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Many congratulations to Cynthia Andoniadou @pituitarylab.bsky.social, recipient of the 2026 BSDB Cheryll Tickle Medal, honouring her internationally recognised research programme in pituitary gland development and stem cell biology.
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In 2016, the BSDB introduced the Cheryll Tickle Medal, which is being awarded annually to a mid-career, female scientist for her outstanding achievements in the field of Developmental Biology. The BSD...
One month until early-bird deadline for @dev-journal.bsky.social & @wellcometrust.bsky.social-funded consortium HDBI's 2026 Meeting on Human Development: Stem Cells, Models, Embryos. Check out the programme biologists.com/meetings/dev... and register by 8 May www.biologists.com/meetings/dev...
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Save the date! The 2027 BSDB Spring Meeting will take place on 19 - 22 April in Edinburgh.
An exciting programme with a fantastic lineup of speakers showcasing developmental biology across scales!
More details soon!
The YEN Image Competition is accepting entries until the 10 June!
Please share with your fellow imaging and science art enthusiasts! 🔬🖌️
Submit your entry via form or email (check poster for details).
Check out this fantastic summary of the 2026 Spring Meeting by @alexneaverson.bsky.social!
🏆 We’re delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 BSDB Dennis Summerbell Award!
This year’s award goes to Sergio Menchero @sermenchero.bsky.social, recognised for exceptional contributions to developmental biology and for carrying forward the curiosity and rigour that Dennis championed.
🎉 We are thrilled to announce the very first winner of the BSDB Marie Johansson Prize!
This year’s award goes to Giulia Boezio @giulia-boezio.bsky.social, recognised for outstanding contributions to developmental biology and for embodying Marie’s scientific originality and rigour.
