The CIMR@TheCIMR

The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research @Cambridge_Uni CIMR's mission is to determine the molecular mechanisms of disease in order to advance human health.

 Cambridge, UK
cimr.cam.ac.uk/
Joined August 2014
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You can mainly find us in the other place from now on...🦋
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We're honoured to be joined at our Annual Symposium by Prof Gillian Griffiths of @TheCIMR for our opening keynote lecture. Prof Griffiths is discussing 'Cancer assassins: co-ordinating swarming, migration and killing in a single shot'. #CRUKCoL2025
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Delighted to have passed my PhD viva last Friday, just in time for Christmas 🤩 Huge thanks to my examiners Folma and Victor ( @TybulewiczLab ) for such an enjoyable, challenging, and insightful discussion. @griffiths_lab @TheCIMR @ChurchillCol
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Just over a week left to apply for our #masters in Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease- all the details here 👇. Spread the word! cimr.cam.ac.uk/masters-molec…
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Take your chance and join our team in 2025 at @TheCIMR @Cambridge_Uni We have a targeted, fully funded #PhD project available in collaboration with the lab of @DellaDavid_Lab. Have a read here: bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/a…
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We've extended the deadline for applications to the CIMR and @MRC_MBU ISAC/M work experience programme until midnight on Sunday 24th November. Aimed at year 12 students interested in biomedical sciences - all the details here: cimr.cam.ac.uk/inspiring-sci…
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Congratulations to Prof David Rubinsztein and his group for receiving a highly cited researcher award from @Clarivate #HighlyCited2024
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Just a few more days to apply for our work experience programme for year 12 students. Come and join us and @MRC_MBU and experience life as a research scientist. Closing date is this Friday so be quick! Details and application form here 👇cimr.cam.ac.uk/inspiring-sci…
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Want to know what we've been up to over the past year? You can download a copy of our new Institute report here: cimr.cam.ac.uk/latest-cimr-i…
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Interested in the fundamental processes behind human disease? Looking for a #Masters programme? Look no further! Applications are open for our Masters in the Molecular Mechanism of Human Disease - closing date 3rd December. All the details here 👇 cimr.cam.ac.uk/masters-molec…
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Just over two weeks to apply for ISAC/M, our widening participation & work experience programme for year 12 students run with @MRC_MBU
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We love welcoming young people to CIMR & MBU and they really value their time here too!
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All the details and application link here: cimr.cam.ac.uk/inspiring-sci…
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Scientists at @TheCIMR and @UKDRI have shown that a glaucoma drug protects zebrafish and mice against build-up of the protein tau in the brain. Although it's very early stage research, it could point to a potential new treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's disease in humans 👇

Glaucoma drug shows promise against neurodegenerative diseases...

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Our first cohort of students on our MPhil course 'Molecular Mechanism of Human Disease' are settling in so it's time to open applications for next year! Deadline is 3rd December and you can find all the details here 👇
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A new study from the Rubinsztein lab suggests a Glaucoma drug shows promise against neurodegenerative diseases cam.ac.uk/research/news/glau…

Glaucoma drug shows promise against neurodegenerative diseases, animal studies suggest

Researchers in the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge screened more than 1,400 clinically-approved drug compounds using zebrafish genetically engineered to make them mimic...

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On half term or know a year 12 student who is? It's the perfect time to apply for our work experience programme ISAC/M, run over Feb half term with @MRC_MBU . All the details and application link here: cimr.cam.ac.uk/inspiring-sci…
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Previous students have had a fantastic experience!
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Looking forward to it!
CamRARE (Cambridge Rare Disease Network)@camraredisease
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Visit the @TheCIMR exhibit at RAREfest24 (23 Nov) to discover how researchers go about uncovering the basic biology behind rare diseases. Take a look through their microscopes at all the different cells involved. From small details to big discoveries! 🔬 bit.ly/RAREfest24_Home
A circular photo with an image of cells through a microscope (yellow threads and pink blobs). Title: CIMR, molecules, mechanisms, medicine, uncovering the biology behind rare diseases.

ALT A circular photo with an image of cells through a microscope (yellow threads and pink blobs). Title: CIMR, molecules, mechanisms, medicine, uncovering the biology behind rare diseases.

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Join us tomorrow for the next @LivUniISMIB seminar - Professor Margaret Robinson @TheCIMR Thursday 24th October 2024 1pm – 2pm, Physiology Seminar Room "Adaptor protein complexes: what do they all do?"
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