@JadeForster

Cancer genomics research scientist, interest in clinical translational work, Oxford Nanopore sequencing and mRNA modifications. Gin/tea enthusiast.

 England
Joined June 2011
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Dr Jade Forster retweeted
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazineJun 29
According to a new study of more than 8000 researcher parents in 119 countries, only 21% of women and 27% of men started to have children during their Ph.D. program. And mothers face particular challenges when navigating parenthood while in graduate school, the study findings indicate. Learn more: scim.ag/44Bf3Xu @NewsfromScience
Having a child during grad school is especially hard on women New study highlights the need for more institutional support for parents

ALT Having a child during grad school is especially hard on women New study highlights the need for more institutional support for parents

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Just shrank some crisp packets in the microwave with the kids (for sciencey fun). My eldest was absolutely shell shocked that I 'almost caused a fire'. The youngest jumping around in pure delight 😅
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* the safest way is in the oven, but not as fun. I need sparks and drama
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It's either that or it will give me cancer 🤷
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Festive events mean I get to wear a nice dress occasionally ✨️ Wishing everyone a lovely Christmas break 🎄
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Dr Jade Forster retweeted
ADHD Memes
@ADHDForReal1 Dec 2025
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Filming in the labs today!
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Another @nanopore sequencing preparation with our MSc Genomics students in the lab today!
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Wobbly start from minKNOW, really low qscore and general glitchy plots that we resolved with a restart!
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Busy day in the lab with our MSc Genomics students, prepping DNA for @nanopore sequencing!
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Lots of green on the screen!!
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#AcademicTwitter😂#phdvoice #PhDlife
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Applications are open for a MIBTP PhD at the University of Birmingham with me! Pneumococcal colonisation and microbiota interactions in the ageing airway. Deadline is 27th November. Reach out if you are interested as I am very happy to discuss. warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/…
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JellyBean is not fully into the Wizard hat I brought back for her from Salem!
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ASHG2025 Boston has been a whirlwind!
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Come find me at 2.30pm poster 8048. #ASHG2025
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Hi Boston!
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En route to Boston finally after flight cancellations!! Any sessions worth going to this late afternoon/evening!? #ASHG2025
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I was really disappointed to miss the first day of my first @GeneticsSociety conference. I'm hoping there are no more flight cancellations or delays to Boston and I can join tomorrow! #ashg2025
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Read our Cancer News article to find out what we can learn from Denmark's progress, and how the National Cancer Plan for England must be a turning point for cancer. bit.ly/4gyDudq
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