Peter O'Toole
@YorkBioimaging
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Microscopist, Cytometrist, Core Facility Director, Podcaster. Runner, Swimmer, Birdwatcher! Royal Microscopical Society President.
York, England
Joined December 2014
Very excited! 'The Microscopists' series has launched today https://t.co/QSGuU9UCNO Hear/See personal, revealing chats with Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Jason Swedlow, Tony Wilson,+ many more soon.
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Some super cool imaging in this BBSRC Yorkshire Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP) PhD https://t.co/7LaoJDN31a
@BioImagingUK @RoyalMicroSoc @BBSRC @BiologyatYork
findaphd.com
PhD Project - How do plants feel the cool of evening and use it to time growth? (York YBDTP Project) at University of York, listed on FindAPhD.com
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The best networking event in flow cytometry! Simple.
If you work in a #FlowCytometry core facility, then now's the time to register for Flow Cytometry Facilities Meeting 2026 (Jan 6-7) - and keep up to date with all the latest issues within the Flow community. Register now: https://t.co/og50yd0PsL
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A reminder of the @RoyalMicroSoc Flow Facilities meeting, Liverpool on 6/7 Jan2026. Registration open until 5 Dec: https://t.co/ewfO63XFXg The meeting is relevant to ALL levels of Flow Facility staff and is especially useful to junior staff.
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🚨 We have 3 fully funded PhD studentships open! Join the Grey Lab & collaborators at @BiologyatYork @UniversityLeeds & @YBRI_UoY to explore stem cells, proteomics & leukaemia biology 📍Start Oct 2026 | 💡Apply via MRC & BBSRC 👇Details in thread 👇
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Manu Prakesh (of $1 #foldscope fame) guest stars on #TheMicroscopists. Quite incredible drive & desire for making science hands-on and accessible. He also talks about his passion for fieldwork, & explains why he has barnacles growing in his bathroom! Stream -
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📣The @JofMicroscopy is pleased to announce the publication of a special issue featuring papers which focus on Ptychography. The issue was guest edited by Andrew Maiden (University of Sheffield), and Laura Clark and Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging, from the University of York.
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It's time to give your #microscopy networking a boost with our exciting new ‘Member Directory’ - enabling RMS members to create public profiles and connect with each other directly online 🙂🔬 Find out more and get connected! https://t.co/w02WhczQxA
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🧵 THREAD: New funding opportunity for UK bioimaging researchers! 1/ The UK Bioimaging User Access Fund is now open with up to £5,000 available for imaging experiments and £2,000 for image analysis (100% FEC) 💰
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Already over 1,000 streams of this special edition of #TheMicroscopists that discusses an often difficult topic. Please do watch/listen/reshare and help raise awareness.
Help raise awareness and please retweet Brave, passionate and engaging. This is a must for everyone. A #perimenopause special podcast aimed at everyone to help raise awareness. Stream: https://t.co/VlAyILoOc7
#WorldMenopauseDay
#WorldMenopauseDay2025
#LifestyleMedicine
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On Mental health issues I always recommend this podcast hosted by @YorkBioimaging sponsored by @zeiss_micro It helps a lots! Thanks Pete https://t.co/3dyvwEjF3T
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#HappyMicroscopyMonday! #microscopycommunity -Join us for the AIMM User Group 2025 Drop-In Community Q&A to learn and ask your questions about ROR, RRID, CoreMarketplace, and the new Imaging-PHD project. Register & learn more: https://t.co/Q0aw7Ogamz
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"It started in my thirties." BioImagingUK's Georgina Fletcher shares her perimenopause journey with @TheCrick colleagues in this powerful #WorldMenopauseDay conversation on The Microscopists podcast. Real talk about a stage many don't see coming. #TheMicroscopists
Help raise awareness and please retweet Brave, passionate and engaging. This is a must for everyone. A #perimenopause special podcast aimed at everyone to help raise awareness. Stream: https://t.co/VlAyILoOc7
#WorldMenopauseDay
#WorldMenopauseDay2025
#LifestyleMedicine
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This really is for everyone. I have seen the effects first hand, as an employer, a friend, and a husband and these 3 perspectives are great to learn from.
Help raise awareness and please retweet Brave, passionate and engaging. This is a must for everyone. A #perimenopause special podcast aimed at everyone to help raise awareness. Stream: https://t.co/VlAyILoOc7
#WorldMenopauseDay
#WorldMenopauseDay2025
#LifestyleMedicine
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Perimenopause isn't about getting old. It's about fluctuating hormones causing fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, & disrupted sleep—often mistaken for other issues. Learn more & and raise awareness by listening to our passionate guests on #TheMicroscopists → https://t.co/TmhsD7KljM
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Help raise awareness and please retweet Brave, passionate and engaging. This is a must for everyone. A #perimenopause special podcast aimed at everyone to help raise awareness. Stream: https://t.co/VlAyILoOc7
#WorldMenopauseDay
#WorldMenopauseDay2025
#LifestyleMedicine
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🔬 Introducing UK-BIAS: the UK BioImage Analysis Network! A new national initiative to connect image analysts, share expertise & strengthen our research community (inspired by F-BIAS 🇫🇷) 📝 Expression of Interest form open until Nov 5th 👉
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Would you like to highlight your core facility and introduce yourself to the community at UK Light Microscopy Facility Meeting 2026? Why not submit a 'Crib Talk' proposal to make your mark at this great event for the #LightMicroscopy community! https://t.co/mpNrMxT3TI
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Thank you to the team at @AstraZeneca for the kind invitation to talk at their cellular imaging symposium. Susan Cox was a difficult act to follow! @BioImagingUK @EuroBioImaging @GlobalBioImage @RoyalMicroSoc
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Thanks to everyone who came to the @RoyalMicroSoc Facilities Management meeting in York - two days of self-help! Well done to my co-organisers @YorkBioimaging @sossick @JemimaBurden and Jo Marrison.
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Facility Managers, this one's for you! 🔬 Dr. Peter O’Toole & the University of York team set a standard for core imaging facilities. Discover how they maintain #ZEISS confocal systems, train users, & manage access. 👉 Read entire story: https://t.co/eQDb0zs2V7
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