I recently ran a science-themed D&D game about neurodegenerative disease (that I co-wrote) for the @penntalksscience.bsky.social podcast. This was part of a larger #scicomm project with @pspdg.bsky.social. Check out the first episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/1YLP...

Gene sequence 🧬 variants aren’t the only factor impacting health. GeneBites writer @amandan-weiss.bsky.social describes a study profiling genomic openness in brain samples 🧠 from people with major depressive disorder. #epigenetics #MDD #scicomm Check it out here: genebites.org/2025/09/17/p...

You can’t edit a gene 🧬 unless the treatment gets into cells! GeneBites writer @amandan-weiss.bsky.social describes the development of a new delivery system ✉️ for gene-editing molecules. Check it out here: genebites.org/2025/07/09/u...

Microbes are all around us 🦠, and they go where we go, even to space! 🌌GeneBites writer @amandan-weiss.bsky.social describes a study profiling microbes and chemicals on the International Space Station. 🧑‍🚀 Check it out here: genebites.org/2025/05/05/s...

In a time when diversity 🌍, equity ⚖️, inclusion 🤝, and accessibility ♿ (DEIA) are under attack, GeneBites writer @amandan-weiss.bsky.social discusses how DEIA affects how LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 students evaluate and experience genetic counseling programs. Check it out here: genebites.org/2025/03/03/c...

For the last 3 yrs, I was the director for the Science of Science program at the NSF. We funded projects on science communication - science communication to the public, communication of public priorities to scientists, citizens engagement & participation in science. 🧵

I recently interviewed @jpflores.bsky.social about being one of the organizers for @standupforscience.bsky.social, the future of the movement, and advice for early-career scientists interested in advocating for science. Check out the interview here: wp.me/pcJ9aZ-4D

Had the honor of speaking at today’s @standupforscience.bsky.social rally in Philly. I spoke about the importance of breaking the right rules and harnessing chaos for the greater good.

In my latest piece for @genebites.org, I discuss two papers that highlight the importance of DEIA for supporting the experiences of LGBTQIA+ genetic counseling grad students. Read it here: genebites.org/2025/03/03/c...