Peter O'Toole

Microscopist, Cytometrist, Core Facility Director, Podcaster. Runner, Swimmer, Birdwatcher! Royal Microscopical Society President.

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

Very excited! 'The Microscopists' series has launched today https://t.co/QSGuU9UCNO Hear/See personal, revealing chats with Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Jason Swedlow, Tony Wilson,+ many more soon.

[Bitesize Bio @BitesizeBio]

Phones filter photos by default. Why would trainees see raw image data differently? Pleasantine Mill, who led the letter questioning AI use in Nikon’s Small World in Motion winning entry, calls for better training. How were you trained? Tell us below →

[Biology at York @BiologyatYork]

🎉Congratulations to Andy Stone who has won the Bioimaging North America Early Career Award for his work at Brandeis University.
Andy has now joined the Bioscience Technology Facility in the Imaging and Cytometry Team https://t.co/nSXOb02sH7

@BioimagingNA @BrandeisU

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

Now available post event

[Bitesize Bio @BitesizeBio]

AI is changing how we image. But are we all clear on where enhancing ends and generating begins? Four microscopy experts make the case for better training and a wider conversation. Watch now → https://t.co/FG0CnCrQPs
#Microscopy #AI #BioImaging @YorkBioimaging

[Bitesize Bio @BitesizeBio]

Microscopy experts have called for greater transparency and training in image processing following Nikon’s 2026 Small World in Motion competition. Big thanks to @YorkBioimaging for bringing these experts together for a productive discussion: https://t.co/gQFMKWEqyg

[Biology at York @BiologyatYork]

💡Researcher Spotlight - Professor David Kent

David is a Professor, Deputy Head of the Department of Biology (Research) and part of the York Biomedical Research Institute and Centre for Blood Research.

Listen now: Phil Lang is Not a Scientist - https://t.co/0tM9RDRBv4

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

This Wednesday and super impoprtant discussion.
Nikon Small World and AI: Where Should Scientific... https://t.co/B6nAgYWzwa

@GlobalBioImage @EuroBioImaging @BioimagingNA @BioImagingUK @RoyalMicroSoc @UKTSNetwork @CTLSlifeScience

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

Another trailblazer, becoming one of the first Profs of Practice. Andy Filby stars in #Flowstars and talks about his winding career path, from industry to academia and now Deputy Dean!
Stream https://t.co/LOsLAK2O2P and get some great career advice, some fun moments, and lots more!

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

Come and celebrate the 10th Flow #Cytomtery Faciliites Meeting. Open to all, super interactive.
https://t.co/RXErSbUWvO

[BioImagingUK @BioImagingUK]

1/3 The Euro-BioImaging UK Node has grown from 7 to 13 sites! 🔬 Open access to 60+ imaging techniques, image analysis & expert support across the UK.

Welcome to Babraham, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Oxford & UK-BIAS 👋

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

All good things come to an end, but it has been a blast.
I had the pleasure yesterday in passing over the Presidency of the @RoyalMicroSoc to Rik Drummond-Brydson and I look forward to supporting Rik as VP and naturally the RMS as a whole.
Please read about the past 3 years -
https://t.co/AutHglbqeo

[DerekDaviesCytometry @DDCytometry]

Great community meeting and a great way to start 2027!

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

Come and celebrate the 10th Flow #Cytomtery Faciliites Meeting. Open to all, super interactive.
https://t.co/RXErSbUWvO

[FocalPlane @focalplane_jcs]

#FriYay means #preprints on FocalPlane!

We've just posted our latest #preprint list on FocalPlane. This week we focus on the latest tools and techniques in imaging.

https://t.co/SKZ8oGUJTT

[DerekDaviesCytometry @DDCytometry]

Want to hear what happens towards the end of a career in cytometry? I spoke with @YorkBioimaging and Andreas Spittler about long careers and what happens next!
https://t.co/anlcLMTgTB

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

Two of the big names in Flow Cytometry Derek Davies and Andreas Spittler
Andreas reflects on wanting to become a teacher before university
Derek on how moving into a core facility opened the door to a whole career
They also discuss how flow has changed over the decades
The importance of supporting and training other scientists
AND the challenge of stepping back from work that has shaped so much of their lives
Key take home: find your niche, put your heart into it, and follow it with commitment
Stream: https://t.co/1QLiiJUYKb

[DerekDaviesCytometry @DDCytometry]

Registration is open for flowcytometryUK2026 which will take place @BabrahamInst in Cambridge, UK on 12th November and consist of scientific presentations, Technobites and a large exhibition. Plus the chance to network with colleagues.
Find out more here:
https://t.co/4f3nhanYon

[Biology at York @BiologyatYork]

Fresh off the press! The first issue of our new magazine BioYork is out now, featuring the latest research news from the department. Read online or pick up a copy at Reception https://t.co/2tvgYxgpsj
#biologicalsciences #uniofyork #research

[RMS @RoyalMicroSoc]

We're here! And here's a sneaky peek at how things are looking ahead of #IMC21 in Liverpool 🙂 🔬

What a fantastic exhibition space at the Liverpool Experience Campus to fill over the coming few days! 😃

See you all soon 👍

[Biology at York @BiologyatYork]

(1/3) Luke Alphey has been awarded $4.9 million from the Gates Foundation to develop and optimise localised mosquito biocontrol approaches, focusing on Anopheles stephensi,an urban malaria vector which has recently invaded Africa threatening malaria control across the continent.

[Biology at York @BiologyatYork]

Luke Mackinder receives Rising Stars in Plant Sciences (RSPS) 2026 award. The Cell Press RSPS award recognizes excellent early-career plant scientists with an aim to encourage new generation of scientists to conduct cutting-edge plant research.
More info: https://t.co/jrgzzxlE2L