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ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · Jul 23

#ISEH2025 🏯 is just around the corner and hundreds of scientists will be heading to Kumamoto, Japan, for four days of education, networking, and sightseeing. Register by 7 August for the lowest rates to join us! www.iseh.org/2025Registration

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ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · Jul 24

The July #PreprintWatch features 25 fresh preprints that span hematopoietic development, leukemogenesis, and the latest in tech development. Plus, a video chat with @abattacks.bsky.social - one of our featured community submitters! Explore on www.simplyblood.org

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ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · Jul 25

@otamplin.bsky.social is presenting on Niche contact during development programs hematopoietic stem cells this September at #ISEH2025 🏯 Join us in Kumamoto to hear their full talk and register by 7 August for the best prices ➡️ www.iseh.org/2025Registra...

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Alessandro Donada @alessandrodonada.bsky.social · Jul 25

A gentleman and a scholar indeed! What a pleasant chat with @abattacks.bsky.social, make sure to check out our interview! Also, a submitted post from @lvchosen1.bsky.social and at least 25 preprints to review! #hemesky

ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · Jul 24

The July #PreprintWatch features 25 fresh preprints that span hematopoietic development, leukemogenesis, and the latest in tech development. Plus, a video chat with @abattacks.bsky.social - one of our featured community submitters! Explore on www.simplyblood.org

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Mick Milsom @milsommick.bsky.social · Jul 2

Didn’t get your abstract submitted in time? Late breaking submission has just opened

ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · Jul 2

It's not too late! The late-breaking call for abstracts for #ISEH2025 🏯 is now open. Submit your abstracts by 16 July for a chance to share your findings with world-leading scientists. www.iseh.org/2025abstracts

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ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · Jul 21

🚨 There is ONE WEEK left to submit a late-breaking abstract for #ISEH2025 🏯! Submit your research by 28 July for a chance at a short talk or poster presentation. www.iseh.org/2025abstracts

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ernstlaboratory.bsky.social @ernstlaboratory.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Myeloid Workshop is back in ASH! Please contact the organizers if you have an exciting story that will not be out by December they are: Zuzana Tothova ,
@ernstlaboratory.bsky.social
@steidluli.bsky.social
@ericpietras.bsky.social
@kathrinbernt.bsky.social
@gritsmanlab.bsky.social

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Marcus Buschbeck and Lab @marcusbuschbeck.bsky.social · Jul 25

OPPORTUNITY for a CHEMIST to JOIN US

Are you interested in:

👍 Computer-aided ligand design
👍 Organic synthesis
👍 Biomedicine
👍 Drug development
👍 A multidisciplinary team
👍 And a PhD in Barcelona

Then check this out!
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VAC_61_2025 - CHEMISTRY RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN TRAINING - Institut de Recerca contra la Leucèmia Josep Carreras

Join the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute and contribute to our mission of innovating and advancing the fight against leukaemia and other hematologic diseases.

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 23

The more senior you become in your career the more you are invited to write reference letters for promotion of others.These take a lot of time but it always makes me happy when I see many deserving ppl being promoted (esp underserved gps). This wk news of another success & just submitted another 😊 🤞🏻

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 23

Are you a hematology researcher and interested in serving on an @isehsociety.bsky.social committee? Please sign up in the link👇🏻 - we use this to help identify & recruit new members for various committees. We have many different committees to choose from, indicate how many are of interest to you!

ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · May 23

Submit an application to ISEH's Call for Volunteers! Let us know where you'd like to make an impact and apply by 11 June 👉 www.iseh.org/ISEHCommittees

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 23

Thanks to @lindemileslab.bsky.social and @challenlab.bsky.social (& team) for writing our first commentary for @isehsociety.bsky.social journal Experimental Hematology! Two recent papers on Clonal Hematopoiesis- want to learn more? Read the link here 👇🏻

Keisuke Ito @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social · May 23

Excited to see the first commentary in Experimental Hematology (@isehsociety.bsky.social)! Kudos to Aishwarya, Linde ‪@lindemileslab.bsky.social, and Grant @challenlab.bsky.social for highlighting recent papers in Exp Hem on cell-extrinsic factors in Tet2-mutant clonal hematopoiesis!! bit.ly/4k3pEAI

Cell-extrinsic factors contribute toward myeloid-biased expansion in Tet2-mutant clonal hematopoiesis

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) acquire somatic mutations throughout life, with the frequency of mutational incidence increasing with age [1]. Occasionally, certain mutations confer a fitness advantag...

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Keisuke Ito @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social · May 23

Excited to see the first commentary in Experimental Hematology (@isehsociety.bsky.social)! Kudos to Aishwarya, Linde ‪@lindemileslab.bsky.social, and Grant @challenlab.bsky.social for highlighting recent papers in Exp Hem on cell-extrinsic factors in Tet2-mutant clonal hematopoiesis!! bit.ly/4k3pEAI

Cell-extrinsic factors contribute toward myeloid-biased expansion in Tet2-mutant clonal hematopoiesis

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) acquire somatic mutations throughout life, with the frequency of mutational incidence increasing with age [1]. Occasionally, certain mutations confer a fitness advantag...

bit.ly

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ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · May 21

In this month's #PreprintWatch we’re diving into studies using less explored animal models and exciting technologies pushing the boundaries of advanced cell culture. And don't miss the video chat with Christiana Georgiou from the Lo Celso Lab www.simplyblood.org

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Alessandro Donada @alessandrodonada.bsky.social · May 22

That was a great chat, Christiana really nailed it! Have a look, her work is an absolute must, and a really original approach to long-standing questions on HSCs division

ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · May 21

In this month's #PreprintWatch we’re diving into studies using less explored animal models and exciting technologies pushing the boundaries of advanced cell culture. And don't miss the video chat with Christiana Georgiou from the Lo Celso Lab www.simplyblood.org

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ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · May 23

Submit an application to ISEH's Call for Volunteers! Let us know where you'd like to make an impact and apply by 11 June 👉 www.iseh.org/ISEHCommittees

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 13

#NHMRC

Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 13

Adding on to these data on chances of success in having successive NHMRC Investigator Grants funded, here are data showing the levels (EL2 & above) & the % of recipients who were previously funded, either at earlier levels (eg EL1 applying for EL2) or at the same level (eg L3 being renewed). 👇🏻

Shows the proportions of 2024 and 2025 NHMRC Investigator Grants that went to a previous recipient in the scheme in each of the 4 disciplines and for men and women (data for non-binary people not available).

Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 13

All 4 disciplines shown for both 2024 and 2025 outcomes and for men and women separately. No data for non-binary people available.
EL2 = emerging leader 2
L1 = Leadership 1
L2 = Leadership 2
L3 = Leadership 3

No data for EL1 because you cannot reapply for EL1.
Good luck to those applying!

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 13

Adding on to these data on chances of success in having successive NHMRC Investigator Grants funded, here are data showing the levels (EL2 & above) & the % of recipients who were previously funded, either at earlier levels (eg EL1 applying for EL2) or at the same level (eg L3 being renewed). 👇🏻

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Prof Gina Ravenscroft🇿🇦🇦🇺 @ginaravenscroft.bsky.social · May 9

If an 🇦🇺 #biomed researcher, 🙏 consider 📝 this letter to #NHMRC advocating for ⬆️ flexibility around part-time work with #investigatorgrants. This will go some way to reducing barriers encountered by those who work part-time, incl. women of young children #womeninSTEM docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Letter-NHMRC_IG_FTE_draft

12th of May 2025 RE: NHMRC Investigator Grant Scheme and part-time work Dear Steve and Frances, I am writing to urge the NHMRC to enable greater flexibility in the Investigator ...

docs.google.com

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Andrew Burgess @drandrewburgess.bsky.social · May 9

Finally got around to doing some analysis on what reapplying #NHMRC investigator grant holders* are having on the scheme.
L2/L3 heavily impacted, with ~70% of the 2025 round going to previous winners.

Food for thought for 1st timers trying to get in

*dependent on identical names across rounds.

Graph showing the number of 1st time and repeat NHMRC investigator grant winners from 2019 to 2025

Graph showing the proportion of NHMRC investigator grants that are awarded in each category to previous holders

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 3

I am very sorry for your loss, An ♥️♥️♥️

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · May 1

Congratulations Stephanie! 😊🎉🎉🎉

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Stephanie Xie @stephxie.bsky.social · Apr 30

This month has been a whirlwind. I am happy to announce I am the newest Scientist @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social

The Xie lab 🧪will focus on understanding how inflammatory and metabolic stress promote aging and cancer risk in human🩸hematopoietic stem cells and preventative interventions.

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Jennifer Trowbridge @trowbridgelab.bsky.social · Apr 11

I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues to serve a 4-year term as vice president & president of the International Society of Experimental Hematology. Now, as ever, uniting, empowering and inspiring our collective scientific community to press on is essential.

ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology @isehsociety.bsky.social · Apr 10

The results are in 🗳️ Congratulations to our incoming 2025-2026 Board of Directors who will start their terms at the conclusion of #ISEH2025🏯 in September! 👏

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Louise Purton @louisepurton.bsky.social · Feb 28

I 💯 agree!!!

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