
Sam Barrell
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Deputy Chief Executive- Francis Crick Institute Portrait by BethLavinPhoto
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28-04-2020 12:47:51
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The The Francis Crick Institute is opening our doors to families this Saturday – come and have fun while learning about some brilliant science.

Our #Genomics lab is an essential part of so many projects at The Francis Crick Institute, and a great example of a truly collaborative team. Hear more from Jérôme Nicod about their technology and approach.

This new work from Venizelos Papayannopoulos and the team at The Francis Crick Institute, UCLH and UCL builds on some of the great clinical partnerships developed during the pandemic. Congratulations to everyone involved.


Some really interesting insights and stunning images in this piece from Dr Hannah Franklin, Mike Devine, Katy and Yulia. Tackling neurodegenerative disease is an urgent issue, and it needs interdisciplinary approaches.


Good to see the BBC Radio 4 Today focusing on the huge growth potential for the King's Cross/Euston area for #lifesciences #Technology and #Health


We’re proud to be an international institute at The Francis Crick Institute and UK science benefits hugely from international talent. This report deserves attention in the Government’s first hundred days.


A brilliant collaboration at The Francis Crick Institute – this paper involves neuroscience and cell biology labs from across the institute.

Brilliant to see the redevelopment of our neighbourhood nominated for such a prestigious award. King’s Cross has become a hub for business and community over the past few years, thanks in no small part to its design. #riba #stirlingprize Royal Institute of British Architects

We want to be the first of many, and for others to come and stand on our shoulders. Yemaachi Biotech When Yaw Bediako saw scientists and researchers departing Ghana, he made a life-changing pivot to keep brilliant minds in his country. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles… via Gates Foundation

More great training from our Light Microscopy team at The Francis Crick Institute (@CALM_STP) – perfect for researchers looking to get started with image analysis.



Great interview with James W. Lee. “Even if you cure only one patient, it’s important for that person and their family." The mysteries of inflammatory bowel disease are being cracked — offering hope for new therapies nature.com/articles/d4158…

Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a role in a huge range of diseases. This work from The Francis Crick Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Johns Hopkins University is really encouraging to see.