Vivian G. Cheung
@rnabio.bsky.social
RNA biologist and child neurologist, values diverse ideas and perspectives, and the importance of different lived experiences.
Lab website: viviancheunglab.org
#DEIAStrong
Lab website: viviancheunglab.org
#DEIAStrong
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Exciting news for the RNA research community!
The Human RNome Project has been launched: a global effort to map all human RNAs and their chemical modifications. Proud to support it and contribute to the article in Genome Biology doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#RNA #bioinformatics #RNAstructure #modomics
The Human RNome Project has been launched: a global effort to map all human RNAs and their chemical modifications. Proud to support it and contribute to the article in Genome Biology doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#RNA #bioinformatics #RNAstructure #modomics
Unlocking the regulatory code of RNA: launching the Human RNome Project - Genome Biology
The human RNome, the complete set of RNA molecules in human cells, arises through complex processing and includes diverse molecular species. While research traditionally focuses on four canonical nucl...
genomebiology.biomedcentral.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Exciting news for the RNA research community!
The Human RNome Project has been launched: a global effort to map all human RNAs and their chemical modifications. Proud to support it and contribute to the article in Genome Biology doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#RNA #bioinformatics #RNAstructure #modomics
The Human RNome Project has been launched: a global effort to map all human RNAs and their chemical modifications. Proud to support it and contribute to the article in Genome Biology doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#RNA #bioinformatics #RNAstructure #modomics
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July 31, virtual and in person in NYC:
Cell Biology at Scale.
See what's next for the data generators that will power the next phase of bio discoveries!
www.czbiohub.org/events/cell-...
Cell Biology at Scale.
See what's next for the data generators that will power the next phase of bio discoveries!
www.czbiohub.org/events/cell-...
Register for the Cell Biology at Scale meeting in New York City
This meeting aims to spark a robust discussion that will articulate key, actionable goals toward true cell biology at scale.
www.czbiohub.org
June 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
July 31, virtual and in person in NYC:
Cell Biology at Scale.
See what's next for the data generators that will power the next phase of bio discoveries!
www.czbiohub.org/events/cell-...
Cell Biology at Scale.
See what's next for the data generators that will power the next phase of bio discoveries!
www.czbiohub.org/events/cell-...
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Just realized I'd been so caught up in the maelstrom of other shit impacting US researchers that I hadn't fully processed that literally all my research requires importing flow cells and kits from the UK. Meaning my science is getting more expensive as the funding gets more precarious.
Great.
Great.
April 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just realized I'd been so caught up in the maelstrom of other shit impacting US researchers that I hadn't fully processed that literally all my research requires importing flow cells and kits from the UK. Meaning my science is getting more expensive as the funding gets more precarious.
Great.
Great.
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After ‘coding error’ triggers firings, top NIH scientists called back to work | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
After ‘coding error’ triggers firings, top NIH scientists called back to work
Neuroscience institutes tells 10 scientists placed on leave it’s working on a “long-term” solution to officially reinstating them
www.science.org
April 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM
After ‘coding error’ triggers firings, top NIH scientists called back to work | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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Please use ALT text on your protest photos.
Disabled people are left out of non-disabled activism. Accommodations are not made. Intersectionality does not apply. We aren’t invited to participate. We have to fight for ourselves.
Leaving ALT off your images leaves disabled people out yet again.
Disabled people are left out of non-disabled activism. Accommodations are not made. Intersectionality does not apply. We aren’t invited to participate. We have to fight for ourselves.
Leaving ALT off your images leaves disabled people out yet again.
April 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please use ALT text on your protest photos.
Disabled people are left out of non-disabled activism. Accommodations are not made. Intersectionality does not apply. We aren’t invited to participate. We have to fight for ourselves.
Leaving ALT off your images leaves disabled people out yet again.
Disabled people are left out of non-disabled activism. Accommodations are not made. Intersectionality does not apply. We aren’t invited to participate. We have to fight for ourselves.
Leaving ALT off your images leaves disabled people out yet again.
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Check this exciting new program out and apply! My lab is also recruiting scientists in this call for #stemcell and #mechanobiology related projects
🚀 Apply now 🚀
The new Max Planck #Postdoc Program offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops.
postdocprogram.mpg.de
#ScienceCareer #PostdocProgram
The new Max Planck #Postdoc Program offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops.
postdocprogram.mpg.de
#ScienceCareer #PostdocProgram
April 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Check this exciting new program out and apply! My lab is also recruiting scientists in this call for #stemcell and #mechanobiology related projects
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“On average, each dollar spent on vaccination yields a hefty $54 in returns […]
This is not only good in itself. It also contributes to future prosperity”
Gavi, the Global Fund etc face uncertainty as aid is cut. This is bad for all.
#MedSky 🧪
economist.com/leaders/2025...
This is not only good in itself. It also contributes to future prosperity”
Gavi, the Global Fund etc face uncertainty as aid is cut. This is bad for all.
#MedSky 🧪
economist.com/leaders/2025...
First, jab more babies
As aid shrinks, donors and recipients should focus more on health
economist.com
March 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
“On average, each dollar spent on vaccination yields a hefty $54 in returns […]
This is not only good in itself. It also contributes to future prosperity”
Gavi, the Global Fund etc face uncertainty as aid is cut. This is bad for all.
#MedSky 🧪
economist.com/leaders/2025...
This is not only good in itself. It also contributes to future prosperity”
Gavi, the Global Fund etc face uncertainty as aid is cut. This is bad for all.
#MedSky 🧪
economist.com/leaders/2025...
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So proud of this incredible work from @g-agarwal.bsky.social from our group with help from many fantastic folks in our lab and inspiring collaborators, including @kharaslab.bsky.social, Alex Bick, @yashpershad.bsky.social, and many others! Please check out Gaurav's awesome 🧵👇👇
What protects individuals from developing blood cancers?
Thrilled to share my work in @bloodgenes.bsky.social lab, describing inherited resilience protecting blood stem cells from clonal hematopoiesis by modifying RNA regulation. 🧵👇 (1/n)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Thrilled to share my work in @bloodgenes.bsky.social lab, describing inherited resilience protecting blood stem cells from clonal hematopoiesis by modifying RNA regulation. 🧵👇 (1/n)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
March 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
So proud of this incredible work from @g-agarwal.bsky.social from our group with help from many fantastic folks in our lab and inspiring collaborators, including @kharaslab.bsky.social, Alex Bick, @yashpershad.bsky.social, and many others! Please check out Gaurav's awesome 🧵👇👇
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My US-based colleagues, FYI:
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.
March 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My US-based colleagues, FYI:
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.
We are recruiting a computational biologist to join our group. We focus on the regulatory roles of RNA sequences and structures. If you are interested in applying computational approaches to RNA biology, please see viviancheunglab.org/positions-av...
#ComputationalBiology #RNA #Bioinformatics
#ComputationalBiology #RNA #Bioinformatics
Vivian G. Cheung Lab
Innovative basic research that impacts human health.
viviancheunglab.org
March 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We are recruiting a computational biologist to join our group. We focus on the regulatory roles of RNA sequences and structures. If you are interested in applying computational approaches to RNA biology, please see viviancheunglab.org/positions-av...
#ComputationalBiology #RNA #Bioinformatics
#ComputationalBiology #RNA #Bioinformatics
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A new Nature Index data set shows that progress towards gender equity in research continues to be slow.
With just 27% of high-quality papers in the natural sciences having female co-authors in 2024, there is a lot of room for improvement
#AcademicSky 🧪
#womeninSTEM
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
With just 27% of high-quality papers in the natural sciences having female co-authors in 2024, there is a lot of room for improvement
#AcademicSky 🧪
#womeninSTEM
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gender gap in research publishing is improving — slowly
A Nature Index data set shows which countries, institutions and topic areas are making the greatest progress towards gender equity in research.
www.nature.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
A new Nature Index data set shows that progress towards gender equity in research continues to be slow.
With just 27% of high-quality papers in the natural sciences having female co-authors in 2024, there is a lot of room for improvement
#AcademicSky 🧪
#womeninSTEM
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
With just 27% of high-quality papers in the natural sciences having female co-authors in 2024, there is a lot of room for improvement
#AcademicSky 🧪
#womeninSTEM
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Recruiting a computational biologist.
My lab is recruiting a computational biologist - with a background in RNA biology and statistics.
The link to the application portal is coming soon.
My lab is recruiting a computational biologist - with a background in RNA biology and statistics.
The link to the application portal is coming soon.
March 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Recruiting a computational biologist.
My lab is recruiting a computational biologist - with a background in RNA biology and statistics.
The link to the application portal is coming soon.
My lab is recruiting a computational biologist - with a background in RNA biology and statistics.
The link to the application portal is coming soon.
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Scrubbing #mRNA from grant proposals is a five-alarm fire. Thanks to pioneers including @drewweissmanlab.bsky.social & Kariko, millions of lives have already been saved.
Silencing mRNA research now would be a catastrophic step backward.
@erictopol.bsky.social @carlbergstrom.com @carlzimmer.com
Silencing mRNA research now would be a catastrophic step backward.
@erictopol.bsky.social @carlbergstrom.com @carlzimmer.com
Scientists Say NIH Officials Told Them To Scrub mRNA References on Grants - KFF Health News
Two senior scientists say National Institutes of Health officials advised them to remove references to mRNA vaccines in grant applications, and they fear the Trump administration will abandon a promis...
kffhealthnews.org
March 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Scrubbing #mRNA from grant proposals is a five-alarm fire. Thanks to pioneers including @drewweissmanlab.bsky.social & Kariko, millions of lives have already been saved.
Silencing mRNA research now would be a catastrophic step backward.
@erictopol.bsky.social @carlbergstrom.com @carlzimmer.com
Silencing mRNA research now would be a catastrophic step backward.
@erictopol.bsky.social @carlbergstrom.com @carlzimmer.com
‘Chaos and Confusion’ at the Crown Jewel of American Science
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/h...
‘Chaos and Confusion’ at the N.I.H., the Crown Jewel of American Science (Gift Article)
Senior scientists at the National Institutes of Health fear that research on conditions like obesity, heart disease and cancer will be undermined by President Trump’s policies.
www.nytimes.com
March 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
‘Chaos and Confusion’ at the Crown Jewel of American Science
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/h...
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U of Michigan @umich.edu set aside funds from central to support researchers with unexpected disruption in federal funding for up to 6 months.
Are any other institutions doing this? Seems like a good move.
#Medsky #NIH #federalfunding #researchfunding 🧪
record.umich.edu/articles/uni...
Are any other institutions doing this? Seems like a good move.
#Medsky #NIH #federalfunding #researchfunding 🧪
record.umich.edu/articles/uni...
University launches new research support program | The University Record
record.umich.edu
March 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
U of Michigan @umich.edu set aside funds from central to support researchers with unexpected disruption in federal funding for up to 6 months.
Are any other institutions doing this? Seems like a good move.
#Medsky #NIH #federalfunding #researchfunding 🧪
record.umich.edu/articles/uni...
Are any other institutions doing this? Seems like a good move.
#Medsky #NIH #federalfunding #researchfunding 🧪
record.umich.edu/articles/uni...
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#FF @mariatown.bsky.social @christinamills.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @claudiasf.bsky.social @sabrinaep.bsky.social @kimkdc.bsky.social @crenny75.bsky.social @habengirma.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @judgewren.bsky.social @aijenpoo.bsky.social @akwyz.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Profound respect to Princeton’s Chris Eisgruber’s articulation of the admin’s threat to academic freedom
A call to “demand a stop to the government’s unwarranted intrusion on academic freedom-scholars, those whom the world most needs, are rarely bland.”
Be Spicy www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A call to “demand a stop to the government’s unwarranted intrusion on academic freedom-scholars, those whom the world most needs, are rarely bland.”
Be Spicy www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Cost of the Government’s Attack on Columbia
American universities have given the country prosperity and security. The Trump administration’s attack on academic freedom endangers all of that.
www.theatlantic.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Profound respect to Princeton’s Chris Eisgruber’s articulation of the admin’s threat to academic freedom
A call to “demand a stop to the government’s unwarranted intrusion on academic freedom-scholars, those whom the world most needs, are rarely bland.”
Be Spicy www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A call to “demand a stop to the government’s unwarranted intrusion on academic freedom-scholars, those whom the world most needs, are rarely bland.”
Be Spicy www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Chilling report from Brown University.
Administration advises all foreign students, staff, and faculty to postpone or reconsider (ie cancel) international travel, due to federal government's crackdown on universities.
Brown also warns against *domestic travel* -since it's unclear what ICE will do.
Administration advises all foreign students, staff, and faculty to postpone or reconsider (ie cancel) international travel, due to federal government's crackdown on universities.
Brown also warns against *domestic travel* -since it's unclear what ICE will do.
Brown University advises all international community members to postpone, reconsider travel
One week before spring break, Brown advised international community members, including green card holders and permanent residents, to postpone international travel in a campus-wide email sent on Sunda...
www.browndailyherald.com
March 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Chilling report from Brown University.
Administration advises all foreign students, staff, and faculty to postpone or reconsider (ie cancel) international travel, due to federal government's crackdown on universities.
Brown also warns against *domestic travel* -since it's unclear what ICE will do.
Administration advises all foreign students, staff, and faculty to postpone or reconsider (ie cancel) international travel, due to federal government's crackdown on universities.
Brown also warns against *domestic travel* -since it's unclear what ICE will do.
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Republicans are planning to slash Medicaid to pay for billionaires-first tax giveaway.
With @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov to call out how GOP cuts would devastate behavioral and mental health care for many RIers.
We're fighting to protect the health of our communities.
With @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov to call out how GOP cuts would devastate behavioral and mental health care for many RIers.
We're fighting to protect the health of our communities.
March 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Republicans are planning to slash Medicaid to pay for billionaires-first tax giveaway.
With @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov to call out how GOP cuts would devastate behavioral and mental health care for many RIers.
We're fighting to protect the health of our communities.
With @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov to call out how GOP cuts would devastate behavioral and mental health care for many RIers.
We're fighting to protect the health of our communities.
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If you would like to contact this rep:
Local Office #: (401) 528-5200
DC Office #: (202) 224-4642
Office Website: https://www.reed.senate.gov
Please only contact if this is your rep. If you wish to speak to another rep about this issue, find them here: https://reps.fyi
Local Office #: (401) 528-5200
DC Office #: (202) 224-4642
Office Website: https://www.reed.senate.gov
Please only contact if this is your rep. If you wish to speak to another rep about this issue, find them here: https://reps.fyi
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The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island
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March 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If you would like to contact this rep:
Local Office #: (401) 528-5200
DC Office #: (202) 224-4642
Office Website: https://www.reed.senate.gov
Please only contact if this is your rep. If you wish to speak to another rep about this issue, find them here: https://reps.fyi
Local Office #: (401) 528-5200
DC Office #: (202) 224-4642
Office Website: https://www.reed.senate.gov
Please only contact if this is your rep. If you wish to speak to another rep about this issue, find them here: https://reps.fyi
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Honored to serve alongside @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov.
Beyond opposing Trump’s anti-worker agenda, we’re focused on solutions to help bring down costs, improve people’s lives, enhance public safety, expand opportunity & uphold RI's core values.
Beyond opposing Trump’s anti-worker agenda, we’re focused on solutions to help bring down costs, improve people’s lives, enhance public safety, expand opportunity & uphold RI's core values.
'Courage is contagious': Dems are outnumbered in Congress. What can they actually do?
Across RI's congressional delegation, the message is clear: Keep fighting, keep up the pressure, and deliver for constituents.
www.providencejournal.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Honored to serve alongside @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov.
Beyond opposing Trump’s anti-worker agenda, we’re focused on solutions to help bring down costs, improve people’s lives, enhance public safety, expand opportunity & uphold RI's core values.
Beyond opposing Trump’s anti-worker agenda, we’re focused on solutions to help bring down costs, improve people’s lives, enhance public safety, expand opportunity & uphold RI's core values.
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Hello new friends! Please let us know if you'd like to be added to our list of women & gender minority STEMM folks 🥰 (reply here or DM)
a picture of a humpback whale jumping out of the water with the words " whale hello there " below it
Alt: a picture of a humpback whale jumping out of the water with the words " whale hello there " below it
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March 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Hello new friends! Please let us know if you'd like to be added to our list of women & gender minority STEMM folks 🥰 (reply here or DM)
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Doctor and Professor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/u...
Brown University Professor and Doctor Are Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order (Gift Article)
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Doctor and Professor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/u...
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Disabled urge to have too high expectations for yourself while encouraging other disabled people to take it easy.
March 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Disabled urge to have too high expectations for yourself while encouraging other disabled people to take it easy.