Languages-World Univ

Recently helped inaugurate the Anglo-Japanese Academic Alliance at @StAnnesCollege. And I was delighted to give its first lecture, on “Pitt the Younger and his era.” Having now given four lectures at @UniofOxford in the last month, I seem to be turning into an academic myself.

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AlphaGenome 2 is helping uncover the cellular drivers of disease, giving scientists a powerful tool to predict how DNA variants impact specific cell types. Every cell in our body shares the same DNA blueprint, but different cell types (like heart muscle cells vs. immune cells) read that blueprint differently. This new @GoogleDeepMind model predicts how these specialized cells interpret DNA, turning genetic code into biological insights. Building on AlphaGenome 1 this makes it significantly easier for researchers to link genetic findings to the root causes of disease in the specific cells where they actually unfold.

It was an honour to present the @ChathamHouse Prize to the Women of Afghanistan, represented by Elaha Safdari.  In the face of persecution, Afghan women have shown extraordinary courage, continuing to defend their rights, support their communities and fight for their future.  Elaha’s own story embodies that determination. We must not allow the courage and voices of Afghan women to be forgotten.