@mariagcas.bsky.social
Working toward a cure for brain cancer, University of Michigan Medical School, Dept of Neurosurgery and Dept of Cell and Developmental Biology. Federally funded Biomedical research saves lives.
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Can't wait for this!!
I am excited to announce that @lowensteined.bsky.social and I will co-chair "Hypothalamic Neural Circuits Controlling Metabolism" at FENS 2026
We have an amazing line up of speakers: Amelia Douglass, Sophie M. Steculorum, Marc Claret and Kevin Williams
fens2026.abstractserver.com/program/#/de...
We have an amazing line up of speakers: Amelia Douglass, Sophie M. Steculorum, Marc Claret and Kevin Williams
fens2026.abstractserver.com/program/#/de...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Can't wait for this!!
Great occasion in the journey of a graduate student. Anna Argento from Pedro Lowenstein lab is presenting her graduate work on liquid crystals in glioma, Univ. of Michigan, Dept of Biomedical Engineering & Dept Neurosurgery! Congratulations & good luck Anna in your post-doc fellowship in Norway!
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Great occasion in the journey of a graduate student. Anna Argento from Pedro Lowenstein lab is presenting her graduate work on liquid crystals in glioma, Univ. of Michigan, Dept of Biomedical Engineering & Dept Neurosurgery! Congratulations & good luck Anna in your post-doc fellowship in Norway!
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Last year, we helped 100 students save $31K in grad school app fees, giving students from underserved communities the freedom to apply widely.
This year we lost 16 partners = $8.2K setback = 110 fewer dreams.
🎓 You can change that.
💸 Donate to open 110 new doors.
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This year we lost 16 partners = $8.2K setback = 110 fewer dreams.
🎓 You can change that.
💸 Donate to open 110 new doors.
givebutter.com/supportCL
October 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Last year, we helped 100 students save $31K in grad school app fees, giving students from underserved communities the freedom to apply widely.
This year we lost 16 partners = $8.2K setback = 110 fewer dreams.
🎓 You can change that.
💸 Donate to open 110 new doors.
givebutter.com/supportCL
This year we lost 16 partners = $8.2K setback = 110 fewer dreams.
🎓 You can change that.
💸 Donate to open 110 new doors.
givebutter.com/supportCL
A supportive supervisor/mentor makes graduate students happier and more content. The choice of mentir is so critical.
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A supportive supervisor/mentor makes graduate students happier and more content. The choice of mentir is so critical.
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All Nature journals allow posting on biorxiv en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
List of academic publishers by preprint policy - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
All Nature journals allow posting on biorxiv en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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Finally, someone has solved a real problem with AI! No more having to take a paper in the format for a journal that rejected you, and reformat it for a new journal. Well done!! formatmypaper.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Finally, someone has solved a real problem with AI! No more having to take a paper in the format for a journal that rejected you, and reformat it for a new journal. Well done!! formatmypaper.com
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A hypothalamic circuit for anticipating future changes in energy balance. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.27.678865v1
September 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A hypothalamic circuit for anticipating future changes in energy balance. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.27.678865v1
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Super grateful to Brad for all the support, to @walkersamuelj.bsky.social for introducing me to the wonderful worlds of systems neuroscience and feeding regulation, to @amdouglass.bsky.social for always pointing me in the right direction, and all the other co-authors for their contributions!
September 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Super grateful to Brad for all the support, to @walkersamuelj.bsky.social for introducing me to the wonderful worlds of systems neuroscience and feeding regulation, to @amdouglass.bsky.social for always pointing me in the right direction, and all the other co-authors for their contributions!
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Really excited to share my co-first publication together with @walkersamuelj.bsky.social from the Lowell lab @bidmcreseach.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social!
A hypothalamic circuit for anticipating future changes in energy balance. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.27.678865v1
September 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Really excited to share my co-first publication together with @walkersamuelj.bsky.social from the Lowell lab @bidmcreseach.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social!
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A one-time gene therapy can markedly slow the progression of Huntington’s disease, potentially paving the way for the first ever treatment to alter the course of this rare, inherited brain disorder.
go.nature.com/4gLO6Wz
go.nature.com/4gLO6Wz
Huntington’s disease treated for first time using gene therapy
Nature - Preliminary results from a small trial offer the clearest evidence yet that the brain disease’s progression can be slowed.
go.nature.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A one-time gene therapy can markedly slow the progression of Huntington’s disease, potentially paving the way for the first ever treatment to alter the course of this rare, inherited brain disorder.
go.nature.com/4gLO6Wz
go.nature.com/4gLO6Wz
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www.linkedin.com/posts/kathle... H1B visa holders and new applicants, please read. My understanding is that universities and non for profit institutions will be exempt, when hiring scientists with doctorate degrees or physicians.
Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Restrictions and Fees – What We Know as of Sept. 22 | Insights | Dickinson Wright | Kathleen Campbell Walker
Today's update on the H-1B presidential proclamation including the State's Department's FAQs and stories of H-1B entries and visa appointments post proclamation. Lots of questions still pending and w...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
www.linkedin.com/posts/kathle... H1B visa holders and new applicants, please read. My understanding is that universities and non for profit institutions will be exempt, when hiring scientists with doctorate degrees or physicians.
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NIH issued 2,439 notices of award after 9/13/2025. Including 128 new R01. Sixteen new R01 from NIAAA (38 total Type 1 from NIAAA).
September 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
NIH issued 2,439 notices of award after 9/13/2025. Including 128 new R01. Sixteen new R01 from NIAAA (38 total Type 1 from NIAAA).
www.linkedin.com/posts/kathle... H1B visa holders and new applicants, please read. My understanding is that universities and non for profit institutions will be exempt, when hiring scientists with doctorate degrees or physicians.
Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Restrictions and Fees – What We Know as of Sept. 22 | Insights | Dickinson Wright | Kathleen Campbell Walker
Today's update on the H-1B presidential proclamation including the State's Department's FAQs and stories of H-1B entries and visa appointments post proclamation. Lots of questions still pending and w...
www.linkedin.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
www.linkedin.com/posts/kathle... H1B visa holders and new applicants, please read. My understanding is that universities and non for profit institutions will be exempt, when hiring scientists with doctorate degrees or physicians.
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This is very good news.
BUT, as we saw this year when NIH was operating under a flat budget, Trump and Russell Vought can effectively destroy NIH even if Congress holds the budget flat.
To stop Vought and make sure NIH can function, Congress must go much further than “no cuts to budget.”
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BUT, as we saw this year when NIH was operating under a flat budget, Trump and Russell Vought can effectively destroy NIH even if Congress holds the budget flat.
To stop Vought and make sure NIH can function, Congress must go much further than “no cuts to budget.”
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🧪 And House appropriators say: no cuts to NIH budget!
House subcommittee version just came out (link below). Holds NIH flat at $48 billion.
To be clear: this is far from over. But a good sign that science still matters across both sides of aisle.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!!
House subcommittee version just came out (link below). Holds NIH flat at $48 billion.
To be clear: this is far from over. But a good sign that science still matters across both sides of aisle.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!!
September 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This is very good news.
BUT, as we saw this year when NIH was operating under a flat budget, Trump and Russell Vought can effectively destroy NIH even if Congress holds the budget flat.
To stop Vought and make sure NIH can function, Congress must go much further than “no cuts to budget.”
1/
BUT, as we saw this year when NIH was operating under a flat budget, Trump and Russell Vought can effectively destroy NIH even if Congress holds the budget flat.
To stop Vought and make sure NIH can function, Congress must go much further than “no cuts to budget.”
1/
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The House discretionary budget bill is now out for FY26, including a proposed *slight boost* in NIH funding & many other components that will take time to unpack.
Bill text:
appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
A few key points including IDC analysis in a provisional 🧵
Bill text:
appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
A few key points including IDC analysis in a provisional 🧵
appropriations.house.gov
September 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The House discretionary budget bill is now out for FY26, including a proposed *slight boost* in NIH funding & many other components that will take time to unpack.
Bill text:
appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
A few key points including IDC analysis in a provisional 🧵
Bill text:
appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
A few key points including IDC analysis in a provisional 🧵
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Addgene can package AAV vectors on request — but what are AAV vectors, and why should you use them? Whether you’re new to AAV or refining your knowledge, our newly updated AAV guide will help you answer your questions!
Addgene: Adeno-associated virus (AAV) Guide
Read our adeno-associated viral vector guide to learn about AAV vector components, production and common uses.
twp.ai
August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Addgene can package AAV vectors on request — but what are AAV vectors, and why should you use them? Whether you’re new to AAV or refining your knowledge, our newly updated AAV guide will help you answer your questions!
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Evolution is more like a tinkerer than an engineer. New things happen not by perfect engineering but by working with what's already available and repurposing existing objects through recombinations and modifications. This is a classic lesson for any kind of innovation, including that of new ideas..
August 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Evolution is more like a tinkerer than an engineer. New things happen not by perfect engineering but by working with what's already available and repurposing existing objects through recombinations and modifications. This is a classic lesson for any kind of innovation, including that of new ideas..
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🔬 New PhD student? Not sure how to pick your rotation labs?
Join us for our webinar: “How to Choose a Rotation Lab” 🎓🧪 on Wednesday, August 27th at 5pm ET
Learn what to look for in a lab, red flags, mentorship tips & more.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...
Join us for our webinar: “How to Choose a Rotation Lab” 🎓🧪 on Wednesday, August 27th at 5pm ET
Learn what to look for in a lab, red flags, mentorship tips & more.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...
August 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🔬 New PhD student? Not sure how to pick your rotation labs?
Join us for our webinar: “How to Choose a Rotation Lab” 🎓🧪 on Wednesday, August 27th at 5pm ET
Learn what to look for in a lab, red flags, mentorship tips & more.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...
Join us for our webinar: “How to Choose a Rotation Lab” 🎓🧪 on Wednesday, August 27th at 5pm ET
Learn what to look for in a lab, red flags, mentorship tips & more.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...
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When science education meets research
At the @glaeserneslabor.bsky.social, 24 teens spent a week investigating genetics, immune responses & allergy diagnostics. The new course is part of a collaboration between #mdcBerlin, Charité, DZKJ & @drfzberlin.bsky.social.
🔗 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pr...
At the @glaeserneslabor.bsky.social, 24 teens spent a week investigating genetics, immune responses & allergy diagnostics. The new course is part of a collaboration between #mdcBerlin, Charité, DZKJ & @drfzberlin.bsky.social.
🔗 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pr...
August 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When science education meets research
At the @glaeserneslabor.bsky.social, 24 teens spent a week investigating genetics, immune responses & allergy diagnostics. The new course is part of a collaboration between #mdcBerlin, Charité, DZKJ & @drfzberlin.bsky.social.
🔗 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pr...
At the @glaeserneslabor.bsky.social, 24 teens spent a week investigating genetics, immune responses & allergy diagnostics. The new course is part of a collaboration between #mdcBerlin, Charité, DZKJ & @drfzberlin.bsky.social.
🔗 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pr...
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Very excited to announce our latest paper uncovering circuit, cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the formation and maintenance of social hierarchy, another terrific collaboration with @neurovenki.bsky.social, Vic Kapoor and Adam Nelson (not on bsky) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Very excited to announce our latest paper uncovering circuit, cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the formation and maintenance of social hierarchy, another terrific collaboration with @neurovenki.bsky.social, Vic Kapoor and Adam Nelson (not on bsky) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...