Helen Fitzsimons
@helenfitzsimons.bsky.social
PI of Neurogenetics group at Massey University, New Zealand. Likes playing with fly brains to learn about humans
Reposted by Helen Fitzsimons
FlyBase, a Drosophila database, will lose a third of its team in early October because the Harvard grant that covered the employees’ salaries was canceled. Scientists warn that losing FlyBase could devastate fly research.
By @claudia-lopez.bsky.social
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Harvard University lays off fly database team
The layoffs jeopardize this resource, which has served more than 4,000 labs for about three decades.
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August 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
FlyBase, a Drosophila database, will lose a third of its team in early October because the Harvard grant that covered the employees’ salaries was canceled. Scientists warn that losing FlyBase could devastate fly research.
By @claudia-lopez.bsky.social
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By @claudia-lopez.bsky.social
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Reposted by Helen Fitzsimons
I just got the notice that all the FlyBase people at Harvard, including me, will be laid off on October 12. I'm devastated.
August 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I just got the notice that all the FlyBase people at Harvard, including me, will be laid off on October 12. I'm devastated.
Congratulations @hannahhawley.bsky.social on your Neurological Foundation First Fellowship. Super proud! www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
The Post
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July 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations @hannahhawley.bsky.social on your Neurological Foundation First Fellowship. Super proud! www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...