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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · 13d

Please join us this thursday, October 2nd, at 11:00amET

BRITE with James Sharpe, head of EMBL Barcelona, will talk about "Organogenesis: Building a complete multiscale model of limb development.
Register: utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Theory and Experiments: James Sharpe EMBL Barcalona. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

“Organogenesis: Building a complete multiscale model of limb development”

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · 13d

📢 McGill University is hiring!

The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, with the Meakins-Christie Labs at the RI-MUHC, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pluripotent Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine.

Learn more and apply. ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/wp-content/u...

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · 13d

Please join us this thursday, October 2nd, at 11:00amET

BRITE with James Sharpe, head of EMBL Barcelona, will talk about "Organogenesis: Building a complete multiscale model of limb development.
Register: utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@the-node.bsky.social
@stemcellnetwork.ca

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Theory and Experiments: James Sharpe EMBL Barcalona. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

“Organogenesis: Building a complete multiscale model of limb development”

utoronto.zoom.us

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · Jun 16

🚨 BIG NEWS! SCN announces $33M to advance 36 #RegenerativeMedicine research projects and #ClinicalTrials!

Learn more. ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/research/res...

The Stem Cell Network Announces $33M to Advance Regenerative Medicine Research and Clinical Trials

YouTube video by Stem Cell Network - Réseau de cellules souches

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · Jun 6

Looking forward to seeing you all next week!

Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · May 27

Our next BRITE talk will be on June 12, Ala Trusina will talk about her work on "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. "
Please register here utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@thenode.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca @dev-journal.bsky.social

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Theory and Experiments: Ala Trusina "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. ". After registering, ...

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Medicine by Design @medicinebydesign.bsky.social · May 23

James Till, along with his collaborator Ernest McCulloch, laid the groundwork for today's #regenmed researchers through their discovery of stem cells in the 1960s. We are grateful for his work and its enduring impact on the health of all people around the world.

Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · May 22

UHN marks the passing of Dr. James Till, whose work with Dr. Ernest McCulloch first demonstrated the existence of blood-forming stem cells in 1961 at Ontario Cancer Institute, now Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

His work has helped launch the field of #stemcell science.

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · May 23

(1/3) It is with profound sadness that we honour the passing of Dr. James Till, a pioneering Canadian scientist whose work, alongside Dr. Ernest McCulloch, laid the very foundation of stem cell research.

stemcellnetwork.ca/celebrating-...

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Nozomu Yachie @nzmyachie.bsky.social · May 26

🏎️⬅️🔥 bme.ubc.ca/back-to-the-...

Back to the Future with the Yachie Lab - UBC - SBME

Yachie Lab unveils a time-reversing system that allows scientists to isolate cell clones destined for important future roles Congratulations to Drs. Nozomu Yachie and Soh Ishiguro on their recent pub...

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · May 27

We had a great BRITE discussion! join our next one on June 12, Ala Trusina will talk about her work on "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. "
Please register here utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · May 27

Our next BRITE talk will be on June 12, Ala Trusina will talk about her work on "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. "
Please register here utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@thenode.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca @dev-journal.bsky.social

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Theory and Experiments: Ala Trusina "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. ". After registering, ...

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · May 29

An interview with Muzlifah Haniffa

We spoke to Muzz @mhaniffa.bsky.social following her receipt of the 2025 Tickle Medal from the British Society for Developmental Biology @bsdb.bsky.social‬ , to learn more about her career and her motivations:
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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · May 29

🔈 Abstract Submission Call for the 2025 NAVRMA Conference!

📍 Banff, AB
📅 Sept 16-19, 2025

NAVRMA is now accepting abstract submissions:
- Mechanisms of Tissue Regeneration
- Novel Cell Therapies and Genetic Engineering
- and more!

Deadline to submit abstracts is June 2, 2025.

Abstracts - North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association

Abstract Submission Call Deadline to submit abstracts is June 2, 2025.We are excited to solicit abstract presentations in the following fields:Mechanisms of Tissue RegenerationNovel Cell Therapies and...

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · May 27

We had a great BRITE discussion! join our next one on June 12, Ala Trusina will talk about her work on "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. "
Please register here utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · May 27

Our next BRITE talk will be on June 12, Ala Trusina will talk about her work on "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. "
Please register here utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@thenode.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca @dev-journal.bsky.social

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Theory and Experiments: Ala Trusina "In silico 3D models of nephrogenesis: from branching epithelial tubes to early nephron. ". After registering, ...

utoronto.zoom.us

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Nozomu Yachie @nzmyachie.bsky.social · May 21

CloneSelect published in Nature Biotechnology
@natbiotech.nature.com. This retrospective clone isolation method using CRISPR base editors is a powerful tool in broad biology. A history of Soh in the Yachie lab. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A multi-kingdom genetic barcoding system for precise clone isolation - Nature Biotechnology

A barcoded CRISPR base editing system isolates target clones from complex mammalian, yeast and bacterial populations.

www.nature.com

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · May 20

Our next extraordinary biologist is Janet Rossant, President of @gairdnerawards.bsky.social, Canada, Senior Scientist Emeritus at SickKids, Canada, and former @dev-journal.bsky.social Editor. #100biologists

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Science Sam @samanthayammine.com · May 22

"Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell" NO MORE?

Scientific American, who coined the phrase in 1957, says it's time to retire it given all we've learned about the bean-shaped organelles.

Instead, they suggest the MOTHERBOARD of the cell. wdu think?🧪
www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

The Hidden Social Lives of Mitochondria

When these energy-giving organelles thrive, so do we

www.scientificamerican.com

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · May 22

In our latest #SciArt profile, we meet Queralt Tolosa @queralttolosa.bsky.social, a biochemist/developmental biologist turned scientific illustrator.

Find out about her background, her artistic influences and how she ended up becoming a scientific illustrator:
thenode.biologists.com/sciart-profi...

Steampunk Zebrafish Embryo – Digital artwork representing the dynamic world of Cell and Developmental Mechanobiology, blending biological accuracy with a steampunk aesthetic.

Ribosomal RNA Modifications Fingerprint – Cover illustration for Molecular Cell, Volume 85, Issue 1 (2025), depicting findings from the study “Epitranscriptomic rRNA Fingerprinting Reveals Tissue-of-Origin and Tumor-Specific Signatures” by Milenkovic, I. et al.

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Chema Martin @chemamd.bsky.social · May 21

‼️10 days left to register and submit your abstract!! Come and join us to help relaunch the UK EvoDevo meetings. An exciting day with friends and good science!

Register and submit your abstract here 👉🏻 eshop.qmul.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · Apr 19

This is an interdisciplinary perspective that joins modelling and experimental work in development ! @smbmathbiology.bsky.social @the-node.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca
#mathematicalmodeling

Amy Wong 🇨🇦 @dramywong.bsky.social · Apr 18

Excited to share our perspective piece on a creating a virtual human lung. Please share.
@uoft.bsky.social @nature.com @sickkidsto.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca

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A multidisciplinary approach towards modeling of a virtual human lung

npj Systems Biology and Applications - A multidisciplinary approach towards modeling of a virtual human lung

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · Apr 19

Join us May 1st!
Linus Schumacher and Guillaume Blin will talk about their collaboration on pattern formation in vitro models of human development
@the-node.bsky.social @biologists.bsky.social @dev-journal.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca @smbmathbiology.bsky.social

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Theory and Experiments: Linus Schumacher and Guillaume Blin will talk about their collaboration on pattern formation in vitro models of human devel...

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · Apr 19

Great talk by Leah Edelstein-Keshet @fieldsinstitute.bsky.social @smbmathbiology.bsky.social #mathematicalbiology

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Maria Abou Chakra @abouchakramaria.bsky.social · Apr 19

Interesting discussion by @stemcellnetwork.ca about Generative-AI and how Scientists should use them to ensure academic integrity —> Protect your voice and original ideas!

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Amy Wong 🇨🇦 @dramywong.bsky.social · Mar 21

Last night I had the pleasure of celebrating with my fellow awardees of the @kingcharlesiii.bsky.social Coronation Medal nominated and hosted by the @canadianlung.bsky.social Congratulations to all winners 👏🏻👏🏻It is such a huge honor to be in your company.

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Amy Wong 🇨🇦 @dramywong.bsky.social · Apr 18

Excited to share our perspective piece on a creating a virtual human lung. Please share.
@uoft.bsky.social @nature.com @sickkidsto.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca

rdcu.be/eijZr

A multidisciplinary approach towards modeling of a virtual human lung

npj Systems Biology and Applications - A multidisciplinary approach towards modeling of a virtual human lung

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