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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · 10d

It is crucial to provide undergraduates with the opportunity to attend conferences. I am proud to be associated with @ulethbridge.ca, which offers many opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in research activities. Thanks to the @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social for publishing this editorial.

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Sep 6

Excited to share a recent article on Dengue RNA cyclization, revealing its structural adaptability and dynamics. Big thanks to @ulethbridge.ca trainees! This publication also marks a milestone toward my goal of reaching 100+ peer-reviewed articles.
www.cell.com/biophysj/ful...

Structural Dynamics of Dengue Virus UTRs and Their Cyclization

The dengue virus (DENV) poses a significant threat to human health, accounting for approximately 400 million infections each year. Its genome features a circular structure that facilitates replication...

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨Job Alert!
[email protected], Faculty of Arts and Science, is looking for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in the area of neuroscience with expertise on brain function across the life span in nonhuman animals!

Do apply and circulate this position🙏🏽
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8586

Faculty of Arts & Science - Assistant Professor (Neuroscience)

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking a neuroscientist with demonstrated ex...

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join our panel discussions if you are interested in a career in Biophysics! @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Aug 12

Collaborative study with Kharpeskyy lab @dalhousieu.bsky.social + our lab @ulethbridge.ca (under review) shows: sequence features—not secondary structure—of 5′ UTRs give viral & cellular mRNAs resistance to SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 host shutoff.

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

Escape from SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1-mediated host shutoff by TIAR transcript reveals general features of Nsp1 resistance

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) immune escape strategies include general inhibition of host gene expression referred to as host shutoff. Viral non-structural protein 1 (Ns...

www.biorxiv.org

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Aug 1

My amazing Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at @ulethbridge.ca is seeking a motivated & talented candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of experimental chemistry.
We encourage you to apply or help spread the word!
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8541

Faculty of Arts & Science - Assistant Professor (Chemistry and Biochemistry)

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position in any area of experimental chemistry. This appointment will be at the ran...

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Aug 1

Wishing you an unbe-leaf-able RNA Day — hope it’s full of transcriptional joy and expressive vibes! #RNADay

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University of Lethbridge @ulethbridge.ca · Jul 28

Admissions now open for Southern Alberta Medical Program | UNews | An innovative partnership between the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and the University of Lethbridge url:https://www.ulethbridge.ca/unews/article/admissions-now-open-southern-alberta-medical-program

SAMP’s first cohort of students begins learning in July 2026.

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Jul 23

Excited to share the latest collaborative work from our lab at @ulethbridge.ca! We show that zyxin directly interacts with nuclear DNA to regulate transcription of mitochondrial pseudogenes—highlighting a novel role for zyxin in mitochondrial function.
cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...

Zyxin directly binds to chromosomal DNA and is linked with mitochondrial integrity and apoptosis

Human zyxin is a key component of the focal adhesion complex, playing a role in mediating cell-cell adhesion and cytoskeletal dynamics. Moreover, zyxin shuttles between the cytoplasm and the nucleus, ...

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Jul 22

Delighted to be a part of this collaborative project with Sean McKenna Lab at the University of Manitoba, and representing @ulethbridge.ca. #ALURNA #NonCodingRNAs

RNA Society Journal @rnajournal.bsky.social · Jul 10

Discovery of a novel RNA polymerase III transcribed Alu RNA reveals a canonical and non-canonical tertiary structure and significant differences in association with the Alu RNA protein binding partner bit.ly/3TFUrbf

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RNA Canada @rnacanada.bsky.social · Jul 14

Scientists from Canada and all over the world recently convened at the University of Lethbridge for the annual RiboWest conference (June 8th to 11th). Read our wrap up written up by Mark Bayfield, Jessica Willi, & @trushar7.bsky.social
www.rnacanada.ca/ribowest-202...

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Isaac Li @isaacli.bsky.social · Jun 24

Wonderful visit to the University of Lethbridge -many thanks to Trushar @trushar7.bsky.social and Dylan for the kind hosting! Great discussions with researchers at the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department! 👍

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bioRxiv Biophysics @biorxiv-biophys.bsky.social · May 18

A Guanine-quadruplex located on the negative strand of the hepatitis C virus facilitates efficient genomic RNA synthesis https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.05.14.654041v1

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · May 5

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher at @ulethbridge.ca, with a background in glycoproteomics and proteomics. If you are interested in moving to Alberta, Canada, this could be a great opportunity! Please repost this advert.

Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Apr 14

I am genuinely excited about this project, which studies the communication events between honey bees infecting viruses and the response from bees. Thank you, Drs. Hoover, Abbott and Mahal for your support. Thanks, @ulethbridge.ca, for your support.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

U of L researchers eye honeybee population problem

A team of researchers at the University of Lethbridge is taking a closer look at honeybees and the parasites and viruses impacting their population.

www.ctvnews.ca

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Apr 11

The brain trust with a difference: 2025 Gairdner award winners have taken big strides in the U.S., at a time when Trump-era cuts cast doubt on the future, by @ivansemeniuk.bsky.social @jenniferyang.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
@theglobeandmail.com @gairdnerawards.bsky.social

In a time of despair for U.S. scientists, Gairdner Award winners shine brighter than usual

The winners of this year’s Canadian science prizes are all based in the United States, where Trump-era cutbacks to research and medical regulation have sown doubt in the future

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Mar 27

DOGE preferentially cancelled grants and contracts to recipients in counties that voted for Harris

www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeau...

From the dataisbeautiful community on Reddit: DOGE preferentially cancelled grants and contracts to recipients in counties that voted for Harris [OC]

Explore this post and more from the dataisbeautiful community

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Mar 27

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🎉 Exciting news! On behalf of our local organizing committee (Dylan… | Trushar Patel, DSc

🎉 Exciting news! On behalf of our local organizing committee (Dylan Girodat, Vineet Rathod, Jessica A. Willi, PhD, and Stacey Wetmore, FCIC, FRSC (UK)), I’m…

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Raywat Deonandan @deonandan.bsky.social · Mar 27

My latest blog post: "Canada Should Act Now to Attract US Scientists Fleeing the Trump Regime"

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Canada Should Act Now to Attract US Scientists Fleeing the Trump Regime

I wrote this article a couple of weeks ago and a newspaper agreed to publish it as an op-ed. But they’re taking some time to actually press “publish”. So I’m going ahead and…

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Mar 21

In many EU countries these trucks have not been deemed safe because of sharp edges and other issues. And now this: the wrong glue 🤣. We should lift tariffs on Chinese EV makers and open market for more service providers.

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Crawford Kilian @crof.bsky.social · Mar 18

Is Trump Coming for Canada's Water? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...

Is Trump Coming for Canada’s Water? | The Tyee

The post-election pause in Columbia River Treaty negotiations should alarm British Columbians.

thetyee.ca

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Jim Woodgett @jwoodgett.bsky.social · Mar 17

This is madness. Make America Diabetic Again. A 30 year study terminated. Do they even understand what “chronic” means? www.statnews.com/2025/03/17/t...

NIH cancels funding for landmark diabetes study at a time of focus on chronic disease

The Trump administration has canceled funding for an ongoing 30-year, nationwide study tracking patients with prediabetes and diabetes, researchers said.

www.statnews.com

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Mar 15

"Trump is the Ozempic® of the economy."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcDH...

Real Time With Bill Maher 3/14/2025 || HBO Real Time With Bill Maher March 14, 2025

YouTube video by Mahidul Creator

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Gabriela K Popescu @popstarlab.bsky.social · Mar 10

Register and attend this free seminar:

Future Leaders of Biophysics
Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:00 PM (UK time)

Also, announcing winners of the annual Michèle Auger Award.

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#biophysics #science #awards
#BiophysicsWeek #BiophysicsReviews

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Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC @trushar7.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy International Women's Day! Wishing you a an entire year filled with appreciation, inspiration, and joy. Here's to the incredible people who make life and work better every day!

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