Grateful for good science, good food, and the lab mates who make both better! Happy Thanksgiving from our lab!

New editorial in Atherosclerosis highlights our latest work! Using an AI-driven method to extract aortic diameters from EHRs, we uncover sex-specific responses to antiplatelet therapy in aneurysmal patients. @eassociety.bsky.social Read more: www.atherosclerosis-journal.com/article/S002...

GLP-1 meds (like Ozempic & Mounjaro) help with weight loss—but they’re not magic. 💪 Eat protein to protect muscle 🥦 Choose whole foods 🚫 Avoid extreme diets 🏋️‍♂️ Add resistance training 🧠 Manage stress & sleep Meds stop working without lifestyle change. ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...

Excited to share that our new study is in press! We investigated how aspirin therapy impacts aortic aneurysm progression with a little help from Open AI's ChatGPT. A thread: #cardiosky #medsky @ukresearch.bsky.social www.atherosclerosis-journal.com/article/S002...

Honored to be named the winner of University of Kentucky College of Medicine 16th Annual Trainee Research Day. Grateful for the recognition & excited to discuss the role of platelets in vascular disease in the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Join us today from 2–3 PM. @ukresearch.bsky.social

Learn more about my project as I discuss our work showing that VAMP8 deficiency mitigates AngII-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms by reprogramming platelets. Watch here: @ahascience.bsky.social @ukresearch.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Sv...

Honored to receive the Brinkhous Early Career Investigator Prize in Thrombosis at Vascular Discovery . I’m deeply grateful to @americanheart.bsky.social, my mentors, collaborators, & all who’ve supported & sponsored me. #medsky #cardiosky

New acknowledgment slide picture unlocked. I am having too much fun with this.

#NIHfunding cuts have resulted in stalled research. In response, ASH is expanding its Bridge Grant Program with $150K in awards to support critical research by members. Donate to support #hematology researchers and help ensure innovative research continues: https://bit.ly/41LFwjD#NIHfunding#hematology #HemeSky #MedSky

Happy Persian New Year - ⁦‪#Nowruz‬⁩. May it bring prosperity, happiness, freedom, & new opportunities. ‎While we cherish the memories of those who are no longer with us, we step forward with optimism, embracing what the future holds.

Saw many friends and colleagues receive wonderful news on their Match Day. Congrats to all of you—wishing you the best of luck! (ChatGPT got too excited!) #CardioSky #MedSky

A sad day for Vascular Biology. As a student working on AAA, I learned a lot from the seminal works of Dr. Powell. Her controbutiom to IMPROVE randomised controlled trial was in particular interest for me. May she rest in peace. vascularnews.com/obituary-jan...

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A must-read for anyone working on aortic disease models. - Standardizing Experimental Thoracic Aortopathy Research. www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

Amazing times — Exciting science, great discussions, & even better company. It wasn’t just about cutting-edge research; it was about forming lasting friendships w/ people who share the same passion. Grateful to be part of such an inspiring community. Looking forward to the next one in Italy!

This cut affects a broad spectrum of the operations, including research, education, and patient care. This reduction is expected to significantly impact research initiatives, educational programs, and healthcare services. Does that fight antisemitism?! www.businessinsider.com/trump-columb...

Throughout the years, I have been inspired by the incredible women around me and their invaluable contributions. Today, we celebrate their strength, resilience, and achievements. Happy International Women’s Day!

Honored to be selected as a finalist for the Kenneth M. Brinkhous Early Career Investigator Prize in Thrombosis by the @ahascience.bsky.social ATVB Council. Grateful to @americanheart.bsky.social for this recognition and excited to share my work! #Medsky #CardioSky

Gave a talk after 21 hours awake, 3 cities, 2 planes, and a long drive. Pretty sure I explained platelets as a jazz band improvising clot formation. Honestly, might be onto something. True Gordon Conference vibes.

PubMed and eRA commons are down now. This is unbelievable.

Today is the final day for Early Bird Registration for #VascularDiscovery25! Keynote: Dr. Stanley Hazen Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Henry Ginsberg Awesome research, top networking opportunities, & —for the first time, an off-site networking evening! @ahascience.bsky.social #Medsky #Cardiosky

NIH funding plays a critical role in making these meetings accessible. The NIH provides essential travel support, allowing early-career researchers and trainees to attend, present, and engage with experts in the field. #medsky #cardiosky

And the K99/R00 grant is officially submitted. Relieved. #CardioSky #MedSky

Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science Congratulations to the countless women whose bravery and breakthroughs have shaped the world of science! Your contributions inspire innovation and pave the way for future generations.

The statement from University of Kentucky about the recent NIH rules regarding indirect costs. “ we will do as we have always done. We will remain focused on our work. We will remain committed to telling our powerful and compelling story — a story about what we do to heal and help this state.”

Read our latest issue in full ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rz7b357 bsky.app/profile/thel...

New Preprint Alert! 🚨 Our latest study on aspirin's role in aortic aneurysms is out now on @medrxivpreprint.bsky.social doi.org/10.1101/2025... We leveraged OpenAI-driven NLP to analyze 13 years of patient data for aneurysm progression. #cardiosky #medsky

“...to care is an act not of weakness, but of strength.” The Lancet response: bit.ly/4jRb5Av

This is absurd. #cardiosky #medsky

Happy Wear Red Day! Let’s check some facts about Heart Health in Women. #cardiosky #medsky @americanheart.bsky.social @accintouch.bsky.social

As an early-career scientist, I feel the weight of NIH uncertainty—right before major career development grant deadlines. My take on how this impacts early-career researchers, regardless of political views: #cardiosky #medsky

My first official day of 2025 has turned into a work-from-home day due to our delightful snowstorm. I’m excited to see what the year has in store for us! #cardiosky #medsky

“Happy New Year! 🎉 Here’s to a fresh chapter in 2025—may it bring you health, happiness, and success. Let’s embrace the opportunities, overcome the challenges, and make this year unforgettable. Cheers to a brighter future! #cardiosky #medsky

I’m in the best lab—hands down. Who else gets surprised with a charcuterie board with their face on it during a lab meeting to celebrate their @ahascience.bsky.social grant? Huge thanks to Brittney for always having everyone’s back and making it extra special! #medsky #cardiosky

This is so helpful to have! #cardiosky #medsky

On #GivingTuesday2024, consider supporting our efforts to discover and understand reasons why heart disease and diabetes are common among South Asian individuals 💜 ourhealthstudy.org 🙏 because.massgeneral.org/campaign/our...

Donate to the Marfan Foundation give.marfan.org/give/639066/...

Finally, some good news! Thank you @americanheart.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social for having my Fellowship funded! Grateful for the support of my research on platelets & aortic disease. ❤️ Now, time to get ready for Pathway to Independence! #cardiosky #medsky

Once Burned, Twice Shy, Cardiologists Ditch X for Bluesky 🦋 A very nice piece by @yaelmaxwell.bsky.social @tctmd.bsky.social on our effort to rebuild our #CardioSky community on 🦋. Thank you Yael & TCTMD for your support. @erinmichos.bsky.social @load-dependent.bsky.social bit.ly/313Plxt

in @jama.com Those who stopped smoking and smoked less than 8 PY have almost no increased risk of CV disease. Those who stopped but had smoke more than 8 PY need about 25 years for the residual CVD risk of smoking to disappear. #Cardiosky jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

It’s good to see scientists are making waves! @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

This thread is about HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM Its primary function is to defend the body from pathogens, which are disease-causing organisms such as viruses and bacteria. Tissues, cells, and proteins in the immune system work together to achieve this function. @jama.com jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

“Open-access journal elife will lose its ‘impact factor’ over controversial publishing model” That’s a bold move. Interesting to see how the scientific community responds to this. www.science.org/content/arti...

Snowy Sundays and getting the tree up. Could not ask for a better combo. December is the last one, may it be the best one. #cardiosky #medsky

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! (Full disclosure: I had zero involvement in the cooking process—I was officially banned from our kitchen 😅) 🦃

Now out in #JAHA @ahajournals.bsky.social , our study led by Seye Ogunmoroti & @olaosi.bsky.social which found "Work‐Related Stress Is Associated With Unfavorable Cardiovascular Health: The Multi‐Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis", #CardioSky www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....

Six Strategic Goals of #PAD National Action Plan: ACC Expert Analysis #CardioSky #MedSky @accintouch.bsky.social @heatherlgornik.bsky.social www.acc.org/Latest-in-Ca...

#AHA24 is over & everything went exceptionally well, time thank to one individual who works 24/7, to ensure that everything runs perfectly. The glue that holds the ATVB council logistics together! @roxanarashid.bsky.social 🥁🥁🥁 Thank you so much! #CardioSky #MedSky @ahascience.bsky.social

See you next year at #AHA25! 📍 New Orleans, LA 📅 November 8-10, 2025 ⚜️🎺🎷🎶👑⚜

At #AHA24, the BPROAD trial: Stricter BP control saves lives! A new study shows targeting a systolic BP <120 mmHg significantly reduces CVD risk in adults with T2D compared to <140 mmHg. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... #cardiosky #medsky @ahascience.bsky.social