Melissa Hoyer
@melissahoyer.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in the Neurodegenerative Disease Department at the Van Andel Institute, studying organelle quality control
https://hoyerlab.vai.org/
https://hoyerlab.vai.org/
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#cellbio2025 The Women in Cell Biology (WICB) Committee has put together some truly fantastic events for this year’s meeting! We can’t wait for you to check them out:
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
#cellbio2025 The Women in Cell Biology (WICB) Committee has put together some truly fantastic events for this year’s meeting! We can’t wait for you to check them out:
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Congratulations to Dr. J. Timothy Greenamyre, recipient of the 2025 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research! Dr. Greenamyre received the award today at the Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease symposium: www.vai.org/2025-jva-award
September 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Congratulations to Dr. J. Timothy Greenamyre, recipient of the 2025 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research! Dr. Greenamyre received the award today at the Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease symposium: www.vai.org/2025-jva-award
Come join us at the Van Andel Institute for the 2025 Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease, September 9-10. There will be an impressive line up of speakers who are experts in Parkinson's Disease research.
Abstract deadline: Aug. 22
Registration deadline: Aug. 29
www.vai.org/event/2025-g...
Abstract deadline: Aug. 22
Registration deadline: Aug. 29
www.vai.org/event/2025-g...
2025 Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease
Join us for 2025 Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease at Van Andel Institute Stay informed about exciting upcoming events and activities.
www.vai.org
August 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Come join us at the Van Andel Institute for the 2025 Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease, September 9-10. There will be an impressive line up of speakers who are experts in Parkinson's Disease research.
Abstract deadline: Aug. 22
Registration deadline: Aug. 29
www.vai.org/event/2025-g...
Abstract deadline: Aug. 22
Registration deadline: Aug. 29
www.vai.org/event/2025-g...
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My father-in-law, Jack Strominger, and I wrote a letter to the @wsj.com editor about the current threats to science due to Trump's funding freeze. Please repost! www.wsj.com/opinion/scie...
Opinion | Science Suffers With Trump’s Funding Freeze
America’s scientific enterprise demands reliable stewardship, not destabilizing political intervention.
www.wsj.com
April 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
My father-in-law, Jack Strominger, and I wrote a letter to the @wsj.com editor about the current threats to science due to Trump's funding freeze. Please repost! www.wsj.com/opinion/scie...
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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Scientists are now organizing events, called Stand Up for Science, on 7 March in Washington, D.C., and state capitals.
So far, they have attracted more than 100 volunteers from some 30 states who are hoping to rally support for research as a public good. scim.ag/4328LAD
So far, they have attracted more than 100 volunteers from some 30 states who are hoping to rally support for research as a public good. scim.ag/4328LAD
‘I really wanted something to happen.’ The students behind the Stand Up for Science protests
New group hopes to turn out researchers for 7 March demonstrations against Trump administration policies
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February 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Scientists are now organizing events, called Stand Up for Science, on 7 March in Washington, D.C., and state capitals.
So far, they have attracted more than 100 volunteers from some 30 states who are hoping to rally support for research as a public good. scim.ag/4328LAD
So far, they have attracted more than 100 volunteers from some 30 states who are hoping to rally support for research as a public good. scim.ag/4328LAD
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@NIH’s new 15% cap on research funds threatens U.S. science. Call Congress now to oppose it! Your voice matters—act today. Find your rep’s number at govtrack.us. #SupportScience #cellbiology
February 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@NIH’s new 15% cap on research funds threatens U.S. science. Call Congress now to oppose it! Your voice matters—act today. Find your rep’s number at govtrack.us. #SupportScience #cellbiology
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The Van Andel Institute Public Lecture Series is back for 2025! The lectures are free to attend and registration is required. Read more: www.vai.org/article/van-...
Van Andel Institute announces 2025 Public Lecture Series – Van Andel Institute
This year’s lineup will cover topics such as brain cells, soundwaves and cancer, inquiry-based learning in classrooms, backyard microbes and gene-editing technology.
www.vai.org
January 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Van Andel Institute Public Lecture Series is back for 2025! The lectures are free to attend and registration is required. Read more: www.vai.org/article/van-...
Still at ASCB tomorrow? Excited about the endoplasmic reticulum in neurons and other cell types? Join us in the Endoplasmic Reticulum Structure and Function Across Different Cell Types subgroup Dec 18th at 9:00am in Room 28C.
December 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Still at ASCB tomorrow? Excited about the endoplasmic reticulum in neurons and other cell types? Join us in the Endoplasmic Reticulum Structure and Function Across Different Cell Types subgroup Dec 18th at 9:00am in Room 28C.
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Attending #cellbio2024? Led by members of the WICB and MAC, join us for a Speed Mentoring session on Monday afternoon (1:30pm-3 pm in Room 11B). Work on building your mentoring map, meet potential new mentors, peers and mentees, and enjoy light refreshments. We'd love to see you there!
December 14, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Attending #cellbio2024? Led by members of the WICB and MAC, join us for a Speed Mentoring session on Monday afternoon (1:30pm-3 pm in Room 11B). Work on building your mentoring map, meet potential new mentors, peers and mentees, and enjoy light refreshments. We'd love to see you there!
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Hullooooo Cell Biology friends. If you're heading to #CellBio2024 in (hopefully!) sunny San Diego this year, then come and check out our session on 'ER structure and function across cell types' Room28C- Dec18th 09:00am! See you there! **Please RT** 🥳
November 19, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Hullooooo Cell Biology friends. If you're heading to #CellBio2024 in (hopefully!) sunny San Diego this year, then come and check out our session on 'ER structure and function across cell types' Room28C- Dec18th 09:00am! See you there! **Please RT** 🥳
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🚨For the lucky colleagues attending #CellBio2024 in San Diego, check out our session on 'ER structure and function across cell types' Room28C- Dec18th 09:00am! A fantastic lineup covering the latest across the field.
See you there! **Please RT** 🥳
t.co/6eq3cyGlVZ
November 26, 2024 at 6:06 PM
🚨For the lucky colleagues attending #CellBio2024 in San Diego, check out our session on 'ER structure and function across cell types' Room28C- Dec18th 09:00am! A fantastic lineup covering the latest across the field.
See you there! **Please RT** 🥳
t.co/6eq3cyGlVZ