Duncan Sproul

@sproullab.bsky.social

Group leader at MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh. Interdisciplinary research on disease #epigenetics. Part-time solo dad. Occasional music and climbing.
https://institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/research/research-groups-a-z/sproul-group

@annmclemens.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 8:15 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

📢 Save the date for the 2027 @embo.org workshop:

** Beyond the standard: unconventional vertebrate models in biomedicine **

at @i3suporto.bsky.social in Porto

Amazing speakers, diverse models spanning fields of biomedical research. C U in Porto ☀️

@nmoris.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 7:21 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

Reminder that you can still apply for a #PhD 📖(www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...) [Deadline: 3rd Nov] or #Postdoc (flexible, collaborative project designed by you!) 📑 (www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-...) [Deadline: Jan] in our lab! A perfect opportunity to delve into the magical world of #embryomodels !

@sproullab.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 8:01 AM

Interesting. Seems a very similar outcome to the tests we've done trying out AI models for doing manuscript reviews. Finds lots of small potential flaws, misses the big ones. Also just to be clear we have done these as exercises in labmeeting using public pre-prints, not for real peer review!

@drsimoncook.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 1:21 PMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

Looking for a change? Is this your Time-of-flight?
@babrahaminst.bsky.social are seeking an ambitious and scientifically accomplished proteomics specialist to lead our Mass Spectrometry Facility during an exciting period of growth. Come and join us!
babraham.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...

@sangerinstitute.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

Join us online for #Epigenomics26 🖥️

🗓️ 4-6 November
Secure a virtual seat by 26 October👉 bit.ly/3ZTJI0a

Hear global scientists sharing insights on the latest genomics tools, technologies, and approaches driving studies into common human diseases.

Talks will emphasise clinical application🧬

@fishcongen.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 5:02 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

This is a great meeting especially for early career researchers. I highly recommend it!

@sproullab.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 12:36 PM

Our experience with 2 papers so far has been great as well!

@sproullab.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 12:35 PM

Congrats Michael, nice to see the paper version!

@phlya.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 2:34 PMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

Join us for the 5th season of Sci.STEPS! We are looking for mentors in all fields of science (academia or not, everyone is welcome!) to help their junior colleagues consciously plan and develop their career.

@dunnschool.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:27 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

📢 We are recruiting again! 📢

We are looking for a new associate professor in any area of the cellular and/or molecular biology of cancer.

Please share! The deadline is the 20th of November.

www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/apca...

@sproullab.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:04 AM

Last week to apply for this. If you are interested in working on cool project to understand the role of DNA methylation in regulating transcription please apply!

@vincent-noel.fr Oct 7, 2026, 12:38 PMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

⏰ One week left to submit your abstract to VI SysBioRio!

📅 Nov 3–6, at UFRJ, right next to Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro 🏖️

🔗 Register: www.even3.com.br/vi-sysbiorio...
📸 More info: www.instagram.com/sysbiorio/ 🧵

@sproullab.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 10:32 AM

Very cool scheme and chance to work with some fantastic colleagues!

@qmulepigenetics.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 10:05 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

Our next guest speaker webinar is happening this Friday, 9th October, 15:30-16:30pm BST. Prof Richard White, will give a talk on "Cellular communication across the skin environment" Please follow this link to join: www.qmul.ac.uk/epigenetics/...

@dodonova-sveta.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 11:15 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

🧬 Mark your calendars! Our EMBO Workshop "Chromatin evolution from molecules to genomes" is coming to St Feliu de Guíxols (Spain), 4–7 Oct 2027 🌊 Amazing programme!
#EMBOchromatinEvo
meetings.embo.org/event/27-chromatin-evo
Register early!

@maitrejl.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 10:43 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

📣Our department is hiring a new group leader!📣
Want to start your team in a vibrant scientific environment in the center of Paris? I was very lucky to do that 10 years ago, reach out if you have any question.
Apply by December 18th:
jpi-recruitment-curie-umr3215-u934.curie.fr

@epihmgu.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 12:15 PMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

Save the date! The 10th Munich Epigenetics Spotlight
📅 30 Oct 2026, 14:00–19:00 at Helmholtz Großhardern.
Join us for talks and discussion with keynote speakers Tuğçe Aktaş and Karsten Rippe. Organised by @metorrespadilla.bsky.social and @robertife.bsky.social
#EpigeneticsSpotlight
bit.ly/4jGd3WO

@sproullab.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 10:19 AM

And from some of our colleagues in Edinburgh!

@edimitrova.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 10:08 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

Great session next week! Not to be missed! @paul-villain.bsky.social from our neighbouring lab has a fantastic story

@jpsastro.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 6:26 AMReposted by @sproullab.bsky.social

I think I managed to get 2 first author papers out in a year once during my most productive postdoc period, when I had no teaching or admin. I reckon I’ll be ok 😂 . Very interesting graph though… might need to log the y axis soon 🧪 #academicsky

blog.arxiv.org/2026/10/01/u...

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