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An extraordinary guest to celebrate Sir David Attenborough

Posted by , on 9 May 2026

Sir David Attenborough turned 100 yesterday! Sure, we do what we do for the maths, physics and molecular biology underlying development and evolution … but also out of fascination for ...

Rethinking Cell Differentiation and Development: A Unicellular Perspective Workshop

Posted by , on 4 May 2026

We are delighted to announce the Workshop 'Rethinking Cell Differentiation and Development: A Unicellular Perspective'. Early-career researchers apply for funded places by 12 June 2026.

Insights from the InSDB–ISD Joint Meeting 2025

Posted by , on 30 April 2026

In this Meeting Report, Prashant Tewari gives us insights from the InSDB–ISD Joint Meeting 2025.

The signal that got through

Posted by , on 24 April 2026

Although Marianne and I first met at the Aspen Center for Physics, USA, in the summer of 2022, our scientific careers had, in a sense, been pre-slated to converge.

‘Molecules to Morphogenesis’ – Perspectives on the BSDB 2026 meeting in Warwick

Posted by , on 24 April 2026

In this Meeting Report, we get perspectives from BSDB members who attended the recent BSDB meeting in Warwick .

Research Assistant (Nathan/ Hodson lab, Cambridge University): the role of hypoxia in development

Posted by , on 20 April 2026

Applications are invited to recruit an enthusiastic biological  scientist to work on a Wellcome funded project with Dr Emma Hodson (Associate PI), in the group of Prof James Nathan. We ...

Research assistant/technician

Posted by , on 17 April 2026

The Tucker lab is looking for a research technician to work on a project funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC). The post is for three years to study the ...

Physics of Living Matter 19

Posted by , on 17 April 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Physics of Living Matter conference is back in Cambridge for its 19th edition!  This will be on the 24th and 25th of September 2026, at the Centre ...

Featured resource: MorphoNet 2.0

Posted by , on 14 April 2026

In this ‘Featured resource’ post, we learn about the data and functionalities available at MorphoNet 2.0.

Loke CTR launch registration for 2026 Placental Biology Course

Posted by , on 9 April 2026

This year the popular Placental Biology Course returns online from 14 to 18 September. This online course is designed for a diverse audience, including students, postdoctoral researchers, established academics, medical ...

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