Murawala Lab at MDI Bio Lab
@murawalalab.bsky.social
Assistant Professor @MDIBL & RGL@#MHH. Adjunct Faculty @jacksonlab & @GSBSE_UMaine. Fibrosis/Limb/Tail/CNS regeneration and all things about A.lotl
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MDI Bio Lab has been awarded a 5-year, $2.3M grant from the NIH to train the next generation of leaders in #regenerativemedicine.
The PI for the grant? @murawalalab.bsky.social 👏
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
The PI for the grant? @murawalalab.bsky.social 👏
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
NIH Awards MDI Bio Lab $2.3M to Train Leaders in Regenerative Biology
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August 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
MDI Bio Lab has been awarded a 5-year, $2.3M grant from the NIH to train the next generation of leaders in #regenerativemedicine.
The PI for the grant? @murawalalab.bsky.social 👏
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
The PI for the grant? @murawalalab.bsky.social 👏
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
One of my NSF grant focused on imaging was considered meritorious but rejected. An example of comments - I did not mention how many channels we have on our custom-built microscope and I did not mention catalog number of antibodies that we intend to use. I mean seriously 🤯 What is wrong with you?
August 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
One of my NSF grant focused on imaging was considered meritorious but rejected. An example of comments - I did not mention how many channels we have on our custom-built microscope and I did not mention catalog number of antibodies that we intend to use. I mean seriously 🤯 What is wrong with you?
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Last week, MDI Bio Lab hosted #ReBilD2025, a course that brought together top scientists working across a wide range of regenerative animal models.
The result? Exciting opportunities for collaboration and intellectual cross-pollination. 🧪 🤝 🍎 👩🔬 🧬
#standwithscience #researchmatters
The result? Exciting opportunities for collaboration and intellectual cross-pollination. 🧪 🤝 🍎 👩🔬 🧬
#standwithscience #researchmatters
Leaders in Regenerative & Developmental Biology Converge on MDI Bio Lab campus
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July 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Last week, MDI Bio Lab hosted #ReBilD2025, a course that brought together top scientists working across a wide range of regenerative animal models.
The result? Exciting opportunities for collaboration and intellectual cross-pollination. 🧪 🤝 🍎 👩🔬 🧬
#standwithscience #researchmatters
The result? Exciting opportunities for collaboration and intellectual cross-pollination. 🧪 🤝 🍎 👩🔬 🧬
#standwithscience #researchmatters
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I had a fantastic time at @mdibiolab.bsky.social for the ReBilD course! Getting to learn about regeneration from pioneers in the field and experience first-hand the power of different models was life changing. ❤️
July 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I had a fantastic time at @mdibiolab.bsky.social for the ReBilD course! Getting to learn about regeneration from pioneers in the field and experience first-hand the power of different models was life changing. ❤️
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This week we welcome participants to ReBilD 2025: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology & Development! Over 10 days, they’ll explore regeneration and development through hands-on research and seminars—guided by outstanding faculty!
#ReBilD2025 #standwithscience #researchmatters
🧪 🤝 🧬 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️🧬
#ReBilD2025 #standwithscience #researchmatters
🧪 🤝 🧬 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️🧬
July 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This week we welcome participants to ReBilD 2025: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology & Development! Over 10 days, they’ll explore regeneration and development through hands-on research and seminars—guided by outstanding faculty!
#ReBilD2025 #standwithscience #researchmatters
🧪 🤝 🧬 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️🧬
#ReBilD2025 #standwithscience #researchmatters
🧪 🤝 🧬 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️🧬
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Organized by @antihebbiann.bsky.social (Ann Kennelly), Gordon Berman, Sam Golden, and me. Apply early, we fill up fast!
Join @jacksonlab.bsky.social's #MachineLearning course for hands-on training & expert lectures on:
🔬 Experimental workflows
📈 Analysis tools
🐁 Animal tracking algorithms
📊 Statistical modeling
Build skills in quantitative #BehSci analysis & #DataSkyence: www.jax.org/education-an...
#Neuroskyence
🔬 Experimental workflows
📈 Analysis tools
🐁 Animal tracking algorithms
📊 Statistical modeling
Build skills in quantitative #BehSci analysis & #DataSkyence: www.jax.org/education-an...
#Neuroskyence
July 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Organized by @antihebbiann.bsky.social (Ann Kennelly), Gordon Berman, Sam Golden, and me. Apply early, we fill up fast!
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This image from 2024 is by MDI Bio Lab Senior Scientist Travis Carney. It shows the neurons in the brain of a #Drosophila fruit fly larva. The images are color-coded projections, so different focal planes are in different colors.
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopymonday #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopymonday #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
June 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This image from 2024 is by MDI Bio Lab Senior Scientist Travis Carney. It shows the neurons in the brain of a #Drosophila fruit fly larva. The images are color-coded projections, so different focal planes are in different colors.
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopymonday #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopymonday #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
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When 2024 SURF student David Tettey Tawiah realized that future students might not have the same opportunity he did, he took action — becoming a monthly donor through our Catalysts Circle, a community who believes in the power of science education.
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🍎
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🍎
This Is Why: “I’m Honored to Contribute to Such a Noble Cause”
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June 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When 2024 SURF student David Tettey Tawiah realized that future students might not have the same opportunity he did, he took action — becoming a monthly donor through our Catalysts Circle, a community who believes in the power of science education.
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🍎
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🍎
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Fabian Voigt — visiting scientist at MDI Bio Lab and @harvard.edu neurobiologist postdoc — helped install our mesoSPIM microscope and is now building tools to track zebrafish brain activity as they swim and interact. Read the Q&A.
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
A New Lens on Biology
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July 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fabian Voigt — visiting scientist at MDI Bio Lab and @harvard.edu neurobiologist postdoc — helped install our mesoSPIM microscope and is now building tools to track zebrafish brain activity as they swim and interact. Read the Q&A.
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝
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A preprint co-authored by MDI Bio Lab Ph.D. student @damgargar.bsky.social (@murawalalab.bsky.social) is already turning heads!
The study was recently highlighted by @prelights.bsky.social, a journal featuring noteworthy preprints of particular interest to the biological community. 🧪 🤝
The study was recently highlighted by @prelights.bsky.social, a journal featuring noteworthy preprints of particular interest to the biological community. 🧪 🤝
The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
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June 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A preprint co-authored by MDI Bio Lab Ph.D. student @damgargar.bsky.social (@murawalalab.bsky.social) is already turning heads!
The study was recently highlighted by @prelights.bsky.social, a journal featuring noteworthy preprints of particular interest to the biological community. 🧪 🤝
The study was recently highlighted by @prelights.bsky.social, a journal featuring noteworthy preprints of particular interest to the biological community. 🧪 🤝
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We're grateful to have our #preprint featured in @prelights.bsky.social. Thank you @dhanuush.bsky.social for selecting it!
Check it out! 🤩
@mdibiolab.bsky.social @murawalalab.bsky.social
Check it out! 🤩
@mdibiolab.bsky.social @murawalalab.bsky.social
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
prelights.biologists.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We're grateful to have our #preprint featured in @prelights.bsky.social. Thank you @dhanuush.bsky.social for selecting it!
Check it out! 🤩
@mdibiolab.bsky.social @murawalalab.bsky.social
Check it out! 🤩
@mdibiolab.bsky.social @murawalalab.bsky.social
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📢Early Bird Deadline Extended to July 15!
We have extended the deadline for InSDB-ISD early bird registrations to July 15.
Don’t miss your chance to register at discounted rates-register now!
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We have extended the deadline for InSDB-ISD early bird registrations to July 15.
Don’t miss your chance to register at discounted rates-register now!
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InSDB-ISD joint meeting 2025 - InSDB
After the successful 2024 edition, InSDB 2025 is here! This year, the conference will be held jointly with the International Society of Differentiation (ISD). The meeting will happen from 15-17 Decemb...
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June 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
📢Early Bird Deadline Extended to July 15!
We have extended the deadline for InSDB-ISD early bird registrations to July 15.
Don’t miss your chance to register at discounted rates-register now!
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We have extended the deadline for InSDB-ISD early bird registrations to July 15.
Don’t miss your chance to register at discounted rates-register now!
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Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
prelights.biologists.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
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Check out my first preLights post highlighting the work of
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
prelights.biologists.com
June 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Check out my first preLights post highlighting the work of
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!
Thank you Dhanuush for highlighting our work.
Check out my first preLights post highlighting the work of
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!
Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:
June 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Thank you Dhanuush for highlighting our work.
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MDI Biological Laboratory is #hiring an Executive Coordinator to support our President, Chief of Staff, and leadership team. A key role at the intersection of strategy, operations, and communication.
Learn more and apply below. 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters
Learn more and apply below. 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters
Executive Operations Coordinator
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June 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
MDI Biological Laboratory is #hiring an Executive Coordinator to support our President, Chief of Staff, and leadership team. A key role at the intersection of strategy, operations, and communication.
Learn more and apply below. 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters
Learn more and apply below. 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters
Check out this exciting work by Tim from @jamesmonaghan.bsky.social lab on the gene circuit of RA during limb regeneration www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Retinoic acid breakdown is required for proximodistal positional identity during axolotl limb regeneration - Nature Communications
How axolotl salamanders know what portion of the limb to regenerate remains a mystery. In this article, the authors show that precise retinoic acid degradation is critical for instructing regener...
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June 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Check out this exciting work by Tim from @jamesmonaghan.bsky.social lab on the gene circuit of RA during limb regeneration www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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For #MicroscopyMonday, a 100M year-old 🦟 in amber! Lots of familiar #NESM faces up in Acadia for the #LSFM25 at the MDI @mdibiolab.bsky.social !
🔬: Bruker @brukercorporation.bsky.social, LCS SPIM
🟠: Courtesy the Sims Collection
🥼&🎥: Jan Frankowski @frankowskijc.bsky.social
@lsfm-na.bsky.social
🔬: Bruker @brukercorporation.bsky.social, LCS SPIM
🟠: Courtesy the Sims Collection
🥼&🎥: Jan Frankowski @frankowskijc.bsky.social
@lsfm-na.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For #MicroscopyMonday, a 100M year-old 🦟 in amber! Lots of familiar #NESM faces up in Acadia for the #LSFM25 at the MDI @mdibiolab.bsky.social !
🔬: Bruker @brukercorporation.bsky.social, LCS SPIM
🟠: Courtesy the Sims Collection
🥼&🎥: Jan Frankowski @frankowskijc.bsky.social
@lsfm-na.bsky.social
🔬: Bruker @brukercorporation.bsky.social, LCS SPIM
🟠: Courtesy the Sims Collection
🥼&🎥: Jan Frankowski @frankowskijc.bsky.social
@lsfm-na.bsky.social
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While we are on our lunch break, the students are enjoying some beautiful weather here at @mdibiolab.bsky.social.
#lsfm25 #microscopy #science #education
#lsfm25 #microscopy #science #education
June 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
While we are on our lunch break, the students are enjoying some beautiful weather here at @mdibiolab.bsky.social.
#lsfm25 #microscopy #science #education
#lsfm25 #microscopy #science #education
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This #microscopymonday image by Assistant Professor Prayag @murawalalab.bsky.social is of a juvenile axolotl. It shows transgenic line labeling of the central and peripheral nervous system through a stereoscope.
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopy #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopy #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
June 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This #microscopymonday image by Assistant Professor Prayag @murawalalab.bsky.social is of a juvenile axolotl. It shows transgenic line labeling of the central and peripheral nervous system through a stereoscope.
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopy #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopy #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet 🧪 🤝
That's lovely ☺️
Meet the axolotl — salamanders that can regrow entire limbs, parts of their heart, spinal cord, and even parts of their brain. Studying how axolotls regenerate could unlock big clues for healing in humans. 🔬🦎
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬
May 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
That's lovely ☺️
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Meet the axolotl — salamanders that can regrow entire limbs, parts of their heart, spinal cord, and even parts of their brain. Studying how axolotls regenerate could unlock big clues for healing in humans. 🔬🦎
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬
May 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Meet the axolotl — salamanders that can regrow entire limbs, parts of their heart, spinal cord, and even parts of their brain. Studying how axolotls regenerate could unlock big clues for healing in humans. 🔬🦎
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬
#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬
Indeed!!! So many cool discoveries and progress in the field... 🎉
Very cool!
May 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Indeed!!! So many cool discoveries and progress in the field... 🎉
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Congratulations
Rejuvenation in planarians. Check out the details in this link: www.nature.com/nataging?gcl... @nataging.nature.com
Nature Aging
How long will we live? And how much of that time will comprise a healthy life? What is aging, and can we stop or even reverse the aging process? What is the ...
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May 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Congratulations