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Assistant Professor in Cancer Sciences, MSci Cancer Sciences Course Director, previous Nottingham Research Fellowship holder @NottmBCRC @MedicineUoN @TheBACR

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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
@MyDoncaster @CovidDoncaster I took my two young girls to a swimming pool and was made to buy them arm bands (single parent swimming with two kids under 5). My eldest looked at the receptionist and queried “why, when I can swim like Gertrude Ederle!?” It was an absolute mood
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2 years
University Park looking absolutely fabulous in the sun earlier today!
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2 years
I’ve just received confirmation I’ve been awarded my full PGCHE with merit - yay!
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4 years
Today is a good day... first vaccine dose AND a paper accepted #GetVaccinated
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
I got my Bioinformatics MRes R programming feedback today… “exceptional, nothing else to say” - this module was a big leap for me so I’m going to celebrate tonight with wine! Thanks @addyblanch !
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
Lakeside lab meeting @StewartGMartin
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
My beautiful home town
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2 years
York. One of the most picturesque streets in England
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4 years
Right, this one is definitely getting framed! My 7 year old Emily’s watercolour interpretation of DNA 🧬
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
So this morning I got to watch 2 scientists graduate with their PhDs, that were supervised by @StewartGMartin and I for @nottsbrcancer , then this afternoon I graduated with @drleemachado with our MRes in bioinformatics - with fabulous support throughout by @addyblanch
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@storr_sarah
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11 months
I’m so excited to see this in press! This was a huge amount of work with a fabulous group of people - together we explore the role of DARPP-32 in breast cancer (including looking at GRB7 and DKK1) @nottsbrcancer @UoNFacultyMHS @UniofNottingham @UoN_BDI @MedicineUoN
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
Feeling so lucky to have managed to make it away to Lapland last week! Booked two years ago, cancelled last year, and lots of stress with changing entry requirements - all worth it to see the kids excitement and joy!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
This morning I spoke to my very own secondary school, Huntington School, about being a cancer scientist, as part of their enrichment events - I even got to show a dodgy school photo!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Local lockdown imminent, so getting our pumpkin picking done early 🎃! There is a small possibility that we take this a little too seriously! #Halloween #pumpkin
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
My first taste lecturing to the new BSc Cancer Sciences students today and I got to spend the morning in our brand new building - it looks AMAZING @MedicineUoN @UoNCancerCentre @NottmBCRC
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
What is breast cancer research and how do we do it in Nottingham? Join me for a public lecture on the 14th October! I’m going to make this bite size and not too scientific, so if you wanted to learn more about research, I’d really love to see you there!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Fabulous day celebrating the graduation of BSc and MSci Cancer Sciences students! #WeAreUoN
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
My girls look absolutely angelic… they’re not!
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Our latest paper on Cdk5 in breast cancer is out today - this makes me very happy given the current situation! #cdk5 #breastcancer @UniofNottingham @NottmBCRC @MedicineUoN
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Actually in the Biodiscovery Institute today!!! It felt great to be back! @MedicineUoN
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Dr Sarah Storr
6 months
Cancer research night at the Padres vs Cubs for AACR!
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
I did a thing... accidentally made matching family 2020 accessories
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
MRes bioinformatics accepted with minor corrections - great news to celebrate over the coming sunny weekend ☀️
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
Two papers accepted with changes… think that will take me to 49! Previous lab friend visiting from Lisbon ❤️
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3 years
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@StewartGMartin
Stewart Martin
3 years
Nice study @storr_sarah PP1, PKA and DARPP‐32 in breast cancer: A retrospective assessment of protein and mRNA expression
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
Another excellent day ahead at the COVID delayed @TheBACR 60th Anniversary Meeting in Nottingham!
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
Celebrating the small wins - paper accepted for publication 🥂
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
A lovely day in Nottingham meeting supporters and talking all things @nottsbrcancer !
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Last lockdown lunch before school starts back tomorrow. It’s been tough work having these little ones for lockdown company, but it’s also been absolutely magic! I’ll feel like part of me is missing tomorrow!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
My 7 year old had her first online watercolour painting lesson yesterday. She’s done a ‘creatures under the sea’ painting for her school today and I NEED to frame it - very @QuentinBlakeHQ
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
8 months
Representing @nottsbrcancer for @NottsFOSAC at Nottingham Central Library today - getting to try out our new branded hoodies (that I love!)!
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Dr Sarah Storr
7 months
Long journey so far, but very excited to see some sunshine! If you are at the #AACR24 tomorrow (7th) come chat all things DARPP-32 in breast cancer, at LB009 1-5PM in section 51!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Taking a virtual trip to Canada to talk research this week
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
This morning @Greenoff1 and I, and lots of @NottmBCRC supporters walked the fire to raise money for breast cancer research - there is still time to donate if you are able! @UoNPressOffice @UoN_BDI
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
@VikiLovesFACS I had this recently! Authors, addresses etc all counted. Clinical details that remained identical with previous studies were also highlighted. I contacted tha editor who asked me to re-submit - there were no subsequent issues.
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
We received funding to update our x-ray irradiation facility which is now in place! Should be ready to use in a week or so @MedicineUoN #WeAreUoN #WeAreBDI
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
I love this photo my friend took in Nottingham yesterday, in this rather cold May - it sums up my girls; one is much more feral than the other!
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Half-term means I was able to bring my kids to see Einsteins blackboard at @UniofNottingham , displayed in a teaching room in Physics…
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
New work photo taken for @NottmBCRC #NewProfilePic
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
1/7 We have TWO papers in press this week! The first is on #Ezrin expression in #breastcancer . I’m trying to embrace AI, so here’s a #ChatGPT written tweetorial about the findings and a #midjourney image to finish on for fun!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
I’m super pleased to say I have joined the NCRI translational and imaging breast cancer subgroup - I’m really excited to get to play a role! @NCRI_partners @MedicineUoN
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Dr Sarah Storr
9 months
The @UoN_BDI at @UniofNottingham looking fabulous!
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
2020.... the year I started sewing facemasks rather than dressing up outfits #facemasks #COVID ー19
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
I emailed a conference that I wouldn’t attend as they had a 1:7 female:male speaker ratio. They emailed back to say they had taken my photo and put me on their website as an invited speaker - without talking to me!! That’s not a way to fix things! #AcademicChatter
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
The @nottsbreastcancer Breast Cancer & Me art exhibition at @lakesidearts . Sneak peak of Carol Pairaudeau’s piece showcasing her interpretation of my description of our breast cancer research. Please come along and have a look at this free, amazing exhibition
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
9 months
I’ll be representing @nottsbrcancer at this event on the 10th Feb at Nottingham Central Library
@UoN_Institute
Nottingham Institute for Policy and Engagement
9 months
Free science fun days coming soon this half-term!🎉 Scientists & researchers from @Uniofnottingham will be delivering loads of exciting experiments and mind-blowing demonstrations as part of this year's @nottsfosac programme. Get your free tickets here:
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
I got to have my biggest supporters to my graduation ceremony earlier this week 💙
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Lovely afternoon at the @MedicineUoN staff awards, unfortunately @nottsbrcancer didn’t get to take home the award for their Breast Cancer and Me Art Exhibition at @LakesideArts , but it was great to celebrate other achievements across the School!
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Seeing research in print is my favourite thing! It was a pleasure working with Joan whilst she was on sabbatical from @uofcincy at @UniofNottingham @UoN_BDI
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
Spread the word: fully funded PhD studentship 📢! Let’s work together! @Masonic_Charity #breastcancer PhD studentship in the @NottmBCRC at the @UniofNottingham #phdapplication #phdstudent #phdjourney #phd
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Applications are now open for the Wellcome Trust funded PhD programme at the University of Nottingham! We have a project included for consideration by potential students this round - come join us!
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
@aardvarknsefce @UniofNottingham I was there yesterday afternoon - and took this very similar photo from the opposite side!
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
So for those that don’t know, and because clearly life isn’t busy enough, I’ve started on the @UoNCPD L7 #bioinformatics degree apprenticeship programme! I can reccomend reaching out to @addyblanch or @lizzyhus3 to find out more about the next intake!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Made it home to York for the first time since last summer - the most beautiful city!
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
University Park looking lovely in the snow
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Holiday!! No flights to anywhere exciting, but going to make the most of it!
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
I love chatting about our research and life at University, and we are always happy to welcome people to show off our fantastic @UoN_BDI
@nottsbrcancer
Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre
2 years
Today we are hosting several students from a local college who are finding out more about the research we do #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #nottingham #uniofnottingham @UoN_BDI @UniofNottingham @UoNFacultyMHS
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
Fabulous evening at the Fox and Grapes charity quiz raising money for @NottmBCRC - thanks so much for choosing us as your charity!
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
@KayBurley @MattHancock Gaslighting at its worst. Smiling and laughing when being held to account. I’m so disappointed that laughter is this governments response, with data clearly indicating the UK has the worst death rates in the world.
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
I got trainers properly fitted at @upandrunninguk today - they are the most colourful shoes I have ever owned and I LOVE THEM!
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
Our paper on DARPP-32 is in print today - and marks my first official day in the Biodiscovery Institute at the University of Nottingham - @NottmBCRC @MedicineUoN @UoNPressOffice @UniofNottingham
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
After a beautiful week our sunflowers are doing great! #MillionSunflowers #RayOfSunflower competition to brighten #COVID ー19 days. @UniofNottingham @The_RHS #WeAreUoN
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Dr Sarah Storr
6 years
Lab helper today with appropriate T-shirt #futurescientist
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Sewing facemasks seems to be what I do to relax these days! #WearAMask
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
Finished the week being able to place an order for a brand new @Xstrahl_Inc X-ray facility for the @UoN_BDI - an amazing facility update for @nottsbrcancer and many others!
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
May has been a nightmare month, but I submitted my MRes Bioinformatics research dissertation on Friday! I’ve loved learning how to build my own data pipelines, but this final stretch has been stressful! Celebrating with a 5KM run with a view!
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
So beautiful! We made it away for half term to enjoy gorgeous turquoise water and picture perfect vistas in Portinatx
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Final day of the @TheBACR Tumour Microenvironment meeting today - come see our research at P66!
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Just a few of the organising committee with the wonderful Janet from @TheBACR , making the Tumour Microenvironment conference possible - thanks Janet! #BACR #EACR
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Right, that’s it 🔊 The BACR tumour microenvironment meeting is back on in Nottingham and registration and abstract submission is NOW OPEN! ⭐️6th-8th September 2023⭐️ Stellar line of of speakers, and great, affordable rates for BACR members!
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
So proud of Dr Saidy and her work on DARPP-32 in breast cancer - thank you so much to the examination team @craftysci @andyogenesis ! Behnaz is the first student for which I have acted as primary supervisor - I’m so pleased for her!
@andyogenesis
Andy Benest
2 years
Finally back in a PhD viva; first time since mine in 2006! Massive congratulations to Behnaz Saidy and huge thanks to @craftysci for being such a super examiner! @UoNCancerCentre @MedicineUoN
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
The Hypoxylab makes a huge difference to our research - we are hugely grateful to the friends and family of Janine @NottmBCRC @BoobieDate
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Oxford Optronix
5 years
In this article published by @NottinghamPost our #HypoxyLab system is being utilized in #research to detect early signs of #breastcancer at the #BreastCancerResearchCentre in @nottmhospitals @TeamNUH
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
As a recipient of one of these awards I can’t recommend them highly enough! Funding and support to start your own research group at @UniofNottingham
@UoNresearch
Nottingham Research
5 years
Our Anne McLaren and Nottingham Research #Fellowship schemes are now live! Click to discover all you need to know about the schemes and to register your interest by 22 August 2019: #UoNResearch
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
The snow this weekend was everything we needed - the joy and happiness it brought were magical!
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
Fabulous to see this work showing the cytotoxic and radiosensitising effects of a thioredoxin reductase inhibitor in cancer in print! @StewartGMartin
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
Research team dinner out - lucky to be surrounded by such lovely people
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
All good news during COVID-19 is worth celebrating! Our research on DARPP-32, Cdk-5 and PP-1 in ovarian cancer is out today! @UoNresearch @MedicineUoN @UniofNottingham @UoNPressOffice
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
Some members of the @NottmBCRC out for dinner and drinks after a fantastic first day at the @uk_ibcs - @Greenoff1 @cancerdocsi
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
I’ve been handmaking masks for the kids... 2020’s must have accessory!
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
So proud of my University and it’s leadership team during this epidemic.
@chrisdenning42
Chris Denning
5 years
And they keep coming... expecting 15 PCR machines from across #WeAreUoN @UniofNottingham and friends @TrentUni Hope this adds 20,000 #coronavirus national tests/day; big increase from 5000. @UoNPressOffice @AlextoFavier @UoNresearch
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Every year we pick pumpkins, in costumes I largely sew myself. It’s become a tradition and I hope my girls always find the fun in it. #Halloween2020 #pumpkin
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
Had our first Teams coffee break - it made me happy
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
Great FUNDED opportunity to do a PhD - including an opportunity to choose a project with me and @nottsbrcancer
@andyogenesis
Andy Benest
2 years
Some superb projects are looking for some amazing students to do them! Immuno-oncology focussed. Please RT, share, like or even apply! @unos_uon @UoN_oncosoc @UoN_BDI @BMVBSoc
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
We have some robin chicks! Letting the kids follow the process and keeping our fingers crossed it ends in some cute little fledglings!
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
@CSkidmoreUK @registrarism @UniofNottingham @TrentUni The leadership team at @UniofNottingham have been outstanding. Truly inspiring at a time of uncertainty.
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
@DrRachelEyre Yes, the fact that we have to reapply for jobs every 2-3 years baffles everyone I know not in science!
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
We are welcoming everyone to the @TheBACR tumour microenvironment meeting in Nottingham today - here’s to a great few days of exciting science and discussions 🥂
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
Please consider coming along to this free online event
@nottsbrcancer
Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre
3 years
We are holding our annual breast cancer awareness event on Weds 13th Oct at 17:30 (online) where we have 4 breast cancer patients who have bravely come forward to talk about their breast cancer experience. Register here:
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
Class closure means I get campus company! @UniofNottingham
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Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Long term school closures will have a huge impact on my young children’s educational and social development. As a lone parent, and a laboratory fellowship holder, long term school closures will also have a dentrimental impact on the career that I love.
@apsmunro
Alasdair Munro
4 years
I’m finding it difficult to express how important this is We all care about our collective safety, and about our children There are long term, enduring harms to ongoing school closures We must do everything we can to make this work For our children For their future
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
My lovely little pests are joining in @chrisdenning42 @JessicaCorner #COVID19 Join us to grow #MillionSunflowers Need seeds? Click Post photos weekly at seedlings to giants #Brownies @The_RHS @UoNPressOffice #WeAreUoN
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
4 years
Looking forward to learning some new skills!
@UoNCPD
University of Nottingham CPD Services
4 years
Today we welcome our first cohort to our #Bioinformatics degree apprenticeship. The team have worked hard to move this week's masterclass online so that our #apprentices can begin their programme on their original start date. Good luck everyone! #WeAreUoN
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Dr Sarah Storr
3 years
I’m doing a sunrise firewalk for @NottmBCRC - please support me if you can
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Dr Sarah Storr
5 years
I will always like a card when my 6 year old is proud of her ‘exprements’! #scientistintraining
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Dr Sarah Storr
6 years
My very own little girls love science just as much as I do #WomenAndGirlsInScienceDay #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
The delayed BACR conference being held in Nottingham at the end of this month - fabulous speakers, register your place today!
@TheBACR
British Association For Cancer Research
2 years
The final day for early bird registrations is tomorrow, the 31st of May! So come and join us at this face to face meeting. Celebrate the legacy of Prof. Alexander Haddow, learn of achievements thus far, and get a glimpse into the future of #CancerResearch ! 🧬🔬 #BACR
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
2 years
Professional retraining as X-ray Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) - course used to be in-person in Norfolk, now online, with course file and sweet treats posted beforehand!
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@storr_sarah
Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
The Tumour Microenvironment Meeting is coming back to Nottingham later this year with @TheBACR We still have some exhibitor spaces available - so please message me if you would like to get involved
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Dr Sarah Storr
1 year
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