Very excited that I got to present on some of my dissertation research at #ICRS2026! This study looked at changes in lipidomic profiles in Aiptasia based on life stages and symbiotic state. Thank you to everyone who came, asked questions, and helped make this moment possible. Kia ora!

Looking forward to presenting at #ICRS2026 tomorrow. I'll be speaking about our work on the functional role of sphingosine kinase in cnidarian–algal symbiosis during the cell and molecular session at 10:30 AM in Room 516.

Oregon State University's Department of Integrative Biology is currently hiring up to three tenure-track faculty members, with an emphasis on organismal biology. Note: Previous links are no longer active due to a change in our hiring system. oregonstate.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/OSU_Careers_...

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Department: Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/1/26. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, unt...

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Excited to share that my postdoc work is now out @cp-cell.bsky.social! A collaborative work with co-lead author Catherine Henderson and others in the lab of @pcleves.bsky.social A deep look into how algae form symbiosis with corals and anemones. 🧵 (1/7) www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...

Co-option of lysosomal machinery shapes the evolution of the intracellular photosymbiosis supporting coral reefs

Corals harbor intracellular algal symbionts in specialized organelles that enable them to build diverse reef ecosystems. Corals and other cnidarians have repeatedly evolved this symbiosis through the ...

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After a 7-year hiatus, IB Open House is back! Incredible turnout and such a success! #OregonState #OSUIB #ScienceOutreach #STEM 🔬

Happy to share that this year’s OSU Biology Graduate Student Symposium (BGSS) was a success! Thanks to everyone that helped put this together and the hundred people in attendance! @osubpp.bsky.social @osuscience.bsky.social @bb-osu.bsky.social

Congrats to my honors student mentee Carla on a great defense! Always rewarding to see students grow into confident scientists. Excited to see where she goes next!

Update: I am definitely hiring 2 PhD students; preference to those who can start spring 2027, but reach out if you’re looking to start in Fall 27. Want to start earlier? Reach out and we can talk about technician positions starting as early as this summer.

Dr. Lauren E. Fuess@laurenfuess.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hi folks, there is a high likelihood I will be recruiting 1-2 PhD students to start in Spring 2027. Trying to get the word out early; please share broadly with your networks and encourage your students to reach out early. Info can be found on my webpage. fuesslab.wp.txstate.edu/opportunities/

The cool part of microscopy is that even when you don't get good data, you can still get cool images. Aphid embryos labeled with DAPI, antibody and WGA. Imaged on an epifluorescence scope.

Great people and amazing talks at #SICB2026 @sicb.bsky.social @sicbjournals.bsky.social @junbcai.bsky.social @maria-ruggeri.bsky.social

Having an awesome time at SICB so far! @sicb.bsky.social @sicbjournals.bsky.social @junbcai.bsky.social @maria-ruggeri.bsky.social

First publication with lpita.bsky.social looking at Aiptaisia oral regeneration! link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Aiptasia oral regeneration is host-controlled but supported by symbiont-derived photosynthates - Symbiosis

The study of oral regeneration in the sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana (commonly called Aiptasia) - a prominent model for the study of coral-algal symbiosis - offers the unique opportunity to investiga...

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