Cell and developmental biologist studying glia in the zebrafish retina. BBSRC David Phillips Fellow at #UCLeye. We love glia, you should too.

London, England
Joined November 2018
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The 2026 Visual System Development GRC and GRS are fast approaching. Jeremy Kay, Kristen Kwan, Robert Johnston, and I have built an exciting program that we hope you will enjoy. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting this summer in beautiful Maine. Register and RT!
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Ryan MacDonald retweeted
Last few days to apply to come work with our team- deadline 11th April. See details below.
Come join our lab as Postdoctoral Fellow in the heart of London! The project will investigate the maturation of spinal circuits and their plasticity within chronic widespread pain states. Apply here: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search… until 11th April.
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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the @MacDonald_Lab to lead a project investigating how genetic dysregulation in glial cells potentially drives neurodegeneration in retinal ageing. Position closes next week: 25 February. More details: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
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Do you have #iPSCs culture and differentiation skills and want to combine this with in vivo #zebrafish model, live imaging, -omics and a fun environment? Please apply to our 3-year MRC funded PDRA post at @BiologyatYork @YBRI_UoY jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese…
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Glow-up on Repeat! Sequential rounds of fluorescent labelling by Iterative Bleaching Extends Multiplexity (IBEX) allows simultaneous ID of retinal cell types 📹: @AananditaK99 et al @colinchu72 @MacDonald_Lab @UCLeye in @J_Cell_Sci ➡️: bpod.org.uk/archive/2024/12/…
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We're looking for candidates to address fundamental questions in #VisionResearch using innovative approaches & technologies. If you are an early career researcher seeking sponsorship for external fellowships, don't miss our open call. Closing date: 21 Nov. bit.ly/488vFHa
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Ryan MacDonald retweeted
An exciting PhD opportunity in a great collaboration between @noelresearchlab and my lab looking at heart infections in zebrafish. Details below. Deadline is the 13th December. findaphd.com/phds/project/mr…. @BatesonCentre
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Are you an early career researcher wishing to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent research group via a tenure-track like process? If so we'd love to hear from you. Our last selection round for 2024 closes on 31 Oct. All info: ucl.ac.uk/ioo/research-fello…
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Join us for your #PhD in fully funded @The_MRC studentship to work in my lab @dev_neuro @KingsCollegeLon together with @dimvladkost on Experience-dependent plasticity in the zebrafish brain. Check out @KCL_MRCDTP catalogue NS-MH2025_16 #MRCDTP25
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Ryan MacDonald retweeted
Boost your immunofluorescence (IF) techniques in zebrafish retinae! 🐟 @NJaroszynska from @MacDonald_Lab at @UCLeye shares a comprehensive review of IF steps, with tips for any tissue, in this @Proteintech blog. Check it out: bit.ly/479XKO4
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I’m ofFISHially a doctor! 🎓🐟🧬👁️ Thank you to my supervisor @MacDonald_Lab, the lovely examiners and my amazing lab members for making this day so special! @UCLeye it’s been a pleasure to work here all these years!
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Last few days left to apply! - deadline 16th. jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47592/ #plantpath #plantscijobs
We are recruiting! jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47592/ Looking for a Laboratory Technician to join this lovely bunch working on #plantpath #plantscijobs @plantsci @CropSciCentre @Cambridge_Uni
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My lab is looking for a passionate post-doc in a very exciting project on brain development and inflammation using zebrafish! Apply here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/2… #research #job #science
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Calling vision & ophthalmology researchers. Join @UCLeye as a Non-clinical Lecturer. Conduct cutting-edge research & contribute to teaching the next generation. Competitive salary & benefits. #visionscience #ophthalmology #nowhiring bit.ly/3KMjEfA
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Are u a graduate UK home student with an interest in cell biology? We have a PhD position available, starting in January 2025. The project is supported by @UniOfSurrey and national University of Singapore and focuses on the role of pericytes in aneurysms.
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Ryan MacDonald retweeted
Neuroscience postdoc. Flow of information controlling visually-driven behavior. Fluorescent reporters//imaging/behaviour/modelling/zebrafish. Focus on synaptic coding + factors modulating visual circuits to impact behavior. Interested? tinyurl.com/32hfxx6z @ZebrafishRock
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Ryan MacDonald retweeted
The Rihel lab is hiring a technician to assist with zebrafish work. If you are skilled at PCR-based genotyping methods and zebrafish biology, this could be a role for you! ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
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Ryan MacDonald retweeted
We have an exciting PhD studentship opportunity with @noelresearchlab looking at heart infections in zebrafish. Please spread the word to any interested students! Closing date for applications is the 26th June. findaphd.com/phds/project/ge…
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