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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · 9d

If your on Facebook I encourage your to follow Dr. Jessica Knurick, PhD, RDN amazing fact-based short videos that all scientists should amplify!

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · 10d

A great organizational meeting for @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social @marathonofhope.bsky.social - making major strides to deliver personalized medicine approaches across Canada 🇨🇦 As Terry Fox said “Anything is possible if you try” @jwoodgett.bsky.social

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · 18d

We need more Davin’s in the world 🤣

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · 28d

Omg cute yet terrifying :)

Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great read 👏

I would go further to say that even those who are established in science need to better prepare for wild uncertainty.

Brendan Harley @profharley.bsky.social · Sep 2

New Opinion out today in @chicagotribune.com

"The Bio10 is an academic powerhouse."

"The health of our society depends on generations of young students equipped to embrace, and succeed in the face of, uncertainty."

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/02/o...

Chicago Tribune Op-Ed, 9/2/2025: The health of our society depends on students equipped to embrace uncertainty

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Sep 2

Nailed it Brendan!👏👏
Sharing widely.

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Aug 26

Always the best kind of posts. Congrats to Kathryn!! 👏👏

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Melina R. Bellini @mrbel.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thank you, @beierlab.bsky.social , for your remarkable impact you will be deeply missed

❤️ The Frank Beier Graduate Opportunity Scholarship is one way your legacy of generosity and mentorship will live on. I miss you!

www.giving.westernu.ca/giving/frank...

The Frank Beier Graduate Opportunity Scholarship

www.giving.westernu.ca

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Melina R. Bellini @mrbel.bsky.social · Jul 23

Frank was the kindest and most inspiring mentor and friend I could ever have hoped for. His wisdom, generosity, and care touched so many lives, including my own. ❤️ Frank’s legacy of support and encouragement will always guide us, and we carry forward his spirit in all we do. I’ll miss him forever!

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Jul 21

Sincere condolences to you & all the staff & faculty in Phys Pharm. Frank clearly loved being the Chair of such a talented amazing group. My heart breaks for all of you.

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Jul 19

7 days ago he was still being a champion for others. Seriously amazing person 💔

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Jul 19

For those following this thread - it is with such sadness that we hear of Frank’s passing 💔 He was celebrating others and sharing his love for the beauty and wonder of science right to the very end. He leaves an impressive legacy. We should all aspire to such heights.

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Jul 10

Your post reminded me of this poem - I thought I’d share Frank.
It’s By Henry Van Dyke

Time is too slow for those who wait,
Too swift for those who fear,
Too long for those who grieve,
Too short for those who rejoice,
But for those who love, time is
Eternity.
❤️

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Jun 18

Frank you have created a legacy - in your science and the people that you’ve mentored and lives that you’ve touched. Please know that you are cared for in the scientific community, we are deeply grateful for all that you have given over the years. The world is a better place because of you ❤️

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · May 27

I hope it gets your weight and energy up Frank! Going though so much and still smiling - you are extraordinary 💖

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · May 19

3 MSc defenses in 2 weeks (and one more next week). Congrats to Alan, Ali & Amy - definitely the A-team! Thanks to my three talented RAs who make it all possible 💖 Excited to see what these 3 amazing students will accomplish next!

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Apr 18

Pleased to be part of this amazing work as part of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Network & Terry Fox Foundation!

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The Terry Fox Research Institute Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network: A pan-Canadian precision oncology initiative

The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN), led by the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Terry Fox Foundation, unites researchers, clinic…

www.sciencedirect.com

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Apr 6

Canadian scientist Daniel Drucker among winners of prestigious Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in anti-obesity drugs, by @ivansemeniuk.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #WeightLoss #diabetes

Canadian scientist Daniel Drucker among winners of Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in anti-obesity drugs

Senior investigator at Mount Sinai Hospital was one of five researchers jointly awarded US$3-million in world’s largest science prize

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Mar 26

#Sncc2025 Cheers from the Banff conference! Learning lots and reuniting with colleagues.

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Mar 22

#YQGWESPARKCONFERENCE kicks off - so proud of this amazing program spearheaded by #Porterlab RA @bre-annef.bsky.social

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · Mar 1

Tom Maniatis coming in hot in @CellCellPress
to spell out in no uncertain terms what cutting indirect cost rates to 15% will cost science.

And a call to action: "A united front...is essential to preventing this devastating policy from taking effect." 💯
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Safeguarding the future of biomedical science in the United States

NIH’s abrupt decision to cap indirect cost reimbursement at 15% threatens the critical infrastructure supporting groundbreaking biomedical research in the United States. This policy jeopardizes Americ...

www.cell.com

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Mar 1

In a world of chaos - it is so reassuring to surround yourself with the smart, driven, minds of the future. We need to empower our students to be loud - to stand up to the ignorant, bullies who are threatening democracy and progress. My students give me hope ❤️ (getting in one picture is a challenge

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Paola A. Marignani @pmarignani.bsky.social · Jan 15

Please 2 share our #LungTumour Biobank website located at the QEII Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Biobanking is essential 4 advancing our understanding of lung tumourigenesis.Thanks 2 the people that consent to depositing their lung tumours in our biobank. novascotialungbiobank.com

Home - QEII Lung Tumour Bank

novascotialungbiobank.com

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Jan 18

A beautiful image! Is this an IHC or a fluorescent reporter - what is the primary or promoter?

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Lisa A. Porter @lisaporter.bsky.social · Jan 15

When CIHR scores are pending - you put on your good luck socks! Good luck friends 🫣🙏❤️

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