Biochemist leading the RTC lab at SBMS @UQMedicine studying #biochemistry of receptor:effector coupling. #GPCR in #metabolism Opinions my own.

Brisbane, Queensland
Joined September 2018
Patents for a drug related to Ozempic have expired, so pharmaceutical companies are working to develop ‘generic’ versions. These are likely to be much cheaper — but how do they compare with Ozempic? @UQ_News theconversation.com/ozempics…
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Join our 'Molecular and Systems Medicine' group (@UQMedicine, @QldBrainInst, @UQ_News )! There is still time to apply for the 1st postdoc position. Link: seek.com.au/job/77802009
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We just started a search for a postdoc to join my lab group to study honey bee microbes through some collaborative/interdisciplinary projects. We will review applications through Aug 19. Full ad here: igb.illinois.edu/sites/defau…
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The science communication master at work....
This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977. Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
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You should, in science, believe logic and arguments, carefully drawn, and not authorities.
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We’re #hiring! A #postdoc is available in Kobe lab to work on structure-guided inhibitor design of proteins involved in immune system. See job advertisement at uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-…. Apply by 13th August 2024 11:00 pm. #structuralbiology #drugdesign
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📢I have open PhD student and Postdoc positions to join my #EmmyNoether lab to decipher how #GPCR-specific signaling is achieved by heterotrimeric #Gproteins! ‼️Interested in developing novel biosensors💡 that reveal yet invisible states and processes🔍? ➡️DM or email me📨‼️
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Are you looking to complete a #PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology and/or plant science? We have 2 fully funded scholarships available @UniofAdelaide as part of my @arc_gov_au Future Fellowship! Info on how to apply 👇🏻 Please RT 🙏🏻 #PhDposition scholarships.adelaide.edu.au…
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Seeking an outstanding independent (early or mid-career) researcher or clinician for an exciting Faculty position in Infection & Inflammation! Learn more: tinyurl.com/4nvbpbyh #careers #jobs
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How does LMB do it? This is a fascinating & important case study. Integrate high-risk basic science with innovative technology. “Identify new and important scientific questions in uncrowded fields that require pioneering technologies to answer them” nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Higher degree by research students in Australia work full-time hours but receive $11.7k below the minimum wage. The Universities Accord recommended that the higher degree by research stipend should be increased to support junior researchers, we are campaigning for that to happen!
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Discover how the lion's mane mushroom, used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, is gaining scientific recognition. Prof. Frederic Meunier from #QBI discusses his teams research into how the mushroom boosts memory and brain cell growth. Listen: bit.ly/4e7pNR4
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south australia’s first wind farm has extended its life to 2033, meaning it will have operated for 30 years. i expect most austrlaian wind farms will ‘live’ that long, with solar farms living longer — but that won’t stop ‘renewables deniers’ from claiming lives of 10–15 years. reneweconomy.com.au/one-of-a…
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Great graphic on the disconnect between perception (case detection) & reality (waste water) on COVID-19. Curves last overlapped when omicron first arrived, then testing/reporting dropped away. Extraordinarily high numbers infected in each wave even now.
When you hear anyone in the news say "during the pandemic" or "post-pandemic", this is what they are talking about:
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A job opportunity in my team @UNSW external-careers.jobs.unsw.e…
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The problem is not people being uneducated. The problem is that people are educated just enough to believe what they have been taught, and not educated enough to question anything from what they have been taught.
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How the Karolinska protected Paolo Macchiarini — and whistleblowers paid the price An excerpt of @FearLoathingBTX's new book retractionwatch.com/2024/05/…
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A few days left to apply for our fully funded #PhD scholarship to work in antimicrobial resistance @waiteresearch @UniofAdelaide. Please RT! Details 👇🏻
📣 We are recruiting 📣 Looking for a highly motivated #PhD student to work on a project in antifungal drug development funded by the @arc_gov_au Training Centre for Environmental and Agricultural Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance. To apply 👇🏻 scholarships.adelaide.edu.au…
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Okay friends. It’s rare that I ask for anything but can you please RT this far and wide. It’s for the kids’ cancer charity I run. We very much need support for the physiotherapy sessions we provide across Australia. 🙏
This tax time, you can make a real difference. Support Little Big Steps this EOFY, read more about Bridgette's journey and make your donation today. Every little bit counts 💙 littlebigsteps.org.au
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Check out @McIntosh_AUS in the @ballaratcourier where she discusses projects focusing on women's health and ongoing efforts to improve access to high quality and safe medicines in low-and middle income countries 👇💊 thecourier.com.au/story/8622…
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