Niakan Lab

We investigate the mechanisms that direct cell fate in human embryos and stem cells. Rotating curation by lab members.

[ASBrumm @ASBrumm]

Beyond thrilled to share my PhD work, published yesterday in @Dev_Cell. We show that both NODAL and BMP signalling are active in the human blastocyst, but NODAL signalling is not required to initiate or maintain the human pluripotent epiblast. 1/10

[Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @Loke_CTR]

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Centre for Trophoblast Research has been named in honour of Professor Charlie Y.W. Loke!

Read more about the Loke Centre's new name on our website: https://t.co/b4Yoy7FAUf

[Ian Henderson @hendersi]

Two postdoctoral positions available in my group to investigate centromere structure, function and evolution - please get in touch if you are interested!
https://t.co/8quBMun2NY
https://t.co/g8byOa3OEa

[nature @Nature]

The United Kingdom has developed its first rules to guide research using human embryo models https://t.co/JHb9OphqUp

[PET @PET_BioNews]

PET is proud to have published the new #SCBEMcode with @Cam_Repro today, & grateful to all the members of the Working Group that drafted the Code

Read this article – https://t.co/Vm2Tn2HecE– in which Working Group members reflect on the Code's significance

#SCBEMs #EmbryoModels

[nature @Nature]

The United Kingdom has developed its first rules to guide research using human embryo models https://t.co/DnihYiLB7T

[Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @Loke_CTR]

That’s a wrap on our 2024 Annual Meeting! Thank you to our amazing speakers, chairs, organisers, attendees (online and in-person!) and sponsors @Co_Biologists and @ferring for a fantastic event!

[Schuh Lab @SchuhLab]

Women are born with all their oocytes, which need to stay viable for decades to ensure fertility. How are they maintained for that long?

Our latest research in @NatureCellBio reveals that oocyte maintenance involves exceptional protein longevity. https://t.co/ZiByc9F4hS (1/9)

[Royal Society Publishing @RSocPublishing]

Are you a researcher with an interest in human physiology, evolutionary biology and developmental biology? Join our upcoming scientific discussion meeting in Cambridge on the topic of pregnancy at high altitude: https://t.co/nHKbhnNM98

[Niakan Lab @NiakanLab]

Excellent article on gender health gap by @khmoley @ferring
https://t.co/4NCUX9lSOu

[Ralser Lab @RalserLab]

Protein structures reveal incredible mechanisms, but system-level questions were tough. How much can you generalize from one protein at a time? With AlphaFold that's changed. We predicted 11k enzymes and explore how evolution shaped them #AlphaFold https://t.co/QWifzcI7ct

[Sergio Menchero @sermenchero]

Excited to share our latest work @lab_turner 🚨 Pace of development is often adjusted to gestation time ⏱️So how does the extremely short gestation of marsupials affects their embryo development ? 🐨🦘#DevBio https://t.co/UZSdGUuITZ

[Niakan Lab @NiakanLab]

@CTR_Cambridge @ChurchillCol We’re excited about the line-up of speakers for the CTR Annual Meeting on the 1-2 July on:

Emerging models of human and non-human primate placental development

Registration to attend in person or remotely is open!

[Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @Loke_CTR]

Registration and call for abstracts now OPEN for the 2024 CTR Annual Meeting!
https://t.co/FrLqTThs2L

1-2 July, 2024 @ChurchillCol

This two-day hybrid conference will be an opportunity to discuss progress and challenges in trophoblast stem cell and placental organoid research.

[Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research @Loke_CTR]

What an incredible 2024 CTR Away Day! A huge thank you to our amazing organizers and inspiring speakers.👏

[Cambridge Reproduction @Cam_Repro]

📢Forum on 11 June @slcuplants from 3pm. Interdisciplinary conversations relating to Transpositions - drawing connections between different ways of reproducing life. See programme at https://t.co/rY2RbIsvB4
Or register now https://t.co/8AFFZL0GR0

[Jean-Léon Maître @maitrejl]

BimBam!! We are thrilled to release our first study on the mechanics of human embryo morphogenesis! 🧵
@institut_curie @CNRS @virtual_embryo @cdf1530 @InstitutCochin @PslQlife @FRM_officiel @ag_biomedecine #HuDeCA @Inserm #IVF
https://t.co/SdD2UgTXps

[ISSCR @ISSCR]

Join us on #EarthDay, 22 April 2024, for a complimentary #ISSCRDigital Webinar exploring the science, ethics, and future use of #stemcells for species #conservation. Do not miss this open-access event presented by leading researchers 👉 https://t.co/MTMES4fVrx

[PET @PET_BioNews]

A new #StemCell-Based #EmbryoModels public dialogue report is published today. In this accompanying article – https://t.co/RYwYF1sdzt – Sandy Starr (our Deputy Director) and Christina Rozeik (@Cam_Repro's Programme Manager) explain what led to the dialogue, and what happens next.

[Cambridge Festival @Cambridge_Fest]

Join @Cam_Repro to explore potential reproductive futures.

Enjoy two free film screenings and a panel discussion, with accompanying exhibition supported by researchers in the field: https://t.co/mtGYUHfL6I