This year’s #NobelPrize in Chemistry has gone to the architects of molecular “cages” that could be used for everything from carbon capture to drug delivery. https://scim.ag/4mTE1Z6

Congratulations, Dr. Gaffen (@slg1717.bsky.social)!! Well-deserved 👏👏

🧬CU nephrologist Dr. James Dylewski is co-leading NEPTUNE, a national study on rare kidney diseases like Alport syndrome, FSGS, and membranous nephropathy. With 1,000+ participants, it’s advancing understanding and treatment of nephrotic syndrome. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2j8updzw

Also, congratulations to Dr. Turnquist's post-doc, Dr. Afsana Naaz, on her Elevator Pitch entitled "Finding the Best Way to Mend a Breaking Heart (Shaping Transplant Outcomes)"🎉🙌

The #Turnquist Lab takes on the 2025 #Immunology Dept (@pitt-immunology.bsky.social) Retreat!! Special congratulations to Dr. Turnquist's pre-doc, Jordan Warunek, for winning 2nd Best Poster🎉👏 (1/2)

REMINDER to join us on Thurs., Oct. 16th at noon in the Assembly auditorium & via Zoom for our next #Eberly Distinguished Lectureship in #Immunology! Dr. Ananda Goldrath from the Allen Insitute for Immunology (Seattle) will present "Thinking about the immune system in tissues across time & space"⌛🌌

In Case You Missed It! Organ donation saves thousands of lives each year, and the system is designed to be safe and reliable. Help your community get the facts - share this article with your patients or on your social channels. Learn more: bit.ly/4mB2XV7

#HispanicHeritageMonth is a time to honor the history, achievements, and resilience of Hispanic/Latino communities while reflecting on the health challenges that disproportionately impact them, including kidney disease. Follow along as we keep sharing stories and resources throughout the month. 🧡

New online! Clinical trial design, biomarkers and end points in metabolic and alcohol-related liver disease

Excited for this article! Defining B cells has always felt messy and hard to follow. Hoping this brings some clarity.

Happy National APP Week! 🎉 Thank you to all Advanced Practice Providers who provide care and emotional support to patients and teams. You help make the world go round! 🌏 #2025APPWeek

SOOOOO excited to see this online IN REAL-LIFE!! Here, we review the latest in hepatic tissue-resident #Tcell biology. We draw on a metaphor proposed by Robert Louis Stevenson [1886] to highlight the fact a cell can manifest different behaviours & actions depending on environmental context 🧪

Say hello to our incoming SOM PhD students 2025-26! #phd #pitt #welcomeceremony #bgsa

It’s #WorldPatientSafetyDay 📣 Parents and caregivers! You play a vital role in making decisions and keeping your children safe when they receive care: 🙌 Be active participants 🙌 Ask questions 🙌 Stay informed 🙌 Speak up Learn more Learn more 👉 bit.ly/WPSD2025WHO #PatientSafety

"I realized I would need to figure out my postdoc personality on my own." During #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek, check out this #ScienceWorkingLife story on how one researcher found their way as a postdoc. https://scim.ag/4pqszGX

🚨Don't miss tomorrow's webinar 👉 Outcomes in Sequential Solid Organ and Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation 📅 Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3 pm (ET) 💬 @drjenkidney.bsky.social, Shweta Anjan, Rachel Phalen, Meera Gupta, Michelle Long Schoettler 🔗 tinyurl.com/m568asnb

Join us at noon TODAY, 09.16.25, for the 1st DOM Grand Rounds of the academic year! Today's MGR: "Improving Healthcare Value: from the Choosing Wisely Campaign to the Latest Evidence-Based Approaches to Reduce Low-Value Care," presented by Dr. Tom Radomski. For the link: dom.pitt.edu/grandrounds/.

Don't miss the latest Behind the Paper with David K.C. Cooper! Watch or listen to an in-depth interview on the recent @transplantation.bsky.social paper 👉 The Relative Roles of Inflammation in Kidney Allotransplantation and Xenotransplantation 🔗 tinyurl.com/mr47jdzk

Check out the latest from @transplantation.bsky.social @ttsorg.bsky.social @drmaceylevan.bsky.social tts.org/index.php?op...

Dr. Ananda Goldrath (Allen Institute for Immunology) will present "Thinking about the immune system in tissues across space & time" at our next #Eberly Distinguished Lectureship in #Immunology!! @pitt-pmi.bsky.social See you Thurs., Oct. 16th at noon in the Assembly Building Auditorium or Zoom!

ICYMI: New online! Beyond preservation: future machine perfusion for liver assessment and repair

Our August member spotlight features none other than our @amergastroassn.bsky.social president Dr. Larry Kim! Read about his goals for AGA, advice for aspiring med students and more: www.mdedge.com/gihepnews/ar...

"What mattered, I realized, was not to be some imaginary perfect mentor with all the answers, but to get to know my mentee ... and offer whatever guidance and support I could based on my own experiences." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/3URUdys

Don't forget to attend today's HS Ascending Star Award Lecture with one of this year's awardees, Dr. Shari Rogal! "Why Good Research Isn't Enough: Using Data-Driven Implementation Strategies to Transform Health Care" 🗓️Thursday, Aug. 28 🕞3:30 p.m. 📍Alan Magee Scaife Hall, room 3785

We’re looking for those on the transplant waitlist or who have received a transplant to help us better understand patients’ needs. Your input will help shape support and programs designed to improve care and outcomes for kidney transplant recipients like you. Make your voice heard: bit.ly/4mCMUa8

Wildfire smoke and air pollution: What you can’t see can still harm your health. As #wildfires grow more intense and widespread, the air pollution they cause is putting millions at risk—especially children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with preexisting health

Last year, the AST asked transplant recipients about their experiences and unmet immunosuppressant needs. The results are now published in the American Journal of Transplantation and are available with open access. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

📷 WTC 2025 Photo Gallery is Now Live! Relive the unforgettable moments from the World Transplant - explore the full gallery and see the memories we created together! 🔗https://sfphotoagency.pixieset.com/worldtransplantcongress2025sanfrancisco #WTC2025 #TransplantCongress #TransplantCommunity

🚨 #ITS2025 abstract extended to 28 Aug! 🚨 Don't miss your opportunity to share your research and insights with a global audience at the 2025 International Transplantation Science meeting! Submit your abstract today 👉 myast.org/its2025

Congratulations to everyone who presented and/or participated as a moderator at least week's 2025 World Transplant Congress (WTC) in San Francisco!!👏👏 Here are some photos from the festivities🌟(🧵) If you have any photos from the conference, please tag us in them! #starzltxinstitute #WTC2025

STI is starting to make our transition to LinkedIn, Facebook, & BlueSky! We're excited to join in on conversations happening more and more across various platforms. Follow along for job openings, published articles, events, and more! #StarzlTxInstitute #Pitt #H2P