spence fast 🧬
@spencef.bsky.social
(He/him) Scientist with interests in ancient DNA, single cell and spatial transcriptomics, and sequencing tech.
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My department @utoronto.ca (www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology/) is hiring a molecular biologist in any field (e.g., ecology, evolutionary biology, etc.). Please encourage any excellent finishing PhD students, postdocs or assistant professor to apply here:
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
www.utm.utoronto.ca
July 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My department @utoronto.ca (www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology/) is hiring a molecular biologist in any field (e.g., ecology, evolutionary biology, etc.). Please encourage any excellent finishing PhD students, postdocs or assistant professor to apply here:
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
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🧠 How do cell morphology, gene expression, and disease biology intersect? Dr. Matt Tegtmeyer’s lab is using #AVITI24 to explore that question. Learn how 5D multiomic data is enabling deeper insights into neurodegeneration. bit.ly/44XqTLr
#Neuroscience #5DMultiomics #DiseaseBiology
#Neuroscience #5DMultiomics #DiseaseBiology
The Future of Multiomic Research in Neuroscience: Exclusive Insights with Dr. Matt Tegtmeyer
In a conversation with Dr. Matt Tegtmeyer, we discussed his lab's work in cellular phenotyping and why they’re excited about their studies with the AVITI24.
www.elementbiosciences.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🧠 How do cell morphology, gene expression, and disease biology intersect? Dr. Matt Tegtmeyer’s lab is using #AVITI24 to explore that question. Learn how 5D multiomic data is enabling deeper insights into neurodegeneration. bit.ly/44XqTLr
#Neuroscience #5DMultiomics #DiseaseBiology
#Neuroscience #5DMultiomics #DiseaseBiology
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🚨 Final call: our Teton Atlas™ Global Grant closes today! If you’re working on in situ guide RNA detection, barcode tracking, or spatial multiomics, this is your chance to win a free Teton Atlas Low Output run. Submit your 250-word proposal today: bit.ly/3HoBE1e.
June 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🚨 Final call: our Teton Atlas™ Global Grant closes today! If you’re working on in situ guide RNA detection, barcode tracking, or spatial multiomics, this is your chance to win a free Teton Atlas Low Output run. Submit your 250-word proposal today: bit.ly/3HoBE1e.
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Win for #openscience!
From today, all new submissions to Nature that are published will be accompanied by referees’ reports and author responses — to illuminate the process of producing rigorous science
https://go.nature.com/4kIRR01
https://go.nature.com/4kIRR01
Transparent peer review to be extended to all of Nature’s research papers
From today, all new submissions to Nature that are published will be accompanied by referees’ reports and author responses — to illuminate the process of producing rigorous science.
go.nature.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Win for #openscience!
Doing single cell CRISPR or optical pooled screens? Want to try out @elembio.bsky.social latest chemistry, Teton Atlas? Cell morphology, 88 custom proteins, and spacer sequencing all in one easy workflow! Apply for our grant here: www.elementbiosciences.com/apply-for-th...
Apply for the 2025 Teton Atlas™ Global Grant
Expanding in situ applications require new approaches that enable spatial detection of guide RNAs integrated with multiomic readouts.
www.elementbiosciences.com
June 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Doing single cell CRISPR or optical pooled screens? Want to try out @elembio.bsky.social latest chemistry, Teton Atlas? Cell morphology, 88 custom proteins, and spacer sequencing all in one easy workflow! Apply for our grant here: www.elementbiosciences.com/apply-for-th...
Losers love supporting other losers
Trump announces he's restoring the name to "Fort Robert E Lee" and other military installations that were named for Confederates
June 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Losers love supporting other losers
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*URGENT* please support NIH research and the NIH employees who are standing up for science at the risk of losing their jobs! Sign *TODAY* in support of the Bethesda Declaration. The senate appropriations committee is reviewing the NIH budget Tuesday at 10 am. SHARE widely! 🧪
ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff
Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.
actionnetwork.org
June 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
*URGENT* please support NIH research and the NIH employees who are standing up for science at the risk of losing their jobs! Sign *TODAY* in support of the Bethesda Declaration. The senate appropriations committee is reviewing the NIH budget Tuesday at 10 am. SHARE widely! 🧪
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"Our calculations suggest that the proposed budgetary cuts to the NIH will create a social cost that is 16 times greater than the savings that the administration is attempting to achieve."
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Cutting the NIH—The $8 Trillion Health Care Catastrophe
This JAMA Forum discusses the recent budget cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH), the effects of these cuts on scientific research and health of individuals in the US, and the prospects for cha...
jamanetwork.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"Our calculations suggest that the proposed budgetary cuts to the NIH will create a social cost that is 16 times greater than the savings that the administration is attempting to achieve."
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Nobody besides antivaxx weirdos thinks “mRNA is a bad platform.” There is no data that would lead anyone to think that and no evidence to justify saying “mRNA is a bad platform.” This guy is not a scientist.
FWIW there is already an mRNA vaccine that can cure pancreatic cancer; he thinks that’s bad
FWIW there is already an mRNA vaccine that can cure pancreatic cancer; he thinks that’s bad
New interview w NIH Dir Bhattacharya.
"I think that the idea that the US no longer supports science or scientists is laughable."
"Many, many people now think that mRNA is a bad platform."
Dismisses research on structural racism & health as "not a scientific idea"
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
"I think that the idea that the US no longer supports science or scientists is laughable."
"Many, many people now think that mRNA is a bad platform."
Dismisses research on structural racism & health as "not a scientific idea"
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Trump’s NIH Chief Lets Loose on Fauci, Vaccines and Covid Cover-Ups
Jay Bhattacharya discusses pandemic fallout and his plans for American science in Trump 2.0.
www.politico.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Nobody besides antivaxx weirdos thinks “mRNA is a bad platform.” There is no data that would lead anyone to think that and no evidence to justify saying “mRNA is a bad platform.” This guy is not a scientist.
FWIW there is already an mRNA vaccine that can cure pancreatic cancer; he thinks that’s bad
FWIW there is already an mRNA vaccine that can cure pancreatic cancer; he thinks that’s bad
NGS directly inside cells. This data is so cool, try to attend if you can!
It’s not about more data—it’s about the right data. 🎯🧬 See how DISS on #AVITI24 enables RNA #sequencing in intact cells with no prep. Join our May 21 webinar for a deep dive into the technology, workflows, and applications. 🔗 Save your seat: bit.ly/4jn7klD
May 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
NGS directly inside cells. This data is so cool, try to attend if you can!
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🚨 All staff for NSF’s Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) have just been fired.
In email to grantees: “the entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM has just been dissolved and the entire staff fired.”
High time for scientists, public, Congress, YOU to take action to #SaveNSF
In email to grantees: “the entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM has just been dissolved and the entire staff fired.”
High time for scientists, public, Congress, YOU to take action to #SaveNSF
Take Action | Save NSF
www.savensf.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🚨 All staff for NSF’s Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) have just been fired.
In email to grantees: “the entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM has just been dissolved and the entire staff fired.”
High time for scientists, public, Congress, YOU to take action to #SaveNSF
In email to grantees: “the entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM has just been dissolved and the entire staff fired.”
High time for scientists, public, Congress, YOU to take action to #SaveNSF
New preprint on @elembio.bsky.social AVITI24 imaging based single cell multiomic chemistry is out! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
High-Throughput Multiomics Profiling of Model Systems Using the AVITI24 Platform
We present a multiomics platform comprising Teton, a detection assay system, and AVITI24, a dual-flowcell instrument that performs both cellular imaging and sequencing readout. Teton integrates a comp...
www.biorxiv.org
May 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New preprint on @elembio.bsky.social AVITI24 imaging based single cell multiomic chemistry is out! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Stop by booth 4035 at #AACR if you want to see how you can directly sequencing guides in your cells (+morphology & proteins) much sooner than expected :) Also, say hi if you see me!
📢 Element is excited to announce the accelerated rollout of direct in sample #sequencing for #AVITI24! This technology delivers the promise of a true "sample in, answer out" platform with zero library prep. Pre-orders open May 21, 2025. 🔗 bit.ly/3RxZLwo
#ElemBio
#ElemBio
Element Biosciences Accelerates Rollout of Direct In Sample Sequencing for the AVITI24™ Intelligent Multiomics System to Meet Growing Demand
Element announced the accelerated availability of direct in sample sequencing on AVITI24, the first fully integrated platform for spatial, single cell multiomics.
bit.ly
April 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Stop by booth 4035 at #AACR if you want to see how you can directly sequencing guides in your cells (+morphology & proteins) much sooner than expected :) Also, say hi if you see me!
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We invest in education and scientific research to build a stronger country and thriving democracy. President Trump’s threats against universities are lawless, and denying funding for the next medical breakthrough will make us all poorer and worse off.
April 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We invest in education and scientific research to build a stronger country and thriving democracy. President Trump’s threats against universities are lawless, and denying funding for the next medical breakthrough will make us all poorer and worse off.
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Hear, hear.
Why academics must speak out against Trump & disinformation policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ap...
"Trump's second term threatens the Canadian economy & sovereignty while exacerbating misinformation. Researchers have a critical role to play in informing the public during this crisis."
Why academics must speak out against Trump & disinformation policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ap...
"Trump's second term threatens the Canadian economy & sovereignty while exacerbating misinformation. Researchers have a critical role to play in informing the public during this crisis."
Why academics must speak out against Trump and disinformation
Donald Trump's second term threatens the Canadian economy and sovereignty while exacerbating misinformation. Researchers have a critical role to play in informing the public during this crisis.
policyoptions.irpp.org
April 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Hear, hear.
Why academics must speak out against Trump & disinformation policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ap...
"Trump's second term threatens the Canadian economy & sovereignty while exacerbating misinformation. Researchers have a critical role to play in informing the public during this crisis."
Why academics must speak out against Trump & disinformation policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ap...
"Trump's second term threatens the Canadian economy & sovereignty while exacerbating misinformation. Researchers have a critical role to play in informing the public during this crisis."
One guy doesn’t have the power to forgive student loans but the next guy has the power to wreck the economy through tariffs????
April 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
One guy doesn’t have the power to forgive student loans but the next guy has the power to wreck the economy through tariffs????
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The White House is proposing to cut health research leading to the loss of $16B and 68,500 jobs. Here's how your community will be impacted: scienceimpacts.org
🙏 @joshuasweitz.bsky.social
🙏 @joshuasweitz.bsky.social
SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research
Developed by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide
scienceimpacts.org
April 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The White House is proposing to cut health research leading to the loss of $16B and 68,500 jobs. Here's how your community will be impacted: scienceimpacts.org
🙏 @joshuasweitz.bsky.social
🙏 @joshuasweitz.bsky.social
Just landed and excited to see everyone at the workshop tonight!
🌟 We’re having a great time at #ABRF! Don’t miss your chance to visit booth #224 and see how the #AVITI24 platform reveals deeper multiomic insights.
📢 Join our workshop!
🗓 March 25, 6–7 PM | 📍 Skyview 2
🎤 Spence Fast & HaYeun Ji, PhD
See you there! 🚀 #multiomics
📢 Join our workshop!
🗓 March 25, 6–7 PM | 📍 Skyview 2
🎤 Spence Fast & HaYeun Ji, PhD
See you there! 🚀 #multiomics
March 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Just landed and excited to see everyone at the workshop tonight!
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I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
March 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
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Science impacts communities nationwide. Ongoing efforts by the WH to dismantle American leadership in science will ripple outwards: risking lives, well-being, and the economy.
Stand Up For Science - March 7, 2025
#standupforscience2025 standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
Stand Up For Science - March 7, 2025
#standupforscience2025 standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
March 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Science impacts communities nationwide. Ongoing efforts by the WH to dismantle American leadership in science will ripple outwards: risking lives, well-being, and the economy.
Stand Up For Science - March 7, 2025
#standupforscience2025 standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
Stand Up For Science - March 7, 2025
#standupforscience2025 standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion IS the heart of science and the scientific community www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘Silence is complicity’ — universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown
Higher-education establishments must not be bullied into abandoning their mission of diversity, equity and inclusion.
www.nature.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Diversity, equity, and inclusion IS the heart of science and the scientific community www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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📣 Don't miss out— join us in Las Vegas for our 2025 User Group Meeting to kick off #ABRF! Our CEO Molly He and CTO, SVP of R&D Michael Previte will share exclusive insights into our innovation roadmap and dive into how #AVITI24 can support your success. Register today: bit.ly/4klf2hl
March 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
📣 Don't miss out— join us in Las Vegas for our 2025 User Group Meeting to kick off #ABRF! Our CEO Molly He and CTO, SVP of R&D Michael Previte will share exclusive insights into our innovation roadmap and dive into how #AVITI24 can support your success. Register today: bit.ly/4klf2hl
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Now, more than ever, the #global #science community needs to stand together - #united against those who attack science 🧪, who seek to diminish #scientists, who destroy critical programs that advance #equality, #diversity and #inclusion
Please consider to join us in signing the #MilanDeclaration ⏬
Please consider to join us in signing the #MilanDeclaration ⏬
March 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Now, more than ever, the #global #science community needs to stand together - #united against those who attack science 🧪, who seek to diminish #scientists, who destroy critical programs that advance #equality, #diversity and #inclusion
Please consider to join us in signing the #MilanDeclaration ⏬
Please consider to join us in signing the #MilanDeclaration ⏬
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Hope to see many of my colleagues on Friday.
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Science is for everyone.
For everyone to do, and for everyone to benefit from.
Weather forecast has also improved for Friday, but waterproof your posters just in case.
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Science is for everyone.
For everyone to do, and for everyone to benefit from.
Weather forecast has also improved for Friday, but waterproof your posters just in case.
Stand Up for Science 2025 - Seattle, WA
Stand up for science with us on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone! More info at www.standupforscience2025.org
www.eventbrite.com
March 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hope to see many of my colleagues on Friday.
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Science is for everyone.
For everyone to do, and for everyone to benefit from.
Weather forecast has also improved for Friday, but waterproof your posters just in case.
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Science is for everyone.
For everyone to do, and for everyone to benefit from.
Weather forecast has also improved for Friday, but waterproof your posters just in case.