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- New #URochesterResearch: Pro-Allergic T Cells May Explain Urban-Rural Allergy Gap A study led by MD/PhD student Catherine Pizzarello and senior author Kirsi Järvinen-Seppo identified a novel subset of T helper 2 (Th2) cells linked to allergy risk in infants. www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/w...
- Regular exercise can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost focus. Even short bursts of movement can make a significant difference. More tips for staying active with a busy schedule: urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/s... #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
- RNA, long overlooked in the research world, is having its moment. After decades at the forefront of RNA discovery, #URochesterResearch is writing the next chapter, driven by a collaborative culture that unites disciplines and discoveries. 🗞️⬇️ www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publica...
- "Oh, the places you'll go!" ~Dr. Seuss We are bursting with pride celebrating our amazing undergrads, Kendal Jordan and Mary Halvorsen! #Congratulations on your graduation! 🎓🌟 #URochesterResearch #academicweapons #graduates @kendaljordan.bsky.social @zvr-bsj.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social
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- PhD Tip: Science is a team sport. Jessie Hogestyn '20M (PhD) shares her journey from neuroscience grad student to senior scientist at Sanofi, and the lessons that stuck with her. Full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=PKnV... #URochesterResearch @urneuroscience.bsky.social
- Honoring excellence in mentoring, teaching, and research.✨ Join us in congratulating this year's SMD faculty award winners! Full list here: urmc.rochester.edu/education/gr... #URochesterResearch
- We were happy to attend Abby's dissertation update today! @abigailbossa.bsky.social is a PhD student in Translational Biomedical Science in the Clinical Translational Science Institute (@ur-ctsi.bsky.social) @urochestersmd.bsky.social, and a researcher in our #neuroscience lab. 🧠👏#URochesterResearch
- Congratulations, @abigailbossa.bsky.social! 👏👏👏
- It’s not just the place, it’s the people. The ones who show up, support you, and stick with you. That's what makes Rochester special. Hear Michelle and Wyatte's story in our first episode of Learners on Location: youtu.be/j8H-BnoO_G0?... #URochesterResearch @wyattehall.bsky.social
- Pioneering change in Parkinson’s treatment ⬇️ Latest #URochesterResearch focuses on culturally relevant, accessible care for underserved communities. www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/t...
- Dr. Lynne Maquat, a world-renowned biochemist, was once shy and quiet and nervous to give talks. But working out of your comfort zone is how you grow. That's the message she passes to her mentees today. Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTgt... @urneuroscience.bsky.social
- As @urochester.bsky.social's first associate VP for research integrity, Hadrigan will lead efforts to ensure compliance with research misconduct, conflict of interest, and integrity regulations. Welcome, Sonya! 🗞️: rochester.edu/newscenter/s... #URochesterResearch
- Meet Michelle Koplitz, a Translational Biomedical Science graduate student with a passion for climbing and advocacy. With her mentor Wyatte Hall, she’s working to expand language access for the Deaf community. 📍: Central Rock Gym Hear their story: youtu.be/j8H-BnoO_G0?... #LearnersOnLocation
- Congratulations to RNA biologist Eric Wagner for achieving the rank of #AAASFellow by @aaas.org! Thank you for your extraordinary contributions to science and mentoring the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more about Dr. Wagner’s work: www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/r...
- From Rochester to all corners of the country, our students are making their mark in medicine. #URochesterMatch #MatchDay
- OMG tomorrow is Match Day 😮 Follow along at #URochesterMatch!
- At our recent AI Hackathon, educators and data scientists teamed up to explore new ways AI can support and enhance the learning experience. Discover how this hands-on collaboration is paving the way for innovative solutions in medical and research education. www.linkedin.com/pulse/educat...
- It's March Madness at SMD! We're dancing our way through this year's #STATMadness tournament, and two of our very own are in the running: 🔵 Doug Anderson, StitchR gene therapy 🔵 Alayna Loiselle, Tendon research Cast your vote! 👇 statnews.com/feature/stat...
- Today we spotlight our residents for being an integral part of our healthcare team. Thank you for all you do! #ThankAResidentDay
- Did you know: When non-recyclable items end up in a recycling container, that whole load of recycling is contaminated? Everything becomes waste. Our Sustainability Office is working to improve our recycling program here at SMD. Full details: rochester.edu/sustainabili... #URSustainable
- New #URochesterResearch in @science.org unlocks the mysteries of “junk” DNA. Researchers led by @ksusztak.bsky.social of @pennmedicine.bsky.social pooled 32 types of genetic data to link mutations in non-coding (or junk) DNA to their functions. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
- With new NIH funding, Dr. Alayna Loiselle and Dr. Nicole Wilson will study ways to prevent and treat abdominal adhesions, a complication affecting more than 50% of abdominal surgery patients. 🗞️ urmc.info/1Vb #URochesterResearch
- #URochesterResearch conducted halfway around the world sheds light on daily fish consumption during pregnancy and its effect on the developing brain. Findings can further our understanding of lifespan health outcomes related to fish consumption. urmc.info/1Va
- Dr. Lang did her postdoctoral studies here at SMD. In addition to her insights into stroke therapy, she shares how the education and mentorship she received here play a role in how she mentors today. ⤵️
- Researchers @urneuroscience.bsky.social find that microglia function differently in males versus females. This discovery could have broad implications for how diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are studied. #URochesterResearch Via @cellpress.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
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- Excited to launch ROC StARR 🌟, a new NIH-funded program offering Medicine, Pediatrics, Med-Peds, and Derm residents 1-2 years of mentored research training! Full story: urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/n... #URochesterResearch
- Social networks influence the decisions of most patients who walk into an oncologist’s office. Researchers at Wilmot Cancer Institute are exploring how social networks impact cancer patients along their journey in an effort to improve care. 🗞https://bit.ly/4iEDI3p #URochesterResearch
- The @urochester.bsky.social has long been committed to advancing care and opportunities for people with IDDs. The new Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute will take this work further, transforming research, training, and more: urmc.info/1RI #URochesterResearch
- Can brain scans predict gaming addiction in teens? 🧠 New #URochesterResearch from @urneuroscience.bsky.social reveals a key marker linked to decision-making and reward processing. Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1556/2006... Full release👉 urmc.info/1R6
- With a dedicated research year, high surgical volume, and a culture of wellness, URMC Urology is training the next generation of urology leaders. Check out our latest feature on the program, where innovation meets education: www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/r...
- Dean’s Lecture Dec. 9: 'Muscle Making and Muscle Breaking' Join Rochester native and molecular biologist Eric Olson, PhD, for a talk on his research of genes that control heart and muscle development and disease. Details: www.urmc.rochester.edu/events/event...
- In today’s fast-paced world of science, effective mentorship is increasingly important. Mentors and mentees need guidance to chart a fulfilling path. That's why we've turned to @drnathanasmith.bsky.social to be the new Associate Dean for Research Mentorship. www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/n...
- Congratulations to @popovtori.bsky.social on receiving the prestigious F99/K00 NIH BRAIN Initiative Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke! 👏 Full story: urmc.info/1On #URochesterResearch
- New technology "StitchR" (stitch RNA) enables gene therapy for hard-to-treat diseases caused by mutations in large genes. Out now in the journal Science, it could pave the way for treating muscular dystrophies and more. Full study: urmc.info/1Pm #URochesterResearch
