Beatriz I. Fernandez-Gil, PhD
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Beatriz I. Fernandez-Gil, PhD
@bitafernandez.bsky.social
Scientist mom. Instructor of Neurosurgery @Mayo Clinic; Brain tumor research 🧠cancer metabolism🎯o-GlcNAc🍬Radiotherapy☢️opinions are my own
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🧪Did you know that America is known for its cancer research b/c of the National Cancer Act in 1971 signed by Nixon. Mary Lasker took her cause to congress and the American public as a leading proponent of the National Cancer Act. She said, "If you think research is expensive, try disease!"
May 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Thankful for sharing the Inquisitive Minds retreat 2025 at Washington D.C. with great speakers and panelists
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April 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Great insights in lipid metabolism and senescence at the 14th annual Alliamce for Healthy Aging conference 2025 #mayoclinic
March 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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📢 Postdoc Opening – Metabolism & Cancer! 📢
Looking for a motivated postdoc to explore how metabolism regulates tumor initiation at Roswell Park in Buffalo, NY! Join us to tackle big questions with cool science in a collaborative environment.
Interested? DM me! #PostdocJobs #CancerMetabolism
February 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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February 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Mujeres científicas que revolucionaron la ciencia desde la sombra http://dozz.es/o_fcn2
Mujeres científicas que revolucionaron la ciencia desde la sombra
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February 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Rosalind Franklin’s work in X-ray crystallography was key to uncovering DNA’s double-helix structure. In a field dominated by men, she not only excelled but also shattered stereotypes, demonstrating that women drive groundbreaking discoveries in science.

🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
To all the ferocious women I work with in the lab, is an honor serve with you! Let’s keep fighting for science! @paulaschiapparelli.bsky.social @paosmeade.bsky.social @emilynorton295.bsky.social and many others💜
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Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.

Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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We got a message from the university to remove any use of the "DEI", "diversity", "equity", or "inclusion" from all public-facing documents. They said that even "biodiversity" is being flagged by the federal government. We live in the dumbest timeline.
February 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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You cannot underestimate all the positive and long-term benefits of having a supportive #mentor

One could argue this is at least as important as the research topic 🧪

Do choose wisely..

#MentoringMonth
January 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
2025 Abcam Cancer and Metabolism Conference Happening now! Excellent talks to stay up to date in cancer metaboslim #cancermetabolism #abcam
February 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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American science and medicine has been thrown into chaos and uncertainty over the past week. Here are some stories to get up to speed. 1/12
January 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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This is just a reminder that the #cancermetabolism and #mitochondrialbiology community is ever-growing, and the third starter pack is becoming very juicy.

Starter pack 1: go.bsky.app/VavECSX

Starter pack 2: go.bsky.app/CH1MctZ

Starter pack 3: go.bsky.app/7Uwa6fb
January 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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I’m really proud to announce the 2025 Cancer Metabolism Showcase and Workshop, May 5th and 6th, 9:30 AM - 3 PM EST. This year, our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Jeffrey Rathmell from VUMC.

I'm excited to come together, talk science, and support researchers in our field.

www.cancermetabolismshowcase.org
9:30 AM - 3 PM EST, May 5th and 6th, 2025
www.cancermetabolismshowcase.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Really interesting paper 🧪 🤩

Immune evasion through mitochondrial transfer 😮

Ikeda et al find that #mitochondria from cancer cells can #transfer over to T cells - altering their #metabolism & reducing antitumour immunity

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

@nature.com
Cancer cells ‘poison’ the immune system with tainted mitochondria
Immune cells lose their cancer-fighting prowess after taking tumours’ organelles on board.
www.nature.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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First publication of 2025 deserves my first ever post on Bluesky.
Do not miss the review by K. Cook and colleagues at Wake Forest University that discusses the role of #GutMicrobiota in #BreastCancer therapeutic outcomes!

🗞️https://doi.org/10.1038/s44321-024-00185-0
January 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Okey dokey here goes! First real post - please reshare if appropriate 🙏

🔔We’ve got two postdoc level positions opening in our lab! One wet lab, one computational🔔

We’re a scientifically diverse, friendly bunch working at the interface of mitochondrial biology, metabolism & cancer in Glasgow, UK.
January 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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📢We're recruiting📢

Our lab at the University of Lausanne is looking for a postdoctoral associate to study #nucleotide metabolism in physiology and cancer in vivo!

Please share

#uridine #cancermetabolism #immunometabolism

@unil.bsky.social

🔗(PDF): www.jourdainlab.org/wp-content/u...
January 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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huh...
January 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM