Sara N. Andres
@structuresara.bsky.social
Associate professor at McMaster University studying DNA repair and replication using biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology with an interest in infectious disease. All views and opinions are my own.
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If you are a Canadian scientist interested in the protection of identifying information about applicants and reviewers of tricouncil grants please read and sign this letter. Thank you. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you are a Canadian scientist interested in the protection of identifying information about applicants and reviewers of tricouncil grants please read and sign this letter. Thank you. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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EXCITING NEWS!! We're searching for a new professor colleague at the Biozentrum🇨🇭. Ideal candidates are exploring novel biological questions with structure, biophysics, or high-resolution imaging. 🧪 🧶🧬 🔬
The call closes Nov 3. Please get in touch if you would like more information. Come join us! 👩🔬🤓
The call closes Nov 3. Please get in touch if you would like more information. Come join us! 👩🔬🤓
September 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
EXCITING NEWS!! We're searching for a new professor colleague at the Biozentrum🇨🇭. Ideal candidates are exploring novel biological questions with structure, biophysics, or high-resolution imaging. 🧪 🧶🧬 🔬
The call closes Nov 3. Please get in touch if you would like more information. Come join us! 👩🔬🤓
The call closes Nov 3. Please get in touch if you would like more information. Come join us! 👩🔬🤓
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Three Associate Professor (or Professor) positions available at Oxford Biology. Come be my colleague! www.biology.ox.ac.uk/article/we-a...
We are hiring! Oxford biology has three associate professorships available as we move to new state-of-the-art facilities
www.biology.ox.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Three Associate Professor (or Professor) positions available at Oxford Biology. Come be my colleague! www.biology.ox.ac.uk/article/we-a...
An exciting night with our 2nd Annual MBDC Alumni Networking Night. It was wonderful to reconnect and see where their paths have led and so rewarding to watch the sharing of experiences with the next generation of MBDC students. So grateful for our fantastic alumni! @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
An exciting night with our 2nd Annual MBDC Alumni Networking Night. It was wonderful to reconnect and see where their paths have led and so rewarding to watch the sharing of experiences with the next generation of MBDC students. So grateful for our fantastic alumni! @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
Congratulations Dr. Dana J. Sowa, our second PhD of the lab, and again, I'm so proud of all she has accomplished. A problem-solver and leader, wherever she lands next is going to be very lucky to have her! Thanks to her committee @gdwantibiotics.bsky.social @freudlab.bsky.social and Dr. Zhu.
August 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Congratulations Dr. Dana J. Sowa, our second PhD of the lab, and again, I'm so proud of all she has accomplished. A problem-solver and leader, wherever she lands next is going to be very lucky to have her! Thanks to her committee @gdwantibiotics.bsky.social @freudlab.bsky.social and Dr. Zhu.
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We're growing our team! 🧬
We're looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our team in building Canada's Next-Day DNA Sequencing company.
Even if you don't check all the boxes, we want to hear from you.
ca.indeed.com/job/dna-sequ...
We're looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our team in building Canada's Next-Day DNA Sequencing company.
Even if you don't check all the boxes, we want to hear from you.
ca.indeed.com/job/dna-sequ...
August 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We're growing our team! 🧬
We're looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our team in building Canada's Next-Day DNA Sequencing company.
Even if you don't check all the boxes, we want to hear from you.
ca.indeed.com/job/dna-sequ...
We're looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our team in building Canada's Next-Day DNA Sequencing company.
Even if you don't check all the boxes, we want to hear from you.
ca.indeed.com/job/dna-sequ...
Congratulations Dr. Warner! The lab's first PhD defense and I could not be more proud. A first-class researcher, and highly valued lab mate who has passed on her knowledge to our newer people. Thank-you for taking a risk on a new PI and I wish you all the best in your next adventure!
August 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Congratulations Dr. Warner! The lab's first PhD defense and I could not be more proud. A first-class researcher, and highly valued lab mate who has passed on her knowledge to our newer people. Thank-you for taking a risk on a new PI and I wish you all the best in your next adventure!
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🌍 The 2nd #Imaging4All call is OPEN 🎉
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.
🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.
🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
May 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🌍 The 2nd #Imaging4All call is OPEN 🎉
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.
🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.
🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
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July's Molecule of the Month is "Capturing Beta-Lactamase in Action" looks at serial femtosecond crystallography and X-ray free-electron lasers to celebrate the upcoming 75th Annual Meeting of the American Crystallographic Association #ACA2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
July's Molecule of the Month is "Capturing Beta-Lactamase in Action" looks at serial femtosecond crystallography and X-ray free-electron lasers to celebrate the upcoming 75th Annual Meeting of the American Crystallographic Association #ACA2025
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🚨 #PhD #Opportunity
We will be hiring a PhD student. #LZCI
More information about our work here: banerjeelab.ca
Interested candidates: apply using the email information on our webpage. Send:
(1) resume
(2) a one page letter of motivation to join the Banerjee Lab
Please repost. #LoveVirology
We will be hiring a PhD student. #LZCI
More information about our work here: banerjeelab.ca
Interested candidates: apply using the email information on our webpage. Send:
(1) resume
(2) a one page letter of motivation to join the Banerjee Lab
Please repost. #LoveVirology
Laboratory of Zoonotic Viruses and Comparative Immunology
banerjeelab.ca
June 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚨 #PhD #Opportunity
We will be hiring a PhD student. #LZCI
More information about our work here: banerjeelab.ca
Interested candidates: apply using the email information on our webpage. Send:
(1) resume
(2) a one page letter of motivation to join the Banerjee Lab
Please repost. #LoveVirology
We will be hiring a PhD student. #LZCI
More information about our work here: banerjeelab.ca
Interested candidates: apply using the email information on our webpage. Send:
(1) resume
(2) a one page letter of motivation to join the Banerjee Lab
Please repost. #LoveVirology
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🚨 Funding opportunity for Canadian students 🚨
The first deadline for the Summer of SynBio poster competition is coming up one June 15!
Partnering with SynBio Canada, we are giving away 3 X $1000 prizes. $500 cash + $500 sequencing credits with Flow Genomics.
www.synbiocanada.org/summer-of-sy...
The first deadline for the Summer of SynBio poster competition is coming up one June 15!
Partnering with SynBio Canada, we are giving away 3 X $1000 prizes. $500 cash + $500 sequencing credits with Flow Genomics.
www.synbiocanada.org/summer-of-sy...
June 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨 Funding opportunity for Canadian students 🚨
The first deadline for the Summer of SynBio poster competition is coming up one June 15!
Partnering with SynBio Canada, we are giving away 3 X $1000 prizes. $500 cash + $500 sequencing credits with Flow Genomics.
www.synbiocanada.org/summer-of-sy...
The first deadline for the Summer of SynBio poster competition is coming up one June 15!
Partnering with SynBio Canada, we are giving away 3 X $1000 prizes. $500 cash + $500 sequencing credits with Flow Genomics.
www.synbiocanada.org/summer-of-sy...
Walked across campus this morning and enjoyed the hard work of @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social groundskeeping and landscaping crew that brings us these visuals every spring!
May 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Walked across campus this morning and enjoyed the hard work of @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social groundskeeping and landscaping crew that brings us these visuals every spring!
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SFU invites applications from world renowned researchers for the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) 2026 Competition. Please see the ad to see if you qualify. In Vancouver, BC
www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/a...
www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/a...
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) 2026 Competition
www.sfu.ca
May 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
SFU invites applications from world renowned researchers for the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) 2026 Competition. Please see the ad to see if you qualify. In Vancouver, BC
www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/a...
www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/a...
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🇨🇦 Now launched! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🔬
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC
May 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🇨🇦 Now launched! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🔬
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC
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🍁🚨 WE'RE HIRING!🚨🍁 Our baby lab at the University of Toronto is expanding, many many thanks to funding from #CIHR and @hfspo.bsky.social. We are in search of a technician, postdoc, and PhD students! Further details on our website (sawhlab.netlify.app/people/), please share!
April 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🍁🚨 WE'RE HIRING!🚨🍁 Our baby lab at the University of Toronto is expanding, many many thanks to funding from #CIHR and @hfspo.bsky.social. We are in search of a technician, postdoc, and PhD students! Further details on our website (sawhlab.netlify.app/people/), please share!
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Western University is seeking applications for Canada Excellence Research Chairs. Please reach out if you are interested in Theme 2: Neuroscience. Western has extraordinary strengths in cognitive, molecular and systems neuroscience across species (rodents, NHPs, humans) uwo.ca/research/cer...
May 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Western University is seeking applications for Canada Excellence Research Chairs. Please reach out if you are interested in Theme 2: Neuroscience. Western has extraordinary strengths in cognitive, molecular and systems neuroscience across species (rodents, NHPs, humans) uwo.ca/research/cer...
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Fellow ladies in science, as part of the disappearing species of international female scientists in France and perhaps every/elsewhere, I want to bring your special attention to our institute's open call for group leaders 👩🔬🦠🧪🔬🤓!!! Come join me in doing some coolicious science here 🙏!
We are recruiting 🤩🤩🤩!!! If you are looking to establish your lab in a multidisciplinary institute with state-of-the-art facilities, horizontal structure and diverse faculty, all in a near-paradisiac city in the south-west of France, you have 6 weeks left to submit your application 🤓!!!
April 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fellow ladies in science, as part of the disappearing species of international female scientists in France and perhaps every/elsewhere, I want to bring your special attention to our institute's open call for group leaders 👩🔬🦠🧪🔬🤓!!! Come join me in doing some coolicious science here 🙏!
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Reminder to Canadian scientists who'd like to sign this open letter to party leaders to increase tricouncil funding. It has over 1800 signatures and you can still add to it (link is in the PDF). acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...
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April 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Reminder to Canadian scientists who'd like to sign this open letter to party leaders to increase tricouncil funding. It has over 1800 signatures and you can still add to it (link is in the PDF). acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...
Had the honour of seeing @msmacrophage.bsky.social perform this at #hamiltonfringe last year and it was outstanding! Hilarious, educational, and a masterclass in communicating science to everyone! Definitely go see if you can.
Exciting news-my #scicomm show "The Perils of Bieng Born in the Fall" will be @toronto-fringe.bsky.social . I'll be performing 7 shows between July 2-12 at the Helen Gairdner Phelan Playhouse. Details to follow closer to show time. #TorontoFringe
April 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Had the honour of seeing @msmacrophage.bsky.social perform this at #hamiltonfringe last year and it was outstanding! Hilarious, educational, and a masterclass in communicating science to everyone! Definitely go see if you can.
Fantastic visit from Dr. M. Junop @westernu.bsky.social here @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. Even better - a mini grad school reunion. Not only did I learn how to be a scientist from him, but how to run a lab with kindness, empathy, and to provide a safe space to learn from failure.
April 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Fantastic visit from Dr. M. Junop @westernu.bsky.social here @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. Even better - a mini grad school reunion. Not only did I learn how to be a scientist from him, but how to run a lab with kindness, empathy, and to provide a safe space to learn from failure.
Extremely concerning, given how similar sentiments in the south have led to cancelling research with "women" or "females" in the grant. So short-sighted as research that includes and studies the "woke" often benefits all. Sorry, but research should strive to make the world better for everyone.
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has pledged to “end the imposition of woke ideology in the allocation of federal funds for university research” should his party win the Canadian federal election on 28 April. scim.ag/3EcXKCO
In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ‘woke ideology’ in science funding
Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is trying to topple Liberal government in 28 April election
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April 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Extremely concerning, given how similar sentiments in the south have led to cancelling research with "women" or "females" in the grant. So short-sighted as research that includes and studies the "woke" often benefits all. Sorry, but research should strive to make the world better for everyone.
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⏰ Last call! Abstract reg. deadline for the Annual Biophysical Society of Canada Meeting is April 15! 🧬
📍 McMaster University, May 20–23
🎤 Great speakers, hands-on workshops, trainee-friendly vibes + banquet.
👉 event.fourwaves.com/bsc2025
#Biophysics #BSC2025
📍 McMaster University, May 20–23
🎤 Great speakers, hands-on workshops, trainee-friendly vibes + banquet.
👉 event.fourwaves.com/bsc2025
#Biophysics #BSC2025
10th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada
Fourwaves - 10th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada
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April 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
⏰ Last call! Abstract reg. deadline for the Annual Biophysical Society of Canada Meeting is April 15! 🧬
📍 McMaster University, May 20–23
🎤 Great speakers, hands-on workshops, trainee-friendly vibes + banquet.
👉 event.fourwaves.com/bsc2025
#Biophysics #BSC2025
📍 McMaster University, May 20–23
🎤 Great speakers, hands-on workshops, trainee-friendly vibes + banquet.
👉 event.fourwaves.com/bsc2025
#Biophysics #BSC2025
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www.nature.com/naturecareer... UBC LSI Job!!
Assistant Professor (tenure track) – Chromatin, Epigenetics - Vancouver, British Columbia (CA) job with The University of British Columbia (UBC) | 12837841
Assistant Professor (tenure track) - Chromatin Regulation, Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms, Epigenetics, Epigenomics
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April 4, 2025 at 4:03 AM
www.nature.com/naturecareer... UBC LSI Job!!
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The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph is at it again!
Continuing our cluster hires with tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology and Virology (1 position each)!
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
Continuing our cluster hires with tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology and Virology (1 position each)!
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
March 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph is at it again!
Continuing our cluster hires with tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology and Virology (1 position each)!
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
Continuing our cluster hires with tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology and Virology (1 position each)!
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
Fantastic event at Innovation Factory last night with the Synapse Life Science Consortium pitch competition. Exciting to see all the hard work by the teams, including some of our Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization Program students who helped with the pitches. Great work by all!
March 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Fantastic event at Innovation Factory last night with the Synapse Life Science Consortium pitch competition. Exciting to see all the hard work by the teams, including some of our Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization Program students who helped with the pitches. Great work by all!