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Immunity @cp-immunity.bsky.social · Apr 30

Online now: Direct microglia replacement reveals pathologic and therapeutic contributions of brain macrophages to a monogenic neurological disease

Direct microglia replacement reveals pathologic and therapeutic contributions of brain macrophages to a monogenic neurological disease

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant is the gold standard for treatment of globoid cell leukodystrophy, also called Krabbe disease. Aisenberg et al. define the molecular signature of disease-associated macrophages (globoid cells) and demonstrate that brain-specific high-efficiency macrophage replacement in the twitcher model of Krabbe disease improves neuropathology, macrophage dysfunction, and survival.

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Apr 27

😂😂🕺🏻😉

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Apr 27

Congratulations Arica and team! 👏🏻 👏🏻

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Anabela Bensimon-Brito @bensimonbrito.bsky.social · Mar 31

Are postdocs the rarest species, or is it just me? We have two funded positions—apply now and join us on these exciting projects! #zebrafish #zebrafishcareers #iPSC #devbio #regeneration

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Apr 27

It was fantastic indeed... and so nice to catch up! 😁🌞

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Apr 14

We only have the promoter, not the full construct. The original ones were created by Graham Lieschke. Might be worth asking him..

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UNI: ULB Neuroscience Institute @ulbneuroscience.bsky.social · Feb 4

The international PhD program is now open to receive applications for the academic year 2025/2026! The deadline is March 2, 2025! More info: uni.ulb.ac.be/phd-program/

Phd Program | ULB Neuroscience Institute

CALL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL Ph.D. PROGRAM 2025 The ULB Neuroscience Institute (UNI) comprises more than 240 scientists including more than 40 Principal Investigators (PIs) grouped into 24 research grou...

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Joey Ghersi @joeyghersi.bsky.social · Feb 10

🚨 The Ghersi Lab is Hiring! 🚨

If you're passionate about hematopoietic stem cells, developmental biology, and cutting-edge research, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to share. 🩸🐠

📍 Montreal, Canada
📩 [email protected] and Ghersilab.com

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Feb 9

📢Open call: multiple #PhD #Fellowships in #biomedical research available at our institute at #ULB in #Brussels 🇧🇪

👉🏻Our team is hoping to recruit one candidate so if you are interested in using #zebrafish to dive into the secret lives of #microglia, please get in touch!

Deadline May 4th

More info👇🏻

IRIBHM Jacques E Dumont @iribhm.bsky.social · Jan 20

🎉 We’re pleased to announce the launch of the IRIBHM Jacques E. Dumont International PhD Programme 2025! A great opportunity to shape the future of biomedical sciences by preparing the next generation of leaders. 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this innovative adventure! iribhmphd.ulb.be

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Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · Feb 9

Attention Attention Attention

If anyone knows clinicians or patients who have knowledge of pediatric patients with the very rare cancer interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma (IDCS) or other (non-LCH) dendritic or histiocytoc sarcomas please contact Sri

Sri Kosuri @srikosuri.bsky.social · Feb 8

It’s been a tough few weeks. My 10yo daughter was diagnosed with a very rare, aggressive cancer called interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma (IDCS). I’m reaching out to identify clinicians/patients who have encountered pediatric IDCS or other (non-LCH) dendritic or histiocytic sarcomas cases.

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Rubén Marín-Juez @rmarinjuez.bsky.social · Jan 24

🚨We are hiring!🚨 We have postdoctoral positions available! If you're passionate about studying cardiac regeneration and development, join our team in vibrant and beautiful Montreal! Please help spread the word 🫶

For more details see here research.chusj.org/RECHERCHE/fi...

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International Zebrafish Society @izfs.bsky.social · Jan 22

Hello Bluesky 👋! We are excited to officially join the #zebrafish community here on BlueSky! This is the official account for the International Zebrafish Society! Be sure to give us a follow to stay up to date on all things IZFS 🐟

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European Microglia Webinar Series @microgliaseries.bsky.social · Jan 3

📢 New webinar coming soon 📢 Dr. Michelle Monje @michellemonje.bsky.social from @stanfordpress.bsky.social will be our next speaker on January 7th. Check all the information in the flyer and add it to your calendar!

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Amanda Sierra @sierralab.bsky.social · Dec 5

Here is the new account in Bluesky that every #microglia lover or afficionado should follow.🧪
You can find a repository of previous talks at
www.achucarro.org/es/european-...

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Dec 11

Congratulations Natasha and team! 🎉👍🏻

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Brian Ferguson @viropractor.bsky.social · Nov 29

We are recruiting an associate or full Professor of Infection and/or Immunity to the school biological sciences in Cambridge. Full details here: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49381/
#immunology #virology

Associate Professor/Professor of Infection and/or Immunity - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Associate Professor/Professor of Infection and/or Immunity in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

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Miguel Godinho Ferreira @miguelgf.bsky.social · Nov 25

"In the context of #senescence, #zebrafish have been reported to age in a telomere-dependent manner with shortening #telomeres with #age, a feature which is seen in humans but not widely observed in laboratory mice."
Go Fish! 🐟 #Aging
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Emerging insights in senescence: pathways from preclinical models to therapeutic innovations - npj Aging

npj Aging - Emerging insights in senescence: pathways from preclinical models to therapeutic innovations

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Dan Grimes @dangrimes.bsky.social · Nov 20

I always liked this quote in defense of basic science:

"To feed applied science by starving basic science is like economizing on the foundations of a building so that it may be built higher. It is only a matter of time before the whole edifice crumbles".

— George Porter

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Nov 17

Me me me! 😀

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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · Nov 11

We joined the trend of Starter Packs! Check out our (non-exhaustive) list of Group Leaders & Senior Scientists that work with our favorite fishes! #zebrafish go.bsky.app/2cHYybY 🧪

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Carol Vorderman @carolvorders.bsky.social · Nov 9

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Nov 9

Finally switching to the Sky! To all our #zebrafish, #microglia, #macrophages and #science enthusiast friends, looking forward to seeing you here ! ❤️

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Valérie Wittamer, PhD - We study macrophage development and function using zebrafish, with a focus on microglia.

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Wittamer Lab @valeriewittamer.bsky.social · Jan 5

Hi Christian! I'm very much interested 😄 Was planning to contact you before but end of the year was very busy so.... 😬

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