Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher
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RNA biologist, Cancer expert, leader and mentor, Tejana, WashU Med, silvafisherlab.com
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Hola Silva-Fisher Lab @WashUDepartmentMeds! I'm a
#RNACancerBiologist
. My lab studies
#lncRNAs
and RNA modifications in
#MultipleMyeloma
#breastcancer
and guide the
#NextGen
of
#STEM
trainees.
silvafisherlab.com
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Research lab | Jessica Silva-Fisher | United States
Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD Research lab at Washington University in St. Louis studying lncRNA and cancer metastasis.
https://silvafisherlab.com
about 1 year ago
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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist
3 days ago
Some good news! 5 yr survival rates for some hard to treat cancers have increased. Liver cancer, with a 7% relative survival rate in the 1990s rose to 22% Lung cancer- 15% to 28% Myeloma- 32% to 62% This is in part due to early detection & better treatment. ๐งช
www.cancer.org/research/acs...
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Nikolai Slavov
3 days ago
What's larger, a protein or its templating mRNA ? > The mRNA is much larger. โฌ ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ -- ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ -- ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก. The figure shows myoglobin protein drawn to scale next to its mRNA template. The coding sequence of an mRNA ...
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WashU Medicine
10 days ago
Multiple myeloma, a rare bone marrow cancer with no cure, takes the lives of 40% of patients within 5 years of diagnosis. Now, a massive undertaking seeks to improve those outcomes through a rigorous and cutting-edge genetic analysis. See how >
medicine.washu.edu/news/inflamm...
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Immune cells predict multiple myeloma survival, relapse | WashU Medicine
A new โatlasโ of immune cells in bone marrow cancer lays the foundation for more reliable prognosis and could lead to better treatments.
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/inflammatory-immune-cells-predict-survival-relapse-in-multiple-myeloma/
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American Society of Hematology
14 days ago
With ASH awards, you can access funding, serve your community, and expand your network โ just like Luis Malpica Castillo, MD. ๐ขThe deadline to apply for the Research Training Award for Fellows is Jan. 15:
https://ow.ly/x4bB50XKrPU
#ASHTrainee
#ASHAwards
#Hemesky
#Medsky
#Fight4Hematology
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Starting 2026 with style ๐
17 days ago
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Been a while since I've been to a
#Spurs
game!
21 days ago
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On the coast fishing ๐ฃ with the family on my
#birthday
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#HappyBday
to me ๐
#TexasCoast
23 days ago
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Lovely hike to start the holiday break.
28 days ago
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American Society of Hematology
about 1 month ago
Mentorship knows no borders.๐ Through the ASH Global Award, Dr. Gavriilaki collaborated with her US mentor and found guidance locally in Greece, advancing her independence in hematology. Support ASH in its mission to conquer blood diseases worldwide.
https://ow.ly/18Ho50XKWU2
#HemeSky
#MedSky
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Happy Holidays from
#SilvaFisherlab
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about 1 month ago
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American Society of Hematology
about 1 month ago
Calling all the SHEmatologists! ๐๐ฉธ ASH is raising a glass to all the brilliant women of hematology tonight at the Women in Hematology Reception. Come connect, celebrate, and be inspired โ all are welcome! โจ
Hematology.org/rsvp
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Good Morning โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐จ๏ธ
about 2 months ago
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Sometimes the best
#labmeetings
are over โ.
#SilvaFisherlab
#cancerresearch
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2 months ago
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
2 months ago
The
#MCEDAct
hit 400 cosponsors today! As the most-supported bill in Congress, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to get this important legislation over the finish line. ๐ช If passed, it could help innovative cancer
#EarlyDetection
tests reach more people who need them.
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RNA Therapeutics Institute
2 months ago
OPEN FOR GRAD APPLICATIONS!! The NEW RNA Therapeutics & Biology Program in the Basic Biomedical Sciences PhD program develops leaders. Register for the workshop to get qs answered ahead of Dec 1, 2025 app deadline. Admission Workshop Tues, Nov 18, 2025:
direc.to/nA7S
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Great day for a 5k ๐โโ๏ธ
@lungcancerconnect.bsky.social
#RunWalkBreathe
#lungcancer
@sitemancenter.bsky.social
@washumedicine.bsky.social
#SilvaFisherlab
2 months ago
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher
American Society of Hematology
3 months ago
๐ข FINAL CALL! Don't miss your chance to apply for ASH CHAMPโa year-long opportunity to be paired with an expert mentor in classical hematology. ๐
https://ow.ly/fLYQ50Xjb19
#HemeSky
#HemeOnc
#MedSky
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Oncogenesis
3 months ago
Check how this study highlights LINC01432 as a potential therapeutic target for overcoming resistance in high-risk multiple myeloma.
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Oncogenesis
3 months ago
"Investigation of lncRNA expression in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma reveals a LINC01432-CELF2 axis as an inhibitor of apoptosis" ๐ต Jessica Silva-Fisher latest and outstanding research is now available to read in
#Oncogenesis
. โถ๏ธ Read the open access article here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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#SilvaFisherlab
Halloween pics ๐
3 months ago
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Say Hi to Luna!
#Frenchie
3 months ago
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WashU Medicine
3 months ago
Named one of St. Louisโ most exciting startups to watch in
@stltoday.com
, Wugen is redefining the future of cancer care. The WashU-born biotech standout recently raised $115M to advance a modified cell-based therapy found to work in 91% of patients.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/b...
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Nicklaus: With $115 million in hand, biotech startup eyes the finish line
Wugen has become a standout among St. Louis biotech startups. It has raised more than $300 million in capital since 2018 and employs about 35 people.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/business/article_ec0e9e1b-1fd1-4d3e-b580-cb83876bbfe7.html
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#BehindThePaper
learn more about our recent paper!
@springernature.com
#SilvaFisherlab
@sitemancenter.bsky.social
@washumedicine.bsky.social
communities.springernature.com/posts/unlock...
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Unlocking the Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Multiple Myeloma: The LINC01432โCELF2 Axis
By combining clinical genomics with RNA biology, we uncovered a new mechanism through which a long non-coding RNA helps myeloma cells evade apoptosis, while training the next generation of scientists ...
https://communities.springernature.com/posts/unlocking-the-role-of-long-non-coding-rnas-in-multiple-myeloma-the-linc01432-celf2-axis
3 months ago
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Sjors Scheres
3 months ago
I just made an account and voted for this biology laboratory made of LEGO to "promote biological research and inspire more people into the world of biology". They need 10K votes. Reposting and/or voting below would be helpful. ๐ค
beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...
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Biological Laboratory | LEGOยฎ Ideas
This is a two-floor realistic Biological Laboratory building. In this design, I try to tell stories about biologists, introduce biology concepts to general publโฆ
https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/ab52d2c2-0688-48e7-a7d1-77ae54a6aa4b
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RNA Society
3 months ago
Please nominate or apply for an RNA Society Award by October 20th!
www.rnasociety.org/awards
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Thank you to
@uarizona.bsky.social
2025 Joint Biology Retreat Graduate Student Committee for inviting me to be their Keynote Speaker!Amazing time learning about the innovative research being led by grad students and new faculty. Speaking at
#Biosphere2
was truly a historic experience.#SilvaFisherlab
3 months ago
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Thrilled to share our new paper! ๐งฌ
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We show how this lncRNAโprotein interaction impacts cell survival in
#multiplemyeloma
. Huge thanks to all co-authors and especially the students for their incredible work! ๐
#SilvaFisherlab
#RNA
#lncRNA
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Investigation of lncRNA expression in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma reveals a LINC01432-CELF2 axis as an inhibitor of apoptosis - Oncogenesis
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable malignancy of plasma cells, with over 35,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States. Despite an expanding arsenal of approved therapies, nearly all pat...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41389-025-00579-w?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oa_20251006&utm_content=10.1038%2Fs41389-025-00579-w#citeas
3 months ago
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American Society of Hematology
3 months ago
Your research on hematologic diseases and disorders that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities is too vital to be threatened by federal funding cuts! The ASH Treating Fairly Research Award supports researchers now. Apply: https://ow.ly/PIwH50Xb9mX
#Fight4Hematology
#Hemesky
#Medsky
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RNA Society
3 months ago
Save the Date for RNA 2026 in Montreal, Canada!
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American Society of Hematology
3 months ago
Since 2012, the ASH Bridge Grant has funded 205 researchers with $28M, leading to $680M in follow-on NIH funding. These grants keep labs running and fuel breakthroughs in hematology. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/48yINrB
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WashU Medicine
3 months ago
๐:
medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-m...
WashU Medicineโs innovative fellow-to-faculty programs โ including RISE, Cori, and Deanโs fellowsโ are attracting sought-after postdoctoral talent for their unique opportunities, which help accelerate career advancement into professorship.
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RNA Society
4 months ago
RNA journal Call for Papers on RNA-based Therapeutics, Diagnostics, and Disease!
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American Society of Hematology
4 months ago
ASH CHAMP is now accepting applications! This unique year-long program connects trainees with expert mentors in classical hematologyโespecially helpful if your institution lacks robust mentorship in this area. ๐Apply today:
https://bit.ly/46D9AAb
#HemeSky
#HemeOnc
#MedSky
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#Charcuterie
Friday!
4 months ago
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Joining
#PedalTheCause
virtually! ๐ดโโ๏ธ Not a big biker, so Iโll be running instead ๐โโ๏ธ Running for my mom + dad ๐ช (survivors) and in memory of my grandma + grandfather in-law +cousin ๐ Letโs push for a world without cancer. ๐โจ
#CancerResearch
#EndCancer
@sitemancenter.bsky.social
#SilvaFisherlab
4 months ago
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American Society of Hematology
5 months ago
Applications are now open for ASH trainee awards! Whether youโre a medical student, resident, or hematologist, these awards provide mentorship, funding, research opportunities, and more. Apply today and take your next big step:
https://bit.ly/4mFbcAc
#ASHAwards
#HemeSky
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ASH Awards - Hematology.org
ASH provides many awards and programs to support hematologists in all stages of their careers and to honor those who have helped to advance the field of hematology.
https://bit.ly/4mFbcAc
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Amy Diehl, Ph.D.
5 months ago
Study finds when women bosses were more assertive, thus deviating from gender norms, they felt depleted, incompetent, anxious, overwhelmed & more withdrawn. But men didn't experience stress over gender expectations, whether they were kind or stern.
news.uga.edu/women-constr...
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Women are constrained by gender stereotypes in leadership roles - UGA Today
A new UGA study reveals the destructive effects of gender norms and expectations for female bosses and how it affects their ability to lead.
https://news.uga.edu/women-constrained-by-gender-stereotypes-in-leadership/
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American Society of Hematology
5 months ago
Every clinician benefits from the right mentor. The new ASH Malignant Hematology Mentorship Program is now open for applicationsโoffering fellows a chance to build lasting connections, receive career guidance, and grow within malignant hematology. ๐
https://bit.ly/3IPWjMA
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Minni รnkรถ
5 months ago
Application for 2025/2026 RNA Salons is now open. Please apply by 31st August to receive support your local or regional RNA activities.
@rnasociety.bsky.social
#Lexogen
www.rnasociety.org/salons
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https://www.rnasociety.org/salons
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
5 months ago
Every cancer research breakthrough leads to stories. Stories of strength. Stories of hope. Congress needs to understand that cancer research funding isnโt just about numbers or budgetsโitโs about people. If youโve been impacted by cancer, share your story to help show
#CancerResearch
saves lives.
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๐ฅ Share your story to help protect cancer research funding.
If you've been impacted by advancements in cancer research or recent cuts to clinical trials, we want to hear from you.
https://vocalvideo.com/c/ResearchStories
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Submitted a lot of grants with none getting accepted, ๐ but I was able to submit our paper, had an amazing lab meeting, and got to isolate
#RNA
today...so my โค๏ธ and ๐ง are ๐.
#resilience
#SilvaFisherlab
#science
6 months ago
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Summer breaks with family are amazing. ๐คฉ Visited Thierbach Orchards & Berry Farm for some
#peach
picking ๐๐๐
6 months ago
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Always a blessing to bring my family in for a tour of my
#research
lab. Brought my mom in for the 1st time! She is a
#cervicalcancer
survivor and the strongest person I know. ๐๐ช#cancer
#SilvaFisherlab
6 months ago
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International Myeloma Foundation
6 months ago
Join us in LA on 8/15โ8/16 for free education on the latest
#myeloma
treatment! Multiple myeloma experts will answer questions and speak about relapsed disease, treatment options, and more. Register now: https://mmsm.link/4jyWdqi
#mmsm
#multiplemyeloma
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Congratulations to our graduate student Elizabeth for passing her Qualifying Exam!! She was also awarded the
@ash.hematology.org
HIP Graduate Student Award๐๐ We are super proud of her.
#ASHawards
#SilvaFisherlab
7 months ago
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Much needed break with family in the Upper Iowa River
#snakes
#wellbeing
7 months ago
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www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
Ready to submit your paper? ๐๐
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Frontiers | Transforming Cancer Treatment: The Clinical Potentials of Non-Coding RNAs
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), once considered the 'dark matter' of the genome, have now emerged as pivotal regulators in cancer biology and therapy. Advances in ...
https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/64459/transforming-cancer-treatment-the-clinical-potentials-of-non-coding-rnasundefined
7 months ago
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What a joy to see soo many graduate students AND undergraduate students giving oral presentations at
@rnasociety.bsky.social
#RNA25
conference! Also, congratulations to all the junior faculty and senior faculty who are rocking their presentations with a โบ๏ธ in the current funding climate.
#RNA
8 months ago
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โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ The gift bag
@rnasociety.bsky.social
!
#RNA
#SilvaFisherlab
8 months ago
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Thank you to all who attended our
#RNAforAll
discussion
@rnasociety.bsky.social
#RNA25
! ๐
@rnasociety.bsky.social
Leadership and Dr. Marlene Belfort for her inspiration, advice, and book. Let's stay connected ๐
www.marlenebelfort.com
@jrrnascientists.bsky.social
8 months ago
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