Danielle L. Schmitt 🔬
@schmittwitt.bsky.social
Cell signaling & metabolism & biosensors. Asst Prof. Cat mom. She/her. Los Angeles. Posts are my own views not my employers.
Today this overpass featured someone in a penguin costume dancing and encouraging everyone to vote next week. Check if there’s an election in your city or state next week, and make your voice heard!
October 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today this overpass featured someone in a penguin costume dancing and encouraging everyone to vote next week. Check if there’s an election in your city or state next week, and make your voice heard!
Just some girlies trying to get these grants finished. And prep for class tomorrow.
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Just some girlies trying to get these grants finished. And prep for class tomorrow.
My uncle attended the No Kings protest outside the NIH. Both MD senators attended. I’m so thankful to everyone who has consistently stood up for the NIH.
October 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
My uncle attended the No Kings protest outside the NIH. Both MD senators attended. I’m so thankful to everyone who has consistently stood up for the NIH.
Alright fam. Let’s get these grants written.
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Alright fam. Let’s get these grants written.
Election Day is coming up! It’s off-cycle, so check if there’s an election in your area. Today I voted in California’s Special Election.
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Election Day is coming up! It’s off-cycle, so check if there’s an election in your area. Today I voted in California’s Special Election.
Apropos of nothing, some recent pictures from life in “dangerous, unsafe” Los Angeles.
September 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Apropos of nothing, some recent pictures from life in “dangerous, unsafe” Los Angeles.
Shoutout to my lab for bringing some good vibes and fun to an otherwise rough week.
August 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Shoutout to my lab for bringing some good vibes and fun to an otherwise rough week.
When the bastards are getting you down, touching grass (or sand) helps.
August 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
When the bastards are getting you down, touching grass (or sand) helps.
To celebrate, cake!
June 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
To celebrate, cake!
All six Schmitt Lab 2nd years ave advanced to candidacy!! I’m very proud of my students for their hard work and dedication. Shout out to co-mentors @tarateslaa.bsky.social & @shahlab.bsky.social for making this happen!!
June 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
All six Schmitt Lab 2nd years ave advanced to candidacy!! I’m very proud of my students for their hard work and dedication. Shout out to co-mentors @tarateslaa.bsky.social & @shahlab.bsky.social for making this happen!!
My PhD advisor, Song An, stopped by for a surprise visit today!! I’m so glad we got to catch up!
June 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
My PhD advisor, Song An, stopped by for a surprise visit today!! I’m so glad we got to catch up!
It’s the last day of instruction, and one of the students in my metabolism class crocheted me a liver! This little guy gets to hang out on the couch in my office now.
June 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It’s the last day of instruction, and one of the students in my metabolism class crocheted me a liver! This little guy gets to hang out on the couch in my office now.
I am so honored to be nominated & receive a UCLA Undergraduate Research Week Mentor Award! It means so much to me to be acknowledged for my efforts in mentoring my undergrad students & helping them be successful in the lab & beyond. Thank you to my students for all their hard work & the nomination!
May 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I am so honored to be nominated & receive a UCLA Undergraduate Research Week Mentor Award! It means so much to me to be acknowledged for my efforts in mentoring my undergrad students & helping them be successful in the lab & beyond. Thank you to my students for all their hard work & the nomination!
I don't even know how to feel anymore about seeing this every week.
May 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I don't even know how to feel anymore about seeing this every week.
Katie & I are having a great time at SoCal SysBio, despite melting during the outdoor poster session (it’s 104F at UC Riverside) 🫠
May 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Katie & I are having a great time at SoCal SysBio, despite melting during the outdoor poster session (it’s 104F at UC Riverside) 🫠
Our lab lab was in today and he's very upset we took away the squeaker he liberated from a toy.
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Our lab lab was in today and he's very upset we took away the squeaker he liberated from a toy.
Some good news: I did not burn down the chalet when I lit the gas fireplace.
April 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Some good news: I did not burn down the chalet when I lit the gas fireplace.
I had a lovely time at the CZI Cell Science Annual Meeting! I really enjoyed connecting with this international community and thinking about how we can be creative in our work. Also unlimited espressos were necessary.
April 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I had a lovely time at the CZI Cell Science Annual Meeting! I really enjoyed connecting with this international community and thinking about how we can be creative in our work. Also unlimited espressos were necessary.
12:40 am pacific time: Cory Booker reading about grad programs slashing enrollment and impacts of cutting research funding on universities. He sounds as mad about this as many of us are.
April 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
12:40 am pacific time: Cory Booker reading about grad programs slashing enrollment and impacts of cutting research funding on universities. He sounds as mad about this as many of us are.
It’s that time of year again (Spring Quarter starts next week)
March 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s that time of year again (Spring Quarter starts next week)
Where is Gritty…?
March 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Where is Gritty…?
When you’re on vacation but you’re an academic with a LOI due on Monday.
March 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
When you’re on vacation but you’re an academic with a LOI due on Monday.