Helena Brown
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science policy & public affairs @TheCrick | previously @braintumourorg | live music fan | she/her
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-l-brown 05-09-2017 19:52:44
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Really interesting implementation of genome editing from The Francis Crick Institute scientists in collaboration with University of Kent. This could have a big impact on animal welfare in the future. “before any potential use in agriculture, there would need to be extensive public conversation and debate"
Delighted to share our study Nature Communications led by Dr Charlotte Douglas Turner Lab collaborating with @pjie2 We use #CRISPR genome editing to tackle animal welfare issues, by generating single-sex mouse litters & sex-specific phenotypes nature.com/articles/s4146…
Great that 4 @theCrick group leaders have received European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants - @saterialelab, @ligroup_crick, Louise Walport & David Balchin! Continued UK success shows the importance of access to #HorizonEurope. More here including from Paul Nurse ➡️: crick.ac.uk/news/2022-01-1…
A renewed focus on tackling cancer was announced today by Sajid Javid at the Crick on #WorldCancerDay. A new 10-Year Cancer Plan, informed by the cancer community, will address areas such as prevention, early diagnosis & innovation in cancer treatment. ➡️gov.uk/government/new…