Niclas Thomas

An introduction to #MachineLearning, #Statistics & #Programming for #Immunologists. The book is now available to download from Kindle:

[Carers in STEMM @STEMM_carers]

We are pleased to announce the publication of our STEMM sector-wide survey

The report highlights our findings & suggests recommendations. Now available to download on our website https://t.co/y1SjQ4hMnL

Please share especially w/ institutions, funders & EDI advocates widely

[Pallett Lab UCL @pallett_lab]

For those over at 🦋 we’ve made a starter pack to rebuild the T cell immunology network we once had.

Join us! And join in!

[Rebecca Drummond @theRAD_lab]

We're hiring! 3year post-doc available in the lab on fungal adaptation to the host. Funded by @wellcometrust and working closely with @BECKS_182 team. Further details in link below, informal enquiries welcome!
https://t.co/OBGMDi74SM

[Carers in STEMM @STEMM_carers]

Imagine our surveys reach if every one of our *500* followers shared this tweet (sorry “post”, sorry not sorry 😂) w/ their followers
🤯

If you’ve not yet shares your experience as a UK academic w/ caring responsibilities you’ve only got a few days🙏

https://t.co/g6FdjglZfG

[The Women in STEM Network @WomeninStemNet]

If you are interested in participating, please follow the link below which will give you further information on the study, a consent form, and the questionnaire.
https://t.co/xNVw7VZXM5

[Carers in STEMM @STEMM_carers]

Are you currently attempting to juggle a research career w/ caregiving responsibilities in the UK?

With @FLFDevNetwork funding #CarersinSTEMM have launched an anonymous survey to gather your lived experiences, it will take ~15 mins

⏰ 31/10/2024

📌 https://t.co/g6FdjglZfG

[Vega Shah @dr_alphalyrae]

we’re not quitting science, we’re quitting academia. I am still very much in science and will remain here forever

[Carers in STEMM @STEMM_carers]

Are you a #caregiver (e.g. of a child/elderly parent/other adult) and a STEMM-researcher in the UK?

If so we want to hear your lived experiences. Please take 15 mins to complete our anonymous survey:
https://t.co/g6Fdjgmx5e

#carersinSTEMM #AcademicChatter

Deadline: 31/10/24

[Pallett Lab UCL @pallett_lab]

That’s a wrap #ECI2024. We were quiet on here this time but we had a fabulous time with our friends in @maini_lab and so many others. See you all at the next one 😊

[Prof. Laura Carter @CarterL_J]

As part of #carersinstemm we are compiling a list of available funding & #travelgrants to support dependant travel and ad-hoc caring responsibilities ... UK based researchers we need your help! Please RT and share links/info about funding opportunities 🚨
@ljpally19 @DrLauraWolz

[Pallett Lab UCL @pallett_lab]

Have you read @Nature article “Researcher parents are paying a high price for conference travel - here’s how to fix it” (https://t.co/r6Lnj2eDCi)

Now meet the 3 scientists all called Laura behind it (L👉R)
AstroLaura @DrLauraWolz
ImmunoLaura @ljpally19
EnviroLaura @CarterL_J

[nature @Nature]

Three scientist mothers call for a change in how conference childcare costs are reimbursed, drawing on their personal experiences https://t.co/QQBhFVDGSi

[London Immunology @London_immuno]

A very important read in @NatureCareers out today - co-authored by chair @ljpally19 🌟

W/@DrLauraWolz & @CarterL_J they share the challenges+barriers faced by academics w/caring responsibilities to travel (crucial activity for career development) & advice for this to improve 👇

[Pallett Lab UCL @pallett_lab]

As #UKRIFLFs navigating travel w/ caring responsibilities myself @DrLauraWolz & @CarterL_J are calling for accelerated change - sharing insights into challenges faced highlighting personal experiences & proposing a strategy for institutions @NatureCareers https://t.co/r6Lnj2eDCi

[Pallett Lab UCL @pallett_lab]

Excited to share that the @London_immuno Group has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you our 2024 annual meeting - this time ....

VISULISING IMMUNOLOGY!!!

Save the date: 12th July
Location: Central London

[Pallett Lab UCL @pallett_lab]

COOL PAPER ALERT! - estimating number, mass & distribution of immune cells in humans
https://t.co/cslZnafOyW

Humans have ≈1.8×10^12 immune cells weighing ~1kg!!!
Lymphocytes ≈15% of immune cells <200g

Fig: Distribution of immune cells in diff tissues (each square =10^9 cells)

[Real World Data Science @rwdatasci]

A passion for maths & mathematical problems led Niclas Thomas (@datasciimmunol) to a PhD in machine learning & then a career in data science in retail.

Now head of data science for clothing retailer Next, Thomas reflects on his career journey so far...

https://t.co/9FGprypMfU

[International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis_online]

REMINDER: Early bird registration closes TOMORROW on August 30th! The Congress will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2023. We can't wait to see you there!

Register and learn more: https://t.co/TmiSZIXdvj
#RoadtoCapetown

[International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis_online]

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Pallett (@ljpally19) at @ucl for being selected as an IUIS Rising Star to be honored at the 2023 IUIS Congress. Learn more about her research!

Register for #IUIS2023 to hear from Dr. Pallett & the other 14 early investigators chosen.

[BSI Congress & Events @bsicongress]

The countdown begins: 10 days left to submit your abstract!

#BSI23 Congress will bring together the highest-quality basic & translational #immunology research from around the world! ✨

Check the submission guidelines & get writing! Deadline: Mon 4 Sept 👉https://t.co/RLGUy9JKeQ