Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our friend and colleague, Jo Peters, a visionary geneticist whose work in mammalian genetics and genomic imprinting had a profound impact on the field. Jo was also a generous mentor, shaping the careers of countless students and colleagues with her wisdom, patience, and kindness. We will forever remember her sharp intellect, her warmth, and her humour. https://lnkd.in/dPEYbUuP

For many people reading this ‘rare disease’ won’t mean much to you and why should it? If something is rare it’s probably unlikely to impact you or your family, or anyone you know, perhaps? But the reality is that whilst each rare disease is certainly rare, there are around 10,000 rare diseases each affecting someone’s life, leaving someone’s parents and siblings worried and struggling. When the data tells us that 1in17 people could have a rare disease in their lifetime, that’s 2 children in a classroom… that’s not so rare. So today on #RareDiseaseDay, give a moment to think about people who live with a rare condition, to those who care for them, to those who treat them, and help manage their condition. There is so much work to still be done to get better access to diagnosis, and treatment so each day counts. But today matters more than most. #RareDiseaseDay #AlexionUK

#RareDiseaseDay Visit the National Mouse Archive for mouse strains that serve as valuable tools in investigating #RareDiseases. A mouse model with a frameshift mutation in the Nfix gene has phenotypic features of Marshall-Smith Syndrome, a rare genetic multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by abnormal bone maturation, developmental delay, and distinctive facial features. https://lnkd.in/d3EgA38W https://lnkd.in/drC6JS_H #MouseMuse

Advance Training Centre at the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell is a purpose-built scientific training centre dedicated to bridging the skills gap in technical roles, by providing space to deliver our high-quality practical and theoretical training courses within the life sciences. Our courses are delivered and designed by our acclaimed industry scientists, who put the Mary Lyon Centre at the forefront of genetic research in the UK. Alongside our training courses, our fully equipped Laboratory training space, conferencing and meeting rooms are available to hire. Each space was designed to facilitate learning, engagement and collaboration, making it the perfect venue to host your next event, conference, meeting or training session. Located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, the Advance Training Centre is easily accessible by road and rail from across the UK. For more information on our training courses and details on how to hire our facilities, please visit our website or contact us at training@har.mrc.ac.uk https://lnkd.in/diUQXYh4 #trainingcentre #venuehire #oxfordshire #lifesciences #advancetrainingcentre

#Training: Our Mouse Necropsy course is aimed at animal technicians & PhD students wanting to learn how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during this process This course is running in June & November. Book now! https://lnkd.in/dKv4-mfh

#Training: Our Practical Laboratory Skills course covers basic theoretical and practical lab skills, including use of standard equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes, and balances We have multiple dates available for this course, including 16th July: https://lnkd.in/dXe_K3H2

#Training: Our DNA to Disease course will be running on 28th April and provides a comprehensive introduction into genetics, covering the genetic code and how this leads to protein formation, as well as how errors in DNA can lead to disease. Book now: https://lnkd.in/dPfEKMpw

Our IT Services team is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to assist with the management and maintenance of a modern and robust IT infrastructure across a wide range of platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical skills within a supportive and collaborative Informatics department. Apply by 2nd March https://lnkd.in/dhTYiGyy

And here we are! Ready for some fun. Come to see us to find out what we do and why! Festival of Tomorrow #FestivalOfTomorrow

📢 An exciting opportunity to join our exec group, We are looking for a Senior Data Lead – Please reach out to Jonathan Mill for a chat and to hear more about this exciting role 📢 https://lnkd.in/eMDEPMDT