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Nele
@haeltermannele.bsky.social
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Developmental biologist, genetics, and trans-disciplinary team scientist studying the mechanisms of joint pain.
I also mess around with Scicomm from time to time as a freelance science writer

(My opinions are my own)
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haeltermannele.bsky.social
I got to work on a cool yet humbling article that showed me how little I know about the researchers who pioneered my own field.
genestogenomes.org/re-introduci...
Re-introducing David Hogness, a pioneer of molecular genetics and developmental biology.
Nowadays, we don’t think twice about running a Q-PCR to check the expression of our favorite gene, or to sequence a genomic region to identify a mutation that causes an interesting phenotype. In contr...
genestogenomes.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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harmitmalik.bsky.social
Are you an early-stage graduate student (2nd or 3rd year) or early-stage postdoc based in the US or Canada, working primarily in Drosophila? Would you like to help improve the experience of all trainees working in Drosophila research? If so, read on.

(Please repost to reach a broad audience.)
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
haeltermannele.bsky.social
Over the last decade, I spent quite some time (soul)searching for my career path in an attempt to overcome my "academic midlife crisis".

I finally got around to putting useful tips and resources together, and hope they can help you too!

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #highered #academicChatter
ecrlife.bsky.social ecrLife @ecrlife.bsky.social · Apr 4
The end of a PhD comes with important decisions. Are we convinced by our current career path, or should we explore other options? In her series of ecrLife blog posts, Nele Haelterman explores how to face this “academic midlife crisis”:
Part 1: tinyurl.com/bdzkp8x6
Part 2: tinyurl.com/mv6jvd72
April 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
haeltermannele.bsky.social
The research community is reeling from the barrage of attacks we've endured in the last 2 months. Many feel helpless, but Adriana Bankston picked up her pen and jotted down some ways for us to stand up for science.

elifesciences.org/articles/106...
Science Under Threat in the United States: Campaigning for science and scientists
A Congressional Science & Technology policy fellow outlines some options available for responding to the blatant attacks on science and the scientific workforce in the US.
elifesciences.org
April 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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tedpricethepainguy.bsky.social
Our program manager extraordinaire, Ayesha Ahmad, is leaving us, so we have an exciting position open to take on her role. jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/28956 In addition to this being an exciting position, you will also get to learn from Ayesha before she departs.
Program Manager I
This position will be responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Human Nociceptor and Spinal Cord Molecular Signature Center under the direction of Dr. Ted Price. Key dut...
jobs.utdallas.edu
March 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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repro4everyone.bsky.social
We are talking about how to carry out a meta-analysis with
@mikemalekahmadi.bsky.social, be sure to join us!
11 AM ET/ 4PM CET
All are welcome!
More details here -->
R4E Presents: How to carry out a meta-analysis webinar — R4E
Lead by Dr. Mike Malek-Ahmadi, Senior bioinformatics scientist at Banner Alzheimer’s Intitute Thursday March 27th, 2025 11 AM ET/ 4PM CET Register here: https://forms.gle/oGbALBZJ9xmYuciy8
buff.ly
March 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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erictopol.bsky.social
A Direct Hit, by @holdenthorp.bsky.social @science.org
www.science.org/doi/full/10....
"This is a moment to unite."
February 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
haeltermannele.bsky.social
Join @repro4everyone.bsky.social on Feb 25th to learn how to write research methods that others can actually reuse!

#academicskye
February 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
haeltermannele.bsky.social
When I first ventured into #scicomm, I spent a lot of time staring at a blank page..

This blog post has some good tips for ECRs on how to get over your fear of the blank page (and your perfectionism) so that you can start to write.

ecrlife.org/how-to-overc...
#PhDLife #PhDChat
How to overcome writer’s block to share your ideas
Writing plays a central role in the life of Early Career Researchers. It might seem daunting at first, but with time it becomes easier and even fun! Here, Angel shares some tips on how to set yourself...
ecrlife.org
January 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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repro4everyone.bsky.social
I#LoveMethodsWeek25 is happening this year! We are hosting a workshop!
Sign up for our workshop here: https://buff.ly/40SG1Jn
Check out other events here: https://buff.ly/40Axc5u
January 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
haeltermannele.bsky.social
Join us today to learn more about reproducible research workflows in genetics and genomics!
December 12, 2024 at 2:51 PM
haeltermannele.bsky.social
Please consider donating to R4E, this giving Tuesday.
Our goal is small: we just need to reach $200 to cover our storage expenses so we can continue to offer free reproducibility workshops to researchers.
Donate here: opencollective.com/reproducibil...

#science #reproducibility
December 3, 2024 at 4:34 PM