Mentor–mentee relationships thrive on clear, respectful communication. Differences may arise, and although they can be hard to talk about, being able to discuss them openly through professional dialogue is a skill we can all continue to develop. #Mentoring

🔬 Postdoctoral Position Available We are recruiting a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our lab and investigate translational regulation and stress responses in bacteria. Our work explores how microorganisms sense and adapt to environmental challenges at the biochemical level.

Mentor–mentee relationships thrive on clear, respectful communication. Differences may arise, and although they can be hard to talk about, being able to discuss them openly through professional dialogue is a skill we can all continue to develop. #Mentoring

Great to host Dr. Christopher Barnes as part of the UTSW PROVIDES Seminar Series! Thank you for visiting, sharing your science, and engaging with our faculty and students. Wishing you continued success! @cobarnes27.bsky.social

📢 Happening Today PROVIDES Seminar Series! Dr. Christopher Barnes Assistant Professor of Biology and a HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Stanford University. Don’t miss the chance to learn about his research. Details in the flyer ⬇️ @cobarnes27.bsky.social

Editor Spotlight: Elizabeth Chen The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center “MBoC publishes cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that stands the test of time.” Explore the journal and submission opportunities at molbiolcell.org

What a joy to reconnect with a friend and colleague! Deep appreciation to Dr. Susan Weiss for the opportunity to work with you during my time at Penn and for all your support over the years. Seeing your students grow and thrive has been inspiring.

Double announcement I'm excited to share🩷 So proud to share a new paper led by my incredible graduate student @dagarwal.bsky.social. We highlight the real experiences of mothers in academia and the structural & cultural changes needed to retain them. febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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In this qualitative study, we interviewed nine mothers across various levels of life sciences academia to understand their challenges in balancing academia with motherhood: dependence on supervisors,....

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Your discoveries at ASBMB 2026 helped drive the field of molecular life sciences forward. Feeling inspired? Now is your chance to steer the conversation at ASBMB 2027. Submit your idea for a mini-symposium, interest group session or workshop: www.asbmb.org/annual.... #ASBMB27

📢 We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Dr. Christopher Barnes to our PROVIDES Seminar Series! Dr. Barnes is an Assistant Professor of Biology and a HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Stanford University. Don’t miss the chance to learn about his research. Details in the flyer ⬇️ @cobarnes27.bsky.social

1/ We are thrilled to announce that our American branch of the Laboratory of Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases (HGID) will relocate to the UTSW Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, effective July 1, 2026 

Unfurl @casanovalab.bsky.social's whole 🧵👇 ... we're pumped to be adding another scientist passionate about #relentlessdiscovery to our roster. Onward! 🧪

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5/ In this new chapter, we are delighted to join The Center for the Genetics of Host Defense led by Bruce Beutler, the Department of Pediatrics led by Jorde Berezza, the Department of Immunology led by Lora Hooper, and the @cri-utsw.bsky.social led by @seanjmorrison.bsky.social

📢 We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Dr. Christopher Barnes to our PROVIDES Seminar Series! Dr. Barnes is an Assistant Professor of Biology and a HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Stanford University. Don’t miss the chance to learn about his research. Details in the flyer ⬇️ @cobarnes27.bsky.social

Deadline extended to March 27th for the CSHA conference on Bacterial Infection & Host Defense May 11-15, 2026! We have a fantastic list of speakers and opportunities for abstract talks. For full details, please visit the conference webpage: www.csh-asia.org?content/2975. Hope to see you in Suzhou!

Good news! 🎉 If you’re at #ASBMB26, there’s still time to stop by Booth 225 to explore research training opportunities, including summer and postbac programs, PhD, MD/PhD, and postdoc training, at UT Southwestern. Our team is excited to meet you and hear about your career goals. @asbmb.bsky.social

Good news! 🎉 If you’re at #ASBMB26, there’s still time to stop by Booth 225 to explore research training opportunities, including summer and postbac programs, PhD, MD/PhD, and postdoc training, at UT Southwestern. Our team is excited to meet you and hear about your career goals. @asbmb.bsky.social

Excited to be at #ASBMB26! ✅ Stop by Booth #225 to explore educational and research training opportunities at UT Southwestern and connect with our team. We look forward to hearing about your career goals. @asbmb.bsky.social

Excited to be at #ASBMB26! ✅ Stop by Booth #225 to explore educational and research training opportunities at UT Southwestern and connect with our team. We look forward to hearing about your career goals. @asbmb.bsky.social

Attending #ASBMB26? Stop by the UT Southwestern booth (#225)! Our team would love to meet you, share opportunities from summer programs to postdoctoral positions, and hear about your interests and goals. @asbmb.bsky.social

Attending #ASBMB26? Stop by the UT Southwestern booth (#225)! Our team would love to meet you, share opportunities from summer programs to postdoctoral positions, and hear about your interests and goals. @asbmb.bsky.social

If you’re at #ASBMB26, stop by Dr. Trevor Tippetts's talk “Lipoylation Is Required for Cardiometabolic Function” today at 10:00 AM. Dr. Tippetts is an NIH NRSA Postdoc Fellow in the @rjdlab.bsky.social  Lab at @cri-utsw.bsky.social. Don’t miss it! @asbmb.bsky.social @trevortippetts.bsky.social

If you’re at #ASBMB26, stop by Dr. Trevor Tippetts's talk “Lipoylation Is Required for Cardiometabolic Function” today at 10:00 AM. Dr. Tippetts is an NIH NRSA Postdoc Fellow in the @rjdlab.bsky.social  Lab at @cri-utsw.bsky.social. Don’t miss it! @asbmb.bsky.social @trevortippetts.bsky.social

Excited to be heading to #ASBMB26 this week! @asbmb.bsky.social

We are excited to announce that our recent collaborative paper, led by the superstar duo @rjnicholson.bsky.social and @luisci22.bsky.social, was selected to participate in #STATMadness! Check the press release here: tinyurl.com/y2pk2tcy @uofuhealth.bsky.social Vote daily at: t.co/I4wfZE7yP5

New Drug Protects Mitochondria and Prevents Kidney Injury in Mice

If the drug works in people, it could prevent kidney injury in high-risk populations, or potentially even treat other diseases that affect mitochondria, like heart failure and diabetes.

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ONLINE now in @cellpress.bsky.social: A review by CRI's @haozhulab.bsky.social about their #relentlessdiscovery and how somatic mutations are becoming a key discovery engine for disease genetics. 🧪 Read more ⬇️ www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Somatic genomics as a discovery engine for biomedicine

Somatic genetics uses tissue mutations to understand aging, reveal disease mechanisms, and guide new therapies.

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#RareDiseaseDay2026: “think of zebras (rare diseases) when you hear hoofbeats.” On Feb 28, we wear stripes to recognize patients with rare diseases and support rare disease research in CRI and the McDermott Center at UT Southwestern. Thanks to the Rare Disease CoE for all you do for these patients.

It’s always great to catch up with colleagues and friends. Thank you, @joeyzacks.bsky.social, for visiting us, sharing your science, and spending time with our community. We truly enjoyed having you.

It’s always great to catch up with colleagues and friends. Thank you, @joeyzacks.bsky.social, for visiting us, sharing your science, and spending time with our community. We truly enjoyed having you.

🔔We are excited to share that Dr. Sherry Huang will join us for our STORIES event on Feb 17. We’re eager to engage in an enriching dialogue about her path in science, medicine, academic leadership, her commitment to education, & her vision for the future. ⬇️ Check out the flyer!

Become a CRI #postdoc & be part of CRI's #relentlessdiscovery 🧪 Apply at cri.utsw.edu/careers #jobs #opentowork #jobopenings #sciencejobs #HiringNow