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Tag: Department of Eye and Vision Science

They grow up so fast – revisted- John Knox graduation

John “John” Knox graduated this week. Here is the happy fellow sporting his fancy gown. The graduation ceremony marks the … More

Department of Eye and Vision Science, PhD, teaching

New paper out – CRISPRing laminins

Attempts at genome editing laminin beta 1 with Dendra2 photoconvertible tag

Department of Eye and Vision Science, Laminin, paper

Spooky science (public engagement)

What better way to celebrate Halloween than by dissecting eyes with school kids? Spooky? Not really. Informative, enjoyable and rewarding … More

Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, outreach

Life in the Laminin Lab #6 – Intros

Like to see more of our new cartoon series? #5 seems like a good place to start! Don’t be like … More

article, cartoon, Department of Eye and Vision Science, introduction to manuscript, Life in the laminin lab, manuscript, paper, project, scientific report, Stats, thesis, writing

Life in the Laminin Lab #3 – Constructive Criticism

Thanos’ feedback could be improved…

ban bar charts, Department of Eye and Vision Science, font choice, lab meeting, Life in the laminin lab, MRes, poster, scientific report, teaching, thesis

Lost in Durham – A Scouser’s tale of Science

Two blog posts in the space of a month? You lucky readers you! Recently, as part of the BBSRC DTP … More

Basement Membrane, BBSRC, Department of Eye and Vision Science, ECM, Laminin, lens, PhD studentship, University of Liverpool

BBSRC Grant Funded!

My first post and its big news! The Biotechnology and Bioscience Research Council have decided to fund my application “Characterisation … More

Basement Membrane, BBSRC, Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, Laminin, LaNts, University of Liverpool
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