Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology (CCRB)
@ccrb27.bsky.social
Our research goes beyond the mouth. Understanding how the entire head and face forms, we can repair damage, regenerate cells and unravel the causes of diseases.
We are part of the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King's College London
We are part of the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King's College London
Fantastic job from CCRB's @mariccibasa.bsky.social presenting her work at the @anatsoc.bsky.social Summer Meeting in Bristol!
Fascinating work on snake feeding adaptations by @mariccibasa.bsky.social. Despite osteogenic signalling being present, the intramandibular hinge remains bone-free through development, with collagen organisation and programmed cell death contributing to this unique anatomical innovation.
July 17, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Fantastic job from CCRB's @mariccibasa.bsky.social presenting her work at the @anatsoc.bsky.social Summer Meeting in Bristol!
Check out this preprint from CCRB's @carmenmorenogon.bsky.social !
I’m beyond happy to share that the preprint summarising my PhD research is now online on bioRxiv! 🚀
I am very grateful to my supervisors, Karen J Liu and Andrea Serio, all the coauthors and members of both teams who have made this work possible.
I am very grateful to my supervisors, Karen J Liu and Andrea Serio, all the coauthors and members of both teams who have made this work possible.
New pre-print on human neural crest organoids for studying developmental changes in diseases such as neuroblastoma. Heroic work from @carmenmorenogon.bsky.social bridging Liu/Serio labs @andreaserio.bsky.social with protocols from @tsakiridis.bsky.social.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
May 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Check out this preprint from CCRB's @carmenmorenogon.bsky.social !
Come join us at CCRB!
The Tucker lab is looking for a research technician to work on a project funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
More details and apply: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/143786-...
@ccrb27.bsky.social
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#academicjobs
The Tucker lab is looking for a research technician to work on a project funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
More details and apply: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/143786-...
@ccrb27.bsky.social
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#academicjobs
Research Assistant | King's College London
www.kcl.ac.uk
April 20, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Come join us at CCRB!
The Tucker lab is looking for a research technician to work on a project funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
More details and apply: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/143786-...
@ccrb27.bsky.social
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#academicjobs
The Tucker lab is looking for a research technician to work on a project funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
More details and apply: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/143786-...
@ccrb27.bsky.social
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#academicjobs
Congratulations to Cynthia Andoniadou @pituitarylab.bsky.social for the 2026 BSDB Cheryll Tickle Medal! This is a very well deserved prize in recognition for her research career in pituitary gland development and stem cell biology.
Congratulations, Cynthia!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
Congratulations, Cynthia!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
Many congratulations to Cynthia Andoniadou @pituitarylab.bsky.social, recipient of the 2026 BSDB Cheryll Tickle Medal, honouring her internationally recognised research programme in pituitary gland development and stem cell biology.
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bsdb.org/2026/03/25/2...
2026 Cheryll Tickle Medal Winner - Cynthia Andoniadou - BSDB - British Society for Developmental Biology
In 2016, the BSDB introduced the Cheryll Tickle Medal, which is being awarded annually to a mid-career, female scientist for her outstanding achievements in the field of Developmental Biology. The BSD...
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March 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations to Cynthia Andoniadou @pituitarylab.bsky.social for the 2026 BSDB Cheryll Tickle Medal! This is a very well deserved prize in recognition for her research career in pituitary gland development and stem cell biology.
Congratulations, Cynthia!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
Congratulations, Cynthia!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
A new paper from the Tucker lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social has just been published in the journal of Anatomy!
Secondary cartilage in the murine medial pterygoid plate has a critical role in the pathfinding of the tensor veli palatini
Link: doi.org/10.1111/joa....
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Secondary cartilage in the murine medial pterygoid plate has a critical role in the pathfinding of the tensor veli palatini
Link: doi.org/10.1111/joa....
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Secondary cartilage in the murine medial pterygoid plate has a critical role in the pathfinding of the tensor veli palatini
The development of the medial pterygoid plate (MPP) is followed in mouse embryos, highlighting its neural crest origin and complex development via both endochondral and membranous ossification. Using...
doi.org
March 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
A new paper from the Tucker lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social has just been published in the journal of Anatomy!
Secondary cartilage in the murine medial pterygoid plate has a critical role in the pathfinding of the tensor veli palatini
Link: doi.org/10.1111/joa....
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Secondary cartilage in the murine medial pterygoid plate has a critical role in the pathfinding of the tensor veli palatini
Link: doi.org/10.1111/joa....
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Great conference in London!
YEN 2026 registration is now live!
Join us for the 2026 YEN conference on the 15th of June at the Francis Crick Institute, London, UK.
Sign up now to attend and submit your poster/abstract: forms.gle/2HQEmZgEi4hP...
Abstract submission deadline is 15 May.
Stay tuned for more information!
Join us for the 2026 YEN conference on the 15th of June at the Francis Crick Institute, London, UK.
Sign up now to attend and submit your poster/abstract: forms.gle/2HQEmZgEi4hP...
Abstract submission deadline is 15 May.
Stay tuned for more information!
March 16, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Great conference in London!
Congratulations to Dr Marta Perera from the Tucker lab, who won Best Postdoctoral Researcher Presentation at the 38th Head Group Meeting hosted @ucl.ac.uk
She discussed her work which uses spatial transcriptomics to explore the development of the embryonic salivary gland.
Congratulations Marta!
She discussed her work which uses spatial transcriptomics to explore the development of the embryonic salivary gland.
Congratulations Marta!
February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to Dr Marta Perera from the Tucker lab, who won Best Postdoctoral Researcher Presentation at the 38th Head Group Meeting hosted @ucl.ac.uk
She discussed her work which uses spatial transcriptomics to explore the development of the embryonic salivary gland.
Congratulations Marta!
She discussed her work which uses spatial transcriptomics to explore the development of the embryonic salivary gland.
Congratulations Marta!
Check out the latest from CCRB's Juan and Abigail!
Highlighted in this issue of @dev-journal.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
Highlighted in this issue of @dev-journal.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
Pinna-pointing the roles of Eya1 and Tbx1 in outer ear development
This Research Highlight showcases work from Juan Fons, Abigail Tucker and colleagues: journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
This Research Highlight showcases work from Juan Fons, Abigail Tucker and colleagues: journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Check out the latest from CCRB's Juan and Abigail!
Highlighted in this issue of @dev-journal.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
Highlighted in this issue of @dev-journal.bsky.social
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
New paper from the Tucker lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social published in @dev-journal.bsky.social !
Analysis of Eya1 and Tbx1 mutants highlights interactions between the muscle and developing cartilage during external ear formation.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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Analysis of Eya1 and Tbx1 mutants highlights interactions between the muscle and developing cartilage during external ear formation.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
New paper from the Tucker lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social published in @dev-journal.bsky.social !
Analysis of Eya1 and Tbx1 mutants highlights interactions between the muscle and developing cartilage during external ear formation.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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Analysis of Eya1 and Tbx1 mutants highlights interactions between the muscle and developing cartilage during external ear formation.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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New paper from the Streit lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social published in @dev-journal.bsky.social !
Dynamic changes in chromatin accessibility during cell fate specification at the neural plate border.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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Dynamic changes in chromatin accessibility during cell fate specification at the neural plate border.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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Dynamic changes in chromatin accessibility during cell fate specification at the neural plate border
During development, dynamic changes in gene expression and chromatin architecture drive the transition from progenitors to specialised cell types. Here we use single cell ATAC sequencing (scATAC-seq) ...
doi.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
New paper from the Streit lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social published in @dev-journal.bsky.social !
Dynamic changes in chromatin accessibility during cell fate specification at the neural plate border.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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Dynamic changes in chromatin accessibility during cell fate specification at the neural plate border.
Link: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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New paper from the Tucker lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social !
Authors Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and collagues analysed the formation and molecular identity of the glenoid fossa of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Authors Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and collagues analysed the formation and molecular identity of the glenoid fossa of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New paper from the Tucker lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social !
Authors Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and collagues analysed the formation and molecular identity of the glenoid fossa of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Authors Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and collagues analysed the formation and molecular identity of the glenoid fossa of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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New paper from @ccrb27.bsky.social out in Aging Cell!
Work from Robert Knight’s group showed an exciting effect for a metalloprotease inhibitor in enhancing muscle regeneration in a zebrafish model of accelerated ageing.
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#Regeneration
#Zebrafish
#MuscleRepair
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Work from Robert Knight’s group showed an exciting effect for a metalloprotease inhibitor in enhancing muscle regeneration in a zebrafish model of accelerated ageing.
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#Regeneration
#Zebrafish
#MuscleRepair
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November 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
New paper from @ccrb27.bsky.social out in Aging Cell!
Work from Robert Knight’s group showed an exciting effect for a metalloprotease inhibitor in enhancing muscle regeneration in a zebrafish model of accelerated ageing.
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#Regeneration
#Zebrafish
#MuscleRepair
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Work from Robert Knight’s group showed an exciting effect for a metalloprotease inhibitor in enhancing muscle regeneration in a zebrafish model of accelerated ageing.
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
#Regeneration
#Zebrafish
#MuscleRepair
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It's Halloween in CCRB! Today we held our traditional Pumpkin Carving Competition, and it was a very competitive one!
Congratulations to @karenjliu.bsky.social 's lab for the win!
Can you guess which was the winner?
Congratulations to @karenjliu.bsky.social 's lab for the win!
Can you guess which was the winner?
October 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It's Halloween in CCRB! Today we held our traditional Pumpkin Carving Competition, and it was a very competitive one!
Congratulations to @karenjliu.bsky.social 's lab for the win!
Can you guess which was the winner?
Congratulations to @karenjliu.bsky.social 's lab for the win!
Can you guess which was the winner?
New review from our centre published in the Journal of Dental Research!
Activating Endogenous Condylar Stem Cells to Enhance TMJ Repair
doi.org/10.1177/0022...
Congratulations Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and Abigail for this publication!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
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Activating Endogenous Condylar Stem Cells to Enhance TMJ Repair
doi.org/10.1177/0022...
Congratulations Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and Abigail for this publication!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
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October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
New review from our centre published in the Journal of Dental Research!
Activating Endogenous Condylar Stem Cells to Enhance TMJ Repair
doi.org/10.1177/0022...
Congratulations Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and Abigail for this publication!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
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Activating Endogenous Condylar Stem Cells to Enhance TMJ Repair
doi.org/10.1177/0022...
Congratulations Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and Abigail for this publication!
@kingsdentistry.bsky.social
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CCRB paper alert!
Most snakes can open their mouths so wide they can consume food that is much larger than their own head. This is partly due to their ‘free’ mandibular symphysis, found to be both bone and cartilage-free. So, how ‘free’ is that symphyseal gap?
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Most snakes can open their mouths so wide they can consume food that is much larger than their own head. This is partly due to their ‘free’ mandibular symphysis, found to be both bone and cartilage-free. So, how ‘free’ is that symphyseal gap?
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October 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
CCRB paper alert!
Most snakes can open their mouths so wide they can consume food that is much larger than their own head. This is partly due to their ‘free’ mandibular symphysis, found to be both bone and cartilage-free. So, how ‘free’ is that symphyseal gap?
(1/3)
Most snakes can open their mouths so wide they can consume food that is much larger than their own head. This is partly due to their ‘free’ mandibular symphysis, found to be both bone and cartilage-free. So, how ‘free’ is that symphyseal gap?
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A great way to end the week with some evo devo! A one day meeting hosted by @qmul.bsky.social #UKEvoDevo @biologists.bsky.social @chemamd.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A great way to end the week with some evo devo! A one day meeting hosted by @qmul.bsky.social #UKEvoDevo @biologists.bsky.social @chemamd.bsky.social
As the sun sets over beautiful bustling Liverpool we reflect back on the great week we've had at the #biologists100 and how we were in truly great company with @biologists.bsky.social #liverpool #scouse #development #experimentalbiology #cellbiology
March 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As the sun sets over beautiful bustling Liverpool we reflect back on the great week we've had at the #biologists100 and how we were in truly great company with @biologists.bsky.social #liverpool #scouse #development #experimentalbiology #cellbiology
Topping off a fantastic #biologists100 conference with a stimulating panel discussion @biologists.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Topping off a fantastic #biologists100 conference with a stimulating panel discussion @biologists.bsky.social
Last night's #biologists100 gala dinner was trés fancy! @biologists.bsky.social you clean up nicely 💅💃 #stgeorgeshall #liverpool #galadinner
March 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Last night's #biologists100 gala dinner was trés fancy! @biologists.bsky.social you clean up nicely 💅💃 #stgeorgeshall #liverpool #galadinner
Day 2 of #biologists100 starts with two fantastic climate change talks from Hans-Otto Portner and Jane Francis. Both with the message that we need to act now! @biologists.bsky.social @ipcc.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk
March 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Day 2 of #biologists100 starts with two fantastic climate change talks from Hans-Otto Portner and Jane Francis. Both with the message that we need to act now! @biologists.bsky.social @ipcc.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk
We're here in sunny seaside Liverpool for the @biologists.bsky.social 100 year anniversary meeting #100biologists
March 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We're here in sunny seaside Liverpool for the @biologists.bsky.social 100 year anniversary meeting #100biologists
Support our PhD student Michael Dack and #TeamBones to raise money for Bone Cancer Research by running the 2025 #LondonMarathon
I'm running the 2025 London Marathon for the Bone Cancer Research Trust
Help Michael Dack raise money to support Bone Cancer Research Trust
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March 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Support our PhD student Michael Dack and #TeamBones to raise money for Bone Cancer Research by running the 2025 #LondonMarathon
To celebrate International Women's Day we recorded a special podcast series, interviewing 6 different women with different roles in our department. Check it out on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7GoTzSh...
March 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
To celebrate International Women's Day we recorded a special podcast series, interviewing 6 different women with different roles in our department. Check it out on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7GoTzSh...
Come and do a PhD at CCRB!
Fantastic PhD in stem cells / hearing opportunity with Prof Abigail Tucker at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Enhancing ear drum repair by tracking endogenous stem cells at King’s College London on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Enhancing ear drum repair by tracking endogenous stem cells at King’s College London, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Come and do a PhD at CCRB!