Zandrea Ambrose, Ph.D.
@zandrea.bsky.social
Virologist & Professor, Pitt Dept. of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and former Director of @Pitt-PMI.bsky.social
Seattle native living in Pittsburgh.
Website: http://ambrose-lab.com
Seattle native living in Pittsburgh.
Website: http://ambrose-lab.com
This was my yesterday
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This was my yesterday
For #WorldPolioDay, @asm.org named the University of Pittsburgh a Milestones in Microbiology site to honor Dr. Jonas Salk for developing the world’s first polio vaccine. After use in the early 1950s, it reduced paralytic polio in the U.S. by 96% in only a few years.
October 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
For #WorldPolioDay, @asm.org named the University of Pittsburgh a Milestones in Microbiology site to honor Dr. Jonas Salk for developing the world’s first polio vaccine. After use in the early 1950s, it reduced paralytic polio in the U.S. by 96% in only a few years.
This is what democracy looks like! No Kings Pittsburgh protest #2 today!
October 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This is what democracy looks like! No Kings Pittsburgh protest #2 today!
October 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🔱 Only 3 more to go before the WS! #SeizeTheMoment
October 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
🔱 Only 3 more to go before the WS! #SeizeTheMoment
Dr. Fauci gave an inspiring lecture and Q&A last night in Pittsburgh. I’m appreciative of his 50+ years of medical and public health service for the US and the world.
October 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dr. Fauci gave an inspiring lecture and Q&A last night in Pittsburgh. I’m appreciative of his 50+ years of medical and public health service for the US and the world.
I’m hosting @laty.bsky.social for our department seminar series on Wednesday at noon! Please join us! (Happy to share the Teams link!)
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I’m hosting @laty.bsky.social for our department seminar series on Wednesday at noon! Please join us! (Happy to share the Teams link!)
Watching Sarah McLachlan’s documentary reminded me that I used to be cool. I was at the first Lilith Fair concert on July 5, 1997 at the Gorge at George, WA. Girl power!
October 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Watching Sarah McLachlan’s documentary reminded me that I used to be cool. I was at the first Lilith Fair concert on July 5, 1997 at the Gorge at George, WA. Girl power!
24 long years! Finally! 🔱
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
24 long years! Finally! 🔱
It’s been a long time
September 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
It’s been a long time
So proud of my friend and colleague @mccarthy-kr.bsky.social on giving an outstanding lecture on his research in the Senior Vice Chancellor's Research Seminar Series today! 👏
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
So proud of my friend and colleague @mccarthy-kr.bsky.social on giving an outstanding lecture on his research in the Senior Vice Chancellor's Research Seminar Series today! 👏
I work with two pediatrician scientists. I texted them both the same question. 🤦🏻♀️
August 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I work with two pediatrician scientists. I texted them both the same question. 🤦🏻♀️
I have written my reps a lot in 2025! This is the first direct response from Sen. Fetterman regarding my concerns about science funding. "I remain committed to advocating for the policies, funding, and infrastructure necessary to sustain America's leadership in scientific research and innovation."
August 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I have written my reps a lot in 2025! This is the first direct response from Sen. Fetterman regarding my concerns about science funding. "I remain committed to advocating for the policies, funding, and infrastructure necessary to sustain America's leadership in scientific research and innovation."
This screenshot is from a new university training that is required by NIH to be compliant in support disclosure requirements for senior/key personnel on grants. #ironic
August 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This screenshot is from a new university training that is required by NIH to be compliant in support disclosure requirements for senior/key personnel on grants. #ironic
So sorry I had to miss this due to study section and a comps exam! But I hope @aleciarokes.bsky.social and @vscooper.micropopbio.org liked my little surprise that I left last night in the seminar room. 🤭
July 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So sorry I had to miss this due to study section and a comps exam! But I hope @aleciarokes.bsky.social and @vscooper.micropopbio.org liked my little surprise that I left last night in the seminar room. 🤭
A wonderful talk by @shanluliu.bsky.social at #ASV2025 about viral cell-cell transmission. Thank you for the shout out to our deltaE SARS-CoV-2 preprint!
July 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A wonderful talk by @shanluliu.bsky.social at #ASV2025 about viral cell-cell transmission. Thank you for the shout out to our deltaE SARS-CoV-2 preprint!
I would like to thank Oliver Fregoso for sharing his beautiful data in his state of the art talk at #ASV2025. And importantly sharing his journey to becoming a PI, including support from NIH MARC, NIH IMSD and Hutch United. All of these programs are now gone. Hoping we can keep diversity in science
July 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I would like to thank Oliver Fregoso for sharing his beautiful data in his state of the art talk at #ASV2025. And importantly sharing his journey to becoming a PI, including support from NIH MARC, NIH IMSD and Hutch United. All of these programs are now gone. Hoping we can keep diversity in science
Unfortunately my postdoc did not feel comfortable traveling outside of the country for #ASV2025 (or rather was worried about getting back into the U.S.), so I will be presenting her work on Thursday in Montreal. Please stop by! #LoveVirology
July 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Unfortunately my postdoc did not feel comfortable traveling outside of the country for #ASV2025 (or rather was worried about getting back into the U.S.), so I will be presenting her work on Thursday in Montreal. Please stop by! #LoveVirology
Enjoying this beautiful country on July 4th 🎆 before it is destroyed…
July 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Enjoying this beautiful country on July 4th 🎆 before it is destroyed…
This super fan of the SuperSonics says let’s go Pacers!
June 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This super fan of the SuperSonics says let’s go Pacers!
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette