Tina Termini
@cterminiphd.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at Fred Hutch | She/her/hers | Founder of organizo | Angsty hematologist & scientific socialite | I work on/am stress & blood🩸 🦴 🐁 ☢
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The Leading Edge Fellows gathered this week to celebrate Zara Weinberg, a beloved member of our community. Our 7th cohort of Leading Edge Fellows (2026) will be named in her honor.
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Leading Edge Fellows gathered this week to celebrate Zara Weinberg, a beloved member of our community. Our 7th cohort of Leading Edge Fellows (2026) will be named in her honor.
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
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Zara Weinberg passed away earlier this week. She joined my lab earlier this year when her postdoc lab formally closed.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
October 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Zara Weinberg passed away earlier this week. She joined my lab earlier this year when her postdoc lab formally closed.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
We are all better because of the energy, inspiration, brilliance, and tenacity that Zara was. A bright light, role model, advocate & snarky tweeter... everything I needed in a person when I was navigating dark times when we met in 2021. You will be missed deeply, Zara, but never forgotten ❤️
Zara Weinberg passed away earlier this week. She joined my lab earlier this year when her postdoc lab formally closed.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
October 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We are all better because of the energy, inspiration, brilliance, and tenacity that Zara was. A bright light, role model, advocate & snarky tweeter... everything I needed in a person when I was navigating dark times when we met in 2021. You will be missed deeply, Zara, but never forgotten ❤️
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100% all of this 👇. So grateful to have had you in my life, Zara, and I will miss you so much.
Zara Weinberg was a brilliant, loving, and beautiful woman. She inspired everyone who she interacted with, and always strived to make the world a better place for everyone. Tho the world is a little less bright today without her, her memory will always be a blessing.
She was truly one of the best.
She was truly one of the best.
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
100% all of this 👇. So grateful to have had you in my life, Zara, and I will miss you so much.
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Grateful to the incredible team we put together for this project: @cterminiphd.bsky.social, @biophysgal.bsky.social, @jpflores.rbind.io, Joselyn Landazuri, Esteban, and Karen❤️. You all inspire me! Also, huge thanks to friends helping to share and amplify this: @sciforgood.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Grateful to the incredible team we put together for this project: @cterminiphd.bsky.social, @biophysgal.bsky.social, @jpflores.rbind.io, Joselyn Landazuri, Esteban, and Karen❤️. You all inspire me! Also, huge thanks to friends helping to share and amplify this: @sciforgood.bsky.social
Be the scientist who provides thoughtful and critical feedback to strengthen an idea without changing the idea completely. We need creative minds, not clones of thought. Mentors who foster creativity can have an enormous impact on the scientific enterprise: self-awareness is key ♥️ 🔑
May 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Be the scientist who provides thoughtful and critical feedback to strengthen an idea without changing the idea completely. We need creative minds, not clones of thought. Mentors who foster creativity can have an enormous impact on the scientific enterprise: self-awareness is key ♥️ 🔑
✅ I had my first screening mammogram performed today: with a familial history of breast cancer spanning generations and most of my maternal aunts, it was time to check in. Happy to report that it was easy to schedule after getting a referral from my PCP, painless, and fast.
May 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
✅ I had my first screening mammogram performed today: with a familial history of breast cancer spanning generations and most of my maternal aunts, it was time to check in. Happy to report that it was easy to schedule after getting a referral from my PCP, painless, and fast.
Early morning flash talk ready at @thevfoundation.bsky.social
Thank you for inviting me to sharing our work on the sparkle code in leukemia ♥️ 🩸
Thank you for inviting me to sharing our work on the sparkle code in leukemia ♥️ 🩸
May 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Early morning flash talk ready at @thevfoundation.bsky.social
Thank you for inviting me to sharing our work on the sparkle code in leukemia ♥️ 🩸
Thank you for inviting me to sharing our work on the sparkle code in leukemia ♥️ 🩸
#NewPI achievement unlocked: first manuscript rejection 🫠☢️🫠🩸🫠
Bart is disappointed that we weren’t invited to resubmit, but at least we made it to review and got some useful feedback. Gotta keep it moving…
Bart is disappointed that we weren’t invited to resubmit, but at least we made it to review and got some useful feedback. Gotta keep it moving…
May 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#NewPI achievement unlocked: first manuscript rejection 🫠☢️🫠🩸🫠
Bart is disappointed that we weren’t invited to resubmit, but at least we made it to review and got some useful feedback. Gotta keep it moving…
Bart is disappointed that we weren’t invited to resubmit, but at least we made it to review and got some useful feedback. Gotta keep it moving…
With everything being such a mess lately, I’m thankful to have a team that is passionate about science, yet sensitive to the strains I am feeling. Thank you, Termini lab, for giving me space and being patient. I’m thankful I still get to make discoveries with you everyday ♥️🩸
April 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
With everything being such a mess lately, I’m thankful to have a team that is passionate about science, yet sensitive to the strains I am feeling. Thank you, Termini lab, for giving me space and being patient. I’m thankful I still get to make discoveries with you everyday ♥️🩸
Interested in doing a postdoc in Seattle? Join us on May 6 for Seattle DROP, a virtual biomedical postdoc recruitment event. The first 250 US registrants enjoy lunch via delivery voucher! 🥪
All postdoc candidates are invited to attend.
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Registration: tinyurl.com/seattledrop25
All postdoc candidates are invited to attend.
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Registration: tinyurl.com/seattledrop25
Seattle DROP: Discover Research Opportunities for Postdocs
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April 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Interested in doing a postdoc in Seattle? Join us on May 6 for Seattle DROP, a virtual biomedical postdoc recruitment event. The first 250 US registrants enjoy lunch via delivery voucher! 🥪
All postdoc candidates are invited to attend.
👇👇👇
Registration: tinyurl.com/seattledrop25
All postdoc candidates are invited to attend.
👇👇👇
Registration: tinyurl.com/seattledrop25
My auntie fought breast cancer hard, but recently passed away.
She would always ask, “Have you found a cure yet?” to which I would say, “We’re working on it!”. And we are still working on it.
Learn about her journey or donate to her cancer research fund:
engage.fredhutch.org/goto/Yolanda...
She would always ask, “Have you found a cure yet?” to which I would say, “We’re working on it!”. And we are still working on it.
Learn about her journey or donate to her cancer research fund:
engage.fredhutch.org/goto/Yolanda...
Yolanda Lopez Minner
Help Fred Hutch Cancer Center advance innovative research. Donate today!
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April 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My auntie fought breast cancer hard, but recently passed away.
She would always ask, “Have you found a cure yet?” to which I would say, “We’re working on it!”. And we are still working on it.
Learn about her journey or donate to her cancer research fund:
engage.fredhutch.org/goto/Yolanda...
She would always ask, “Have you found a cure yet?” to which I would say, “We’re working on it!”. And we are still working on it.
Learn about her journey or donate to her cancer research fund:
engage.fredhutch.org/goto/Yolanda...
We as a scientific community need to be more intentional than ever in supporting, mentoring, and being available to help scientists from disadvantaged backgrounds. I urge everyone to think deeply about what they can do. For example…
April 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We as a scientific community need to be more intentional than ever in supporting, mentoring, and being available to help scientists from disadvantaged backgrounds. I urge everyone to think deeply about what they can do. For example…
As a person who directly benefitted from many of the programs being dismantled (F31 Diversity, diverse postdoc seminar series, cluster hire, etc), it hits so hard every time I see one of these programs go away. I am gutted.
March 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As a person who directly benefitted from many of the programs being dismantled (F31 Diversity, diverse postdoc seminar series, cluster hire, etc), it hits so hard every time I see one of these programs go away. I am gutted.
I’m learning to immense value of self-preservation for persisting in this job. If I acted on or even just reacted to every single thing I felt outrage about, I’d have an empty tank. This is a really hard part of the job, but essential.
March 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I’m learning to immense value of self-preservation for persisting in this job. If I acted on or even just reacted to every single thing I felt outrage about, I’d have an empty tank. This is a really hard part of the job, but essential.
It’s just one of those days where I feel like a total loser and like I don’t belong here (in academia, in science, in a leadership position). I keep showing up, though, because I know I actually do deserve to be here. It’s just hard… 😩 🥸
March 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It’s just one of those days where I feel like a total loser and like I don’t belong here (in academia, in science, in a leadership position). I keep showing up, though, because I know I actually do deserve to be here. It’s just hard… 😩 🥸
The wave of energy I get from talking to the scientists in our lab about their projects and discoveries is unparalleled. It truly keeps me going! ♥️♥️♥️
March 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The wave of energy I get from talking to the scientists in our lab about their projects and discoveries is unparalleled. It truly keeps me going! ♥️♥️♥️
We were delighted to have @king5news.com.web.brid.gy visit us in the Termini Lab to discuss how NIH funding cuts could affect cancer research:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Szo9...
We NEED indirect costs to provide funding needed complete research studies that will lead to life saving discoveries.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Szo9...
We NEED indirect costs to provide funding needed complete research studies that will lead to life saving discoveries.
Potential NIH funding cuts could affect local cancer research
YouTube video by KING 5 Seattle
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March 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
We were delighted to have @king5news.com.web.brid.gy visit us in the Termini Lab to discuss how NIH funding cuts could affect cancer research:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Szo9...
We NEED indirect costs to provide funding needed complete research studies that will lead to life saving discoveries.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Szo9...
We NEED indirect costs to provide funding needed complete research studies that will lead to life saving discoveries.
How it felt when my R01 score dropped last year…
March 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
How it felt when my R01 score dropped last year…
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March 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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If you are an @isehsociety.bsky.social member, don't forget to vote for leadership before March 18. There are so many dedicated, hard working people to choose from and if you're not a member consider joining just for this-great time to benefit from the international community!
March 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
If you are an @isehsociety.bsky.social member, don't forget to vote for leadership before March 18. There are so many dedicated, hard working people to choose from and if you're not a member consider joining just for this-great time to benefit from the international community!
My study section (DDK-D) met last week! Score release is being held up… but it still feels good to know the science was at least seen.
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
My study section (DDK-D) met last week! Score release is being held up… but it still feels good to know the science was at least seen.
First names of all of the PIs of labs on my floor: Bruce, Brandon, Naresh, Soheil, David, Derek, Julian, Toni, Irv, Keith, Jerry, and Tina. One of these things is not like the others 🫠
March 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
First names of all of the PIs of labs on my floor: Bruce, Brandon, Naresh, Soheil, David, Derek, Julian, Toni, Irv, Keith, Jerry, and Tina. One of these things is not like the others 🫠
Said farewell to Jen Adair who is heading to UMass Chan to lead their Gene Therapy Center. Couldn’t be more grateful to have gotten to learn from her scientifically & professionally. I’ll keep holding down the fort here, but it’s gonna be harder now ♥️ 🧬
Congrats, Jen: www.umassmed.edu/gtc/
Congrats, Jen: www.umassmed.edu/gtc/
March 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Said farewell to Jen Adair who is heading to UMass Chan to lead their Gene Therapy Center. Couldn’t be more grateful to have gotten to learn from her scientifically & professionally. I’ll keep holding down the fort here, but it’s gonna be harder now ♥️ 🧬
Congrats, Jen: www.umassmed.edu/gtc/
Congrats, Jen: www.umassmed.edu/gtc/
My anxiety has been through the roof lately, which is making is extremely difficult to do my job well. I’m doing my best - carrying on with mentoring, reading, writing, thinking, leading, planning, managing, and everything else that comes with this job… but I am struggling 😔
February 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My anxiety has been through the roof lately, which is making is extremely difficult to do my job well. I’m doing my best - carrying on with mentoring, reading, writing, thinking, leading, planning, managing, and everything else that comes with this job… but I am struggling 😔