thrilled to announce that our researchers at Imperial College London are developing the world’s first breath test for #PancreaticCancer, which could save thousands of lives every year. @ImperialSandC

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Don't rush! Form an orderly queue! Reg for @PancreaticCanUK Research Forum is open 🎉

Not your avg sit & get talked at by bigwigs. Big inclusive discussion about big challenges in #PancreaticCancer research

It's free
Superb 🥐☕️🥪
Travel ££ available
Space limited

Sign up ASAP

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

#PancreaticCancer researchers!

Register for our Discovery & Translational Research Forum on 26th & 27th June in Oxford, where we'll bring the research community together to discuss priority challenges in this area & how, together, we can overcome them.

https://t.co/BRewuInukc

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Calling all post-docs in #PancreaticCancer!!

Sign up to our webinar on our Career Foundation Fellowships now.

Join Scientific Advisory Board Chair Michelle Garrett, Board member Seth @CoffeltLab & CRUK Career Lead Marjolein Schaap (&me) for some great career support chat!!

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Are you interested in applying for one of our Career Foundation Fellowships in #PancreaticCancer but want to find out more? Sign up to our webinar on Tuesday 7th February for more information, advice, and top tips on how to apply from our panel of experts: https://t.co/R8fx8Tv7eq

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Are you a post-doc thinking "I could really do with some early career support scheme to apply to"

Well, dream no more! @PancreaticCanUK
Career Foundation Fellowships are open! 🧬🔬🩺💉🖥️

👇 for more details & launch webinar sign up

Any Qs, get in touch https://t.co/BguDLGOMBR

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

WANTED: Research proposals! Only the innovative need apply 😉👇

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Do you have an innovative research idea in the field of #PancreaticCancer? We're now accepting applications to our Research Innovation Fund, which provides seed-funding to support cutting-edge research. Deadline: 30th September 2022. Find out more below 👇 https://t.co/ms1PbJk8vY

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

It's happening! 🧪🔬🧫🖥️✍️👇

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

We're pleased to announce that our next Research Innovation Fund call will open in August. These awards provide seed-funding to projects tackling truly innovative #PancreaticCancer research questions. Find out more below 👇 https://t.co/ms1PbJk8vY

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

V excited to be growing the team with 2new roles: Senior Research Manager
Research Strategy & Insight Manager

These are fantastic roles (even if I do say so), so pls share or if interested in knowing more about the roles, Team &/or PCUK, get in touch!

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

📣 We're hiring! We're looking for a Senior Research Manager to join our team, to take responsibility for the development, delivery, and monitoring of our rapidly growing research activities. Find out more and apply today 👇 https://t.co/XvnPSTDGqR #JobsThatMakeADifference

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

It's happened!

Career Foundation Fellowships are open for application🥳🔬🎉🧪✍️

Every post-doc in #pancreaticcancer research will find these Felllowships invaluable in furthering their career.
So whether intrigued or defo applying, register for the panel to find out more 👇

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

We have now opened applications for our new Career Foundation Fellowships!

They are designed to support post-doctoral researchers to realise their research aims and career ambitions.

More info and registration for our virtual panel for their launch👇 https://t.co/3Um3X1XqOi

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

So if I'm Tweeting you know I'm excited about something!

Post-doc in #pancreaticcancer? Need a dynamic piece of funding to help you realise your career ambitions? Then look no further 👇

Open for apps Sept21 but in the meantime get on the website or contact us to find out more

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

We're pleased to announce two new Fellowships to support post-doctoral researchers to realise their research aims and career ambitions. 🔬 🧪

Applications open in Sept 2021, but head to our website to start preparing your proposal now. https://t.co/USOcvZAhzO

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

Not a prolific Tweeter in the past year but I reckon this is worth an attempt to make an note-worthy 280 characters.

Really exciting times for the charity but lots to be done! If you're up for it, come and join us in the @PancreaticCanUK Research Team👇

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

NEW VACANCY! 📢 We’re looking for a Research Officer to help develop and deliver the charity’s research funding schemes, ensuring that we address key unmet needs of both the research community and people affected by #PancreaticCancer.

Find out more: https://t.co/Xz5Vvf2Bbl

[Chris Macdonald @ChrisMResearch]

@lynnquigleywork @PancreaticCanUK @BBCNews Cheers Lynn. I am shaking like a leaf now but hopefully I made our media team proud!