Postdoctoral researcher focusing on regenerative medicine based therapies for diabetes. Science policy and communication geek in my spare time.

Birmingham, England
Joined November 2012
🚨A PhD project to develop an in vitro human implantation platform is available with an interdisciplinary supervisory team of @emmafromthelab, @IvanaBarbaric3, @3dBiomat, and myself. #embryo #endometrium #biomaterials #blastoids #endometrialAssembloids tinyurl.com/ycykmwv4
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Dr Fiona Docherty retweeted
The @vallierLab is organising a symposium on hPSCs on the 16/04/2024 focusing on disease modeling, cell based therapy, developmental biology and more. Great list of speakers, historic venue, free registration and Berlin in spring. What else? To register: bihealth.org/en/news/events/…
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Can’t wait to share the results of our project. So good to have the support of @JDRFUK, @IMSR_UoB and of course @IldemAkerman
Replying to @BT1DUK
In her Small Grant Award project, Dr Fiona Docherty has been investigating if turning on the gene GLIS3 (which has been shown to increase insulin levels) produces better beta cells in the lab 🧬 Find out more: jdrf.org.uk/research_project… @Fiona_Doc #research
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Very grateful for this award from @JDRFUK , if you’re thinking of applying then go for it!
Still not sure whether to apply for our Small Grant Awards? 🤔 Learn about the three #research projects we funded in 2023 in this thread 🧵⬇️ Then apply for #funding of up to £30,000 by Wednesday 13 March 2024 👉 jdrf.org.uk/about-jdrf-and-o…
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You had me believing everything would be fine @WillBernard_ – at Birmingham, England
The most confident man in Paris... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #AsOne #RWC2023
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Dr Fiona Docherty retweeted
What is it that makes us want sex? Are our hormones making us horny? Is it our environment that gets us excited?🍆👀 Find out by listening to the first episode in series 3 of our myth-busting podcast Hormones: The Inside Story! ow.ly/z7F050PFQzG @sallylepage #InsideHormones
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One thing left on my ‘to do’ list this week! See you on the other side of maternity leave science 😊👶🏼👩🏼‍🔬 (I won’t be checking work email v often but you can get me on DM or gmail if you need me.)
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Very exciting opportunity!
🚨‼️🚨 Fully funded PhD Opportunity! 🚨‼️🚨 Have a maths background and looking for a PhD with a healthcare-slant? I’m offering a scholarship for a UK student to come work with me @SMQB_UoB @SpermEggEmbryo and investigate male infertility - please share and get in touch!
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Last week to apply! #stemcells #ips #jobalert @unibirm_MDS @BCGB_UoB @IMSR_UoB
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Our new paper is out in Cell Reports 🎊🎊 Collab from @IldemAkerman ‘s Lab & M.Méchali’s Lab and part of my master’s thesis at @IMSR_UoB @unibirmingham. If you’re interested in #epigenetics and #DNAreplication, check it out 😊
Loss of Ezh2 function remodels the DNA replication initiation landscape dlvr.it/SlkLfp
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Very excited to be working with @DiabetesUK Grand Challenge Fellow Dr Salem this project! @IldemAkerman @IMSR_UoB
Replying to @DiabetesUK
Dr Victoria Salem will use state-of-the-art bioprinting techniques. 🧡 She’ll ‘print’ a jelly-like protective barrier that will shield new beta cells from the immune system’s attack. 2/5
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Dr Fiona Docherty retweeted
#JobAlert ! We are looking for a skilled technician to generate beta cells from stem cells! Training will be provided, but please pack your enthusiasm! @unibirm_MDS @DUK_research @BCGB_UoB nature.com/naturecareers/job…
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Dr Fiona Docherty retweeted
Research #news! 🔬📢 We're funding three new #research projects into different areas of #Type1Diabetes, from preventing its onset to replacing insulin-producing beta cells in people with #T1D. Read more here: jdrf.org.uk/news/jdrf-funds-… #GBDoc @Exeter_Diabetes @Fiona_Doc
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Another great fundraising challenge from @JDRFUK We're very grateful for all their support in the @IldemAkerman lab @IMSR_UoB!
Join #CycleForACure to help fund Fiona’s research! @Fiona_Doc is growing new insulin-producing beta cells in her lab. One day, these beta cells could be given to people with #T1D to replace their own beta cells which have stopped working. Sign up: bit.ly/3JCoCfk
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Dr Fiona Docherty retweeted
Join #CycleForACure to help fund Fiona’s research! @Fiona_Doc is growing new insulin-producing beta cells in her lab. One day, these beta cells could be given to people with #T1D to replace their own beta cells which have stopped working. Sign up: bit.ly/3JCoCfk
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📚This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we want to remind you about the ELSA study – the UK’s first screening programme for #Type1Diabetes that we’re funding in partnership with @JDRFUK and tell you more about what taking part is like.
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Dr Fiona Docherty retweeted
5 DAYS LEFT! Start an exciting #PublicEngagement job with @SMQB_UoB in Birmingham! This is a great opportunity for someone interested in making science more accessible using creative approaches. Please share/RT! Apply by Feb 5, 2023. #SciComm #jobsacuk edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/…
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Great opportunity!
The Kravets Lab – “Pancreatic Islet Physics and Physiology” lab at the Departments of Bioengineering and Pediatrics of the UCSD - is looking for a creative and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead experimental and computational research projects.
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