Casey Meili
@caseymeili.bsky.social
University of Utah PhD candidate studying viral-induced neuroinflammation in epilepsy and MS (+ the microbiota too) 🧠🦠 Views are my own.
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Casey Meili
@caseymeili.bsky.social
· Nov 10
I’m so excited by the surge of scientists making their way over here!
I’m Casey and I’m currently a second year PhD student 👋 I am studying neuroinflammation induced by viral infection of the CNS, particularly in the context of epilepsy 🧠
I’m Casey and I’m currently a second year PhD student 👋 I am studying neuroinflammation induced by viral infection of the CNS, particularly in the context of epilepsy 🧠
The last paper from my masters has been accepted!
(I graduated in 2023)
(I graduated in 2023)
August 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The last paper from my masters has been accepted!
(I graduated in 2023)
(I graduated in 2023)
Explained an osmotic drug pump to an undergrad today by comparing it to a CoronaRita
July 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Explained an osmotic drug pump to an undergrad today by comparing it to a CoronaRita
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Congratulations to my first PhD student @caseymeili.bsky.social
for passing her qualifying exam! She is officially a PhD candidate! So proud of you!
for passing her qualifying exam! She is officially a PhD candidate! So proud of you!
June 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Congratulations to my first PhD student @caseymeili.bsky.social
for passing her qualifying exam! She is officially a PhD candidate! So proud of you!
for passing her qualifying exam! She is officially a PhD candidate! So proud of you!
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“Thinking about the event in the U.S. capital started about a month ago, when five scientists, nearly all of them graduate and Ph.D. students, bonded on Bluesky over their concerns about the impact of Trump’s executive orders on science.” 🧪
Thousands gather across U.S. in Stand Up for Science events
Scientists rally across the country in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration
www.science.org
March 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“Thinking about the event in the U.S. capital started about a month ago, when five scientists, nearly all of them graduate and Ph.D. students, bonded on Bluesky over their concerns about the impact of Trump’s executive orders on science.” 🧪
PAPER ALERT‼️
“Neonatal fungi promote lifelong metabolic health through macrophage dependent beta cell development” is out now in @science.org
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A short 🧵 below
“Neonatal fungi promote lifelong metabolic health through macrophage dependent beta cell development” is out now in @science.org
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A short 🧵 below
Neonatal fungi promote lifelong metabolic health through macrophage-dependent β cell development
Loss of early-life microbial diversity is correlated with diabetes, yet mechanisms by which microbes influence disease remain elusive. We report a critical neonatal window in mice when microbiota disr...
science.org
March 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
PAPER ALERT‼️
“Neonatal fungi promote lifelong metabolic health through macrophage dependent beta cell development” is out now in @science.org
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A short 🧵 below
“Neonatal fungi promote lifelong metabolic health through macrophage dependent beta cell development” is out now in @science.org
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A short 🧵 below
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Upon learning that yesterday would be my last day as a program officer at the National Science Foundation, I shared this parting message with my colleagues. The next few months will be frenetic and stressful for them. Here are some things that you can do to help them with the mission ahead. (1)
February 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Upon learning that yesterday would be my last day as a program officer at the National Science Foundation, I shared this parting message with my colleagues. The next few months will be frenetic and stressful for them. Here are some things that you can do to help them with the mission ahead. (1)
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8/8. So, if you’re feeling down about these attacks, I understand—I feel that way too. But just remember that they’re not attacking because your work doesn’t matter; they’re attacking *precisely* because it does. So, get some rest, connect with your people, and keep doing it.
February 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
8/8. So, if you’re feeling down about these attacks, I understand—I feel that way too. But just remember that they’re not attacking because your work doesn’t matter; they’re attacking *precisely* because it does. So, get some rest, connect with your people, and keep doing it.
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Delighted to highlight new work by Kelly Jameson and colleagues showing that select microbial metabolites in the small intestinal lumen regulate vagal activity
www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Select microbial metabolites in the small intestinal lumen regulates vagal activity via receptor-mediated signaling
Neuroscience; Microbiome
www.cell.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Delighted to highlight new work by Kelly Jameson and colleagues showing that select microbial metabolites in the small intestinal lumen regulate vagal activity
www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
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I am appalled by the ASM's decision to remove DEI content from their website.
Here is my email to the American Society for Microbiology, @ASM.org asking them to put everything back as it was.
If you are an ASM member, please consider writing them.
Here is my email to the American Society for Microbiology, @ASM.org asking them to put everything back as it was.
If you are an ASM member, please consider writing them.
February 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I am appalled by the ASM's decision to remove DEI content from their website.
Here is my email to the American Society for Microbiology, @ASM.org asking them to put everything back as it was.
If you are an ASM member, please consider writing them.
Here is my email to the American Society for Microbiology, @ASM.org asking them to put everything back as it was.
If you are an ASM member, please consider writing them.
“Idk, I just think the vibes are bad” -me to myself after rereading a grant I wrote
January 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“Idk, I just think the vibes are bad” -me to myself after rereading a grant I wrote
On the way to #AES2024! I’ll be presenting posters on Saturday and Sunday. Stop by if you want to chat viral-induced epilepsy, neuroinflammation, or the microbiota 🦠🧠🐭
(Details on the posters below)
(Details on the posters below)
December 6, 2024 at 4:06 PM
On the way to #AES2024! I’ll be presenting posters on Saturday and Sunday. Stop by if you want to chat viral-induced epilepsy, neuroinflammation, or the microbiota 🦠🧠🐭
(Details on the posters below)
(Details on the posters below)
Oh…thanks for keeping track of that
December 3, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Oh…thanks for keeping track of that
I got a real request to peer review a paper for a real journal today????????
I am AFRAID.
I am AFRAID.
November 22, 2024 at 6:42 PM
I got a real request to peer review a paper for a real journal today????????
I am AFRAID.
I am AFRAID.
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🦠🔬🚨 I have created a starter pack for those involved in research related to human microbiomes (there are other excellent microbiome packs by @claesengroup.bsky.social but this differentiates human from environmental/plant microbiomes). Let me know if you would like to be added!
go.bsky.app/3eeA7BP
go.bsky.app/3eeA7BP
November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
🦠🔬🚨 I have created a starter pack for those involved in research related to human microbiomes (there are other excellent microbiome packs by @claesengroup.bsky.social but this differentiates human from environmental/plant microbiomes). Let me know if you would like to be added!
go.bsky.app/3eeA7BP
go.bsky.app/3eeA7BP
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"I'm going to finish this manuscript before Christmas!"
November 14, 2024 at 12:11 PM
"I'm going to finish this manuscript before Christmas!"
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Applications for Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium are due Dec 15!
We are looking for exceptional grad students to
Present your research, sharpen your science communication skills, and connect with peers and faculty.
medicine.utah.edu/neurobiology...
#STEMsymposium
#neuroskyence
#womeninSTEM
🧪
We are looking for exceptional grad students to
Present your research, sharpen your science communication skills, and connect with peers and faculty.
medicine.utah.edu/neurobiology...
#STEMsymposium
#neuroskyence
#womeninSTEM
🧪
November 13, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Applications for Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium are due Dec 15!
We are looking for exceptional grad students to
Present your research, sharpen your science communication skills, and connect with peers and faculty.
medicine.utah.edu/neurobiology...
#STEMsymposium
#neuroskyence
#womeninSTEM
🧪
We are looking for exceptional grad students to
Present your research, sharpen your science communication skills, and connect with peers and faculty.
medicine.utah.edu/neurobiology...
#STEMsymposium
#neuroskyence
#womeninSTEM
🧪
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As my blatant tour of self-promotion continues.. macrophages are so much more than just cells that eat things! Yet, even the eating can be very cool. Here, we showed that macrophages in gut shape the nervous system, and this makes 💩 happen correctly in adulthood: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Dedicated macrophages organize and maintain the enteric nervous system - Nature
Resident macrophages of the muscularis externa refine the enteric nervous system (ENS) early in life by pruning synapses and phagocytosing enteric neurons, and later switch to a neuro-supportive funct...
www.nature.com
November 13, 2024 at 5:19 PM
As my blatant tour of self-promotion continues.. macrophages are so much more than just cells that eat things! Yet, even the eating can be very cool. Here, we showed that macrophages in gut shape the nervous system, and this makes 💩 happen correctly in adulthood: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
I’m so excited by the surge of scientists making their way over here!
I’m Casey and I’m currently a second year PhD student 👋 I am studying neuroinflammation induced by viral infection of the CNS, particularly in the context of epilepsy 🧠
I’m Casey and I’m currently a second year PhD student 👋 I am studying neuroinflammation induced by viral infection of the CNS, particularly in the context of epilepsy 🧠
November 10, 2024 at 5:42 PM
I’m so excited by the surge of scientists making their way over here!
I’m Casey and I’m currently a second year PhD student 👋 I am studying neuroinflammation induced by viral infection of the CNS, particularly in the context of epilepsy 🧠
I’m Casey and I’m currently a second year PhD student 👋 I am studying neuroinflammation induced by viral infection of the CNS, particularly in the context of epilepsy 🧠
Emails from undergrads 💕
October 25, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Emails from undergrads 💕
PAPER ALERT‼️ In our new study we characterized the anaerobic gut fungal communities of 10 marsupial species, evaluated the role of stochastic and deterministic factors in shaping AGF communities, and identified several commonalities with placental herbivores 🦘🐨
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Anaerobic gut fungal communities in marsupial hosts | mBio
The AGF are integral part of the microbiome of herbivores. They play a crucial role
in breaking down plant biomass in hindgut and foregut fermenters. The majority of
research has been conducted on the...
journals.asm.org
February 9, 2024 at 3:55 PM
PAPER ALERT‼️ In our new study we characterized the anaerobic gut fungal communities of 10 marsupial species, evaluated the role of stochastic and deterministic factors in shaping AGF communities, and identified several commonalities with placental herbivores 🦘🐨
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
You guys, look what finally showed up 😍
January 12, 2024 at 6:13 PM
You guys, look what finally showed up 😍
Honestly, listening to my mom explain my research to people at holiday parties is a master class in sci comm
December 20, 2023 at 4:24 AM
Honestly, listening to my mom explain my research to people at holiday parties is a master class in sci comm
I swear one of these days I will learn how to spell fluorescent 😅
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September 21, 2023 at 8:45 PM
I swear one of these days I will learn how to spell fluorescent 😅
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A Bluesky quick primer 🧵 for recent arrivals:
1. check default settings -- they set to min threshold likes before see in feed-- can change to show all.
1. check default settings -- they set to min threshold likes before see in feed-- can change to show all.
August 29, 2023 at 2:23 AM
A Bluesky quick primer 🧵 for recent arrivals:
1. check default settings -- they set to min threshold likes before see in feed-- can change to show all.
1. check default settings -- they set to min threshold likes before see in feed-- can change to show all.
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Excited for our upcoming PostDoc Rising Stars event this month!
September 5, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Excited for our upcoming PostDoc Rising Stars event this month!