@LJRussell_Lab

Professor of Cancer Epigenomics at @UniofNewcastle @NU_Cancer, UK Haemato-oncology, genomics, epigenomics, structural variants

 Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Joined February 2020
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🔬Fully-funded 4-yr PhD opportunity at @NewcastleUni! Investigate early-life exposures & childhood leukaemia epigenomics with Prof Lisa J Russell. Open to Black heritage graduates. Co-delivered with @BlackInCancer & Windsor Fellowship. Apply now: ncl.ac.uk/cancer/training/st… #PhDop
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Curious about childhood cancer research? Join us for a FREE Research Evening @NewcastleUni on 12 November! 🧬 Discover cutting-edge science, meet researchers and enjoy interactive activities. 📍Herschel Building | 3:45–8pm Book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/revolutio… #ChildhoodCancerResearch

Revolutionary Research into Childhood Cancer - A Public Engagement Event

Join us to explore the progress and discoveries that are leading the way in childhood cancer research at Newcastle University.

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Remembering Ruby @KindlyLoudly ​ This week the LEGEND group took some time out in memory of Ruby, on what would have been her 25th Birthday to share some chocolate cake.​ We are immensely grateful for support from Ruby's Fund, and aim to continue her legacy through our work❤️
The LEGEND group, sharing chocolate cake in memory of Ruby on what would have been her 25th Birthday.

ALT The LEGEND group, sharing chocolate cake in memory of Ruby on what would have been her 25th Birthday.

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🧬Research Technician Opportunity🧬 ​ ​ Looking to contribute to cutting-edge paediatric leukaemia research funded by @CR_UK using advanced epigenomics and CRISPR methods?​ ​ The LEGEND group is hiring, join the team! 🔬​ ​ Full details in the link 👇​ bit.ly/3VOQipJ
The LEGEND group in the lab, at the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre, Newcastle University.

ALT The LEGEND group in the lab, at the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre, Newcastle University.

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Last month @LetiziaM24 gave an introduction to our research to the team at Leica Biosystems. It was a great opportunity to share our work, discuss our research and exchange ideas. Thank you to @LeicaBio and Children's Cancer North for the invitation and the engaging discussions!
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Delighted to share that LEGEND Group Leader, Lisa Russell, has been promoted to Professor of Cancer Epigenomics! 🎉🧬 A milestone built on hard work, dedication, an amazing team, awesome support — and a healthy dose of good fortune. Excited for what comes next! 🔬
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On #WorldCancerResearchDay, the group embraced #gold to support Children's Cancer North initiative #PaintTheToonGold to raise awareness for #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Our efforts go beyond the lab when it comes to support #CancerResearch 🧬🧡
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This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we stand alongside patients, families, clinicians and researchers working towards a future where blood cancers are detected earlier, treated and ultimately prevented Every discovery starts with research at the bench. #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
Thank you to Martin Newman for capturing our research in the lab.

ALT Thank you to Martin Newman for capturing our research in the lab.

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We’re glad to have participated in the 23rd CLR-UK Annual Meeting in Nottingham! It was a great opportunity to share our research, contribute to organising the meeting, exchange ideas, and network with fellow scientists working in childhood leukaemia research. #CLRUK2026 #BCUK
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A multicultural lab group comes with so many advantages! We don’t only share valuable ideas and different prospective, but we also get to share traditional food and learn about each other's cultures.  ​ Thanks @AAsayadi for introducing us to Arabic coffee and sharing sweet treats
Arabic coffee, dates and traditional sweet treats.

ALT Arabic coffee, dates and traditional sweet treats.

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This week @Dr_AhlamQ has been preparing DNA for long-read sequencing. Historically, DNA is broken into 'chunks' to read the code. Long-read sequencing is newer technology for deciphering much longer stretches of DNA, providing in-depth information about leukaemia genetics.
Dr Ahlam Alqahtani is carefully examining a tube containing DNA that has been extracted for long-read sequencing technologies.

ALT Dr Ahlam Alqahtani is carefully examining a tube containing DNA that has been extracted for long-read sequencing technologies.

The long strands of DNA 'wrap-around' glass beads within the tube, enabling us to extract much longer DNA strands than traditional methods.

ALT The long strands of DNA 'wrap-around' glass beads within the tube, enabling us to extract much longer DNA strands than traditional methods.

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Proud supervisor moment for Nick & @LetiziaM24 attending the MResPoster session and supporting Lucy and Kunwoo, amazing intercalating medics who worked with @LJRussell_Lab over the last 5 months on their research project. Best luck and AD MAIORA!
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Great conference this week, filled with inspiring talks and poster presentations from @NU_Cancer researchers. Congratulations to our PhD students, @phoebe__snow & @AAsayadi, recipients of PGR Outstanding Contribution Awards in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
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Thanks to Martin Newham for visiting the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre and capturing the LEGEND team at work in the lab — including our data scientists! Looking forward to sharing some of the photos on social media soon #ChildhoodCancerResearch #DataScience
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🧬 Fighting Paediatric Leukaemia with Epigenetics: 4-Year PhD Opportunity!​ ​ Want to push boundaries in cancer research using cutting-edge epigenomic technology?​ ​ We are seeking a dedicated PhD student to join the LEGEND group.​ Full details at​ bit.ly/LEGEND_PhD
The LEGEND group in the lab. From left to right: Dr Ahlam Alqahtani, Dr Nicholas Brittain, Dr Letizia Marchetti, Camille Drai, Dr Lisa Russell (group leader), Ahmed Alsayadi, Phoebe Snow

ALT The LEGEND group in the lab. From left to right: Dr Ahlam Alqahtani, Dr Nicholas Brittain, Dr Letizia Marchetti, Camille Drai, Dr Lisa Russell (group leader), Ahmed Alsayadi, Phoebe Snow

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This competitively funded PhD opportunity has an application deadline of 20th May 🔬🧬
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Remembering Ruby@KindlyLoudlyMay 1
An amazing milestone! Add in the gift aid & that's a whopping £333k raised in Ruby's memory for @cclguk. Funding 5 vital research projects. 2/3 of the way to our total. Thank you to everyone who's fundraiser/donated/cheered us on ❤️🙏😍 #teenagecancer
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Last week was an exciting one for the LEGEND Group! We attended @NUBiosciences NUBI Live, where Lisa and Phoebe gave talks, and Ahmed and Leti presented posters. Nick also presented in the @Nu_Cancer PMGI Symposium. Excellent science with plenty of engaging discussions!
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Very proud that LEGEND group technician, Camille Drai, won two prestigious Technican Awards.
Newcastle University Centre for Cancer@NU_CancerMar 20
Two awards, one incredible achievement! Huge congratulations to NU Cancer’s Camille Drai on winning Outstanding Technician of the Year and Early Career Achievement at the Newcastle University Technician Awards 👏 #NUCancer #NewcastleUniversity #TechnicianAwards
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Had a blast attending an afterwork quiz organised by @nubiosciences PGR community fundraising for Children Cancer North. Third prize proved we are not only good at science and some of us got lucky at the raffle. Thank you for organising this, looking forward to the next event!
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