Heran Darwin, PhD
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Professor of Microbiology. Views my own.
#Tuberculosis
herandarwinlab.org
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ASM
11 days ago
Early abstract submissions for ASM Microbe 2026ānow 3 fully integrated meetings within 1 microbial worldāare officially open. Submit by Dec. 2, 2 p.m. ET to elevate your research, spark new collaborations and join the conversations defining whatās next.
asm.org/events/asm-m...
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Matthew Lawrenz
11 days ago
Abstract portal is open for ASM Microbe 2026. New meeting format, same great science. Hope to see you in DC!
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ASM Microbe | Abstracts
ASM Microbe showcases the best microbial sciences in the world and provides a one-of-a-kind forum to explore everything from basic microbiology to translation and application.
https://asm.org/events/asm-microbe/present
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If it wasn't clear, this ad is for tenure track Microbiology faculty at the assistant professor levelš¬
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We're hiring! Check out our ad and please re-post or forward to interested
#Microbiology
parties:
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about 2 months ago
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Shabaana Khader
about 2 months ago
UChicago Microbiology is searching for tenured or tenure-track faculty working in host-pathogens interactions, viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and emerging infectious diseases. Come join our vibrant Department!
microbiology.uchicago.edu
Apply here
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David Tobin
about 2 months ago
Important piece from Sarah Stanley at Berkeley on new NIH definitions that can be construed to arbitrarily halt research that is both safe and important to public health and future cures
www.statnews.com/2025/10/06/g...
via
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The NIH ordered me to stop my ādangerousā gain-of-function research. It isnāt dangerous at all
Safe gain-of-function research is necessary to identify new treatments for diseases like for tuberculosis ā but the NIH has imposed unfounded stops.
https://www.statnews.com/2025/10/06/gain-of-function-research-tuberculosis-expert-nih/
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Igor Brodsky
2 months ago
Abstract submissions are open for the Midwinter Conference of Immunologists
@midwinter-immun.bsky.social
!!
www.midwconfimmunol.org
The Early Bird Registration deadline is Nov 14, 2025. There will be lots of Selected Abstract talks so submit an abstract to be considered!
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Midwinter Conference of Immunologists
The Midwinter Conference of Immunologists was founded in 1961 by a small group of Immunologists, among them Drs. Dan Campbell and Ray Owen. The goal of the Midwinter Conference is to provide a forum w...
https://www.midwconfimmunol.org/
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Jonathan Kagan
2 months ago
meta-PAMPs: A new class of immunostimulatory molecules that control the ability of bacterial factors to operate as PAMPs. Jordan Jastrab reveals that wall teichoic acid (WTA) is a key regulator of inflammasomes and interferons during infection.
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Wall teichoic acid is required for DNA-triggered innate immune receptor activation by Staphylococcus aureus
Receptors that stimulate inflammation are commonly activated by ligands that are buried within microbial cells. The mechanisms that facilitate immunostimulatory ligand release from microbes during inf...
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.25.678139v1
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In addition to being a kick-a$$ geneticist and biochemist, JJ is now a brill innate immunologist because of the Kagan lab!
#DarwinDynasty
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2 months ago
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Gc Rox
3 months ago
Postdoc position (please re-post) A funded postdoctoral position, will open in 2026 to study aspects of Neisseria gonorrhoeae pathogenesis, antigenic variation, genetics, or physiology. If interested in more information, please contact Hank Seifert
[email protected]
#MicroSky
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PaulaW microIDDoc.bsky.social
3 months ago
Tuberculosis Spawning in Crowded, Dirty ICE Detention Centers url:https://prospect.org/health/2025-08-18-tuberculosis-spawning-in-crowded-dirty-ice-detention-centers/
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ASM
4 months ago
Final call: Session proposals
#ASMicrobe
2026 are due tomorrow, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. ET. Donāt miss this opportunity to shape the scientific program and highlight key advances in the microbial sciences. Submit now:
asm.social/2wG
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Rock Lab
4 months ago
Thanks for your leadership on this
@asm.org
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ASM Leads Letter on Federal Biosecurity & Biosafety Policy | ASM.org
The American Society for Microbiology leads a stakeholder letter expressing concerns on the implementation of EO 14292.
https://asm.org/articles/policy/2025/july/asm-leads-letter-on-federal-biosecurity-biosafet
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Ed Chuong
5 months ago
Are you bravely deciding to do a postdoc in the US? And also interested in some combination of genomics, immunology, and transposons? If so, consider applying to my lab at the BioFrontiers Institute in Boulder, Colorado!
jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...
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#TESky
#interferosky
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Matthew Lawrenz
5 months ago
We got hit with our first tariff tax. Ordered a unique piece of equipment from a Canadian Co. Took four months to build but arrived at the lab two weeks ago (yeah!). Then yesterday the FedEx bill for a $9,500 tariff showed up. Remind me how I invoice Canada to pay for this?
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Sadly, this is almost the number of people that die globally of TB every 2-3 days.
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5 months ago
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So glad he's returning to NY at Stony Brook!
#TB
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5 months ago
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M abscessus in a macrophage from superstar
@sarahstan.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Any grad students interested in a career in science policy? Check out this opportunity:
mirzayanfellow.nas.edu?utm_source=N...
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The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
This program is an early career educational and training opportunity. It is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.
https://mirzayanfellow.nas.edu/?utm_source=New+Voices&utm_campaign=9a32027bdb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_08_09_08_13_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9d90eaafe8-9a32027bdb-442371568
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Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease - Burroughs Wellcome Fund
https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/infectious-diseases/investigators-in-the-pathogenesis-of-infectious-disease/
5 months ago
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Andreas BƤumler
5 months ago
The new open access policy of NIH will take effect next week (July 1st). All NIH funded research š¬š§Ŗš§¬accepted after July 1st must be open access upon publication. Worried about fees? šø Check out how IAI stacks up against other journalsāyou might be surprised.
#OpenAccess
#SciComm
#Microbiology
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Heran Darwin, PhD
ASM
5 months ago
If you're at
#ASMicrobe
and need a pick-me-up, join the ASM's Progress, Impact, Access and Accountability (PIAA) Committee for coffee & cookies on Friday, June 20 from 2-2:45 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall! Hope to see you there! šŖ
asm.social/2t3
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OMG
@samuelhbecker.bsky.social
is in the sky! Welcome!
6 months ago
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Heran Darwin, PhD
Leslie B Vosshall PhD
6 months ago
Join the
#VosshallLab
as a postdoctoral scientist. Fully funded, right here in New York City
@rockefelleruniv.bsky.social
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Postdoctoral Scientist - Vosshall Lab
Primary Work Address: 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Postdoctoral Scientist to joi...
https://hhmi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Rockefeller-University/Postdoctoral-Scientist---Vosshall-Lab_R-3613
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A little too soon (re our NYC rat problem) but thanks
@joeyzacks.bsky.social
for sending that!
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7 months ago
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Savage but accurate. John Oliver will hopefully get the message to people that science and health societies can't.
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7 months ago
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Joe Zackular
7 months ago
Congratulations to all of the new National Academy of Sciences members!! Special shout out to
@ejohnwherry.bsky.social
and Eric Skaar!!! So well deserved!
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National Academy of Sciences Elects Members and International Members - NAS
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National Academy of Sciences Elects Members and International Members - NAS
WASHINGTON ā The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original res...
https://www.nasonline.org/news/2025-nas-election/
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Peter Chien
7 months ago
A reminder that nominations for the Sternberg Award for the 2025 Molecular Genetics of Phages and Bacteria (Phages Meeting) is due in one week! Nominate your amazing graduating students!!!
conferences.union.wisc.edu/phages/award...
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Sternberg Thesis Prize | Molecular Genetics of Bacteria and Phages Meeting
https://conferences.union.wisc.edu/phages/awards-prizes/sterenberg-thesis-prize/
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Supporting medical science in the USA - The Lancet
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Supporting medical science in the USA
The pursuit of rigorous medical science is not compatible with capitulation to government demands aimed at weaponising and eroding science. On April 14, Edwin R Martin Jr, the Trump-appointed interim ...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2825%2900814-1/fulltext
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Eric Skaar gets the Molecular Biology Prize!#NAS
7 months ago
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Rotem Sorek receives the Selman Waksman Award!
#NAS
7 months ago
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The
#GRCMyco2025
group photo is now in everyone's mygrc folder! It was VERY sunny....
8 months ago
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Raphael Valdivia
9 months ago
I miss the community of scientists I was able to build on the old twitter. Yāall opened up my eyes to so many cool things. I want to re-engage! Yet, Iām wary of social media and probably will be more guarded about my views. A lot of vindictive people out there with too much power on their hands.
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Jƶrn Coers
8 months ago
The Coers lab is now on bsky.
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Michael Glickman
8 months ago
Big thanks to you
@heran.bsky.social
! Tremendous meeting, great to connect with everyone at
#GRCMyco2025
and discuss basic mycobacteriology. Looking forward to 2027 to be organized by me along with
@siegristpalmore.bsky.social
and Babak Javid who is still on that other platform.
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And that's a wrap! I couldn't be happier with
#GRCMyco2025
! Amazing talks and discussions and wonderful venue and new friends! Big thanks to
@michaelglickman.bsky.social
for making it happen!
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Thank you for contributing to its awesome success!!
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Tracy Palmer
8 months ago
Two ERC-funded postdoc positions available in the team - one here and second to follow - please repost!
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
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Research Associate Genetic and functional analysis of Gram positive secretion systems and substrates
Research Associate Genetic and functional analysis of Gram positive secretion systems and substrates
https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle-Research-Associate-Genetic-and-functional-analysis-of-Gram-positive-secretion-systems-and-substrates/1188870001/
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Some last minute changes to the program. I hope everyone manages to get to Pomona safely next week! Can't wait to see everyone during these challenging times!
#GRCMyco2025
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2025 Biology of Mycobacteria Conference GRC
The 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Biology of Mycobacteria will be held in Pomona, California. Apply today to reserve your spot.
https://www.grc.org/biology-of-mycobacteria-conference/2025/
8 months ago
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As a Liverpool and Men in Blazers fan
@durkdarwin.bsky.social
should listen, too!
#EverythingIsTuberculosis
is a must read, not just for us
#TB
researchers!
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8 months ago
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Itai Yanai
8 months ago
The White House is proposing to cut health research leading to the loss of $16B and 68,500 jobs. Here's how your community will be impacted:
scienceimpacts.org
š
@joshuasweitz.bsky.social
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SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research
Developed by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide
https://scienceimpacts.org
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Nearly 2,000 top researchers call on Trump administration to halt āassaultā on science
Nearly 2,000 members of the National Academies called on the Trump administration to halt its āwholesale assault on U.S. science" in an open letter.
https://www.statnews.com/2025/03/31/trump-national-academies-researchers-urge-administration-to-halt-assault-on-science/
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More important now than ever before:
vilcek.org/prizes/vilce...
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Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise - Vilcek Foundation
The Creative Promise Prizes are awarded to young immigrant professionals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement early in their careers.
https://vilcek.org/prizes/vilcek-prizes-for-creative-promise/?utm_source=emma&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026cpp
9 months ago
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How I feel about
@schumer.senate.gov
9 months ago
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Katherine J. Wu
9 months ago
was your vaccine-related NIH grant terminated? please reach out: @katherinejwu.12 on Signal
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The Vilcek Foundation
9 months ago
Our application for the 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Creative Promise is now open through June 9th!! This year, we will be awarding 9 immigrants $50K prizes in Biomedical Science, Fashion & Culture, and Fashion & Design. Learn more and apply!
vilcek.co/3FgJWYb
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This man is Dr Francis Collins, former head of NIH, devout Christian and facts-based scientist. I miss the good ol' days.
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9 months ago
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Manuela Raffatellu
9 months ago
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/s...
This article is not even on the first page - letās try to give the
@standupforscience.bsky.social
rallies some visibility!
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Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trumpās federal-funding and job cuts.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/science/march-for-science-trump-protest.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
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