Computational dreams and catmint schemes
At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Xiaotian Liao navigates a world of protein puzzles, global experiences and furry friends, blending curiosity and computation into a journey that stretches far beyond the lab.
Science at scale, sustainability in action
Our research changes the world for the better, and so should the way we do it. Explore how the Wellcome Sanger Institute embeds sustainability and care for the environment at the heart of its scientific work.
Driving research through lab automation
What do robots, genomics and a lot of very precise pipetting have in common? At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, they are all part of a normal day’s work for Shelly-Ann Coutts, Advanced Laboratory Automation Specialist, who helps keep the science moving by automating tasks within the lab.
Slicing and dicing samples to unlock what is beneath
Histologists are the people who make the invisible visible. While their work often happens quietly behind the scenes, it is essential to everything from basic biology to scientific breakthroughs. These are the unsung heroes of the lab – and Yvette Hooks, Senior Technical Specialist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, is no exception.
“I am reborn as a wannabe population geneticist”: Jukka Corander on modelling bacterial dynamics, keeping an open mind and over 40s raves
Step inside the world of Professor Jukka Corander, Associate Faculty at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. From exploring the wonders of nature to investigating the tiny organisms that inhabit it, Jukka is guided by an insatiable curiosity.
Exonerating the exon: what happens when the genome loses its instructions?
Dr Britt Hanson, Postdoctoral Fellow, tells us about hitting the “delete all” button on the blueprint of life as she works at the forefront of generative and synthetic genomics.
Building a resource to trace early human development
From looking at the human body down the microscope to writing code; Manas Dave is using his range of skills to create a resource that will help inform our understanding of the origins of human development.
Growing tiny placentas to unlock the mysteries of pregnancy
Scientist by day, nature-lover by weekend – in Alisha Dordi’s hands, stem cells become organoids, and the lab becomes a window into life itself.
How to get grant funding: Expert advice for a successful application
Securing grant funding can feel like a maze. We share practical tips drawn from successful applications to help you turn a great idea into a funded project.
