Wyeth Wasserman
@wywywa.bsky.social
UBC bioinformatics researcher focused on gene regulation and rare disease diagnosis
It's been a challenge today to pick a side with the Wisconsin Badgers (grad school alum) playing the Washington Huskies (undergrad alma mater). I think I will have to drink two beers to both celebrate and drown sorrows simultaneously.
a red broken heart with a crack in it on a white background
ALT: a red broken heart with a crack in it on a white background
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It's been a challenge today to pick a side with the Wisconsin Badgers (grad school alum) playing the Washington Huskies (undergrad alma mater). I think I will have to drink two beers to both celebrate and drown sorrows simultaneously.
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A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
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The Data Research Alliance of Canada (DRAC) has put out a call for proposals for its National Data Spaces Pilot Program, designed to improve how Canada's research data is managed, shared, and used. Application deadline is Dec 1, 2025. Learn more: www.alliancecan.ca/en/opportuni...
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Data Research Alliance of Canada (DRAC) has put out a call for proposals for its National Data Spaces Pilot Program, designed to improve how Canada's research data is managed, shared, and used. Application deadline is Dec 1, 2025. Learn more: www.alliancecan.ca/en/opportuni...
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An update on this story - grad students are now exempt from the cap in student visas. 🧪
Canada makes pitch for US researchers to relocate with $1.7bn in new funding. My story for @science.org 🧪
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Canada’s new budget aims to lure U.S. researchers to relocate
Spending plan also calls for smaller research spending cut than feared
www.science.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
An update on this story - grad students are now exempt from the cap in student visas. 🧪
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An update on my column: Parliamentary committee drops most contentious parts of its demand for data on research funding. It now wants aggregated, not disaggregated data. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
An update on my column: Parliamentary committee drops most contentious parts of its demand for data on research funding. It now wants aggregated, not disaggregated data. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Super excited for the announcement that the Canucks for Kids Fund will be supporting (and re-naming) the Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence at @ubc.bsky.social @ubccps.bsky.social @bcch-mri-research.bsky.social @bcdiabresnet.bsky.social @vchresearch.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Great opportunity for a genetic counselor.. #GeneChat
#CareerOpportunity 📢 MOSAIC study team is hiring a highly motivated & detail-oriented Research Coordinator to support a provincial study on echocardiography, genomics & AI. Apply today: https://ow.ly/byH950Xky0H
MOSAIC Research Assistant/ Technician
Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title MOSAIC Research Assistant/ Technician Department Human Resources Support | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly Posting End Date November 6, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date November 16, 2026 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research,...
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November 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Great opportunity for a genetic counselor.. #GeneChat
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New data from Christine Wardell and the Levings lab at UBC and @bcchresearch.bsky.social has demonstrated that A2-CAR Treg cells have potential therapeutic use to simultaneously control both allo- and #autoimmunity in islet transplantation.
Check it the paper: https://bit.ly/4nq3SIg
Check it the paper: https://bit.ly/4nq3SIg
October 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
New data from Christine Wardell and the Levings lab at UBC and @bcchresearch.bsky.social has demonstrated that A2-CAR Treg cells have potential therapeutic use to simultaneously control both allo- and #autoimmunity in islet transplantation.
Check it the paper: https://bit.ly/4nq3SIg
Check it the paper: https://bit.ly/4nq3SIg
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Geoff Payne as our new President & CEO.
A longtime researcher and academic leader, Dr. Payne brings a strong commitment to collaboration and excellence to strengthen BC’s health research system.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ldn5jc
A longtime researcher and academic leader, Dr. Payne brings a strong commitment to collaboration and excellence to strengthen BC’s health research system.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ldn5jc
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Join us in welcoming Dr. Geoff Payne as our new President & CEO.
A longtime researcher and academic leader, Dr. Payne brings a strong commitment to collaboration and excellence to strengthen BC’s health research system.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ldn5jc
A longtime researcher and academic leader, Dr. Payne brings a strong commitment to collaboration and excellence to strengthen BC’s health research system.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ldn5jc
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Applications are currently being accepted for UBC's ✨️ Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship ✨️ (two positions!!), due Jan. 15
Please share far and wide 🚀
(See thread)
Please share far and wide 🚀
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2-year (2026-2028) - 2 positions OPENAt UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in resea...
biodiversity.ubc.ca
November 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Applications are currently being accepted for UBC's ✨️ Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship ✨️ (two positions!!), due Jan. 15
Please share far and wide 🚀
(See thread)
Please share far and wide 🚀
(See thread)
When will construction of the Epstein Ballroom at the White House be completed?
November 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
When will construction of the Epstein Ballroom at the White House be completed?
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If you don't think rando MPs (and whoever else they share it with) should have access to personal information of individual applicants, reviewers, and students, confidential data, & full applications and reviews in every Canadian research grant (funded or not), please sign.
Yes! Contact them and sign this petition here —it’s not just about EDI data! So much personally identifying information for applicants and reviewers will not be protected!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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 ...
docs.google.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 AM
If you don't think rando MPs (and whoever else they share it with) should have access to personal information of individual applicants, reviewers, and students, confidential data, & full applications and reviews in every Canadian research grant (funded or not), please sign.
My son's thesis research was published this week. Sometimes research takes you to unexpected places. From quantum photonics research he emerged with findings about ocean water dynamics like tsunamis. Pretty cool. phys.org/news/2025-10...
Microscopic 'ocean' on a chip reveals new nonlinear wave behavior
University of Queensland researchers have created a microscopic "ocean" on a silicon chip to miniaturize the study of wave dynamics. The device, made at UQ's School of Mathematics and Physics, uses a ...
phys.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM
My son's thesis research was published this week. Sometimes research takes you to unexpected places. From quantum photonics research he emerged with findings about ocean water dynamics like tsunamis. Pretty cool. phys.org/news/2025-10...
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Excited to be at #ASHG2025 in Boston next week. On Thursday, I will be presenting a poster (1007T) on our latest work on Personalised sequence to expression modelling. Looking forward to meeting new folks and reconnecting with old friends and colleagues.
October 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Excited to be at #ASHG2025 in Boston next week. On Thursday, I will be presenting a poster (1007T) on our latest work on Personalised sequence to expression modelling. Looking forward to meeting new folks and reconnecting with old friends and colleagues.
Looking forward to interacting with the BCM Cell Biology Dept over the coming week, including a webinar about Silent Genomes on Wednesday morning. Lots of excellent scientists to learn from. @bcmhouston.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Looking forward to interacting with the BCM Cell Biology Dept over the coming week, including a webinar about Silent Genomes on Wednesday morning. Lots of excellent scientists to learn from. @bcmhouston.bsky.social
An amazing life. My great grandmother was a Zabar, so always felt a connection to this amazing family business (even though there is no existing connection).
Breaking News: Saul Zabar, who over seven decades made the Upper West Side food emporium Zabar’s a New York institution, is dead at 97. nyti.ms/42qGl2n
October 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM
An amazing life. My great grandmother was a Zabar, so always felt a connection to this amazing family business (even though there is no existing connection).
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Microbiology and Immunology and the Michael Smith Labs are seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching in STEM Public Engagement position.
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
July 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Microbiology and Immunology and the Michael Smith Labs are seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching in STEM Public Engagement position.
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
Hello Winnipeg! Excited to be here, even if a short time.
September 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Hello Winnipeg! Excited to be here, even if a short time.
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Final call: Applications close September 2! KI is recruiting 20 Assistant Professors in a wide range of subject areas. We're looking for early-career researchers with strong scientific merits and future potential. All positions: ki.se/en/about-ki/...
August 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Final call: Applications close September 2! KI is recruiting 20 Assistant Professors in a wide range of subject areas. We're looking for early-career researchers with strong scientific merits and future potential. All positions: ki.se/en/about-ki/...
Congratulations to Dr. Meltem Omur for successfully defending her PhD thesis today. She was and is awesome.
August 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Meltem Omur for successfully defending her PhD thesis today. She was and is awesome.
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Check out this exciting meeting and register! Fantastic line-up of speakers on cell biology of the nucleus and a great venue 🔥
📢 Abstract submission deadline reminder for 'Cell biology of the nucleus'!
Before packing your bags and leaving for your summer vacation, there is one important task left to do: submit your abstract for #EESNucleus ✍️
Deadline is 26 August: https://s.embl.org/ees25-07-bl
Before packing your bags and leaving for your summer vacation, there is one important task left to do: submit your abstract for #EESNucleus ✍️
Deadline is 26 August: https://s.embl.org/ees25-07-bl
August 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Check out this exciting meeting and register! Fantastic line-up of speakers on cell biology of the nucleus and a great venue 🔥
One of the greatest stresses is trying to find UBC PhD exam chairs for August vacation season. Nearly impossible. In the future I will just tell the students August is a no go. Ugh.
July 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
One of the greatest stresses is trying to find UBC PhD exam chairs for August vacation season. Nearly impossible. In the future I will just tell the students August is a no go. Ugh.
I'm hiring a Bioinformatics Research Associate for the Silent Genomes Project. PhD required, restricted to Canadians, work must be performed in British Columbia.
Great for those who love pipelines, whole genome data and work with a social purpose.
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo...
Great for those who love pipelines, whole genome data and work with a social purpose.
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo...
Research Associate
Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Research Associate Department Wasserman Laboratory | Department of Medical Genetics | Faculty of Medicine (Wyeth Wasserman) Posting End Date Augu...
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com
July 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I'm hiring a Bioinformatics Research Associate for the Silent Genomes Project. PhD required, restricted to Canadians, work must be performed in British Columbia.
Great for those who love pipelines, whole genome data and work with a social purpose.
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo...
Great for those who love pipelines, whole genome data and work with a social purpose.
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo...
Amazing moon tonight in Ladysmith BC
July 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Amazing moon tonight in Ladysmith BC
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’We couldn’t live without it’: the UCSC Genome Browser turns 25. #UCSC #GenomeBrowseer #Bioinformatics #Genomics #TechnologyFeatures @nature.com 🧬 🖥️
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
’We couldn’t live without it’: the UCSC Genome Browser turns 25
After a quarter of a century, the website remains an essential tool for navigating the genome and understanding its structure, function and clinical impact.
www.nature.com
July 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
’We couldn’t live without it’: the UCSC Genome Browser turns 25. #UCSC #GenomeBrowseer #Bioinformatics #Genomics #TechnologyFeatures @nature.com 🧬 🖥️
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...