A. Sánchez Alvarado
@planaria1.bsky.social
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Science is humanity’s grand endeavor to understand the universe & our place in it

Every scientific breakthrough a testament to our curiosity & perseverance

Science remains our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of ideas, helping us distinguish truth from illusion, voices from echoes
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What is the future of #Biology? For 25 years, the Institute has pursued one goal: to understand the secrets of life.

In his #Stowers25 reflection, President and CSO @planaria1.bsky.social shares how optimism, curiosity, and bold questions drive us forward.

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That’s a wrap on the Avian Model Systems Meeting at the Institute! 🐦✨

Scientists came together in KC to share discoveries & highlight the power of birds in advancing biology—from evolution to regeneration. Thanks to all who joined!💡🌍

#AvianModels2025 #Biology #Science
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#October kicks off and we celebrate it with our #ImageoftheMonth: “A slice of liquid nanoparticle” by Kazi Amirul Hossain, from our Molecular Modelling & Bioinformatics Lab!

Image: Lipid nanoparticle encapsulating siRNA molecules—key for targeted gene therapy delivery.

Happy October everyone!

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(Part 2)

“From my first visit, I was struck by the energy and excitement...It feels like being a graduate student again, chasing curiosity wherever it leads."

@hhmi.org Investigator David Stern will join the Stowers Institute in Feb. 2026 from @hhmijanelia.bsky.social.

Read more: bit.ly/4np96Fb
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Looking forward to a week of science, new ideas and new acquaintances here in Southern Chile #mbiosys2025
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(2/2) Hear more about the landmark #discovery published today in @nature.com. 🧬
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Meet a #StowersGrad PhD student! ⬇️ Applications for the #PhD in #biology program are now open.
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Applications are OPEN! 🚨

For Dani Baia Amaral, our #PhD program stood out for its unparalleled resources & genuine care for student success. From abundant funding to a tight-knit community, their experience has been transformative.

➡️Explore Dani’s journey: bit.ly/4jYv3cW
Predoc Profile: Q&A with Stowers Graduate School Predoctoral…
"It is unlike anything I have experienced before and much different than what I hear from my friends pursuing grad school elsewhere."
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🍁 First day of fall = the countdown to campus covered in gold + crimson leaves. We can’t wait!
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As we wrap up #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek, hear Scientific Director Kausik Si's message to postdocs & his reflections on the value they bring to the Institute. 🎥 ⬇️🔬 #NPAW2025
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Is aging the price we pay for an immune system? A new study from the Halfmann Lab, published in @elife.bsky.social reveals how protein ‘batteries’ that power immune defense can also spark inflammation tied to diseases like #Alzheimers, #Parkinsons, and #cancer.

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4pm9Zjf
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From wealth to health: Hear from Jonathan Thomas, Chairman of the Stowers Institute & CEO of @americancentury.bsky.social, & @planaria1.bsky.social, President & Chief Scientific Officer, in this Kansas City Business Journal profile on the enduring vision of Jim & Virginia Stowers.

🔗 bit.ly/4gkAZLU
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Happy #PostdocAppreciationWeek! Our postdocs are driving discovery forward every single day. Hear from President & Chief Scientific Officer @planaria1.bsky.social as he shares why their contributions are essential—and why we’re grateful to celebrate them this #NPAW2025.
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Be part of the conversation on how avian models are transforming multiple fields of #research at #AvianModels25 – in person or virtually.

🎟️Register today: bit.ly/3ZBw2qS
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For those in Iowa State and in the area, we have a fantastic start to the GDCB departmental seminar for Fall 2025 as we host Prof. Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado @planaria1.bsky.social from the Stowers Institute @stowersinstitute.bsky.social. It is an honor & privilege to host him. ✨
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Are you a graduate student, postdoc, or early-career researcher using #AI in protein #science? Submit your abstract to present at our October #SRKC25. 🧬Hear from a previous SRC attendee! ⬇️

Register + submit here: bit.ly/4m1BGvu
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A jewel of joy and artistry!
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Join us this fall at #SRCKC25 for a deep dive into protein behavior, artificial intelligence, and the future of molecular #research. Check out the great lineup of speakers. ⬇️

Register + submit an abstract: bit.ly/3GgsQtC
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Great opportunity to hear from @juliazeitlinger.bsky.social! ⬇️ #SciSky
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Check out this pop up event hosted by @stowersinstitute.bsky.social and Baldwin City Distillery!
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#Science takes flight at the XII Avian Model Systems Meeting — and you can save by registering early! #AvianModels25

🐥 Secure your early bird rate today: bit.ly/3ZBw2qS
Research Organisms in Flight: Revealing the Roots of Vertebrate Form…
Organized by Tatjana Sauka-Spengler, Ph.D., and Ruth Williams, Ph.D.
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