drjojames.bsky.social
Placenta obsessed scientist working to better understand and predict why some babies are born dangerously small, teacher, mentor, mum, outdoor explorer. She/her
👤 Joined on 02 November 2023
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@drjojames.bsky.social🌴San Diego, here I come! I’ll be presenting twice at #BMES2025 later this week. ☀️ Thursday: finite element model to understand abnormal umbilical coiling ☀️ Saturday: Meet the Faculty - hear about projects I have planned for my future independent lab ⬇️ More info in the flyer below ⬇️
Show PostCongratulations to Dr Kelly Walton (UQ), recipient of the 2025 Robinson Research Institute Award for Excellence in Reproductive Biology Research. Kelly's research has led to the development of TGF-β technologies for modulating reproductive and metabolic function 👏👩🔬
Show PostTwo types of people waiting for our flight home from #IFPA2025 - Berlin marathon runners, and hungover non marathon runners 😆 excellent end to my first IFPA - learnt alot, made new friends and enjoyed the sun 🌞
Show PostIn addition, as a country we need to admit that our system of research funding relies specifically on exploiting those people doing Masters and PhDs. Then we need to change it so this is not the case. Maybe build a system with some staff scientist jobs and other things that help in the long term.
Show PostThis is both depressing and damning Neither Labour nor National and definitely not this current coalition have ever committed to a serious investment in Research The current trend line goes through zero pretty soon
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