Jennifer Schisa
@jschisa.bsky.social
Bio Prof at CMU. Fan of phase transitions, oocyte quality, developmental cell bio, cool imaging, and the worm.
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On Friday, my son stayed home from school because he had a sore throat and wasn’t feeling well. He went with my husband to his office for the morning while I handled our daughter. When he came back at lunch, he was not interested in eating, saying his throat hurt too much. 1/n
May 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
On Friday, my son stayed home from school because he had a sore throat and wasn’t feeling well. He went with my husband to his office for the morning while I handled our daughter. When he came back at lunch, he was not interested in eating, saying his throat hurt too much. 1/n
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Dear universities, scientists, lawyers, farmers, workers, artists, doctors...
Being silent won't protect you.
Being silent won't protect you.
March 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Dear universities, scientists, lawyers, farmers, workers, artists, doctors...
Being silent won't protect you.
Being silent won't protect you.
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Are you a scientist or student heading to a @standupforscience.bsky.social rally this Friday?
We want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and why you’re going, how far you’re traveling, why you’re fired up, and whether there will be car snacks. Call or text us at (646) 767-6532.
We want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and why you’re going, how far you’re traveling, why you’re fired up, and whether there will be car snacks. Call or text us at (646) 767-6532.
March 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Are you a scientist or student heading to a @standupforscience.bsky.social rally this Friday?
We want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and why you’re going, how far you’re traveling, why you’re fired up, and whether there will be car snacks. Call or text us at (646) 767-6532.
We want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and why you’re going, how far you’re traveling, why you’re fired up, and whether there will be car snacks. Call or text us at (646) 767-6532.
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Working on a story for @sfchronicle.com about the administration's impacts to science, including #NIH and #NSF funding. Hoping to chat with early-career scientists, especially grad students and postdocs, about how you've been affected. Thanks!
Signal: jacklee.55
Signal: jacklee.55
March 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Working on a story for @sfchronicle.com about the administration's impacts to science, including #NIH and #NSF funding. Hoping to chat with early-career scientists, especially grad students and postdocs, about how you've been affected. Thanks!
Signal: jacklee.55
Signal: jacklee.55
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s idea of efficiency is stopping research on curing cancer.
February 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s idea of efficiency is stopping research on curing cancer.
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February 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Further confirmation that there is no enforcement mechanism for these orders. Musk and co. are going to keep going until someone physically stops them.
SCOOP from @nbcnews.com — A senior FEMA official instructed subordinates to freeze funding for a wide array of grant programs Monday, just hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration — for the second time — to stop such pauses.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
FEMA official ignores judge's latest order, demands freeze on grant funding
Federal workers are being swept into the fight between Donald Trump and federal courts, with four FEMA aides fired Tuesday for being "deep state activists."
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Further confirmation that there is no enforcement mechanism for these orders. Musk and co. are going to keep going until someone physically stops them.
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Sent a DM the other day like "Yeah, I'll help!" and now I'm co-authoring press releases for an honest-to-god nationwide science protest, like WHAT
#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence #scienceforall
#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence #scienceforall
February 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Sent a DM the other day like "Yeah, I'll help!" and now I'm co-authoring press releases for an honest-to-god nationwide science protest, like WHAT
#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence #scienceforall
#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence #scienceforall
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Extremely honored to receive this award from a Society I value, full of colleagues and friends. Dev Bio is well and alive, and we're proof of it! Dev Bio FTW
Congrats to the 2025 SDB Award Winners!
Conklin Medal: Blanche Capel
DB-SDB Lifetime Achievement Award: Billie Swalla
Hamburger Outstanding Educator Prize: Erica Crespi
Hay New Investigator Award: Mubarak Syed
SDB Trainee Science Communication Award: Joaquin Navajas Acedo
bit.ly/4bcrFap
Conklin Medal: Blanche Capel
DB-SDB Lifetime Achievement Award: Billie Swalla
Hamburger Outstanding Educator Prize: Erica Crespi
Hay New Investigator Award: Mubarak Syed
SDB Trainee Science Communication Award: Joaquin Navajas Acedo
bit.ly/4bcrFap
February 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Extremely honored to receive this award from a Society I value, full of colleagues and friends. Dev Bio is well and alive, and we're proof of it! Dev Bio FTW
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If you have an undergrad that will graduate this year but who needs a little more research experience before their next step, encourage them to apply to the UConn RAMP program.
genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu. The application deadline for the 2025 cohort is February 21st.
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genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu. The application deadline for the 2025 cohort is February 21st.
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Home | Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates
Welcome to the UConn RaMP on Genomic NoveltyUConn RaMP is the yearlong Research Training Program for recent graduates with a primary focus on first generati ...
genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu
February 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If you have an undergrad that will graduate this year but who needs a little more research experience before their next step, encourage them to apply to the UConn RAMP program.
genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu. The application deadline for the 2025 cohort is February 21st.
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genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu. The application deadline for the 2025 cohort is February 21st.
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Another resource for those looking for good data on impact of NIH funding: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/wp-content/u...
Highlights:
- supported 412,041 jobs in FY 2023
- generated $92.89 billion in economic activity in FY 2023
- every $1 invested in NIH creates $2.46 in economic activity
Highlights:
- supported 412,041 jobs in FY 2023
- generated $92.89 billion in economic activity in FY 2023
- every $1 invested in NIH creates $2.46 in economic activity
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
February 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Another resource for those looking for good data on impact of NIH funding: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/wp-content/u...
Highlights:
- supported 412,041 jobs in FY 2023
- generated $92.89 billion in economic activity in FY 2023
- every $1 invested in NIH creates $2.46 in economic activity
Highlights:
- supported 412,041 jobs in FY 2023
- generated $92.89 billion in economic activity in FY 2023
- every $1 invested in NIH creates $2.46 in economic activity
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HEADS UP: If anyone is submitting an app this week or soon, check with your grants office to make sure they have language that allows them to correct indir cost recovery if the 15% level is modified. It is likely that they will be on top of this, but it's possible to lock in the low rate by mistake
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February 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
HEADS UP: If anyone is submitting an app this week or soon, check with your grants office to make sure they have language that allows them to correct indir cost recovery if the 15% level is modified. It is likely that they will be on top of this, but it's possible to lock in the low rate by mistake
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not paying indirect costs for research is like only paying the players in the Super Bowl.
can't have a Super Bowl without coaches, referees, security, janitors, announcers, stadium staff, and a stadium - and you can't have research without supporting people and facilities
can't have a Super Bowl without coaches, referees, security, janitors, announcers, stadium staff, and a stadium - and you can't have research without supporting people and facilities
February 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
not paying indirect costs for research is like only paying the players in the Super Bowl.
can't have a Super Bowl without coaches, referees, security, janitors, announcers, stadium staff, and a stadium - and you can't have research without supporting people and facilities
can't have a Super Bowl without coaches, referees, security, janitors, announcers, stadium staff, and a stadium - and you can't have research without supporting people and facilities
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For these uncertain times, we all need support of our communities more than ever. An updated list of 180+ researchers for the #Celegans community is here:
C. elegans #1 (150 full) - go.bsky.app/HP1h3nW
C. elegans #2 (30+) - go.bsky.app/J7soTHG
#CeleganSky 🧪 1/n
cc: @genetics-gsa.bsky.social
C. elegans #1 (150 full) - go.bsky.app/HP1h3nW
C. elegans #2 (30+) - go.bsky.app/J7soTHG
#CeleganSky 🧪 1/n
cc: @genetics-gsa.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
For these uncertain times, we all need support of our communities more than ever. An updated list of 180+ researchers for the #Celegans community is here:
C. elegans #1 (150 full) - go.bsky.app/HP1h3nW
C. elegans #2 (30+) - go.bsky.app/J7soTHG
#CeleganSky 🧪 1/n
cc: @genetics-gsa.bsky.social
C. elegans #1 (150 full) - go.bsky.app/HP1h3nW
C. elegans #2 (30+) - go.bsky.app/J7soTHG
#CeleganSky 🧪 1/n
cc: @genetics-gsa.bsky.social
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Mistake to see this solely as a higher ed issue. The design of scientific infrastructure after WWII was govt funding a broad network of research via universities. That worked out pretty well for the US, helped make American higher ed a very successful industry w a positive economic externalities
February 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Mistake to see this solely as a higher ed issue. The design of scientific infrastructure after WWII was govt funding a broad network of research via universities. That worked out pretty well for the US, helped make American higher ed a very successful industry w a positive economic externalities
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1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%.
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%.
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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what a fucking Friday afternoon news dump: they are capping indirects at 15%
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD
grants.nih.gov
February 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
what a fucking Friday afternoon news dump: they are capping indirects at 15%
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Black Scientists who should be celebrated for more than Black History month but this is where we're getting started:
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackSTEM
#BlackScientists
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackSTEM
#BlackScientists
Black History Month STEM - Learn More About These 40 Scientists for Black History Month! | Science Buddies Blog
Celebrate Black History Month by learning more with your students about these 38 African American scientists and engineers.
www.sciencebuddies.org
February 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Black Scientists who should be celebrated for more than Black History month but this is where we're getting started:
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackSTEM
#BlackScientists
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackSTEM
#BlackScientists
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New findings out of #UMD's Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Department could lead to breakthroughs in RNA-based #DrugDevelopment.
Antony Jose and his team's research on how double-stranded molecules naturally enter cells and influence future generations was published in @elife.bsky.social.
Antony Jose and his team's research on how double-stranded molecules naturally enter cells and influence future generations was published in @elife.bsky.social.
New Study Reveals How RNA Travels Between Cells to Control Genes Across Generations | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland
UMD researchers uncover key mechanisms in gene regulation that may lead to better design of RNA-based medicines.
go.umd.edu
February 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
New findings out of #UMD's Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Department could lead to breakthroughs in RNA-based #DrugDevelopment.
Antony Jose and his team's research on how double-stranded molecules naturally enter cells and influence future generations was published in @elife.bsky.social.
Antony Jose and his team's research on how double-stranded molecules naturally enter cells and influence future generations was published in @elife.bsky.social.
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If you think the NSF is a waste of government money, you should stop using any technology created using NSF-funded research.
Like cell phones. Or the Internet
Like cell phones. Or the Internet
February 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If you think the NSF is a waste of government money, you should stop using any technology created using NSF-funded research.
Like cell phones. Or the Internet
Like cell phones. Or the Internet
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This a funding myth.
There are no untapped wells of charity money that can support the kind of research biomedical scientists need to perform today. Most foundation grants are in 25 to 75K/year range, many are on the order of 1-3 years, and in spite of this, are highly competitive.
There are no untapped wells of charity money that can support the kind of research biomedical scientists need to perform today. Most foundation grants are in 25 to 75K/year range, many are on the order of 1-3 years, and in spite of this, are highly competitive.
Institutions “encouraging their PIs to seek alternate funding” do not seem to understand we’ve been doing that for two bloody decades. It’s not like we’ve been leaving stones unturned and can now find a ton of undisturbed grubs just waiting to feed us!
February 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This a funding myth.
There are no untapped wells of charity money that can support the kind of research biomedical scientists need to perform today. Most foundation grants are in 25 to 75K/year range, many are on the order of 1-3 years, and in spite of this, are highly competitive.
There are no untapped wells of charity money that can support the kind of research biomedical scientists need to perform today. Most foundation grants are in 25 to 75K/year range, many are on the order of 1-3 years, and in spite of this, are highly competitive.
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Science solidarity.
This alleged cut would end NSF.
NIH would be next.
University presidents: where is your courage to speak out?
This alleged cut would end NSF.
NIH would be next.
University presidents: where is your courage to speak out?
A reduction of this level would almost certainly end U.S. research in Antarctica which is run by the NSF.
February 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Science solidarity.
This alleged cut would end NSF.
NIH would be next.
University presidents: where is your courage to speak out?
This alleged cut would end NSF.
NIH would be next.
University presidents: where is your courage to speak out?
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Devastating to all the hard-working folks at NSF and all the incredible, critical science and people doing it 💔
NSF plans to lay off a quarter and a half of its staff in the next two months. www.eenews.net/articles/sci...
This reckless move will shatter U.S. scientific leadership and cripple innovation for generations.
This reckless move will shatter U.S. scientific leadership and cripple innovation for generations.
Science funding agency threatened with mass layoffs
National Science Foundation staff heard the plans at a meeting Tuesday.
www.eenews.net
February 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Devastating to all the hard-working folks at NSF and all the incredible, critical science and people doing it 💔
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🧪Very proud of our latest publication at @elife.bsky.social, brought to you by #NIH funding! This collaboration with Chris Rongo's lab covers a lot of ground, focusing on the transcriptional response to BMP/Smad signaling.
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doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
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doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
Genome-wide analysis of Smad and Schnurri transcription factors in C. elegans demonstrates widespread interaction and a function in collagen secretion
Smad and Schnurri transcription factors engage in context-dependent interactions as well as independent genomic activities, leading to regulation of collagen secretion to mediate body size regulation ...
doi.org
February 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🧪Very proud of our latest publication at @elife.bsky.social, brought to you by #NIH funding! This collaboration with Chris Rongo's lab covers a lot of ground, focusing on the transcriptional response to BMP/Smad signaling.
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doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
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doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
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SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT NIH FUNDING
Closed sessions of institute and center Advisory Counsel meetings are now permitted. This is where grant applications are discussed and approved for potential funding.
Open sessions where there are public presentations and discussions are still not allowed.
Closed sessions of institute and center Advisory Counsel meetings are now permitted. This is where grant applications are discussed and approved for potential funding.
Open sessions where there are public presentations and discussions are still not allowed.
a man with glasses and a black shirt says " it 's a small step that really goes a long way "
ALT: a man with glasses and a black shirt says " it 's a small step that really goes a long way "
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February 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT NIH FUNDING
Closed sessions of institute and center Advisory Counsel meetings are now permitted. This is where grant applications are discussed and approved for potential funding.
Open sessions where there are public presentations and discussions are still not allowed.
Closed sessions of institute and center Advisory Counsel meetings are now permitted. This is where grant applications are discussed and approved for potential funding.
Open sessions where there are public presentations and discussions are still not allowed.