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In the third part of our grant writing tutorial series, you’ll learn how to process a grant review and take the next steps. Dr. Seigel shares how to read and interpret a summary statement, ways to address critiques, and when you shouldn't resubmit. You'll hear real-world examples from previous grants to give you a flavor of what you can expect. Watch the full presentation here: https://www.youtube...

In the second part of our grant writing tutorial series, you’ll learn how to get the attention and respect of the reviewers by presenting your ideas in the best possible light. Dr. Seigel shares essential elements of writing the research plan section of your proposal, such as the essential items to include in your research plan, how to write a compelling narrative, and presentation tips to impress...

Writing grant proposals can be daunting, especially when the stakes are high. Getting started is the first and potentially hardest step to writing a proposal that gets you funded. Join Dr. Gail Seigel, a highly experienced faculty member with over 25 years of grant-writing and grant-reviewing expertise, as she shares her wisdom on kickstarting the proposal writing process. Dr. Seigel guides you th...

Reproducibility is a cornerstone of the scientific technique, and something that is not reproducible is unlikely to be true. Yet despite its frequent neglect, reproducibility is fundamental. It enables scientists to continue and expand upon existing work and builds trust in science and the scientific method. So in what ways does the so-called reproducibility crisis hinder good research? What techn...

Don't sabotage your work by missing critical details. Let's face it; research papers are a pain to read. Their dry language and sheer density make crucial details hard to spot and obscure salient findings. And if we're being honest, not every researcher is equally scrupulous.  Sifting through mountains of papers to find the hidden gem that fills in that gap in our understanding is something we all...

Deadlines. Results. Presentations. Publications.  Scientists are under a lot of pressure. And many of us have had our working lives changed by recent global events in ways that have separated us from our colleagues and normal working routines. Many of us feel strained and under pressure to maintain our productivity despite these changes. But how? The counterintuitive answer is to slow down. Join t...

Are you excited, nervous, or perhaps terrified about presenting a poster for an upcoming conference? Poster sessions can be daunting, no matter if this is your first poster experience or if you've done them before. Poster sessions are an amazing opportunity to get feedback on your research, make vital connections with others in your field, and hone your presentation skills. But before you can show...

Are you looking to share your science online with a broader audience? Or maybe you are considering a career shift and want to move into science writing. There are many reasons you might want to start writing content online. While you may have experience writing papers, grants, and other content, writing specifically for the web requires different considerations. In this episode of Listen In, you'l...

We all dread the feedback on our written work, but it doesn't have to be so daunting!  Join the Bitesize Bio editorial team for a fun and friendly introduction to grammar for scientists, as we cover everything from punctuation to the passive voice. We'll talk you through some of the most common grammar pitfalls in science writing and show you how to avoid them. View the full presentation of this w...

Are you a scientist looking for a change of pace? Have you ever considered using your scientific knowledge and communication skills to become a science writer or communicator? Well, look no further! In this exciting episode of Listen In , we take you on a journey exploring the many different avenues of science writing—from technical medical writing to fun and relaxed blog and journalism styles. We...

Only a tiny percentage of bioscience PhD students will progress to a PI position. This statistic means that ~95% of us need to find a career path other than the traditional academic one most of us aim for when we set out as scientists. Listen in to hear from Bitesize Bio's founder, Dr. Nick Oswald , and discover five simple but powerful principles you can use to carve out the career that best suit...

Discover how combining two nobel-prize winning technologies—cell reprogramming and CRISPR gene editing—creates a powerful platform to study basic cell biology, development, and disease. You'll learn how this technology overcomes problems with more traditional immortalized cell models and see how it is already being used to study neurodegenerative diseases. This webinar is presented by Bill Skarnes...

Base editing allows researchers to make precise changes to the genome. Discover how this technique works, how it differs from traditional genome editing, and how it is being used to understand human variation. This webinar is presented by Alexis Komor , Assistant Professor at The University of California, San Diego. Follow Alexis and The University of California, San Diego on Twitter. Click here t...

Get help and advice with designing and using CRISPRi in human iPSCs. Discover that CRISPRi is an efficient way to silence transcription, sometimes in a complete manner, with loss of H3K4me3 activation marks. Learn how to eliminate side effects of clonal expansion and sites of viral vector integration by using a method that avoids single-cell selection. You'll hear considerations of the challenges...

Whether you are just getting started with CRISPR or want to refresh the basics in designing and performing CRISPR experiments, Dr. Antony Adamson can help. [1] As Manager of the Genome Editing Unit at the University of Manchester, [2] he's helped numerous researchers achieve their varied CRISPR goals. Tap into his knowledge and wisdom in this enlightening presentation; it could just be the advice...

Although macrophages were first described by Elie Metchnikoff in 1882, plenty of mysteries are still associated with the cell type. Indeed, while macrophages were once considered simply “garbage trucks” of the immune system due to their phagocytic property, their substantial and multifaceted contribution to immunological responses and homeostasis is becoming more apparent. Macrophages can produce...

Functional imaging is a rapidly growing field key to driving new understanding in biology. Insights into the function and interaction of molecules are the key to reveal the underlying cellular mechanisms. In this context, fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) is a powerful tool, providing valuable information beyond spectral imaging. FLIM is immune to concentration artefacts and sensitive to molecu...

In this tutorial on confocal imaging, you will learn how you can: – Capture weaker signals—and still get sound, reproducible data. – Reach faster volumetric imaging without sacrificing resolution – Increase data throughput for your imaging needs Learn about the new Multiplex mode for parallel pixel acquisition with the ZEISS LSM 9 family and Airyscan 2. You can now acquire up to 8 superresolution...

In this webinar, you will learn: – The complete workflow for in situ cryo-electron tomography – How subtomogram averaging within the cell yields native-state structures of macromolecular complexes (e.g., the asymmetric and dilated nuclear pore of algae) – How mapping these structures back into the native cellular environment reveals new molecular interactions that are only accessible by this techn...

In this webinar, you will learn: – How structural biology can change the face of your research – The biological challenges of cancer research – Advantages of cryo-EM for your research Covering both biology and methodology, this webinar will explain how single-particle cryo-electron microscopy enables us to gain insight into cancer development through the detailed analysis of molecular structure. I...

Your life sciences research often requires you to measure, quantify and understand the finest details and sub-cellular structures of your sample. You may be working with tissue, bacteria, organoids, neurons, living or fixed -cells and many different labels. In this webinar, we will explain how Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM takes you beyond the diffraction limit of conventional microscopy to image your...

Array tomography (AT) is a 3D image reconstruction technique for high resolution, quantitative analysis of biological structures. For optimal results, ultrathin and ordered sections are an absolute requirement. In this webinar you will get tips and tricks to optimize the workflow of your array tomography: – Fast and precise trimming of the sample block-face – Adhesion of a single section to create...

In this webinar you will learn: – Improved vitrification: Specimen vitrification without synchronisation fluid – Vitrification strategies: Optimized freezing for different techniques – Light and electrical stimulation: Dissect cellular processes with millisecond precision – A look into the future: freezing of crystals Plunge freezing and cryo imaging of proteins and complexes have revealed new det...

Join Dr. Jason Reed as he describes a novel method by which endonuclease-inhibited Cas9 can be employed as a programmable biomarker in high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) imaging. In this webinar, you will learn: 1. How CRISPR/Cas9 can be used to “flag” alterations and mutations in DNA, rather than cut it 2. How pairing atomic force microscopy (AFM) with optical equipment found in DVD play...

Join Theo Roth as he describes his lab’s novel CRISPR-Cas9 genome-targeting system that does not require viral vectors to modify T cell genomes, but instead focuses on HDR. This allows rapid and efficient insertion of large DNA sequences at specific sites in the genomes of primary human T cells, and permits individual or multiplexed modification of endogenous genes. Importantly, avoiding the use o...