whelanfj Profile Banner
Fiona J. Whelan Profile
Fiona J. Whelan

@whelanfj

Followers
2K
Following
8K
Statuses
2K

Senior Lecturer & 2023 Lister Prize Fellow at U of Manchester. Bioinf, microbes, running, cycling, pub chats. she/her 🇨🇦. bsky: whelanfj.

Manchester, England
Joined June 2011
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
1 year
I am very happy to announce that I will soon be moving to the U of Manchester as a Senior Lecturer in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics. I am thankful for the opportunities U of Nottingham has given me over the last few years, but am very excited to begin this next chapter!
28
5
255
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
26 days
🚨 PhD opportunity 🚨 The Whelan & Brockhurst labs are seeking a PhD student interested in investigating the ecol & evol of pathogens in cystic fibrosis exacerbations. This PhD is funded as part of w @AlexRHorsley et al. More info & link to apply below.
1
63
134
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
2 months
🚨 PhD opportunity 🚨 Myself, @JoJofoth , & Mike Brockhurst are looking for a PhD student to study how commensal bacteria modulate the virulence of P. aeruginosa using a fly infection model. More info & link to apply below. Please spread the word!
1
49
111
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
2 months
RT @JamesfvFleming: Interested in a PhD in Prokaryote Bioinformatics? Check out the Whelan Lab! A fun lab environment in a great city in th…
0
2
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
2 months
Link information can also be found at
0
0
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
3 months
@northernassist Staff on the train suggested you would be able to answer this query via Twitter/x?
1
0
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
3 months
@Microbe_Science @Mata_Lab Not sure but best way to find out is to keep an eye on for upcoming positions!
1
0
1
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @Hairy_Llama: We have a fully funded PhD opportunity to start on Oct 2025 on "Harnessing Explainable AI to Identify Key Microbial Driver…
0
20
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
Check out this 🚨PhD opportunity🚨 to study the impact of B cells on host-commensal #microbiome interactions in the oral mucosa led by @grainger_konkel with me & @MadhviM !
@grainger_konkel
Grainger&Konkel Labs
4 months
We have two opportunities for new PhD students to join the lab! If you want to do a PhD in mucosal immunology in a great division please get in touch. Projects with @MadhviM @whelanfj - details below. Deadline is soon 15/11/24!
0
5
8
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
A reminder that this job opening is open for 1 more week! Come join us!
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
5 months
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 We're looking for a Research Assistant to join our lab @ U of Manchester. We're seeking someone with experience in #microbiology & #microbiome to support our growing group. Note this isn't a postdoc role (though keep 👀 for those soon!)
0
8
9
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @grainger_konkel: We have two opportunities for new PhD students to join the lab! If you want to do a PhD in mucosal immunology in a gre…
0
20
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @H_H_Gray: Big scandal brewing Loads of people are getting prosecuted by @northernassist for using 'Anytime Singles' at peak times with…
0
779
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @SamMarkWill: So, this afternoon I got home to find a lovely letter from @northernassist telling me about how they wanted to prosecute m…
0
4K
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @ManchesterBRC: 🚨 New job alert 🚨 We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to support clinical studies for the new Manchester Cyst…
0
3
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @hall_lab: 🚨 Exciting opportunity at @unibirmingham @unibirm_CMH! 🚨 Offering a 2-year Springboard Fellowship designed to support high-ca…
0
24
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @prideinmicro: See you tomorrow at 12pm Eastern (11am CT/9am PST) for the Pride in Microbiology Network Coffee Hour! We will discuss our…
0
3
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @johnlees6: There is still time to register for our SMBE satellite meeting on pangenomes and transmission in Tokyo (until 31st October)…
0
14
0
@whelanfj
Fiona J. Whelan
4 months
RT @LillyCummins_: Why is sharing your research with the media important? Sign up for the @MicrobioSoc free webinar on 24th October to find…
0
7
0