Contel Lab
@contellab.bsky.social
Research group of Prof. Maria Contel. Brooklyn College Cancer Center. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Brooklyn College, CUNY. Development of metal-based chemo- and targeted anticancer therapeutics. Diversity & Inclusion in Science and Research.
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What skills should trained chemists have for the future? Dr. Victor Olet recently joined C&EN's Future of Chemistry Degrees Panel at #ACSFall2025, you can listen to the full discussion wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... #chemsky
September 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
What skills should trained chemists have for the future? Dr. Victor Olet recently joined C&EN's Future of Chemistry Degrees Panel at #ACSFall2025, you can listen to the full discussion wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... #chemsky
First Group Meeting of the Fall that coincided with doctoral student Aaron Manu’s birthday. Happiest of birthdays Aaron, and best of luck to all members of the Contel team during the Fall of 2025!
September 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
First Group Meeting of the Fall that coincided with doctoral student Aaron Manu’s birthday. Happiest of birthdays Aaron, and best of luck to all members of the Contel team during the Fall of 2025!
More than 170 undergraduate students from community and senior colleges funded by the CUNY Research Scholar/Immersive Research Programs presented posters and talks at the 2025 CRSP/CIRE Symposium on July 8/9. Marayke Mayrata was one of the 4 “best of the best” Presenters. Undergrad research rocks!
July 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
More than 170 undergraduate students from community and senior colleges funded by the CUNY Research Scholar/Immersive Research Programs presented posters and talks at the 2025 CRSP/CIRE Symposium on July 8/9. Marayke Mayrata was one of the 4 “best of the best” Presenters. Undergrad research rocks!
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This year, in light of uncertainty about federal funding, US universities are shrinking incoming classes, rescinding admissions to PhD programs and canceling summer research opportunities. cen.acs.org/careers/empl... #chemsky 🧪
Chemistry majors, set to graduate in May, stress over their futures
Federal funding cuts to universities are another hurdle in a challenging career course for young people
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June 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This year, in light of uncertainty about federal funding, US universities are shrinking incoming classes, rescinding admissions to PhD programs and canceling summer research opportunities. cen.acs.org/careers/empl... #chemsky 🧪
Dr. Alvaro Lopez Sanchez (American Cancer Society - Brooklyn College Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellow) from our lab presented a talk on June 13th at the XVI International School on Organometallic Chemistry « Marcial Moreno Mañas » in Castellon, Spain. Go Alvaro! @americancancersoc.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Dr. Alvaro Lopez Sanchez (American Cancer Society - Brooklyn College Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellow) from our lab presented a talk on June 13th at the XVI International School on Organometallic Chemistry « Marcial Moreno Mañas » in Castellon, Spain. Go Alvaro! @americancancersoc.bsky.social
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Academic freedom in the United States has found itself periodically under siege, but the current attacks from the federal government raise a new level of alarm. nyer.cm/u405qvQ
May 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Academic freedom in the United States has found itself periodically under siege, but the current attacks from the federal government raise a new level of alarm. nyer.cm/u405qvQ
Could you imagine if the head of the United States healthcare system didn’t believe that HIV caused AIDS?
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
May 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Research funding cuts, fluctuating international relations, and rescinded offer letters from US universities are discouraging some prospective students from applying to graduate programs in the US. cen.acs.org/policy/resea...
#chemsky🧪 #phdsky #academicsky #STEM #phdchat #academicchatter
#chemsky🧪 #phdsky #academicsky #STEM #phdchat #academicchatter
Disheartened by funding cuts, international students look beyond the US
Chemistry students are exploring programs in Canada, China, and Europe
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April 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Research funding cuts, fluctuating international relations, and rescinded offer letters from US universities are discouraging some prospective students from applying to graduate programs in the US. cen.acs.org/policy/resea...
#chemsky🧪 #phdsky #academicsky #STEM #phdchat #academicchatter
#chemsky🧪 #phdsky #academicsky #STEM #phdchat #academicchatter
Eid Mubarak! Happy Iftar to those celebrating today, most especially current and former researchers and friends!
March 30, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Eid Mubarak! Happy Iftar to those celebrating today, most especially current and former researchers and friends!
A few scenes from the 2025 ACS spring meeting that I attended as NYACS councilor. Brooklyn College students Rebecca Turay (Contel Lab) and Yelyzaveta Kurchak (Jain Lab) did a great job presenting their posters. I met many colleagues and was able to attend talks but I didnt take many pics…
March 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A few scenes from the 2025 ACS spring meeting that I attended as NYACS councilor. Brooklyn College students Rebecca Turay (Contel Lab) and Yelyzaveta Kurchak (Jain Lab) did a great job presenting their posters. I met many colleagues and was able to attend talks but I didnt take many pics…
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Time to speak up.
“If Columbia or another university confronts the administration on its own, it will lose. If America’s nearly 6,000 universities and colleges launch a campaign in defense of higher education, odds are that Trump will lose.” www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
“If Columbia or another university confronts the administration on its own, it will lose. If America’s nearly 6,000 universities and colleges launch a campaign in defense of higher education, odds are that Trump will lose.” www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
First They Came for Columbia | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
We must learn from the past. We cannot remain silent in the face of authoritarian attacks on our peers, even if they have not yet come for us.
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March 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Time to speak up.
“If Columbia or another university confronts the administration on its own, it will lose. If America’s nearly 6,000 universities and colleges launch a campaign in defense of higher education, odds are that Trump will lose.” www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
“If Columbia or another university confronts the administration on its own, it will lose. If America’s nearly 6,000 universities and colleges launch a campaign in defense of higher education, odds are that Trump will lose.” www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Happy International Women’s Day! Sisters, resist and continue the fight for equal rights!
March 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Happy International Women’s Day! Sisters, resist and continue the fight for equal rights!
I know this account should post scientific content, but I (Maria Contel) find it very difficult to think about anything other than what we are living at present. My energy level just allows me going to work, deliver for the commitments I made prior this chaos and support my lab.
March 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I know this account should post scientific content, but I (Maria Contel) find it very difficult to think about anything other than what we are living at present. My energy level just allows me going to work, deliver for the commitments I made prior this chaos and support my lab.
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Friendly reminder: if you are waiting on something from a US-based scientist/reviewer/editor, please realize that we're barely making it through each day putting out non-stop fires and trying not to collapse into tears. We're trying our best, but things will take longer right now. Give grace.
March 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Friendly reminder: if you are waiting on something from a US-based scientist/reviewer/editor, please realize that we're barely making it through each day putting out non-stop fires and trying not to collapse into tears. We're trying our best, but things will take longer right now. Give grace.
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"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
NSF downsizes summer research program for undergraduates
Many participants are from groups underrepresented in science
www.science.org
March 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
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Diversity is our greatest asset, even if the government disagrees… They not like us! POC in STEM are here to stay.
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
February 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Diversity is our greatest asset, even if the government disagrees… They not like us! POC in STEM are here to stay.
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
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I maxed out my credit card, emptied my savings account, and took out a loan to move from Alabama to Bethesda, MD. I don’t even qualify for unemployment since I’ve only worked at NIH for a month. I will be financially and medically devastated.
Seeking suggestions for anywhere that’s hiring!!
Seeking suggestions for anywhere that’s hiring!!
Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
February 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I maxed out my credit card, emptied my savings account, and took out a loan to move from Alabama to Bethesda, MD. I don’t even qualify for unemployment since I’ve only worked at NIH for a month. I will be financially and medically devastated.
Seeking suggestions for anywhere that’s hiring!!
Seeking suggestions for anywhere that’s hiring!!
The higher ed union coalition (including AAUP and AFT) is holding a call about health research funding on Feb 13th at 8 pm. We are not powerless. Details below, register and repost. Thanks!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Fund Don't Freeze: National Higher Education Strategy Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join higher education workers from around the country on 2/13 at 8 PM Eastern / 7 PM Central / 6 PM Mountain / 5 PM Pacific for a national strategy call on the federal attack on higher education and h...
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February 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The higher ed union coalition (including AAUP and AFT) is holding a call about health research funding on Feb 13th at 8 pm. We are not powerless. Details below, register and repost. Thanks!
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If you're an early career researcher - perhaps based in a fledgling authoritarian state - and want an out, @britishacademy.bsky.social offer 2-year fellowships to come to a UK university (including relocation costs and research funds).
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...
International Fellowships 2025
The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
February 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
If you're an early career researcher - perhaps based in a fledgling authoritarian state - and want an out, @britishacademy.bsky.social offer 2-year fellowships to come to a UK university (including relocation costs and research funds).
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...
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Apologies for this long post I put together to explain to non-scientists the impact of NIH cuts: Last night, an “atomic bomb” was dropped on the biomedical science community. We were informed that effective immediately, indirect costs on NIH grants (both current and future) would be fixed at 15%.
February 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Apologies for this long post I put together to explain to non-scientists the impact of NIH cuts: Last night, an “atomic bomb” was dropped on the biomedical science community. We were informed that effective immediately, indirect costs on NIH grants (both current and future) would be fixed at 15%.