New ‘spotLights’ Short: Anubhav takes the stage
After launching our very first YouTube Short with Teodora Piskova two weeks ago, we’re back with another video highlighting excellent (preprinted) work from within the preLights community. This time, in Episode 18 of spotLights, we hear from Anubhav Prakash, a postdoctoral researcher in the Wickström lab at the Max Planck…
| Posted on | 18 March 2026 |
spotLights hits episode 10
We’re excited to announce the release of episode 10 of spotLights, the latest in our special series recorded at the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool. In this episode, we speak with Helena Crellin, a PhD student in the lab of Clare Buckley at the University of Cambridge. In her…
| Posted on | 14 May 2025 |
spotLights episode 9: Dr Jenny Richens
We’re pleased to share the latest episode of ‘spotLights’, our interview series highlighting the people behind the most exciting biological preprints. This episode is the second in a series recorded live at the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool, which took place in March 2025. Our guest this time is…
| Posted on | 30 April 2025 |
Get ready for Biologists @ 100 in Liverpool with our pre-conference video and guide
The Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool is just around the corner and we would like to prepare all attendees for an inspiring and engaging experience! Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned conference-goer, our latest resources will help you navigate the event with confidence. 🎥 Pre-Conference Video In…
| Posted on | 17 March 2025 |
Celebrating 100 years of The Company of Biologists
To mark the 100-year anniversary of The Company of Biologists, the first anniversary article— prepared by four of the Directors—was just published. It reflects on a century of transformative contributions to the biological sciences and its community. Accompanying the editorial is a beautifully designed poster (see image below) highlighting key…
| Posted on | 9 January 2025 |
Introducing Shreya Pramanik – one of the SciCommConnect three-minute talk winners
In June, the Node, preLights and FocalPlane hosted SciCommConnect, a science communication event focussed on learning new scicomm skills and networking with like-minded researchers. As part of the day, we hosted a three-minute research talk competition, and we were treated to 12 fantastic talks on a range of topics. We…
| Posted on | 7 August 2024 |