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Exciting news in functional genomics! 🧬 We’re delighted to welcome Professor Jonathan Mill, from the University of Exeter, as our newly appointed Director of the Human Functional Genomics Initiative. We’re also pleased to announce funding for four functional genomics research clusters, together with BBSRC. These clusters will support the development of new tools and technologies in functional genomics. More about them and the Human Functional Genomics Initiative: https://orlo.uk/QzXNH The Human Functional Genomics Initiative aims to advance our understanding of how genomic variation influences human physiology over time and in disease, so we can identify potential drug targets and develop new treatments. MRC Executive Chair, Professor Patrick Chinnery, said: “This is an exciting time for UK functional genomics research. "With MRC’s support the convergence of recent advances in gene-editing technology, artificial intelligence, and other technologies will allow us to answer research questions in ways that would have previously been impossible. The Human Functional Genomics Initiative is key to advancing the UKRI’s strategic priority to securing better health, ageing, and wellbeing”.

BBSRC ICURe Discover is now open for applications. This 8-week, part-time, online programme is designed to support researchers and technicians in exploring their potential market with the goal to: ✅ Enhance your market awareness ✅ Deepen your understanding of potential technology applications Submit your application by 19 September. More on this opportunity below: https://orlo.uk/lp6Uo

Doctoral students: are you curious about how research feeds into policy? Our Policy Internship Scheme is open for applications! You'll undertake a three-month placement at an influential policy organisation, gaining training and experience in a policy area agreed by your host. Whether your ideal career lies inside or outside of academia, it's a great way to expand your horizons and understand how research makes a difference to society. The scheme is open to doctoral students funded by UKRI and our research councils: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, NERC: Natural Environment Research Council and STFC. Find out more and how to apply: https://orlo.uk/z2M5o Open until 2 October #Policy #Internship #DoctoralStudents

Pleased to see our work on #BioelectronicFibre🕸 featured on the cover of #NatureElectronics⚡ Feeling incredibly thankful for the amazing team effort and the funding support from European Research Council (ERC) and BBSRC that made this project possible. We hope this research can pave a way for sustainable and ethical life science research and health innovation via #Biofabrication and system #EngineeringBiology. ☘ Link to the article: https://rdcu.be/dPrvP Link to a video summary: https://lnkd.in/e8MxDQ2V

Up to £35,000 of funding is available with the 12 week full-time BBSRC ICURe Explore. In partnership with Kidney Research UK and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF UK), the Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) programme helps bioscience research teams get out of the lab and explore the commercial potential of their research, or technology. BBSRC ICURe Explore funds, trains and supports research teams from: 💠 UK universities 💠 BBSRC-funded institutes 💠 approved public sector research enterprises The recording of the applicant webinar and more information is linked below: https://orlo.uk/G2EW3

To support cutting-edge bioscience research and innovation, Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith, Executive Chair for BBSRC, has launched a new major bioscience consultation. This marks a crucial step in reviewing the Forward Look for UK Bioscience which acts as a guiding framework, shaping BBSRC's actions and investments. As part of the launch, Professor Ferguson-Smith is calling on members of the UK bioscience ecosystem to contribute to its success. She said: "I am thrilled to launch this consultation, which puts the UK’s vibrant bioscience community at its very heart. "BBSRC’s future priorities must reflect the needs and aspirations of the community it serves. We will achieve this by drawing upon our collective experiences and insights to create a shared roadmap for the future. "Our shared roadmap will unleash scientific discovery and innovation to address some of the most complex challenges facing global society, driving economic growth and fundamentally improving the quality of life for all." For stakeholders, the community consultation is an opportunity to have a say on bioscience research and innovation themes, including: 🟢 New approaches and breakthroughs in bioscience 🟢 Emerging and advancing technologies 🟢 Interdisciplinary collaboration, connectivity and partnerships 🟢 Societal, environmental and economic challenge areas 🟢 Current and future priorities 🟢 Barriers to progress 🟢 Working with BBSRC The consultation is open until 20 September 2024, and the feedback will be analysed in collaboration with our Strategy Advisory Panels and Council. More details on the consultation and how you can share your views: https://orlo.uk/lzw4P

Early career researchers from all research disciplines, get ready! ⛳ 🏃♂️ The ERC 2025 Starting Grant is a ⭐ great funding opportunity ⭐ for you! 🔴 Are you UK-based, or interested in doing research in the UK? 🔴 Are you interested in funding for an ambitious research project of your choice? The ERC 2025 Starting Grant might be ideal for you! Join our free webinars next week and discover how to apply successfully. The UK experts 👨⚕️ will walk you through everything you must know - from funding levels, eligibility, and evaluation criteria to submission. 🚀 Join, discover whether you are eligible and start applying! Register for our free webinars here: 1️⃣ 29 July, 10-12 UK Time ➡ https://lnkd.in/d3JG4eae 2️⃣ 1 Aug, 10-12 UK Time ➡ https://lnkd.in/dwrmr3nX #biology #medicine #chemistry #socialsciences #history #arts #humanities #funding #grant #psychology

With BBSRC we’re pleased to be supporting this EPSRC investment in the UK Quantum Biomedical Sensing Research Hub! The Q-BIOMED hub will use quantum technologies to improve early disease diagnosis, including through quantum-enhanced blood tests to diagnose infectious diseases and cancer quickly and cheaply using portable instruments.

The Scotland focused BBSRC ICURe Engage opens for application on 5 August This 4-week, part-time, online programme is tailored for bioscience research students and technicians in Scotland, and aims to: - Identify potential beneficiaries of bioscience research - Introduce participants to tools for commercialisation - Foster consideration of entrepreneurship as a pathway for achieving societal impact and a viable career choice. It doesn't matter whether you already have an idea, as the programme acts as an introduction to ICURe and provides the space and opportunity to think about entrepreneurship differently. Apply by 16 September. More information in the link below: https://orlo.uk/QJYgb

How has the BBSRC ALERT programme supported the biosciences, and what would be the advice from a successful applicant? Our ALERT funding opportunity has supported the purchase of mid-range equipment for research across the biosciences. Dr Tony Larson is Head of the Metabolomics and Proteomics Laboratory at the University of York. In this video he talks about what it means to be a Research Technical Professional (RTP), along with his top tips for applying. Hear about the untold story of technicians as the Principal Investigator on research projects. https://orlo.uk/Q5mgH Video created in partnership with The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy.