lfdonaldson

Associate PVC Graduate School and Researcher Career Development, UoNottingham. Research in sensory systems and disease. Artist, yoga lover. All views own

[The Physiological Society @PhySoc]

In light of global #research efforts to combat the threat of #COVIDー19, @JPhysiol & @ExpPhysiol have compiled a collection of free to access articles that may be of use to researchers, clinicians and policymakers during this unprecedented time
https://t.co/BPbYSBeizj

[Technician Commitment @TechsCommit]

Inspired by colleagues across the UK who are working to tackle COVID-19. Technicians are providing vital equipment and PPE, 3D printing valves for ventilators, producing hand sanitiser, genome sequencing, ensuring IT capabilities are in place, the list goes on. Thank you all 👏

[The Physiological Society @PhySoc]

If you're looking for a way to talk to your children about #COVIDー19 this beautifully illustrated visual story from @LifeologyApp might be able to help! https://t.co/uT9Ixq8jRS
#coronavirus #teachingfromhome

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Checking in with my research group who are being absolute stars. We’re keeping in regular contact, working and adapting to change. I am blessed with fantastic people to work with. Anthem for the day - take a break and sing. It’ll make you feel good https://t.co/xvtc3qeMoK

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Just loving the rainbow crossing at the Portland Building @UniofNottingham. Way better than the monochrome version.

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

PhDs in neuroscience- a few more possible projects:
Biomarkers and treatment of schizophrenia, Maddy King. Diabetes and peripheral nerve metabolism Lucy Donaldson.
Find details of how to apply to the programme here
https://t.co/I2Q1QQ1LkK

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

PhDs in neuroscience-
Possible projects: Predicative patterns of activity in spinal pain circuitry in chronic pain, Professor Victoria Chapman. Cell mechanics in Alzheimer’s disease, Graham Sheridan. DNA methylation & neural plasticity Dr Becky Trueman.
https://t.co/I2Q1QQ1LkK

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

3/3 more possible PhD projects at University of Nottingham -Understanding how traumatic early life experience shapes brain development
Dr Tracy Farr. Non-coding RNAs in the development of somatosensory systems, Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador.

more to follow...

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

2/3
Information on BBSRC funded opportunities – deadline 28 Jan.
https://t.co/I2Q1QQ1LkK
See also information on potential neuroscience/physiology projects below & in next tweets
A metabolic role for Schwann cells in the sciatic nerve
Dr Angus Brown

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

1/3
Deadlines soon! For information on all funded PhD opportunities, at the University of Nottingham including Wellcome Trust funded projects in Drug discovery and Team science”
https://t.co/9Q3iwQSSln

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

So pleased to be part of the team that has managed to get Exonate to this stage. Well done to all involved.

[Uni of Nottingham Press Office @UoNPressOffice]

@UniofNottingham spin-out company @ExonateUK
announces a major collaboration with #Janssen Pharmaceuticals to develop eye drop treatments for people living with retinal vascular diseases @JNJInnovation @JanssenGlobal #eyedisease - read more https://t.co/fsrI7ADdp7

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Calling all team players with something to offer - there’s still time (until Jan 31st 2020) to apply for a Wellcome Trust funded PhD place in Drug Discovery and Team Science here @UniofNottingham. https://t.co/rGWHZRxqkg

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

When it’s done it’ll be lovely- and it’ll be at least a day before you find the thing you forgot. Electrical sockets - that’s the usual.

[PhDivas @phdivaspodcast]

”I, Professor Minerva McGonagall of House Gryffindor, respectfully submit to you my application for tenure. For 20 years, I have taught a 12/12 teaching load w seven preps every semester since I am the only member of my department.”

https://t.co/GfD5cfmi02

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Calling all early career physiologists - do you want to tell politicians and policy makers why what you do is important? Apply for STEM for Britain (deadline 2 December) and have an opportunity to also win the Physiology prize https://t.co/a2bwaRr2Ww

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Next round of UKRI Future Leaders announced https://t.co/V3anLpmhbA. Many many congratulations to Nottingham Research Fellow Dr Kay Brandner who blogs about his world- leading research at UoN here https://t.co/5EpZAi7oLM. #UoNResearch

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Really pleased to see our goals and solutions are internationally consistent. Echoing themes at #Vitae19

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

Clear, explicit learning outcomes: 1/ help students navigate important milestones, 2/prepare students for many career paths, 3/ enable doctoral programs to measure own success. More info in CGS's: Articulating Learning Outcomes in Doctoral Education https://t.co/YYGQ7TOljv

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Sawdust to remove antibiotics from waste water #Vitae3MT wow what a talk from Oluwashina Akinsanmi!

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Chidinma Raymond from #UoNLifeSciences #UoNResearch with great #Vitae3MT talk on The Thief with many faces - Hep B.

[lfdonaldson @lfdonaldson2]

Wellcome Trust announces recipients of funding for new PhD DTPs. Congratulations to all. https://t.co/NcWBuyYcdy