Finished another bronze of a T-cell attacking a cancer cell. This one is heading to Max Krummel at UCSF, who did some of the early studies on CTLA4 immunotherapy. #sciart.
Bryan Welm
@bryanwelm.bsky.social
Science artist and cancer researcher. Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah www.bryanwelm.com
We are proud to share that @alanawelm.bsky.social, PhD, has been named chair of Oncological Sciences at @utah.edu. A global leader in breast cancer research, she brings deep vision, collaboration, and impact to this new role. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Welm. Learn more: bit.ly/3H3GqB3
While it’s perhaps trivial in these times, I do hope my art inspires, and reminds colleagues of the beauty of their work. Here is a PAS-B domain in steel and copper that is in the final stages of its build.
Today is the last day to vote in @the-node.bsky.social @focalplane.bsky.social image competition. Select your favourite at bit.ly/4bFDENR by Wednesday 26 March 11:59pm GMT. Attending Biologists @ 100? You can view all entries and vote in Hall 2.
Vote for your favourite image in the Node–FocalPlane image competition - the Node
Browse through the gallery of the 15 shortlisted images and vote for your favourite image by Wednesday 26 March.
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BRCA1 turned 30 🎉 To celebrate, Jos Jonkers and I explored three decades of BRCA1 research - what we’ve learned about its biology, its role in tumorigenesis and future directions to improve the life of BRCA1 mutation carriers. Now out in Cancer Discovery ⬇️: aacrjournals.org/cancerdiscov...
Thirty Years of BRCA1: Mechanistic Insights and Their Impact on Mutation Carriers
Abstract. Thirty years ago, the cloning of the first breast cancer susceptibility gene, BRCA1, marked a milestone in our understanding of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. This discovery initiate...
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🧪what with the demolition of #NIH funded #research, where, dare I ask, are our friends from #bigpharma? y'all good? mooched enough off of public-access NIH-funded research? Stocked up with PhD level scientists who were trained on NIH training grants to tide you over until Academia comes back?
I also appreciate the employees and work of the #NPS and #BLM to safeguard our national treasures. Adding a recent picture from Yellowstone.
Karen S Wilcox, PhD (she/her)@karenswilcoxphd.bsky.social · last yr.Timeline cleanse honoring another of my favorite national parks. Arches National Park. The wrecking crew will destroy our national sacred spaces and that is not ok. I thank all of the #NPS and #BLM employees for their stewardship of these places. In solidarity. Would love to see your pictures too.
I’m really grateful to live in a place where I can go out the backdoor for a slow paced 10mi run to clear my head of all this federal nonsense! I was especially lucky today to have a snowmobile track to run over; last week I had to break my own path. 1/2
And, at the end I saw a bald eagle perched on a tree! I hope you all can find whatever works to clear your head and get ready for another week of finding innovative ways to do, and fight for, science!
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Someone awesome in my circle shared some terrific news with me today but was hesitant to do so because of all that is going on in the science world. It may appear insensitive that you are celebrating when other colleagues are struggling but I entreat you to celebrate & share good news. 1/
Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭 It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
University GCs are, I'm sure, talking about this or getting some rest (if they can) for a long battle ahead. I would suggest that we don't become armchair lawyers here. Let's focus on how to communicate the impact of implementing this on health, our communities, and the ability of the US to lead.
Maxence Nachury@nachury.bsky.social · last yr.How legally binding is the F&A agreement? Any University General Councel out there care to opine?
Somewhere in the U.S., there’s a scientist staring at their NSF/NIH grant application wondering why they bother. This post is for you. Science and society both need you. Hang in there and know there is a whole community supporting you.
Here’s a review on PDX models and functional precision medicine. From the amazing lab of Alana Welm.
Nature Reviews Cancer@natrevcancer.nature.com · 2y ago#Review 🚨 In case you missed it, here Alan Welm & co discuss the importance of #PDX models for functional precision oncology and how integrating these with #AI can enhance their utility for personalizing cancer treatment. 🐁🤖🔬 @huntsmancancer.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Made some changes to the sculpture of a T-cell attacking a cancer cell. Repositioned the cancer cell in a vertical stance. Showing the attachment of the cells after the change. These are bronzes with a layer of steel brazed where the cells attach. Magnets hold them together. Work in progress. 🐡
I agree! Great that Janet is carrying the torch for this!
Karolin Luger@nucleosomepolice.bsky.social · 2y agoDavid Goodsell is a national treasure. There. It needed to be said. And @jiwasa.bsky.social will be amazing in carrying forward the tradition. #structuralbiology and the @rcsbpdb.bsky.social is lucky to have them.
A cellular Christmas tree made from molten copper drops. Splats of copper sometimes happen when welding and they often take the shape of different cell types. I collect these off my shop floor because they look cool…….and yes, they make my sciency senses tingle! Merry Christmas! #SciArt
😮🤩 Wow, a completely filled room at our #CellBio2024 #SciArt session! What an amazing evening with inspiring talks about creativity, education and microscopy. Huge thanks to our speakers and audience. Please reach out if you're interested in co-organizing or speaking next year!
5️⃣8️⃣ Karolin Luger (1963- ) 🇦🇹🇺🇸 #womeninSTEM @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social Austrian biochemist & structural biologist. CU Boulder distinguished Professor & avid hiker. Internationally renowned for her work on chromatin and the resolution in 1997 of the 3D structure of the nucleosome. lugerlab.org
Take that @biologicmodels.bsky.social. Welded #nucleosome, created by the insanely talented @bryanwelm.bsky.social
I love New England Biolabs & their commitment to the advancement of science, stewardship of the environment, & giving back to the world around us. They just provided support for the 2025 Cell Contact and Adhesion GRC & asked me to share an ad for postdoctoral fellowships www.neb.com/en-us/about-...
Sculpture of Androgen Receptor with enzalutamide. It was a fun and challenging build that pushed me to learn new techniques. I’ve enjoyed having it in our house, but it’s time for it to go to its forever home. Not sure if all artists feel this way, but I find it bittersweet when they ship out. 🐡
If you are in San Diego for #ASCB2024, take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore innovative artwork and connect with brilliant creatives at the intersection of Science and Art. Follow the link below to RSVP and join the conversation!
Beata Science Art@beatascienceart.bsky.social · 2y agoAre you a San Diego local or coming to #CellBio2024? Come join our very special #SciArt Show & Reception on Dec 17, bringing together amazing researchers and artists who have been inspired by the wonders of biology. Please spread the word and RSVP here: beatascienceart.com/artshow2024/
My sculptures of #sciart are typically on the more “representative” side of art. Sometimes I feel the need to take off my lab coat but keep my beret on. I went full-on abstract for this sculpture I made for my wife. It’s made by TIG welding/brazing bronze and steel.
