Paula MacGregor

I am a @BBSRC David Phillips Fellow and Proleptic Senior Lecturer. My group studies the molecular basis of host-parasite interactions in African trypanosomes.

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Pleased to have a recent PLOS pathogens Pearl out, in collaboration with Ellen Nisbet and Vish Nene, discussing protozoan parasites of cattle in sub-Saharan Africa.

[PLOS Pathogens @PLOSPathogens]

Tackling protozoan parasites of cattle in sub-Saharan Africa

Check out this new #Pearls article from @MacGregor_Lab, Vishvanath Nene & R. Ellen R. Nisbet @BristolBioSci @ILRI
https://t.co/b5MOsYiULg

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

@BSPparasitology @ParasiteMatt Congrats @ParasiteMatt 🥳

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

@rpancost @BristolBiochem @BristolBioSci @BristolUni @BBSRC @UoBEarthScience @Bristol_Vets @BristolZooGdns Thanks @rpancost - I am looking forward to finding out about all of the different science happening here - even if I dont personally need to crush any rocks!

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Delighted to have finally arrived at my new academic home as a Proleptic Senior Lecturer with the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol.

I am never going to tire of the daylight in this gorgeous building!

@BristolBioSci @BristolUni @BBSRC

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

@BristolBiochem @rpancost @BristolBioSci @BristolUni @BBSRC Thanks @BristolBiochem - I plan on inviting myself over for a tour of all your lovely science equipment very soon and look forward to meeting everyone at some post-Covid seminars!

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

@Ariel_Lab @BristolBioSci @BristolUni @BBSRC Yes, please do!

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

It was a lot of fun being able to give a talk 'in São Paulo' today, thank you for inviting us to join you @Ariel_Lab and for the interesting discussions from you and your group!

[LaBTryps @Ariel_Lab]

We had today another great morning learning from the impressive work being made @MacGregor_Lab. Thank Paula and team for the fantastic talk and discussions!

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Really exciting to see an oral treatment become available for HAT!

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

Follow the maiden voyage of fexinidazole, the 1st all-oral treatment for #sleepingsickness, from France to the DRC. Its a journey we've been on for over a decade with @sanofi & we're celebrating the first patients to receive this innovative drug. #beatNTDs https://t.co/bX3W0gCxCg

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

The essential role of an atypical DYRK-family kinase in T. brucei quorum-sensing.

[Keith Matthews @KeithRMatthews]

https://t.co/63B9BsRSuj @eLife

Well done Mathieu Cayla, @MacGregor_Lab and Lindsay MacDonald!

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Reminder: any labs in the Downing site/central area, you have until 10am today (Friday 20th) to donate your facemasks to the Clinical Schools via BioPath Stores. #Covid19 #FightCOVID19

[Cambridge Biochemistry @CamBiochem]

A reminder that BioPath Stores are collecting FACE MASKS for the Clinical School until 10am tomorrow, Friday 20th.

Please take any spare masks, of any type, to the Stores External Reception between the Hopkins Building and Dept. Pathology on the Downing Site.

@Cambridge_Uni

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Spent yesterday and this morning doing the prep required to shut the lab down. Feeling emotional about walking away from this for an unknown amount of time. I wonder if my 2-year old has any intention of letting me work from home? #COVID19 #shutdown #WFH

[Cambridge Biochemistry @CamBiochem]

To all Research Groups/Departments in the Downing Site/Town Centre:

The Clinical School have requested donations of any FACE MASKS that might be available. If you have any spares, perhaps in cupboards or next to balances, please could you hands these in at BioPath Stores (1/n)

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Trypanosoma brucei utilises a receptor for the mammalian complement regulator factor H to increases transmission to tsetse flies: https://t.co/2AvsdmUwSK

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Very excited to be welcoming Dr Pegine Walrad (Lecturer @UniOfYork ) to our Host-Parasite Seminar Series @Cambridge_Uni. Pegine will be presenting her groups work on trans-regulators in Leishmania gene regulation at 4pm in the Pathology Dept seminar room. All welcome.

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

The Science Scribbler, @deescadden, has been making some fun (and very useful) biochemistry and molecular biology videos. The 'Primer Extension' video came in very useful for a recent UG journal club!

[Dr Dee Scadden @deescadden]

So... films are uploaded, name chosen, and logo drawn.... welcome to my YouTube Channel - 'The Science Scribbler'... please check it out and subscribe! https://t.co/CbPKG5qqWi
@CamBiochem @GeneticsCam @CamZoology @LabsRna @RNA_julie @RNASociety @CamTELP @mriellycam @RNASociety

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

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#VaccinesWork!

[Cambridge Biochemistry @CamBiochem]

Don't forget, Professor Vish Nene from the @ILRI (pictured), Nairobi, will be speaking on vaccine development research for livestock diseases this afternoon, Weds 10th, at 4pm in the Sanger Building Lecture Theatre - all welcome! @GlobalFood_Camb

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Very pleased to have Vish Nene from @ILRI, Nairobi, in Cambridge today and tomorrow. Join us for his talk on vaccine development research for livestock diseases at 4pm on Wednesday 10th in the Thomas Lecture Theatre (@CamBiochem Biochem Sanger Building)

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

A very delicious #PRIDEinSTEM day at the Department of Biochemistry, Cambridge!

[Cambridge Biochemistry @CamBiochem]

We're set up in the Sanger Building to continue our #LGBTSTEMDay celebrations! Cake, face paints, leaflets and more!

#Pride #PrideInSTEM #LGBTQSTEMDay #LGBTQIASTEMDay

[Paula MacGregor @MacGregor_Lab]

Last week was the @bbsrc fellows conference then the kinetoplastid breeders club. Today is the #MilnerSymp19. Three very different events - It’s lovely to be enjoying such a broad range of science and approaches in such a short time.