Researchers in the Patil Lab have discovered that certain species of gut bacteria can absorb PFAS. Boosting these species in our gut microbiome could be a new way to protect us from the harmful effects of PFAS. Read more here: @Cambridge_SBS

Find out about the story behind recent findings from the Patil lab that gut bacteria can absorb forever chemicals, with this feature article that was published today in The Microbiologist.

Congratulations to Unit director Professor Anne Willis, who is one of three Fellows admitted to St Catherine's college. Anne will be inducted in a special ceremony today and will start her Professorial Fellowship in October.

Congratulations to Dr Kiran Patil who has been awarded a €150,000 proof-of-concept grant from the European Research Council to develop novel live biotherapeutics for boosting cancer therapy. Read more about the award: @ERC_Research @kiran_r_patil

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the Patil lab to use a combination of microbiological, genetic and analytical techniques to isolate and engineer bacteria for use as next-generation probiotics. Apply here: .Closes 21st July 2025

RT @Cambridge_Uni: Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS can’t be avoided - and they've been linked with health issues including a higher r….

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: We are looking for one or two Research Assistants to join the group of James Thaventhiran. Thaventhiran Lab Research: More information and apply here: . Closes: 7th July 2025

Researchers in the Patil lab at the MRC Toxicology Unit have identified that some drugs and environmental contaminants alter gut bacterial amine metabolism. Find out more here: @kiran_r_patil @Cambridge_Uni @Cambridge_SBS

CLOSING SOON: Postdoctoral position in the group of Professor Anne Willis to work on an exciting research programme investigating the effects of mRNA translation surveillance mechanisms on the cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutic agents. Apply here:

Congratulations to Dr James Thaventhiran, principal investigator at the MRC Toxicology Unit and clinical immunologist who has received the prestigious Lister Fellowship award. Read more here: . @ListerInstitute @Cambridge_SBS @Cambridge_Uni

The Old Addenbrooke's Neighbourhood - Pharmacology, Gurdon Institute, Biochemistry and MRC Toxicology Unit, coming together to support Pride 🏳️‍🌈.

We are looking for a postdoc to join Prof Anne Willis' group to investigate the effects of mRNA translation surveillance mechanisms on the cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutic agents. More information and apply here: .Closes 1st July 2025

RT @EngBioIRC: A few photos from Café Synthetique last night. Thanks to our speakers Wes Robertson from the.@CellBiol_MRCLMB and Sonja Blas….

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At the MRC Toxicology Unit we are looking for one or two Research Assistants to join the Thaventhiran lab to work on projects relating to mRNA therapeutics, cancer and infectious disease vaccines. Apply here: .Closes: 7th July 2025

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RT @Cambridge_SBS: Launched in 2024, our Roving Researcher scheme helps scientists maintain momentum in the lab while taking medium- to lon….

RT @EngBioIRC: Hope to see you at Cafe Synthetique on 2 June with talks from Wes Roberston @CellBiol_MRCLMB 'Synthetic genomics for microbi….

Congratulations to our Unit Director Professor Anne Willis who received the John Barnes Prize at the 2025 BTS Congress yesterday. This biannual award is given to recognise a leader in Toxicology and Safety Science. Read more here: @BritToxSoc

Support our research the MRC Toxicology Unit! We are looking for a reliable and organised person to fill our Building Support role. Find out more about us: .Apply here: