Archive for November, 2013
Voices of the Fifth Floor
When the world of molecular biology was still a small one, the Fifth Floor of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund labs in Lincolns Inn Fields was the place in Europe to be. Drawn by the twin imperatives of living in London and hanging out with some of the best scientists in the world, a host … Continue reading >>
Cancer and physics: back to basics
About two months ago, I started a new job, providing science information for the Cancer Research UK Create the Change Campaign, which is dedicated to raising money for the Francis Crick Institute. It’s been a real eye-opener; ironically, although I’ve worked in labs dedicated to medical research for much of my adult life, I feel … Continue reading >>