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Nat Clarke @natclarke.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 My lab is hiring at all levels!

Interested in animal origins & evolutionary cell biology?

I'm recruiting a postdoc, PhD students & a research assistant to study the molecular evolution of cell adhesion using marine invertebrates + comparative genomics.

🔗: clarkelab.com/join/

Please repost!

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Dr. Cate Peña @cate-cholamine.bsky.social · 3d

I freaking love that this team must have been like TIME TO PREPRINT

Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Does Not Disrupt Human Fetal Brain Development in Cortical Organoid Models

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Does Not Disrupt Human Fetal Brain Development in Cortical Organoid Models

Acetaminophen (APAP) is the most widely used analgesic during pregnancy, yet epidemiological studies have reported conflicting associations between prenatal exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders (...

www.biorxiv.org

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UCSF Bakar ImmunoX Initiative @immunox.bsky.social · Aug 26

What if the uterus has a molecular clock to measure pregnancy length? Drs. Tara McIntyre and Adrian Erlebacher discuss their gene-regulation ‘timer’ discovery in mice with Alessandra Veinbachs. Click the links below to learn how this mechanism could reshape our understanding of gestational timing.

Schematic showing a molecular mechanism in the uterus of a mouse: To test the role of KDM6B (and gene regulation more generally) in determining labor timing, the researchers created mice that lacked the histone demethylase KDM6B in cells of the uterus called uterine fibroblasts. They found that, compared to control mice, those lacking KDM6B had a delayed drop in P4 and gave birth several days later. This suggested that without KDM6B, the uterus was unable to activate the gene program required to initiate labor at the proper time.

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · 26d

#Neuroscientists &
#neonatologists: check out The Brain Foundation
#Synchrony conference:
#neuroenergetics, #neuroinflammation & #vasculature. 🧠 🗣️ 👩‍🔬 🙋🏾‍♂️💭 by families, patients, clinicians & scientists 👏🏻highly productive! @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social @nicupodcast.bsky.social

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Sep 2

#NICUfellows & #neonatology faculty: ✅ out Neonatal Early Career Exchange Program focused on networking for early career faculty. tinyurl.com/NECEprogram I hosted a ⭐ Dr. Lauren Frazer to discuss progress on #necrotizingenterocolitis. @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @neotecan.bsky.social

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Waggoner Lab @labwaggoner.bsky.social · Aug 28

Vascular remodeling and maturation in arteriovenous fistulas are improved by mesenchymal stem cells
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Aug 27

#Breakingdownbio is back & 2.0 is upgraded w/ interviews! 🎙️this episode highlights 🤩 work on a uterine timer in pregnancy; Disruptions 🔜 #pretermbirth ⏰🤰❓A must read for #pediatrics #obgyn #reproductivehealth #immunology @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social @neotecan.bsky.social @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social

UCSF Bakar ImmunoX Initiative @immunox.bsky.social · Aug 26

Breaking Down Biology is a blog designed to democratize science by explaining recent scientific discoveries with everyday language. Read Alessandra's summary and listen to the interview here: www.breakingdownbio.com/breakingdown...

Publication link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842437/

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s an honor to work with Jaela and I’m looking forward to the training in mentorship. This PI job doesn’t come with an instruction manual!

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Aug 12

The future of neonatal physician scientists is bright 🤩@benfens is the new @neotecan.bsky.social Research Chair with an awesome trajectory to date and some clever ideas on how to inspire creativity and community in our science for babies 👶🏻 👶🏽👶🏿

The Incubator Podcast @nicupodcast.bsky.social · Aug 6

How do we connect neonatal physician scientists? Learn more "At the Bench", with @elizabetscrouch and @davidj_mcculley and guest @benfens! Please also share with a colleague!

Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

#nicu #neophysci #physicianscientist

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Anshul Kundaje @anshulkundaje.bsky.social · Aug 12

Job Alert: A stealth startup focused on non-cancer diagnostics is keen to hire a deep learning for genomics/bio engineer. I am an advisor for the startup & closely involved. Please see the job description below and get in touch if interested. Plz forward.

Stealth genomics startup focused on non-cancer diagnostic applications

Senior Deep Learning Engineer
• Ph.D. in relevant field with 3+ years practical experience in deep learning for biology
• Demonstrated proficiency in building DL architectures using Pytorch or TensorFlow+Keras.
• Substantial expertise in training lightweight deep learning models and tuning large foundation models.
• Substantial expertise with developing efficient data loaders for large datasets and optimizing training workflows.
• Deep expertise training and deploying models in Cloud-based compute environments and local hardware.
• Sufficient knowledge of the genomics of gene regulation to ask the right questions for the specific information to be gained.
• Expertise in developing models of gene regulation and sequence-to-function models is a plus.
• Interactive team player in highly collaborative small setting. Experience collaborating and communicating with biologists.

Interested candidates can send their CV to anshul @ kundaje . net

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Aug 1

So proud of Kaylee who won a #GordonConference Travel Award! 🥇 🤩 Congrats to @brisapalikuqilab.bsky.social for a fantastic #GRS and Profs Karina Yaniv and Anne Eichmann for an outstanding #Angiogenesis conference @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Jul 22

For their 1 year birthday, my patients Opu & Jojo are hosting #familyhouse fundraiser. Join us to celebrate #extremelypreterm patients & parents to ensure this resource persists for families @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @neotecan.bsky.social ❤️👧🏾👶🏻👦🏽👩👨🏻 give.familyhouseinc.org/campaign/703...

Donate to Banerjee Family Birthday Donation Page

Provide comfort and sanctuary to families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses staying at Family House San Francisco. https://give.familyhouseinc.org/campaign/569799/donate

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Jul 16

A full circle ⭕️ moment interviewing @ameliecollins79 . Dr. Collins was my fellow during my #neonatology sub-I. Fascinating #hsc work (the mother cell of #immunology!) ✅it out and her 😍publication: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38428422/ @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social

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The Incubator Podcast @nicupodcast.bsky.social · Jun 23

We have a VERY important episode, we need your help!🤝 It's not too late to influence your legislators.

PLEASE listen and ask yourself how you can help make positive change for families on Medicaid.🏥

@nicubatman says that your voice matters!🗣️

#nicu #medicaid #nicuparent #nicunurse
@nant @nann

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Jun 18

David McCulley was kind enough to let me interview him about #grantwriting on the cusp of a major #NIH deadline. Nothing like a deadline 😅to curate a few 🔥tips

The Incubator Podcast @nicupodcast.bsky.social · Jun 16

David McCulley and Betsy Crouch take advantage of a recent NIH deadline to talk about the joys and challenges of grant writing. 📝

🚨 Spoiler alert: there are joys!

🎧 We offer tips for this essential skill for physician scientists.

#TheIncubatorPodcast #AtTheBench #NationalInstitutesOfHealth

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · May 3

Bravo Patricia! And yes module scoring is 👏🏻🤩look forward to using it for #bloodbrainbarrier studies too

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Apr 30

#Crouchlab and friends and family at the #UCSFCMFPM 10 year anniversary celebration 🍾 🎉thrilled to be a part of this #visionary group now w/#clinicaltrials for #inutero therapies. Let’s go for it, for children’s future health 👶🏻👧🏾🧒🏼 @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social

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The Incubator Podcast @nicupodcast.bsky.social · Apr 22

@neosatyan is a shining light in the neonatal community. Learn more about how he got his start in research on At the Bench, hosted by @mistygoodlab @davidh_mcculley and @elizabetscrouch.
#nicu #neotwitter #neosky #physicianscientist

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The Incubator Podcast @nicupodcast.bsky.social · Apr 17

We have a great new episode on @nicupodcast from our colleagues on the Global Neonatal Podcast! Neonatal care from Trinidad to Toronto! Be sure to take a listen!

#nicu #neonatal #nann #globalhealth

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Apr 11

Fantastic opportunity for undergradute students interested in 🧠#BrainHealth #hydrocephalus #research #sciencepolicy w/ the outstanding Hydrocephalus Association Patients, families, funders and researchers to #curehydrocephalus 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️💰🔬 www.hydroassoc.org/the-ralph-ki...

Ralph Kistler Internship | Hydrocephalus Association

The Ralph Kistler Internship was established in 2021 and offers undergraduates hands-on experience in biology, neuroscience, public health, and non-profit operations.

www.hydroassoc.org

Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Apr 8

Dr. Rozance studies how 👶🏻 grow in the womb. 🫄Bad prenatal growth can have serious long-term effects, including an ⬆️ risk of 🫀 disease & ⬆️blood pressure in adults. Why don’t some 👶🏻 grow well & how we can intervene to support their lifelong health? www.the-incubator.org/post/291-und...

#291 - 🔬 Understanding Fetal Growth (ft. Dr. Paul Rozance)

Hello Friends 👋In this episode of the Incubator, Dr. Paul Rozance discusses his research on fetal metabolism and growth regulation, emphasizing the role of insulin, glucagon, and placental function in...

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Christina Homer @christinahomer.bsky.social · Mar 27

If anyone is wondering what the impacts of cuts to NIH funding are, check out this really well-done website tracking them: scienceimpacts.org

SCiMaP

scienceimpacts.org

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Mar 25

It’s been gorgeous @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social and we took the opportunity to have a mtg on the roof! #laborganization goes more smoothly with abundant sun. ☀️💪🏻🧫🔬🥼

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Mar 19

Congrats Carolyn!!! Well deserved.

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Dr. Elizabeth Crouch @elizabethcrouch.bsky.social · Mar 17

#cerebralorganoids 🧠🧫hold much promise in #neonatology but have yet to deliver directly for our #patients 👶🏾👶🏻 We outline some high yield areas for future study (vasculature! Cortical circuits!) @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social ✅it out! journals.lww.com/co-pediatric...

The promise of cerebral organoids for neonatology : Current Opinion in Pediatrics

. Human cell-derived cerebral organoid models are an appealing way to address some of these gaps. In this review, we will touch on previous work to model neonatal conditions in cerebral organoids, som...

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