Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC
@trushar7.bsky.social
Associate Dean & Canada Research Chair at the Univ. of Lethbridge, CEO-Quadrumix BioTech | FRSC | FRSB | Editor -European Biophysics J | Biophysics➡️Virology | trpatel.com |
Excited to share that I’ve been fortunate to be selected as a @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social (BPS) Ambassador for the 2026–2028 term! This program connects a global network of BPS members working to inspire future biophysicists and advance advocacy efforts worldwide.
www.biophysics.org/outreach/amb...
www.biophysics.org/outreach/amb...
BPS Ambassadors - About | Biophysical Society
www.biophysics.org
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Excited to share that I’ve been fortunate to be selected as a @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social (BPS) Ambassador for the 2026–2028 term! This program connects a global network of BPS members working to inspire future biophysicists and advance advocacy efforts worldwide.
www.biophysics.org/outreach/amb...
www.biophysics.org/outreach/amb...
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Nobel Please Prize
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Nobel Please Prize
Reposted by Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC
Only 2 days left to apply!
Scientists are invited to apply to join Science Meets Parliament:
ON: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/smp-on-2026/
BC: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/smp-bc-2026/
Scientists are invited to apply to join Science Meets Parliament:
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December 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Only 2 days left to apply!
Scientists are invited to apply to join Science Meets Parliament:
ON: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/smp-on-2026/
BC: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/smp-bc-2026/
Scientists are invited to apply to join Science Meets Parliament:
ON: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/smp-on-2026/
BC: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/smp-bc-2026/
Yesterday's storm in Lethbridge, view from office!
December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Yesterday's storm in Lethbridge, view from office!
#postyourlabview
Can we start something here?
Can we start something here?
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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The CSMB is concerned that, despite new investments, Federal Budget 2025 weakens rather than strengthens Canada’s research ecosystem.
Sustainable research funding is essential for innovation and competitiveness.
Read more: csmb-scbm.ca/csmb-stateme...
#CSMB #Budget2025 #ResearchCanada #Science
Sustainable research funding is essential for innovation and competitiveness.
Read more: csmb-scbm.ca/csmb-stateme...
#CSMB #Budget2025 #ResearchCanada #Science
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The CSMB is concerned that, despite new investments, Federal Budget 2025 weakens rather than strengthens Canada’s research ecosystem.
Sustainable research funding is essential for innovation and competitiveness.
Read more: csmb-scbm.ca/csmb-stateme...
#CSMB #Budget2025 #ResearchCanada #Science
Sustainable research funding is essential for innovation and competitiveness.
Read more: csmb-scbm.ca/csmb-stateme...
#CSMB #Budget2025 #ResearchCanada #Science
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Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (Past CSMB President) and Dr. Trushar Patel (CSMB Advocacy & Government Relations co-chair) met with MP Taleeb Noormohamed (BC; Parliamentary Secretary for AI & Digital Innovation; SRSR). They discussed the budget, science investment, and offered support for future SRSR work.
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (Past CSMB President) and Dr. Trushar Patel (CSMB Advocacy & Government Relations co-chair) met with MP Taleeb Noormohamed (BC; Parliamentary Secretary for AI & Digital Innovation; SRSR). They discussed the budget, science investment, and offered support for future SRSR work.
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Dr Trushar Patel et Dr Eric Lee (SCBM) ont rencontré la députée Jennifer McKelvie (Ont.; secrétaire parlementaire; membre du SRSR). Ils ont remercié le soutien fédéral à la science, discuté d’un meilleur financement des trois organismes et souligné l’importance d’attirer des nouveaux talents.
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Dr Trushar Patel et Dr Eric Lee (SCBM) ont rencontré la députée Jennifer McKelvie (Ont.; secrétaire parlementaire; membre du SRSR). Ils ont remercié le soutien fédéral à la science, discuté d’un meilleur financement des trois organismes et souligné l’importance d’attirer des nouveaux talents.
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CSMB members met with MPs from the Standing Committee on Science & Research (SRSR). They discussed budget updates, thanked the MPs for their contributions to this important committee, emphasized the need to continue investing in fundamental research, and offered their expertise to the SRSR committee
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
CSMB members met with MPs from the Standing Committee on Science & Research (SRSR). They discussed budget updates, thanked the MPs for their contributions to this important committee, emphasized the need to continue investing in fundamental research, and offered their expertise to the SRSR committee
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CSMB current and past leadership were in Ottawa to engage with policy and decision-making individuals during the Science Meets Parliament and the Canadian Society Policy Conference.
November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
CSMB current and past leadership were in Ottawa to engage with policy and decision-making individuals during the Science Meets Parliament and the Canadian Society Policy Conference.
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Science Meets Parliament (SMP) BC and Ontario are back for 2026!
SMP is an initiative that aims to strengthen the connections between Canada’s scientific and political communities.
Learn more and apply by December 12, 2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/
SMP is an initiative that aims to strengthen the connections between Canada’s scientific and political communities.
Learn more and apply by December 12, 2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Science Meets Parliament (SMP) BC and Ontario are back for 2026!
SMP is an initiative that aims to strengthen the connections between Canada’s scientific and political communities.
Learn more and apply by December 12, 2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/
SMP is an initiative that aims to strengthen the connections between Canada’s scientific and political communities.
Learn more and apply by December 12, 2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/
🙏🏽 @matthewberg22.bsky.social & @csmb-scbm.bsky.social for capturing my thoughts on mentorship so thoughtfully. Grateful to have @biochemcellbio.bsky.social publish them and to be part of an important conversation on supporting the next generation of scientists.
blog.cdnsciencepub.com/trushar-patel/
blog.cdnsciencepub.com/trushar-patel/
Cracking the Code: Dr. Trushar Patel’s Mentorship Philosophy | Canadian Science Publishing
blog.cdnsciencepub.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
🙏🏽 @matthewberg22.bsky.social & @csmb-scbm.bsky.social for capturing my thoughts on mentorship so thoughtfully. Grateful to have @biochemcellbio.bsky.social publish them and to be part of an important conversation on supporting the next generation of scientists.
blog.cdnsciencepub.com/trushar-patel/
blog.cdnsciencepub.com/trushar-patel/
I’m deeply honored to receive a BlueJacket award from RiboClub in recognition to my efforts in advocating for the RNA research community—across disciplines, in public spaces, and within policy discussions—to help promote and strengthen RNA science in Canada. @ulethbridge.ca
October 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I’m deeply honored to receive a BlueJacket award from RiboClub in recognition to my efforts in advocating for the RNA research community—across disciplines, in public spaces, and within policy discussions—to help promote and strengthen RNA science in Canada. @ulethbridge.ca
It is crucial to provide undergraduates with the opportunity to attend conferences. I am proud to be associated with @ulethbridge.ca, which offers many opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in research activities. Thanks to the @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social for publishing this editorial.
October 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It is crucial to provide undergraduates with the opportunity to attend conferences. I am proud to be associated with @ulethbridge.ca, which offers many opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in research activities. Thanks to the @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social for publishing this editorial.
Excited to share a recent article on Dengue RNA cyclization, revealing its structural adaptability and dynamics. Big thanks to @ulethbridge.ca trainees! This publication also marks a milestone toward my goal of reaching 100+ peer-reviewed articles.
www.cell.com/biophysj/ful...
www.cell.com/biophysj/ful...
Structural Dynamics of Dengue Virus UTRs and Their Cyclization
The dengue virus (DENV) poses a significant threat to human health, accounting for
approximately 400 million infections each year. Its genome features a circular structure
that facilitates replication...
www.cell.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Excited to share a recent article on Dengue RNA cyclization, revealing its structural adaptability and dynamics. Big thanks to @ulethbridge.ca trainees! This publication also marks a milestone toward my goal of reaching 100+ peer-reviewed articles.
www.cell.com/biophysj/ful...
www.cell.com/biophysj/ful...
🚨Job Alert!
.@ulethbridge.ca, Faculty of Arts and Science, is looking for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in the area of neuroscience with expertise on brain function across the life span in nonhuman animals!
Do apply and circulate this position🙏🏽
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8586
.@ulethbridge.ca, Faculty of Arts and Science, is looking for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in the area of neuroscience with expertise on brain function across the life span in nonhuman animals!
Do apply and circulate this position🙏🏽
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8586
Faculty of Arts & Science - Assistant Professor (Neuroscience)
The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking a neuroscientist with demonstrated ex...
uleth.peopleadmin.ca
August 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨Job Alert!
.@ulethbridge.ca, Faculty of Arts and Science, is looking for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in the area of neuroscience with expertise on brain function across the life span in nonhuman animals!
Do apply and circulate this position🙏🏽
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8586
.@ulethbridge.ca, Faculty of Arts and Science, is looking for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in the area of neuroscience with expertise on brain function across the life span in nonhuman animals!
Do apply and circulate this position🙏🏽
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8586
Join our panel discussions if you are interested in a career in Biophysics! @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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my.biophysics.org/events/calen...
August 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Join our panel discussions if you are interested in a career in Biophysics! @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Collaborative study with Kharpeskyy lab @dalhousieu.bsky.social + our lab @ulethbridge.ca (under review) shows: sequence features—not secondary structure—of 5′ UTRs give viral & cellular mRNAs resistance to SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 host shutoff.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Escape from SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1-mediated host shutoff by TIAR transcript reveals general features of Nsp1 resistance
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) immune escape strategies include general inhibition of host gene expression referred to as host shutoff. Viral non-structural protein 1 (Ns...
www.biorxiv.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Collaborative study with Kharpeskyy lab @dalhousieu.bsky.social + our lab @ulethbridge.ca (under review) shows: sequence features—not secondary structure—of 5′ UTRs give viral & cellular mRNAs resistance to SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 host shutoff.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
My amazing Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at @ulethbridge.ca is seeking a motivated & talented candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of experimental chemistry.
We encourage you to apply or help spread the word!
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8541
We encourage you to apply or help spread the word!
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8541
Faculty of Arts & Science - Assistant Professor (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position in any area of experimental chemistry. This appointment will be at the ran...
uleth.peopleadmin.ca
August 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
My amazing Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at @ulethbridge.ca is seeking a motivated & talented candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of experimental chemistry.
We encourage you to apply or help spread the word!
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8541
We encourage you to apply or help spread the word!
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8541
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Admissions now open for Southern Alberta Medical Program | UNews | An innovative partnership between the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and the University of Lethbridge url:https://www.ulethbridge.ca/unews/article/admissions-now-open-southern-alberta-medical-program
July 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Admissions now open for Southern Alberta Medical Program | UNews | An innovative partnership between the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and the University of Lethbridge url:https://www.ulethbridge.ca/unews/article/admissions-now-open-southern-alberta-medical-program
Excited to share the latest collaborative work from our lab at @ulethbridge.ca! We show that zyxin directly interacts with nuclear DNA to regulate transcription of mitochondrial pseudogenes—highlighting a novel role for zyxin in mitochondrial function.
cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...
cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...
Zyxin directly binds to chromosomal DNA and is linked with mitochondrial integrity and apoptosis
Human zyxin is a key component of the focal adhesion complex, playing a role in mediating cell-cell adhesion and cytoskeletal dynamics. Moreover, zyxin shuttles between the cytoplasm and the nucleus, ...
cdnsciencepub.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Excited to share the latest collaborative work from our lab at @ulethbridge.ca! We show that zyxin directly interacts with nuclear DNA to regulate transcription of mitochondrial pseudogenes—highlighting a novel role for zyxin in mitochondrial function.
cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...
cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...
Delighted to be a part of this collaborative project with Sean McKenna Lab at the University of Manitoba, and representing @ulethbridge.ca. #ALURNA #NonCodingRNAs
Discovery of a novel RNA polymerase III transcribed Alu RNA reveals a canonical and non-canonical tertiary structure and significant differences in association with the Alu RNA protein binding partner bit.ly/3TFUrbf
July 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Delighted to be a part of this collaborative project with Sean McKenna Lab at the University of Manitoba, and representing @ulethbridge.ca. #ALURNA #NonCodingRNAs
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Scientists from Canada and all over the world recently convened at the University of Lethbridge for the annual RiboWest conference (June 8th to 11th). Read our wrap up written up by Mark Bayfield, Jessica Willi, & @trushar7.bsky.social
www.rnacanada.ca/ribowest-202...
www.rnacanada.ca/ribowest-202...
July 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Scientists from Canada and all over the world recently convened at the University of Lethbridge for the annual RiboWest conference (June 8th to 11th). Read our wrap up written up by Mark Bayfield, Jessica Willi, & @trushar7.bsky.social
www.rnacanada.ca/ribowest-202...
www.rnacanada.ca/ribowest-202...
Reposted by Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC
Wonderful visit to the University of Lethbridge -many thanks to Trushar @trushar7.bsky.social and Dylan for the kind hosting! Great discussions with researchers at the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department! 👍
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Wonderful visit to the University of Lethbridge -many thanks to Trushar @trushar7.bsky.social and Dylan for the kind hosting! Great discussions with researchers at the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department! 👍