Kristen Kwan
@blockintheback.bsky.social
Professor, U of Utah. Biology, family, sports, food. Knitter, musician, aspiring weaver. SLC, via LA, the Bay Area, and Boston. Views are my own.
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Kristen Kwan
@blockintheback.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Since I'm finally moving here, here's a bit about me: my lab studies the cellular and molecular basis of vertebrate eye morphogenesis using zebrafish as a model system, combining multidimensional imaging, computational approaches, and molecular genetics. Excited to see you all!
Thinking of you and sending you hugs and all good thoughts ❤️
December 25, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Thinking of you and sending you hugs and all good thoughts ❤️
Survivorship Bias Sugar Cookies for the Human Genetics Department Holiday Baking Extravaganza
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Survivorship Bias Sugar Cookies for the Human Genetics Department Holiday Baking Extravaganza
I will honestly eat all of these, but I have to admit that I’ve become partial to the Trader Joe’s dark chocolate version
December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I will honestly eat all of these, but I have to admit that I’ve become partial to the Trader Joe’s dark chocolate version
I got some of those too. I loved how noncommittal it was 😂
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I got some of those too. I loved how noncommittal it was 😂
Yes. We have the game on mute (M is having a saxophone lesson) but we could see what they were looking at on the replay
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Yes. We have the game on mute (M is having a saxophone lesson) but we could see what they were looking at on the replay
I am sincerely grateful for you, Bryan!!
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I am sincerely grateful for you, Bryan!!
I tried that too!!
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I tried that too!!
« Not in word list » 😕
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
« Not in word list » 😕
Reposted by Kristen Kwan
An honor and dream come true to perform alongside Yo-Yo Ma, presented by Celebrity Series at Boston Symphony Hall. 💜
🎼Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
🎼Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
An honor and dream come true to perform alongside Yo-Yo Ma, presented by Celebrity Series at Boston Symphony Hall. 💜
🎼Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
🎼Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Thank you so much, Jen!! I hope you’re doing well - any chance I’ll see you at ARVO next year?
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you so much, Jen!! I hope you’re doing well - any chance I’ll see you at ARVO next year?
Thank you so much, Revathi! I hope you’re doing well!! ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thank you so much, Revathi! I hope you’re doing well!! ❤️
Thank you so much, Deeptha!! ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thank you so much, Deeptha!! ❤️
Oh no… sending you good thoughts
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Oh no… sending you good thoughts
This week, the world lost a beacon of joy, compassion, and generosity. We will miss you, Virginia. 💔
www.vcstar.com/obituaries/p...
www.vcstar.com/obituaries/p...
Virginia Eleanor Klemz Weber Obituary - Ventura County Star
Virginia Eleanor Klemz Weber, 75, of Ventura, California, passed away peacefully at her home on October 27, 2025, four days shy of her 76th...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This week, the world lost a beacon of joy, compassion, and generosity. We will miss you, Virginia. 💔
www.vcstar.com/obituaries/p...
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We love your mom so much. She has been a beacon of joy, generosity, and kindness for all of us, with an unparalleled place in our community and our hearts for the past 15 years. Sending love to you and your family.
October 30, 2025 at 4:57 AM
We love your mom so much. She has been a beacon of joy, generosity, and kindness for all of us, with an unparalleled place in our community and our hearts for the past 15 years. Sending love to you and your family.
Article on research cuts beginning to affect the University of Utah (gift link):
“At this point, [University President] Randall noted, the U hasn’t felt the full effects of the Trump administration’s research cuts. ‘What will happen next year,’ he said, ‘we will see.’”
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
“At this point, [University President] Randall noted, the U hasn’t felt the full effects of the Trump administration’s research cuts. ‘What will happen next year,’ he said, ‘we will see.’”
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
How the University of Utah is scrambling to cover the millions lost from Trump’s research cuts
University of Utah President Taylor Randall has worked to provide "bridge funding" to keep the U.'s research going despite federal cuts. But there have still been some layoffs.
www.sltrib.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Article on research cuts beginning to affect the University of Utah (gift link):
“At this point, [University President] Randall noted, the U hasn’t felt the full effects of the Trump administration’s research cuts. ‘What will happen next year,’ he said, ‘we will see.’”
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
“At this point, [University President] Randall noted, the U hasn’t felt the full effects of the Trump administration’s research cuts. ‘What will happen next year,’ he said, ‘we will see.’”
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
Reposted by Kristen Kwan
A deep dive into the destruction of US cancer research by @jonathanmahler.bsky.social “It’s an absolutely unmitigated disaster,” a former top official at NIH told him. “It will take decades to recover from this, if we ever do.” Gift link: nyti.ms/48iH3Cr
nyti.ms
September 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A deep dive into the destruction of US cancer research by @jonathanmahler.bsky.social “It’s an absolutely unmitigated disaster,” a former top official at NIH told him. “It will take decades to recover from this, if we ever do.” Gift link: nyti.ms/48iH3Cr
I’ve been thinking of you and Andres all week as I’ve given the first two lectures of the imaging course! Wish you were still here - you are welcome back ANY TIME
August 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I’ve been thinking of you and Andres all week as I’ve given the first two lectures of the imaging course! Wish you were still here - you are welcome back ANY TIME
Le Pas Espagnol Op. 56, No. 6 by Fauré
Super-fun performing with my son (17) despite the near-disaster of our music being blown off of the piano in the drafty recital hall - we were saved by my daughter (13)!
Super-fun performing with my son (17) despite the near-disaster of our music being blown off of the piano in the drafty recital hall - we were saved by my daughter (13)!
August 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Le Pas Espagnol Op. 56, No. 6 by Fauré
Super-fun performing with my son (17) despite the near-disaster of our music being blown off of the piano in the drafty recital hall - we were saved by my daughter (13)!
Super-fun performing with my son (17) despite the near-disaster of our music being blown off of the piano in the drafty recital hall - we were saved by my daughter (13)!
Snapshots from end-of-summer travels: NYC and Woods Hole
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August 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Snapshots from end-of-summer travels: NYC and Woods Hole
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Snapshots from end-of-summer travels: Pennsylvania
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August 8, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Snapshots from end-of-summer travels: Pennsylvania
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