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Kindra Cotton @kindracotton.com · 7h

ANOTHER SAD REMINDER: Black women lost 319,000 jobs between February and July of this year, the only major female demographic to experience significant job losses during this five-month period.

White men saw the largest job increase 一 365,000 一 among
groups.

Black women lost 319,000 jobs between February and July of this year, the only major female demographic to experience significant job losses during this five-month period.

White men saw the largest job
increase 一 365,000 一 among
groups.

According to an analysis of the most recent labor statistics by
Katica Roy, a gender economist

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 6h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Society for Developmental Biology @socdevbio.bsky.social · 4d

🐟 Talk about jaw-dropping evolution! 😮 Bahamian pupfishes show huge craniofacial diversity with tiny genetic tweaks. 🎏 Here’s C. desquamator, where 🟠 atp8a1 Is expressed just the jaw muscles (🩷tpm3b)🔬image from @fishfena.bsky.social
#FluorescenceFriday #EvoDevo

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Samara Reck-Peterson @samreckpeterson.bsky.social · 15d

We are hiring an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine. Come join our collaborative research environment with state-of-the-art facilities in NYC! Application review starts Oct 22.
biochem.weill.cornell.edu/join-our-fac...

Join our Faculty | Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics

Call for applications:We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the newly established Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. We are conducting an open search for ou...

biochem.weill.cornell.edu

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Beth Cimini 🔬💻📊 @bethcimini.bsky.social · 9h

Big news! Our week-long #bioimageanalysis bootcamp is BACK! Learn how to think about bioimage analysis like the pros do, learn what corrections you should (and shouldn't!) apply to your images, learn open source tools, and more. Apply NOW at broad.io/BAB3 for our January 2026 course!

A flyer for the Bioimage Analysis Beginnings Bootcamp - blue and white with a picture of cells on the top. It says "Learn core bioimage analysis skills using open-source tools for light microscopy. Open to participants at all skill levels." It also says it will be held a the Broad Institute, 415 Main Street, Cambridge MA USA, on Monday to Friday January 12th-16, 2026, from 9-5pm. Registration is $750 academic, $1250 industry, and applications are open at broad.io/BAB3

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Siegenthaler Lab @siegenthalerlab.bsky.social · 5h

Happy Birthday!!!! 🧠🎉🎂

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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 4d

Surviving isn’t enough; underrepresented groups in academia need to thrive.

In this STEM Tea episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social is joined by @brielleryan.bsky.social and @heydrdukes.bsky.social.
Learn why visibility is sometimes the most important step >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

STEM Tea | Founding Black in Neuro

Brielle Ferguson and Angeline Dukes discuss Black in Neuro, the power of visibility in representation and critical lessons about mentorship.

www.biotechniques.com

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Brielle Ferguson @brielleryan.bsky.social · 4d

Had such a great conversation with @phdgprotein86.bsky.social. It's always great to go down memory lane with @heydrdukes.bsky.social to the early days of @blackinneuro.bsky.social, but listening back also gave me a much-needed reminder of the power of community, especially right now.

BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 4d

Surviving isn’t enough; underrepresented groups in academia need to thrive.

In this STEM Tea episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social is joined by @brielleryan.bsky.social and @heydrdukes.bsky.social.
Learn why visibility is sometimes the most important step >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

STEM Tea | Founding Black in Neuro

Brielle Ferguson and Angeline Dukes discuss Black in Neuro, the power of visibility in representation and critical lessons about mentorship.

www.biotechniques.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 14h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h

Ugh... This study has existed for decades, providing valuable health data for all sorts of topics and publications. This is just more awful news. 🛟😷 Sociology medsky

CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off

NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.

www.statnews.com

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Carmen Ruiz de Almodóvar @ruizdealmodovar.bsky.social · 13h

Interested in the heterogeneity of blood vessels in the CNS? Here we review the unique features of the spinal cord vasculature, its barrier properties and neurovascular interactions, highlighting unknown aspects and future research directions.
@CRC1366
@erc.europa.eu @immunosens.bsky.social

Neuron @cp-neuron.bsky.social · 15h

Neurovascular dynamics in the spinal cord from development to pathophysiology

Ruiz de Almodóvar et al. review the unique properties of spinal cord vasculature and its interactions with neural tissue across development, physiology, and disease, highlighting future directions to address open questions in neurovascular biology and translation.

dlvr.it

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Luciana Santoferrara @lusantof.bsky.social · 9h

We have a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology available!

Come and join great students and colleagues at Hofstra Biology. Please apply using the link below and/or spread the word!

hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/6542

Assistant Professor of Microbiology

hofstra.peopleadmin.com

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 6h

In our new piece in @bmj.com, @michaeldgreen.com & I argue that diversity matters when it comes to medical school admission not only for fairness, equality, & equity but also because research shows that population health outcomes are better with a diverse medical workforce

A matter of life & death

HealthBegins @healthbegins.bsky.social · 7h

"[DEI] policies are not just about providing fair opportunities to all students. They are a matter of life and death."

Trump’s war on diversity in medical education could shorten Americans’ lives www.bmj.com/content/391/... by @gavinyamey.bsky.social @michaeldgreen.com via @bmj.com

www.bmj.com

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Luis Bonet-Ponce @lysoluis.bsky.social · 14h

🚨 We’re hiring a postdoc! 🚨
Interested in lysosomes, Parkinson’s disease, cell biology, microscopy — or all of the above? Come work with us at the Bonet-Ponce Lab!
Reach out directly: [email protected]
Learn more: bonetponcelab.com
Let’s chat!

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UVA Immunology @uvaimmunology.bsky.social · 17h

There are two open positions in the CIC:

Research Scientist, McNamara Lab: jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0...

Research Scientist, Ewald lab: jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0...

Interested applicants should apply using the above links!

#medsky #immunosky

Research Scientist, The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Research at University of Virginia

Apply for Research Scientist, The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Center job with University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America. Research at University of Virginia

jobs.virginia.edu

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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 12h

The life and legacy of Steve Berman, MD, is chronicled in a new Rocky Mountain PBS special, “Steve Berman, An American Pediatrician.”

Learn more about Berman's impact: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/steve-berman-pbs-documentary

Documentary Recounts CU Anschutz Pediatrician Steve Berman’s Impact

A new Rocky Mountain PBS special chronicles the life and legacy of the late Steve Berman, MD, a pediatrician and faculty member at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine.

news.cuanschutz.edu

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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 16h

🧪A good perspective.

Mothers from the 1950s, who saw how polio affected children's lives would like a word.

For every $ spent on the MMR vaccine, the healthcare system saves $13. Now, The direct medical costs of a measles case is $1793. This translates to $~1.79B/yr for Americans.

RFK Jr. says vaccines don’t save lives. He’s wrong

Now RFK Jr. is claiming vaccines don’t actually save lives. Here’s the math to show what he gets wrong.

www.statnews.com

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Kate Clancy @kateclancy.bsky.social · 16h

I am being asked to tell my department which pieces of lab equipment should be supported with backup power because they expect rolling blackouts and brownouts in 2026 due to increased energy demands from AI. In case you're wondering how my day is going.

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American Society for Cell Biology @ascbiology.bsky.social · 16h

🧬 How do we balance innovation & ethics in stem cell research?

Join top experts Oct 23, 12–1 pm ET for a free webinar on 3D organoids, AI-driven culture, & ethical frameworks guiding regenerative medicine.

Register:

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CoreyWelch_STEM @coreywelch.bsky.social · 16h

We will start matching mentors and mentees this weekend.
We have 52 mentors and 91 students signed up so far.

We can support more mentors and students (UG, Postbac, & Grad).

CoreyWelch_STEM @coreywelch.bsky.social · 18d

Attending SACNAS conference? Sign up ->

10th Annual SACNAS 1-on-1 Mentoring Workshop. Need 100+ mentors. Oct. 30th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM, N. Short Ballroom

Mentors Link (Faculty/Postdocs/Staff): 1 min to fill out forms.gle/daTSoT8yniJ8...

Each mentor is assigned 1-2 students.

Sign-up to be a MENTOR: "10th Annual 1-on-1 Mentoring with a SACNAS Leader" Mentoring Undergraduates using a modified-IDP

Meet for 35-40 minutes with an Undergraduate/Postbac/Grad student to discuss their career goals. You will meet with 1-2 individuals during the 90 min session. We have a much bigger space this year so ...

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Zoltan Molnar @zoltan-molnar.bsky.social · 17h

SPECIAL NEUROSCIENCE SEMINAR - PROFESSOR ZAAL KOKAIA (Stem Cell Center Lund University Sweden): Reprogrammed neurons and oligodendrocytes for brain repair after stroke
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/342...
Thursday, 11th December at 4pm - Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Sherrington Library

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 17h

Looking to get involved in peer review?

Check out the Fast & Fair initiative run by Biology Open.

journals.biologists.com/bio/pages/fa...

#PeerReview #PaidWork #Journals #Academia #Research #Biology #BiologyOpen

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 21h

There needs to be more coverage of this in the news. I have read so many stories bout this on Facebook, first hand stories of the terror of that storm, and very little coverage n media.
www.facebook.com/100000960660...

Screenshot of a Facebook post. Photo is an elderly woman holding a child on her ap on a couch with flood water around them. Both are wearing jackets inside. Text says: This was after our 1st drift.. staying put for awhile. Our 3rd and final drift was terrifying. House moving fast then we started spinning in circles. While we were spinning in circles my oldest daughter was just staring at me while I held onto my younger two. Kipnuk doesn't look like kipnuk anymore, like more than 3/4 of the homes displaced, power poles fallen. It smells like stove oil outside. Contaminated

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 17h

During #BlackInMicro Week, we are celebrating HARMONY: honoring collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, to grow careers & community. Register & Login when you're ready to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)

Black in Microbiology Week 2025. Black Microbiologists Association. Central yellow box with patterned design displays the word “HARMONY” in bold black letters. Below, an acrostic poem defines each letter: H – Hope, A – Alliance, R – Resilience, M – Mutual Support, O – Optimism, N – Nurturing, Y – Yielding Progress.

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Maddy Seale @maddyseale.bsky.social · 16h

If you're less than 10 years post PhD and have translated your research commercially, you have until Nov 1st to apply for the Science and BII essay prize for bioinnovation. $10-25k prizes and your essay published in @science.org
www.science.org/content/page...
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BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation

The BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation seeks to recognize bold researchers who are asking fundamental questions at the intersection of the life sciences and entrepreneurship. We se...

www.science.org

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