Get ready for our 2026 Scientific Meeting in Birmingham! ‼️ Abstract submissions are open until 04 March 2026 ‼️ We will be offering conference bursaries. Keep your eyes peeled for those! More details and abstract submission guidance at 🔗 lnkd.in/eDfdbFCH 😊

The NHS 10 Year Plan - good news that the importance of Engineers, Physicists and Technologists has been recognised and we wait to see how the detail to deliver is worked out. Read our full response www.ipem.ac.uk/news/ipem-we...

Engaging with the public on our recent #IDSSSM spine modelling project was a highlight for me and really brought home why involving people in research is so important...read more about what we did on the EPSRC website www.ukri.org/who-we-are/h... @cathyishome.bsky.social @exescicentre.bsky.social

We understand that Clearing can be an uncertain time for parents, guardians, supporters and your young person. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate the process with confidence, to help them prepare as best as they can. Find out more: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/cleari...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Did you ever think about medical physics or clinical engineering? There are so many rewarding careers that you might never of heard of just waiting for you... physicsworld.com/p/ipem-caree...

New funded PhD opportunity for UK students. Working with National Joint Registry data to assess clinical performance of total ankle replacement www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

📖 Learn the ABCD of Early Detection This June, for Scoliosis Awareness Month, the Scoliosis Support and Research charity has created a new animated video on how to spot the early signs of scoliosis. #ABCDofScoliosis #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth #ScoliosisEarlyDetection youtu.be/ovA22_a-Lxs

In response to someone in our running WhatsApp saying they were the slowest in the group, somebody replied, “Comparison is the thief of joy…” I’m going to think about that for the rest of the day

We are excited to share our EVENTS for #BlackInBiophysicsWeek 2025!!! We will be host #BIBPSWeek from Monday, 5/26 to Friday 5/30. RT and help us spread the word! A thread of Events below #BIBPS25 #BlackInBiophysics @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social @blackinx.bsky.social

I'm looking forward to attending the 2025 Zorab Symposium in June - experience suggests it will be an inspirational mix of clinical and scientific research on scoliosis. zorabsymposium.co.uk

BOA response to The Times (1st May, 2025) article suggesting orthopaedic surgery is primarily suited to men due to the physical nature of the work: “outdated and derogatory.” BOA President Mark Bowditch: “Skill, judgement and teamwork—not gender—define a good surgeon.” bit.ly/4cYpibT

Back to Back is offering a limited number of grants up to £20k for UK researchers working on the intervertebral disc and the role of the disc and other spinal structures in the development of low back pain. See www.backtoback.info for details. @ukssb.bsky.social @sbprofficial.bsky.social

📢 Registration is NOW OPEN for the #BSSNSDS2025 Conference at etc.venues, County Hall, London 🗓13-14 November 2025 Educational Day - 12 November 🎟 Early bird ends 2 October - Secure your place ASAP, as limited places are available! For more info, visit our registration portal at: bssmeeting.co.uk

If you’re curious how vaccines are developed, read this ⬇️ Stay informed and stick with science. #VaccinesWork! www.who.int/news-room/fe...

📢 we're hiring! 📚 Do you want to contribute to research on musculoskeletal interventions? 🔎 Do you have a background in CT and MRI analysis? Join us to support research projects on preclinical testing of interventions in the spine (and knee, maybe)! 📆 apply by 17/04 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

A recent study by Chu Tao & coauthors demonstrates a critical role of the Tnf-α/Tnfr signaling in promoting age- and injury-induced intervertebral disc disease in mice, highlighting a potential prevention/treatment pathway: onlinelibrary.wiley....

#OnThisDate Sophie Germain, a French physicist and mathematician, was born! Despite facing significant prejudices, she pioneered elasticity theory and laid the groundwork for future explorations of Fermat's Last Theorem. Today, we celebrate Germain and all pioneering #WomenInSTEM!

Huge #ProudPI moment - congratulations to Fiona Gibson on her first first-author paper! A fun collaboration with lots of colleagues at @insigneoinstitute.bsky.social, Fiona has explored the effects of prostate cancer on the strength of patients' vertebrae. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Looking for additional support for your UofE students over the holiday? Encourage them to book a Study Skills appointment! The team advises on assignment prep, time management, exam techniques, and more! Click on Study Zone Digital for more info: www.exeter.ac.uk/students/stu... #ExeterUniLib

For those interested in the latest spine research -- increased plasma levels of MMP3 may signify an increased risk of intervertebral disc disease, as published in @jorspine.bsky.social #ORSSMC @orssociety.bsky.social Link: buff.ly/N3HLFe6

BSS & NSDS 2025: London - Abstract Submission Portal NOW OPEN! Deadline for submissions: Thursday 31 July at 23:59 (UK time) Visit www.britscoliosis.org.uk/BSS2025 for more information

Spring workshops have arrived🌼 Join us for a virtual mentoring workshop, brought to you by our collaborative Empowerment in Motion Mentoring Program (EMMP) These events are open to everyone! Details and registration in our bio 🔗

Calling all Exeter academics... have you noticed the videos we've been collaborating on with @dralun.bsky.social on TikTok & Instagram? Would you like to work on similar videos to showcase your research to reach a wider audience? If so, drop us an email at [email protected] lnkd.in/eRyDEiu8

If you could have a day a week to pursue a research project what would it be? Our First Into Research Grant could fund your post to be covered for up to a day a week, allowing your employer to release you to live your best research life and find those answers www.ipem.ac.uk/get-involved...

Today our snapshot of campus shows some of the more hidden areas such as our apiary and community garden. Have you ever visited these parts of campus? 📸 Charley Sweet, Annie Price and Jude Meakin

We urge all leaders, for the good of their nations’ health, not to ignore or contradict advice that is supported by a consensus of evidence from research. https://go.nature.com/43Rfr5a

#BritSpine2025 in Manchester: 3 days of learning & collaboration with 750+ multidisciplinary delegates! SBPR proudly contributed to the programme with experts from basic spinal pain research, clinical trials, psychology, rehab & more. Next: #SBPR2026 in Birmingham 11-12 June 2026 📆 www.sbpr.info

Would you like to play a game? We played a game of 'higher or lower' with our office colleagues (not in the least bit medically trained) about radiation doses. What would you choose? Pop your answer in the comments and we'll let you know the answer later.... #HCSWeek25

🦴 Spine Research Opportunity for undergrads! EPSRC funded internships available this summer up to 10 weeks (£14.12/hr). Must be in the penultimate year of a UK science or engineering degree and expect to graduate with a 2.1 or 1st. Get in touch for information (application deadline 03 April 2025).

Ready to shape the future of Biomedical Engineering? #BioMedEng25 is calling for abstract submissions in a wide range of exciting themes—spanning everything from biomechanics, biomaterials, and medical imaging to AI-driven healthcare, drug delivery systems, regenerative medicine, and more!

It's CPD Week and our top tip for today is to volunteer with the IPEM team. We have so many ways you can make an impact to your career, the public, national policy and the profession. Here's the Early Careers Panel, outreach sessions and Gareth met with an MP. Ihttps://lnkd.in/ew8eYw9y #CPDWeek2025

The world's 1st X ray department, 1896 was at Glasgow Royal infirmary headed up by Dr John McIntyre Watch this video to learn more about our famous medical electrician 😀 (better known as a radiologist). Original X ray tubes can be seen in the museum.

I want to honor this last day of Black History Month by celebrating winning an ORS Spine Section Outreach Award & the Spine Section Podium Award at the 2025 ORS Annual Conference this month. The support for research in the US is more perilous than ever & these awards give me strength to keep going.

Well done Prof Louise Taylor and team from Oxford Brookes University for producing this helpful guide for non-Muslim staff on how to support our Muslim students during Ramadan. Read it NOW, Ramadan starts on 1st March. figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...

When did the lubricated joints that allow our skeleton to swivel, rotate and bend evolve? @crumplab.bsky.social explores a new @plosbiology.org paper by @neelimasharma.bsky.social &co that pinpoints their origin to the earliest jawed vertebrates 🧪 Paper: plos.io/3CTC8La Primer: plos.io/4kkhXa6

@blackbiomechs.bsky.social is now on Bsky. Give em a follow! #BiomechSky #biomechanics

🚨 TONIGHT! Join Dr. Shini Somara for a fascinating talk on what #engineers do, the barriers to the field, and driving inclusion & diversity in #STEM. 📖 Talk + Book Signing 📍 Queen Square or Online ⏰ 7:30 PM 🎟 Get your tickets here → www.brlsi.org/whatson/engi... #WomenInSTEM #WomenInEngineering

Don’t hesitate to ask for clarification — every question brings you closer to understanding! ❓In STEM, asking the right questions helps us grow, learn, and push boundaries. No question is too small when you’re building your knowledge! 🔍🙋🏾‍♀️ #science #tech #engineering #math #womeninstem #question

Can analogue spine models behave physiologically? We recently published 2 papers on this. They report our analogue spine's mechanical behaviour similar to living spines which we use to corroborate our in silico spine models and test spine implants in a controlled and validated environment.

The Journal of Biomechanics will now share the latest research exclusively on Bluesky! Follow J Biomech on Bluesky to stay updated with the most relevant and cutting-edge science in biomechanics. Don't miss out! #journalofbiomechanics #BiomechSky

Consent means actively agreeing to be sexual with someone. It ✅ Must be freely given ✅ Must be explicit in words or actions ✅ Must be specific to each act ✅ Can be withdrawn at any time Respect boundaries.

Everyone: please add alt text to your images! Not only does it make your post more accessible, but you'll probably get more engagement as many people won't share posts that are missing it. You can set up a reminder by going to Settings > Accessibility > Require alt text before posting

You may have seen that our abstracts are now open... but did you know that BioMedEng25 is also awarding a special prize for Inclusive Design?

Some more of the incredible skeletons made at yesterday's #OldOpOutreach family workshops. Thank you to everyone who took part.

#fossilfriday Have a heart-shaped vertebra of the giant socal sea cow Hydrodamalis cuestae for this Valentines Day. Hydrodamalis cuestae reached a length of 8-10 meters (26-32 feet), a bit larger than its "modern" relative, the recently extinct Steller's sea cow. Image: Frederico & McLain 2021.

So cool! 🧪 Bubble world record

Do you know what the world record is for the longest lasting bubble? Well third-year students Boden Duffy and Joe Nightingale have managed to form a bubble and keep it in the air for 1 hour 23 mins, beating the world record by over an hour!

COVER REVEAL.  Capturing the stories of 16 pioneering women, this anthology highlights how women played a notable role in shaping quantum physics, one of the most fascinating and profound scientific fields of our time. [publishing July 2025]  #IYQ2025 #WomeninSTEM #booksky https://cup.org/4g1k3Z4

What if you could consciously arrest your heart beat in the same way you can hold your breath? Together with @tetsukudoh.bsky.social and Rosalie Herbert (3rd year UG) we have identified a very rare animal model where this is exactly the case! Check out our preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

If you've been in the water for more than a few minutes, your hands and feet start to wrinkle: to 'prune'. What's interesting is the WHY. We can say for certain that it's not just osmosis / waterlogging of the skin that's responsible. Let's talk about pruney hands & feet. (📷: Marija Radovic)