Roy Walker

Synthetic biologist
Research Fellow at Macquarie University
Brewer

Sydney Node Leader - Synthetic Biology Australasia

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

It’s a great pleasure to see the tRNA neochromosome finally reaching the light of day at @CellCellPress! I’m sharing co-first authorship with @DSchindler_PDR, with @caiyizhi at the helm and under the guidance of @JefBoeke. Find the article here: https://t.co/yjGYGIWdPq

[SBA-Sydney @SBASydney]

Time flies! We’re currently looking for a new talented volunteer to lead the Sydney Node of SBA. If you’re interested in gaining some leadership experience, running a team and organising some fun events, please let me know by mid-August

[Sonja Billerbeck @billerbeck_s]

Out now from @Alicia_MV_ ! We consolidated a >600 Dutch yeast and characterised their activity against spoilage yeasts and relevant human and plant pathogens, focusing on yeasts that secrete antifungal proteins. Great resource for biocontrol and beyond.
https://t.co/jFDgc8wueU

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

P.S. I'm winding down my Twitter account for Bluer Skies, but will still post the occasional message

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

I/We have a fully funded international PhD scholarship in sunny Sydney that’s just come online! This is part of an exciting collaboration between the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology and the Dementia Research Centre. More information here:

https://t.co/Xu204Mm6Pt

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

I/We have a fully funded international PhD scholarship in sunny Sydney that’s just come online! This is part of an exciting collaboration between the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology and the Dementia Research Centre. More information here:

https://t.co/Xu204Mm6Pt

[Tom Ellis @ProfTomEllis]

A new Professorship is available at the University of Heidelberg. The focus is on various aspects of Synthetic Biology and Synthetic Genomics.

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

@billerbeck_s @univgroningen @ImperialBioeng @imperialcollege All the best for your new role, Sonja!!

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

Stay tuned for the next one!

[SBA-Sydney @SBASydney]

Another great SBA Sydney event! Two fantastic talks from @SynBioNaut and @Dr__Tepper + some Halloween costumes to boot. We also got to try edible mealworms from Circle Harvest @SynBioAusAsia

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

Join us for sustainable protein! More info here:
https://t.co/sknEPjs41d

[SBA-Sydney @SBASydney]

Are you the adventurous type and open to trying new food? Join us on the 31st for some edible insects! 🦗🐛Including mealworms and cricket cookies. Kindly provided by Circle Harvest, who will also give a short talk on the day too
https://t.co/hnUoZiooqD

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

Join us for a bit of fun!

[SBA-Sydney @SBASydney]

Join us for our next SBA Sydney event on the 31st of October! We’ll have a spooky spin on insects with talks from @SynBioNaut and @Dr__Tepper! Join us for free food and beverages. Halloween costumes encouraged!

https://t.co/hnUoZiooqD

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

To clarify (and to avoid any disappointment to overseas applicants), this is for domestic students only

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

Hi – I (we) have an open PhD position for an enthusiastic domestic student in sunny Sydney! Explore new approaches to yeast protein secretion, microfluidics and flow cytometry. Feel free to reach out and apply here! https://t.co/e5sbSVpa1b

[Synthetic Biology Australasia (SBA) @SynBioAusAsia]

🌏🔬 Curious about how Synthetic Biology is transforming our world? From healthcare breakthroughs to sustainable agriculture, this innovative field is paving the way for a brighter future. Read more and explore the science shaping tomorrow. 💡🌱

https://t.co/GxlFGQmeUB

[Artem Isaev @Artem_Isaev_]

Bitter-sweet result. Our paper is out in Nature, but sometimes you're forced to hide your affiliation to make it happen.

Viruses encode tRNAs to circumvent tRNA-targeting immune systems, like PARIS.

Thanks to @dbikard, @WiedenheftLab and the teams.

https://t.co/uTAdJWjW4f

[Andy Murray @andy_murray]

Never even liked tennis anyway.

[Guardian Australia @GuardianAus]

Australian scientists genetically engineer common fly species to eat more of humanity’s waste https://t.co/lpAs4wxFEY

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

Congrats @billerbeck_s and @_rprins!!

[Sonja Billerbeck @billerbeck_s]

Finally in print!🥳🥳! @_rprins was curious how #KillerYeast protect themselves from self-intoxication. For the ionophore toxin #K2, she found that its immunity is encoded within its secretion signal peptide.
https://t.co/x4N0auWpCF
@CellReports @ResearchGbb @univgroningen

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

@billerbeck_s @univgroningen @_rprins @Alicia_MV_ Huge congratulations, Sonja!

[SBA Brisbane @SBABrisbane]

Excited to announce our upcoming seminar with Dr. Rob Brown from Eden Brew and Prof. Jolieke van der Pols from QUT!
Discover how synthetic biology and precision fermentation are revolutionising bio-based production and food ingredients
Register here: https://t.co/zXGSwvncnD

[Roy Walker @SynbioRoy]

Really cool stuff!

[Andrew York @AndrewGYork]

Meet MagLOV: an engineered protein that responds STRONGLY to magnetic fields.

This is a fluorescence timelapse of MagLOV in E. coli. We're waving a (small) magnet under the plate.

Can you tell where the magnet is?

Want some? It's on Addgene now! https://t.co/eWs0aAIT1A

[SBA-Sydney @SBASydney]

Some fantastic talks from @iloughland (@allgfoods ) and @JeroenBrsma (@itsjustvow ) at our SBA Sydney Node event! We caught a glimpse into the future of technology and food (and consumed a huge quantity of pizza in the process...)