W. Brent Derry
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W. Brent Derry
@wbderry.bsky.social
Parent, scientist, musician

https://lab.research.sickkids.ca/derry/

ORCID: 0000-0002-1977-8475
January 7, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Raptors score a bucket on the Hawks.
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 AM
January 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Auston Matthews!
January 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM
January 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
January 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
December 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
December 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Reposted by W. Brent Derry
The conservative bias of life scientists: not everything needs to be about humans, and not everything needs to be conserved to be interesting/ important

www.cell.com/current-biol...
December 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
December 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
December 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
December 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The elves have been busy.
December 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
December 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
December 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Reposted by W. Brent Derry
An important question is, who is citing those papers?

Should it be considered misconduct to not even check whether what you are citing *exists*?
December 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
December 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Reposted by W. Brent Derry
As 2025 comes to a close, my university (Dalhousie U in Halifax, Canada) is recruiting faculty, including outstanding early career researchers, and Canada Research Chairs. Applications are due January 19 2026 (was just notified today!). Please repost.
Dalhousie University is recruiting up to 30 tenure and tenure-track faculty positions
Backed by the Government of Canada’s $1.7 billion Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative, Dalhousie University is undertaking one of the most ambitious research-leader recruitment efforts in its hi...
www.dal.ca
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Reposted by W. Brent Derry
If you're (1) into nhp neurophysiology and/or biological motor control, (2) a foreign big shot and (3) interested in moving here, please reach out -- this new program looks extremely attractive (min. $8M over 8y)! www.uwo.ca/research/can...
Canada-Impact-Plus - Research - Western University
www.uwo.ca
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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UBC and BC Cancer are recruiting a cancer stem cell faculty member at the Associate Professor or Professor rank for the new Connie Eaves Chair in Cancer Stem Cell Research. A great position recognizing a giant in the field. Please share. #Vancouver
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
Associate Professor (tenure) or Professor (tenure) Dr. Connie Eaves Chair in Cancer Stem Cell Research
Academic Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Associate Professor (tenure) or Professor (tenure) Dr. Connie Eaves Chair in Cancer Stem Cell Research Department School of Biomedical Engineering | ...
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Tech is not always a good thing LOL
December 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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“Henry! Hurry or you’re gonna miss it—ghost riders in
the kitchen!”
December 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It's a great feeling to select "Accepted" for a manuscript right before the holidays. @febsj.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM