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The ��̳ works to deliver impact by translating our science and understanding of fundamental biology to promote lifelong health and wellbeing. Our blogs offer scientists, staff and guests the chance to share their individual views and experiences on the Institute's efforts to deliver research impacts and to build a welcoming and diverse community.

20/09/2023

My path to public engagement

Sasha Pratt-Taweh, Public Engagement Officer, describes her journey to her role at the ��̳.

public engagement | careers | people | women in science | schools

By Sasha Pratt-Taweh

15/03/2023

Reflections on RITS 2023: building confidence to develop your career as a technician

After an enriching day at the 2023 Research Institutes Technician Symposium, Experienced Animal Technician, Sarah Drummond, describes how the theme of career confidence ran through the day’s programme, prompting not just reflection on Sarah’s professional development, but personally too.

26/10/2022

A lab that sparks joy: my experience setting up a lab from scratch

Mark Cheong describes his first few months at the Institute spent setting up the Trefely lab.

careers | people | research assistant | mass spectrometry

By Mark Cheong

05/10/2022

Top tips for new PhD students

As our new PhD students arrive at the Institute, Laura reflects on her experience so far

phd student | careers | advice | people

By Laura Weatherdon

22/09/2022

Why postdocs are “the Swiss army knife of biomedical research”

postdoc | research | people | workplace culture

By Louisa Wood

15/12/2021

A year in review: Institute highlights 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, here's a look back at 21 of our highlights from the past year. Thanks to everyone who's been involved and we look forward to an exciting 2022.

08/12/2021

‘Educating RITA’ – the Research Institute Technician Symposium 2021

The second Research Institute Technician Symposium was held on 5th November and our colleague Mike shares more about what happened.

By Michael Hinton

11/09/2017

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