Francesca Capon
@francicapon.bsky.social
Geneticist (@ubcmedicine.bsky.social), working mother, Italian in 🇨🇦. Interested in politics, genes, #omics, #inflammation. Views are mine.
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Today we celebrate the birthday of not one, but two amazing women in science! 🤗🎉Marie Skłodowska-Curie (1867), who discovered #radium & #polonium & pioneered #radioactivity, & Lise Meitner (1878), whose brilliance uncovered the physics behind #nuclearfission. Happy birthday, trailblazers! ✨
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of not one, but two amazing women in science! 🤗🎉Marie Skłodowska-Curie (1867), who discovered #radium & #polonium & pioneered #radioactivity, & Lise Meitner (1878), whose brilliance uncovered the physics behind #nuclearfission. Happy birthday, trailblazers! ✨
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Statistical thinking is a core part of solid biological results. However, many studies still include insufficient sample sizes, have poor experimental design, or select incorrect statistical tests.
Here, the authors present ten statistical tips for cell biology
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Here, the authors present ten statistical tips for cell biology
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Ten essential tips for robust statistics in cell biology - Nature Cell Biology
Statistical thinking is a core part of solid, trustworthy biology. However, many studies still include insufficient sample sizes, have poor experimental design or select an incorrect statistical metho...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Statistical thinking is a core part of solid biological results. However, many studies still include insufficient sample sizes, have poor experimental design, or select incorrect statistical tests.
Here, the authors present ten statistical tips for cell biology
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Here, the authors present ten statistical tips for cell biology
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Applications are currently being accepted for UBC's ✨️ Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship ✨️ (two positions!!), due Jan. 15
Please share far and wide 🚀
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Please share far and wide 🚀
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2-year (2026-2028) - 2 positions OPENAt UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in resea...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Applications are currently being accepted for UBC's ✨️ Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship ✨️ (two positions!!), due Jan. 15
Please share far and wide 🚀
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Please share far and wide 🚀
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We’ve put up summary statistics for over 3,000 traits in the All of Us resource, and a shiny new browser alongside it! Explore your favorite gene or phenotype here: allbyall.researchallofus.org #ASHG24
All by All
The All by All browser maps known and novel associations between genotypes and phenotypes using data contributed by All of Us Research Program participants as of July 1, 2022. All by All encompasses a...
allbyall.researchallofus.org
November 8, 2024 at 8:32 PM
We’ve put up summary statistics for over 3,000 traits in the All of Us resource, and a shiny new browser alongside it! Explore your favorite gene or phenotype here: allbyall.researchallofus.org #ASHG24
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
🚨#job alert 🚨
I am recruiting a technician and #postdoc in #bioinformatics to investigate T cell transcription networks in skin and gut #inflammation. We are a growing and diverse team at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Links below:
tinyurl.com/42w4vh7s
tinyurl.com/4n5wva6c
Please repost #immunosky
I am recruiting a technician and #postdoc in #bioinformatics to investigate T cell transcription networks in skin and gut #inflammation. We are a growing and diverse team at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Links below:
tinyurl.com/42w4vh7s
tinyurl.com/4n5wva6c
Please repost #immunosky
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🚨#job alert 🚨
I am recruiting a technician and #postdoc in #bioinformatics to investigate T cell transcription networks in skin and gut #inflammation. We are a growing and diverse team at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Links below:
tinyurl.com/42w4vh7s
tinyurl.com/4n5wva6c
Please repost #immunosky
I am recruiting a technician and #postdoc in #bioinformatics to investigate T cell transcription networks in skin and gut #inflammation. We are a growing and diverse team at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Links below:
tinyurl.com/42w4vh7s
tinyurl.com/4n5wva6c
Please repost #immunosky
Just used this and was very impressed! It is also very nice to receive a robust scientific critique that does not include any personal comments. Reviewers #3 everywhere please take note...
Unlike the heart attack of getting a “Decision” email, it’s such a good feeling to get a “Your review is ready” email from qed :)
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just used this and was very impressed! It is also very nice to receive a robust scientific critique that does not include any personal comments. Reviewers #3 everywhere please take note...
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Just in time for #ASHG2025, a new FinnGen public data release is live!
This release features the first clinical laboratory value association results. Analyses cover 383 lab measurements (OMOPIDs) with data from ≥1,000 participants each.
Access the results here: www.finngen.fi/en/access_re...
This release features the first clinical laboratory value association results. Analyses cover 383 lab measurements (OMOPIDs) with data from ≥1,000 participants each.
Access the results here: www.finngen.fi/en/access_re...
October 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Just in time for #ASHG2025, a new FinnGen public data release is live!
This release features the first clinical laboratory value association results. Analyses cover 383 lab measurements (OMOPIDs) with data from ≥1,000 participants each.
Access the results here: www.finngen.fi/en/access_re...
This release features the first clinical laboratory value association results. Analyses cover 383 lab measurements (OMOPIDs) with data from ≥1,000 participants each.
Access the results here: www.finngen.fi/en/access_re...
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If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
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Super excited to announce the launch of the PhD subspecialization program in genetic & genomic counseling at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social - it's open to applications!
All details including contact information for any questions is available here: medgen.med.ubc.ca/graduate-pro...
Please share widely!
All details including contact information for any questions is available here: medgen.med.ubc.ca/graduate-pro...
Please share widely!
PhD Sub-Specialization in Genetic and Genomic Counselling - Department of Medical Genetics
Overview The PhD sub-specialization in Genetic and Genomic Counselling will develop researchers who generate knowledge through empirical research that will advance and inform evidence-based practice i...
medgen.med.ubc.ca
October 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Super excited to announce the launch of the PhD subspecialization program in genetic & genomic counseling at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social - it's open to applications!
All details including contact information for any questions is available here: medgen.med.ubc.ca/graduate-pro...
Please share widely!
All details including contact information for any questions is available here: medgen.med.ubc.ca/graduate-pro...
Please share widely!
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Hello everyone! I am a postdoc in mucosal immunology and I am looking for new postdoc position in Europe! I know a lot about gut mast cells, but also CD4 T cells and type 2/3 immunity in general. I've worked with single cell sequencing and neuroimmune interactions. Feel free to share! Thank you! ♥️🥼👩🔬
September 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hello everyone! I am a postdoc in mucosal immunology and I am looking for new postdoc position in Europe! I know a lot about gut mast cells, but also CD4 T cells and type 2/3 immunity in general. I've worked with single cell sequencing and neuroimmune interactions. Feel free to share! Thank you! ♥️🥼👩🔬
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Editor searching reviewers in August
August 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Editor searching reviewers in August
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TYK2 inhibition enhances Treg differentiation and function while preventing Th1 and Th17 differentiation
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@mklevings.bsky.social
cell.com/cell-reports...
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August 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
TYK2 inhibition enhances Treg differentiation and function while preventing Th1 and Th17 differentiation
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cell.com/cell-reports...
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cell.com/cell-reports...
Today is Generalised Pustular Psoriasis awareness day. The US National Psoriasis Foundation has a lot of resources for people living with this severe condition
www.psoriasis.org/gpp-resource...
#psoriasis, #dermatology, #RareDisease
www.psoriasis.org/gpp-resource...
#psoriasis, #dermatology, #RareDisease
GPP Resource Center
GPP is a painful, rare, and chronic form of psoriasis that can appear in a small area or over a wide swath of the body. Explore this GPP Resource Center to connect and learn.
www.psoriasis.org
August 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Today is Generalised Pustular Psoriasis awareness day. The US National Psoriasis Foundation has a lot of resources for people living with this severe condition
www.psoriasis.org/gpp-resource...
#psoriasis, #dermatology, #RareDisease
www.psoriasis.org/gpp-resource...
#psoriasis, #dermatology, #RareDisease
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My biggest, loudest job application advice:
WHY do you want this job? This SPECIFIC job? What about it interests you? What do you think of it? What can you bring to it?
I know this sounds obvious but a generic cover letter isn't doing you favours - really. *Show me you know the job!*
1/7
WHY do you want this job? This SPECIFIC job? What about it interests you? What do you think of it? What can you bring to it?
I know this sounds obvious but a generic cover letter isn't doing you favours - really. *Show me you know the job!*
1/7
July 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
My biggest, loudest job application advice:
WHY do you want this job? This SPECIFIC job? What about it interests you? What do you think of it? What can you bring to it?
I know this sounds obvious but a generic cover letter isn't doing you favours - really. *Show me you know the job!*
1/7
WHY do you want this job? This SPECIFIC job? What about it interests you? What do you think of it? What can you bring to it?
I know this sounds obvious but a generic cover letter isn't doing you favours - really. *Show me you know the job!*
1/7
This is very true. My most productive time is between 5.00 and 7.00pm...which is why I am currently faffing around on Bluesky #Procrastination #AcademicChatter
27. Everyone has a best time of the day to write. Once you figure out what time this is (for me it’s roughly 9-11am) do everything you can to protect it! This won’t be easy, because your best writing time is always someone else’s “I suck at writing then, might as well schedule meetings” time
July 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is very true. My most productive time is between 5.00 and 7.00pm...which is why I am currently faffing around on Bluesky #Procrastination #AcademicChatter
🚨Our latest paper is out on the Br J Dermatol 🚨Using #MendelianRandomization, we identify OX40 as a likely disease mediator in palmoplantar pustulosis. Given OX40 inhibitors are in clinical development (for #eczema), this is exciting news!
#skin, #inflammation tinyurl.com/mtezcub3
#skin, #inflammation tinyurl.com/mtezcub3
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July 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🚨Our latest paper is out on the Br J Dermatol 🚨Using #MendelianRandomization, we identify OX40 as a likely disease mediator in palmoplantar pustulosis. Given OX40 inhibitors are in clinical development (for #eczema), this is exciting news!
#skin, #inflammation tinyurl.com/mtezcub3
#skin, #inflammation tinyurl.com/mtezcub3
I feel seen...
Progress with my grant proposal:
July 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I feel seen...
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Come join us in Vancouver! Exciting opportunity for a more senior investigator researching new regenerative medicine approaches for Type 1 diabetes. $8M in funding for successful candidate research.ubc.ca/media/file/j...
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July 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Come join us in Vancouver! Exciting opportunity for a more senior investigator researching new regenerative medicine approaches for Type 1 diabetes. $8M in funding for successful candidate research.ubc.ca/media/file/j...
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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
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The latest preprint from our lab, led by the amazingly talented Lucia Ramirez Navarro.
Do circulating immune cells capture the transcriptomic signatures of their counterparts in the inflamed gut? No, except for a rare population of T cells expressing tissue residency markers.
Do circulating immune cells capture the transcriptomic signatures of their counterparts in the inflamed gut? No, except for a rare population of T cells expressing tissue residency markers.
🚨 SUPER EXCITED to share our new preprint on the mucosal and circulatory immune landscape of Crohn’s disease!
🩸 Blood is commonly used in biomarker discovery and drug development, but how well does it reflect what's actually happening in the gut? 👀
🧵 1/10
🔗 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
🩸 Blood is commonly used in biomarker discovery and drug development, but how well does it reflect what's actually happening in the gut? 👀
🧵 1/10
🔗 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Tissue-specific and circulatory immune signatures of mucosal inflammation in Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease (CD) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract driven by an aberrant immune response. To understand the immune mechanisms underlyin...
www.medrxiv.org
June 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The latest preprint from our lab, led by the amazingly talented Lucia Ramirez Navarro.
Do circulating immune cells capture the transcriptomic signatures of their counterparts in the inflamed gut? No, except for a rare population of T cells expressing tissue residency markers.
Do circulating immune cells capture the transcriptomic signatures of their counterparts in the inflamed gut? No, except for a rare population of T cells expressing tissue residency markers.
Reposted by Francesca Capon
Hello @bsky.app! We’re excited to have made the transition over to BlueSky 🦋 and are already excited to be part of the fantastic #immunology community!
May 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hello @bsky.app! We’re excited to have made the transition over to BlueSky 🦋 and are already excited to be part of the fantastic #immunology community!
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Weird intersection of math & centrifuge balancing:
Visual proof that it's possible to balance a 24-position centrifuge rotor for any number of equally-filled tubes EXCEPT 1 and 23.
Some of these are anxiety-inducing, though.
(🧑🎨: aliyoh, labrats subreddit)
Visual proof that it's possible to balance a 24-position centrifuge rotor for any number of equally-filled tubes EXCEPT 1 and 23.
Some of these are anxiety-inducing, though.
(🧑🎨: aliyoh, labrats subreddit)
May 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Weird intersection of math & centrifuge balancing:
Visual proof that it's possible to balance a 24-position centrifuge rotor for any number of equally-filled tubes EXCEPT 1 and 23.
Some of these are anxiety-inducing, though.
(🧑🎨: aliyoh, labrats subreddit)
Visual proof that it's possible to balance a 24-position centrifuge rotor for any number of equally-filled tubes EXCEPT 1 and 23.
Some of these are anxiety-inducing, though.
(🧑🎨: aliyoh, labrats subreddit)
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Can't remember who said it, but using ChatGPT for your college essays is like using a forklift to move the weights around at the gym.
It's the process that's important to your development, not the end product.
It's the process that's important to your development, not the end product.
May 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Can't remember who said it, but using ChatGPT for your college essays is like using a forklift to move the weights around at the gym.
It's the process that's important to your development, not the end product.
It's the process that's important to your development, not the end product.