The 1st step is the hardest. After almost dying in May & not having done science for almost 6m, I finally returned to the bench & did my first scientific task - I made media & agar plates - a small yet significant step in my recovery & return to science. #PhDlife #CardiacSurvivor #Unstopable

Don’t let one bad “apple” spoil the bunch. Let the good outweigh the bad. Toss that bad apple and keep it moving 😉

When you are confident in who you are and whose you you are, you don’t ever have to worry about what other people think or say.

There needs to be a book called “What to Expect When Getting a PhD”. There’s nothing that can prepare you for PhD life. Nothing!!!

Even though my people find ourselves under the reign of an oppressive tyrant, I am and will always be proud to be Jamaican 🇯🇲✊🏽. My US citizenship is a right that many across the African Diaspora fought, bled, and died for. #JamaicanCultureHistory www.facebook.com/share/r/1Ncv...

When your advisor tells you that this week will be equally as rough as the last

Even the best advocates can become speechless when you attack their character, integrity, and purpose.

So many friends and family have and are at risk of loosing there jobs. . . And for what?!!

This has been a particularly difficult week. To work so hard at overcoming challenges just to be told you can’t, your work is not valued, you are not good enough, your more doesn’t matter is inconceivable. 😔🥺😢💔

I literally can’t right now. . I’m so frustrated with all that’s happening in these (un)United States😕

Find your nearest @americanredcross.bsky.social and donate blood during #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Your donation can save up to 3 lives!

Many people who experience anxiety have difficulty sleeping. Fewer distractions at night keep the thoughts coming. This @time-magazine.bsky.social article explains why that is, highlighting some interesting research studies. time.com/7203404/why-...

Happy New Year! 🥳🎆🎊 May 2025 be a year of growth, positive change, good science, and civil discourse for all.

What a week! Update coming 🔜. In the meantime. Enjoy the holidays

Interesting study on the association between CD83+ microglia in the superior frontal gyrus with IgG4 and human cytomegalovirus in the transverse colon of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Looking for lab hacks on how to fight fatigue that does not involve caffeine.

I am having one hell of a semester. Life as they say is lifing 😕🥺😫😔

This really is sad. Why does it feel like we are going backwards? SMDH

Super proud of my mentor for submitting his research paper and getting it to the review stage. Check out the preprint on biorxiv www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

How neat is this. A starter pack connecting Immunology PhD students and Postdocs 🩵

Interesting read. So many unanswered questions to explore.

Bonnie Bassler is such a gem 💎

💯I recently loss my stepdad & sister 6wks apart. Losing my sister has been difficult it lead to Broken Heart Syndrome tinyurl.com/4apyfu3n, something I thought wasn't real. It is. Being sad/depressed for prolonged periods is not good. Check on those you know who are struggle #MentalHealthMatters

Wow, there's a lot of us here now. Reintroducing myself: I am Joel 👋🏿. My lab studies how the microbiome shapes the immune system in health & disease, using a mix of bench and computational approaches. I am also passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists 🥼. #immunology #microbiome

@glappingcarr.bsky.social what tools do you use to identify early acs?

As a trained SCD Healthcare Navigator, I would like to invite you to witness the graduation of SCMA’s newest class of Healthcare Navigators. Sunday November 24th 2024 at 5:00pm EST www.sicklecellmedicaladvocacy.org #SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellAdvocate #SCDmatters

One thing I’m thinking about is for public health advocates to look at how much NIH funding there is in their state, and to use this information to send a letter to your Senators about why the NIH must be protected. For example, at its 3 major universities, in 2024 Arizona has been awarded…

These past few months have been 💩. It feels good to be amongst civilized non-delusional human beings who believe in science. So happy to see real posts about meaningful things. 💙🦋

The ASCAA annually provides gifts and gift cards to children with sickle cell disease. Join us to make this holiday memorable! You can donate via our PayPal campaign or shop from our Amazon Gift Registry. Link in bio! PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?camp... Amazon: amzn.to/40tyO2F #sicklecellanemia

When you are an underrepresented Black, immigrant, woman attending an Ivy League, you make sure to find your people and take the flyest photo ever during your programs retreat. Black Immunology PhD students at UPenn ✊🏽

I joined @bsky.app just in time to follow the great @drzsicklecell.bsky.social and to thank him for his one going commitment to the #SickleCell community. Join the conversation at the 4th Annual Sickle Cell Caregiver Summit. Happening now www.scdcaregivers.org/2024summit

Hi everyone! 👋 To introduce myself, I’m a scientist & professor @Penn. Our lab studies how bacterial pathogens cause disease & how our immune system clears infection. I care deeply about science, teaching, mentoring, diversity & inclusion, & kindness. I look forward to spending more time over here!

Hi I am Joel, an Asst. Prof at Penn in the pharmacology department. I study the dialogue between the microbiome and the immune system for the development of precision immunology and microbiome medicine babdorlab.com #Immunology #Microbiome #SystemsBiology

⬇️ there’s a patient with #SickleCell disease in an ER right now who is not being believed that they are in pain.

Finally transitioning off of the blue bird. Looking to connect with real people interested in real conversations about #science & #PublicHealth ad they relate to #SickleCell #immunology #AutoimmuneDiseases #cancer & #Advocacy.