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Results from the Node–FocalPlane image competition

Posted by , on 27 March 2025

To accompany the Biologists @ 100 conference, we’ve partnered with FocalPlane to bring to you an image competition. We shortlisted 15 images and asked you to vote for your favourite ...

An interview with Pleasantine Mill, winner of the 2025 BSDB Wolpert Medal

Posted by , on 25 March 2025

Pleasantine Mill is awarded the 2025 British Society for Developmental Biology (BSDB) Wolpert Medal, which recognises an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the teaching and communication of developmental ...

A practical guide to Biologists @ 100

Posted by , on 17 March 2025

With one week to go until Biologists @ 100, we can’t wait to see everyone there! Do you want to know more about the conference venue, the social events and ...

Developing news  – "Science under siege"

Posted by , on 17 March 2025

An Editorial from the five Editors-in-Chief of The Company of Biologists’ journals The Editors-in-Chief have written a joint Editorial, discussing the enormous challenges currently facing researchers in the US and ...

Transitions in development  – marking the 40th interview

Posted by , on 13 March 2025

This series of interviews features principal investigators (PIs) within the first five or so years of establishing their own research group.

Recent jobs by the Node

Reviews Editor – Journal of Cell Science

Posted by , on 5 August 2026

Journal of Cell Science (JCS), published by The Company of Biologists, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Reviews Editor. Joining an experienced and successful journal team, this is an exciting opportunity for a talented scientific editor to make a significant contribution to an important journal in the field of cell biology. Core responsibilities […]

Faculty positions at the Centre for Research, Application and Training in Embryology (CReATE)

Posted by , on 15 January 2026

CReATE (https://instem.res.in/create) is building a dynamic, interdisciplinary team, focused on understanding early embryonic development, using human stem cell derived models as well as computational/theoretical approaches. We are looking for scientists at both junior and senior levels, who are excited to establish independent research programs and work collaboratively. The positions come with access to generous research […]

PhD studentship: Engineering an in vitro human embryo implantation platform to study pathologies arising in early pregnancy

Posted by , on 5 November 2025

About the Project A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Embryo implantation is the step in early pregnancy where the founding tissue of the placenta from the embryo, called the trophoblast, establishes a physical connection with the mother at the inner […]