AMS Professorship Cohort Meeting: A Day of Insightful Discussions and Collaborative Learning
As the hosting professor of the recent AMS Professorship Cohort meeting, I am delighted to share the highlights of our enriching day. We had the pleasure of welcoming esteemed colleagues Simon Johnson from Northumbria University and Giorgio Tasca from Newcastle University.
Our day began with lunch, where we enjoyed engaging conversations together with Assistant Professors Ting-Yu Lin and Adam Bentham from the Centre of Programmable Biological (CPBM).
The afternoon was dedicated to a series of thought-provoking presentations attended by the Centre for Programmable Biological Matter research team. Each presentation was followed by a 10-minute Q&A session, allowing for in-depth discussions and knowledge exchange. Presentations included:
- Simon Johnson – Deciphering the Pathobiology of Leigh Syndrome
- Jonathan Heddle – Understanding and Designing Biological Nanomachines
- Ting-Yu Lin – Decoding RNA Modifications: From Molecular Mechanisms to Disease Pathways
- Sam Firth – Unmasking the Elusive Plasmodium Gyrase
It was pleasing to see lively discussions and collaborative ideas.
The day concluded with discussions between the AMS Professors, providing an excellent opportunity for further networking and planning future collaborations. We look forward to more such events that continue to push the boundaries of scientific research and discovery.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) for their invaluable support in making this event possible. A special thanks goes to Rory Adair and Rachel Campbell from AMS for their support throughout the planning and execution stages. Thank you for your commitment and contributions.
The Academy of Medical Sciences is the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK. Its mission is to improve the health of people everywhere by creating an open and progressive research sector. The Academy of Medical Sciences Professorship Scheme offers flexible support to researchers moving to the UK to take up a full Professorship.
