A new paper discussing the importance of federal, institutional, and programmatic support for physician scientist trainees. The same can easily apply to biomedical trainees. We as a nation need to support the next generation of doctors and researchers! rdcu.be/etaiE

Not the most important question, but why did @aga-cmgh.bsky.social stop putting lab images on their cover? It seemed like a great and free way to celebrate work, build community, and get free publicity from people sharing their work. Old cover on left, current format on right.

I'm posting about the NIH changes and my research on Facebook instead of academic X or here. FB reaches my extended family, conservative friends from home, etc, instead of just scientists who already now. I've reconnected with old friends and had real conversations with R voters. Highly recommend!

Some good news: @hannahhrncir.bsky.social ‘s primary PhD paper is finally online! This study lays the groundwork for a lot of technical and conceptual things the lab is currently working on, including light sheet microscopy for imaging entire biliary trees in mouse liver: rdcu.be/d90Br 1/4

Sox9 inhibits Activin A to promote biliary maturation and branching morphogenesis

Nature Communications - The bile ducts of the liver form a network of large ducts and small ductules, though how they are patterned remains unclear. Hrncir et al. show that Sox9 is required for the...

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Just received this photo from a friend of a warehouse in Kinshasa. These are tuberculosis medications--ALREADY PAID FOR--that aren't being distributed due to the Trump Administration's stop work order. TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)

SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT NIH FUNDING Closed sessions of institute and center Advisory Counsel meetings are now permitted. This is where grant applications are discussed and approved for potential funding. Open sessions where there are public presentations and discussions are still not allowed.

a man with glasses and a black shirt says " it 's a small step that really goes a long way "

ALT: a man with glasses and a black shirt says " it 's a small step that really goes a long way "

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It's hard to get all my students in the same place, but always worth it when we can! Bribing with dinner always helps :) I'm so happy to lead this group of amazing undergrads, teaching them stem cell and intestinal research! Here's to a successful rest of the academic year!

A week late, but thank you to @tmcddc.bsky.social for hosting me for a visiting seminar at Baylor Collage of Medicine. It was wonderful to meet the Baylor community and I had a great time with all my meetings and my lunch with the trainees! I'm a huge fan of your GI community!