Keisuke Ito
@keisukeito-lab.bsky.social
Professor of Cell Biology/Stem Cell Institute, Medicine and Oncology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (@einsteinmededu.bsky.social), studying stem cell equilibrium and developing therapeutics for hematological disorders
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@einsteinmed.bsky.social honored staff for their dedication at today’s Staff Recognition Ceremony—celebrating 5 to 45 years of service—with a special shoutout to our wonderful Ms. Joan Pitcan! Congrats, Joan, on 15 years! All of us at the Stem Cell Institute truly appreciate your amazing support!!
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
@einsteinmed.bsky.social honored staff for their dedication at today’s Staff Recognition Ceremony—celebrating 5 to 45 years of service—with a special shoutout to our wonderful Ms. Joan Pitcan! Congrats, Joan, on 15 years! All of us at the Stem Cell Institute truly appreciate your amazing support!!
Two 3rd-year med students from my alma mater, Keio Univ (Japan), visited @columbiauniversity.bsky.social— exploring career paths incl. IMGs & physician-scientists, and enjoying inspiring exchanges with @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social
team, mentors & trainees!
team, mentors & trainees!
October 31, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Two 3rd-year med students from my alma mater, Keio Univ (Japan), visited @columbiauniversity.bsky.social— exploring career paths incl. IMGs & physician-scientists, and enjoying inspiring exchanges with @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social
team, mentors & trainees!
team, mentors & trainees!
Amazing dinner with former Paul Frenette lab heroes — Drs. Yuya Kunisaki (Nature 2013), who pioneered whole-mount bone marrow 2D imaging & arteriole niche, and Noboru Asada (Nat Cell Biol 2017), who discovered perivascular cytokines. Both now lead as physician-scientists—such an inspiring reunion!
October 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Amazing dinner with former Paul Frenette lab heroes — Drs. Yuya Kunisaki (Nature 2013), who pioneered whole-mount bone marrow 2D imaging & arteriole niche, and Noboru Asada (Nat Cell Biol 2017), who discovered perivascular cytokines. Both now lead as physician-scientists—such an inspiring reunion!
Had such an amazing time at the Presidential Dinner #JSH2025 in Kitano, Kobe! Wonderful chats and discussions with hematology/oncology colleagues, exquisite cuisine, and a stunning night view—plus, of course, delicious Kobe beef and whiskey!
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October 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Had such an amazing time at the Presidential Dinner #JSH2025 in Kitano, Kobe! Wonderful chats and discussions with hematology/oncology colleagues, exquisite cuisine, and a stunning night view—plus, of course, delicious Kobe beef and whiskey!
@ninacabezas.bsky.social
@einsteinmededu.bsky.social
@ninacabezas.bsky.social
@einsteinmededu.bsky.social
Wonderful start to #JSH2025 (Japanese Society of Hematology, Kobe) at the speaker reception! Enjoyed great chats with many leading Hem/Onc clinicians and scientists. Excited for three days of hematology science, new connections, and reunions with old friends! @ninacabezas.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Wonderful start to #JSH2025 (Japanese Society of Hematology, Kobe) at the speaker reception! Enjoyed great chats with many leading Hem/Onc clinicians and scientists. Excited for three days of hematology science, new connections, and reunions with old friends! @ninacabezas.bsky.social
Had a wonderful visit to Kobe Univ, Faculty of Medicine—so fun catching up with Dr. Yoshio Katayama (first postdoc of Dr. Paul Frenette) about his time at Sinai, and so impressed by X-ray/Cryo EMs and cutting-edge imaging at Nitta lab! Thanks Yoshio, Eriko & Ryo—a perfect warm-up for #JSH2025 Kobe!
October 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Had a wonderful visit to Kobe Univ, Faculty of Medicine—so fun catching up with Dr. Yoshio Katayama (first postdoc of Dr. Paul Frenette) about his time at Sinai, and so impressed by X-ray/Cryo EMs and cutting-edge imaging at Nitta lab! Thanks Yoshio, Eriko & Ryo—a perfect warm-up for #JSH2025 Kobe!
Had a wonderful visit to Tokyo Dental College to give a seminar & catch up with Dr. Toshi Mizoguchi, former postdoc in Paul Frenette’s lab and visiting @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social member. Thanks, Toshi, for the kind invite—excited to see our niche projects keep growing! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Had a wonderful visit to Tokyo Dental College to give a seminar & catch up with Dr. Toshi Mizoguchi, former postdoc in Paul Frenette’s lab and visiting @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social member. Thanks, Toshi, for the kind invite—excited to see our niche projects keep growing! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
@isehsociety.bsky.social feels like home—so special with old friends, new connections, inspiring discussions, and endless learning! Above all, such a joy to share traditional Japanese attire with Momoko, Akiko & Noriko at #ISEH2025!! See you at #ISEH2026 in Frankfurt!!
@steidluli.bsky.social
@steidluli.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
@isehsociety.bsky.social feels like home—so special with old friends, new connections, inspiring discussions, and endless learning! Above all, such a joy to share traditional Japanese attire with Momoko, Akiko & Noriko at #ISEH2025!! See you at #ISEH2026 in Frankfurt!!
@steidluli.bsky.social
@steidluli.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to Uli @steidluli.bsky.social on receiving the McCulloch & Till Award 2025 @isehsociety.bsky.social in Kumamoto, Japan!! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social #ISEH2025
September 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Huge congratulations to Uli @steidluli.bsky.social on receiving the McCulloch & Till Award 2025 @isehsociety.bsky.social in Kumamoto, Japan!! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social #ISEH2025
Are you a PI who just set up your lab or wants a more efficient daily flow? @isehsociety.bsky.social Junior Faculty Committee (and more) share in #ExpHem to help you build a transparent and functional lab culture. See how a Lab Handbook can benefit you. @nickvangastel.bsky.social bit.ly/3KBFvcQ
September 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Are you a PI who just set up your lab or wants a more efficient daily flow? @isehsociety.bsky.social Junior Faculty Committee (and more) share in #ExpHem to help you build a transparent and functional lab culture. See how a Lab Handbook can benefit you. @nickvangastel.bsky.social bit.ly/3KBFvcQ
Such a wonderful pre-meeting dinner of traditional Japanese in Kumamoto with @isehsociety.bsky.social Board and old/new friends in #ExpHem! Big thanks to Toshio, Tao & Yuri for arranging, and congrats Li & Dan!! @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social #ISEH2025
September 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Such a wonderful pre-meeting dinner of traditional Japanese in Kumamoto with @isehsociety.bsky.social Board and old/new friends in #ExpHem! Big thanks to Toshio, Tao & Yuri for arranging, and congrats Li & Dan!! @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social #ISEH2025
Ready for #ISEH2025 Scientific Session? After 1.5 days of rich, productive discussions, @isehsociety.bsky.social leadership & Board of Directors are all set—with the full program and even the social events lined up!
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@thekinglab.bsky.social @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @nickvangastel.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Ready for #ISEH2025 Scientific Session? After 1.5 days of rich, productive discussions, @isehsociety.bsky.social leadership & Board of Directors are all set—with the full program and even the social events lined up!
@thekinglab.bsky.social @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @nickvangastel.bsky.social
@thekinglab.bsky.social @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @nickvangastel.bsky.social
Enjoying Japan’s autumn flavors together yesterday after a full day of teamwork & remarkable effort toward multi-year strategic planning for @isehsociety.bsky.social, future scientists, and the prestige of #ExpHem. @thekinglab.bsky.social @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Enjoying Japan’s autumn flavors together yesterday after a full day of teamwork & remarkable effort toward multi-year strategic planning for @isehsociety.bsky.social, future scientists, and the prestige of #ExpHem. @thekinglab.bsky.social @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
After lovely catch-ups in Tokyo with friends of 40 yrs since Keio junior high, I’m now heading to @isehsociety.bsky.social! Grateful for rugby teammates & postdoc comrade who make it feel like yesterday, and excited to reconnect with old & new #ExpHem friends in Kumamoto! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
After lovely catch-ups in Tokyo with friends of 40 yrs since Keio junior high, I’m now heading to @isehsociety.bsky.social! Grateful for rugby teammates & postdoc comrade who make it feel like yesterday, and excited to reconnect with old & new #ExpHem friends in Kumamoto! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
Two 3rd-year med students from my alma mater, Keio Univ School of Medicine (Tokyo), visited Einstein! They had wonderful chats with our lab & @einsteinmededu.bsky.social colleagues about career paths, incl. IMGs & scientists. Truly inspired by their energy & motivation—their future shines so bright!
September 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Two 3rd-year med students from my alma mater, Keio Univ School of Medicine (Tokyo), visited Einstein! They had wonderful chats with our lab & @einsteinmededu.bsky.social colleagues about career paths, incl. IMGs & scientists. Truly inspired by their energy & motivation—their future shines so bright!
Had a wonderful visit to Iowa State Univ. for the GDCB seminar! Huge thanks to Raquel @espinlab.bsky.social & Clyde @clydecampbell-lab.bsky.social for the warm hosting. Loved exploring stem cell metabolism collaborations with ISU faculty & trainees—plus Iowa’s sweet corn! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Had a wonderful visit to Iowa State Univ. for the GDCB seminar! Huge thanks to Raquel @espinlab.bsky.social & Clyde @clydecampbell-lab.bsky.social for the warm hosting. Loved exploring stem cell metabolism collaborations with ISU faculty & trainees—plus Iowa’s sweet corn! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
So excited to speak at Iowa State University for the GDCB Seminar Series on Sept 9! Huge thanks to Raquel (@espinlab.bsky.social) & Clyde for the kind invite—can’t wait for the in-person visit! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
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September 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
So excited to speak at Iowa State University for the GDCB Seminar Series on Sept 9! Huge thanks to Raquel (@espinlab.bsky.social) & Clyde for the kind invite—can’t wait for the in-person visit! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
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A wonderful first step as an MSTP student and physician-scientist in the making! Our former PREP student (2023–25) Mr. Carlos Hurtado Muñoz, at the White Coat Ceremony at @einsteinmededu.bsky.social — huge congrats, Carlos! Excited to see all the growth, learning and experiences ahead!
August 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A wonderful first step as an MSTP student and physician-scientist in the making! Our former PREP student (2023–25) Mr. Carlos Hurtado Muñoz, at the White Coat Ceremony at @einsteinmededu.bsky.social — huge congrats, Carlos! Excited to see all the growth, learning and experiences ahead!
Dr. Hideo Watanabe from Mount Sinai NY, my childhood friend and pulmonologist, stopped by Ito Lab today! He's been my role model since junior high—through med school, residency, PhD, postdoc, and now as a PI—always a year ahead. Had such great science chats! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Dr. Hideo Watanabe from Mount Sinai NY, my childhood friend and pulmonologist, stopped by Ito Lab today! He's been my role model since junior high—through med school, residency, PhD, postdoc, and now as a PI—always a year ahead. Had such great science chats! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
Had such an amazing time at the tri-lab joint BBQ to kick off summer! Loved sharing fun moments, delicious food, and building new connections with Dr. Dawlaty and Guo (@wenjunguolab.bsky.social) labs. Looking forward to more collaborations! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social @aysegulerdemm.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Had such an amazing time at the tri-lab joint BBQ to kick off summer! Loved sharing fun moments, delicious food, and building new connections with Dr. Dawlaty and Guo (@wenjunguolab.bsky.social) labs. Looking forward to more collaborations! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social @aysegulerdemm.bsky.social
Today is our Dr. Katrina Blankenhorn’s final SAC meeting before she starts as Clinical Asst Prof @stonybrooku.bsky.social. So proud of her ongoing dedication to clinical care & research in sickle cell disease & Pediatric HemOnc. Can’t wait to work together again, Katrina! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Today is our Dr. Katrina Blankenhorn’s final SAC meeting before she starts as Clinical Asst Prof @stonybrooku.bsky.social. So proud of her ongoing dedication to clinical care & research in sickle cell disease & Pediatric HemOnc. Can’t wait to work together again, Katrina! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
Catching up with my @harvardmed.bsky.social postdoc buddies instantly takes me back! Had such a lovely dinner in New York with my close, same-age friends Shingo Kajimura @hhmi.org & Hiro Morishita @sinaibtain.bsky.social. So grateful for your inspiring science and a friendship that never changes!
June 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Catching up with my @harvardmed.bsky.social postdoc buddies instantly takes me back! Had such a lovely dinner in New York with my close, same-age friends Shingo Kajimura @hhmi.org & Hiro Morishita @sinaibtain.bsky.social. So grateful for your inspiring science and a friendship that never changes!
Another heartfelt farewell to our collaborator Dr. Deepa Manwani, Dept of Pediatrics @einsteinmededu.bsky.social, as she heads to St. Jude (led by our friend Dr. Mitch Weiss) after years of dedicated care & research in sickle cell disease. We’ll miss you, Deepa—here’s to bridging Memphis & NY!
May 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Another heartfelt farewell to our collaborator Dr. Deepa Manwani, Dept of Pediatrics @einsteinmededu.bsky.social, as she heads to St. Jude (led by our friend Dr. Mitch Weiss) after years of dedicated care & research in sickle cell disease. We’ll miss you, Deepa—here’s to bridging Memphis & NY!
Bittersweet to see trainees move on, but so proud of our amazing Lidiane (Dr. Lidiane Torres) as she starts her next chapter! Your passion for neutrophil biology & sickle cell disease has inspired us all. Keep shining—we can’t wait for more chances to team up again! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Bittersweet to see trainees move on, but so proud of our amazing Lidiane (Dr. Lidiane Torres) as she starts her next chapter! Your passion for neutrophil biology & sickle cell disease has inspired us all. Keep shining—we can’t wait for more chances to team up again! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social