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The Babraham Institute works to deliver impact by translating our science and understanding of fundamental biology to promote lifelong health and wellbeing. Our blogs offer scientists, staff and guests the chance to share their individual views and experiences on the Institute's efforts to deliver research impacts and to build a welcoming and diverse community.

 

 

25/06/2025

“Enjoy whatever you do to the fullest” – how I ended up rapping about optogenetics

Eleonore, a PhD student in the Rayon Group, was the Institute’s representative at the EU-LIFE Science Vision Talk Contest and went on to win! Here’s Ellie shares her experience as ‘Rapper Rhodopsin’ and talks about her research and motivation – for discovery research and experiencing new challenges.

14/03/2022

When it comes to development, timing matters!

Teresa is one of our newest Group Leaders to join the Institute. In this post, she gives us an introduction into her research on timing during development and what is controlling our biological clocks.