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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · 19d

On #national #neonatal #nurses week, I sit down with Amanda Williams, a neonatal clinical nurse specialist, content creator, and consultant at amandasnicued.com. We talk about her path to nursing, the future of the profession, and much more. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-sjyvd...

NICU Nurses! Looking to take the RNC-NIC? | Course by Neonatal CNS - Amanda Williams

I offer free test taking tips for every NICU nurse certification and a 100% online NICU exam prep course. As a Neonatal CNS and NICU nurse educator, I know exactly what you need to do to earn your nex...

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hey friends, in this special episode, I review @jenheemstra's book "Labwork to Leadership". In this easy read, Jen offers practical strategies for self-development, leading others, and creating leaders. Highly recommended for investigators and trainees alike. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7sqwx...

Summer Book Club: Labwork to Leadership by Dr. Jen Heemstra

Hey friends, in this special episode, I review the book "Labwork to Leadership: a concise guide to thriving in the science job you weren't trained for". Scientists receive sufficient training to devel...

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JACC Journals @jaccjournals.bsky.social · Aug 31

#HFpEF appears to develop as a result of changes in the biology of a person’s internal fat tissue, according to the #Adipokine Hypothesis, a new way of understanding how fat may impact the heart.

Get the details: https://bit.ly/45QzO3f

#JACC #ESCCongress #WCCardio #CardioSky

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Aug 30

In this bonus episode, my former intern Jamie Lee discusses her early curiosity, her passion for medicine and research, yoga, and resilience. She is applying to MD/PhD programs this year (AMCAS: 15756334) and will make an exceptional physician scientist. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-sz95j...

My former intern returns! Jamie Lee, says keep asking questions!

My former research intern Jamie Lee stops by my office to record a bonus episode! We talk about her beginnings as a naturalist, a seeker, her "aha" moment for medicine and discovering her passion for ...

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thanks so much, DeBarra 😁🙏

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Aug 2

On the last installment of Campfire Confessions, I reflect on having lunch with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time and one Arabic translator's experience working in a refugee camp on a Greek Island. www.podbean.com/media/share/...

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Jul 27

This week on Campfire Confessions, how cleaning up a minor car oil spill led to crashing a truck into a parking structure and a pleasant surprise this week in lab. www.podbean.com/ep/pb-yzivx-...

Campfire Confessions 4 of 5: Gun it!!

On this episode of Campfire Confessions, I talk about a time when I caused havoc on the UC Irvine campus driving a semi-truck. I also talk about a very pleasant surprise by my research team.

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Jul 18

On the third installment of Campfire Confessions, I share the story of a professor who delivered his conference talk to an enthusiastic audience of one! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-jynap...

Campfire Confessions 3 of 5: Quid Pro Fellow

On the third installment of Campfire Confessions, I recount an awkward instance when a conference speaker showed up to an empty hall save one enthusiastic audience member. I also share a recent experi...

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Jul 5

Episode 1 of Campfire Confessions is up! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-exv2h-...

Campfire Confessions 1 of 5: On pens and needles

In this first installment of Campfire Confessions, we relate the tale of a Masters in Public Health Student who finds himself at odds with his practicum mentor when he decides to strike out on his own...

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Jun 21

Well, that is a wrap on season 1! We'll continue to release bonus episodes until we begin again in January of 2026. Thanks so much to all my wonderful guests and listeners and I hope you have a great summer! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vwg2q...

Season 1 Wrap: I say thank you

Hey friends, as we close out season 1, I reflect on the genesis of our little project, I have some people to thank, and discuss what's in store for season 2! Have a great summer!

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Jun 14

This week, part 2 of the Season 1 finale episode with Dr. Denis Noble. We discuss an expanded view of biology, thinking on a systems level, and the long overdue imperative to embrace new paradigms in biology. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3zyus...

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Communications Biology @commsbio.nature.com · Jun 11

Alternative splicing of MRG15 modulates CDK1 transcription and cell cycle arrest, linking #epigenetic regulation to cellular senescence and impaired #cardiac regeneration. 🫀
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MRG15 alternative splicing regulates CDK1 transcriptional activity in mouse cell senescence and myocardial regeneration - Communications Biology

Alternative splicing of MRG15 modulates CDK1 transcription and cell cycle arrest, linking epigenetic regulation to cellular senescence and impaired cardiac regeneration.

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · Jun 7

In part 1 of the finale episode, I interview Oxford Professor Denis Noble, a luminary in physiology, systems biology, and philosophy. We discuss his childhood in WWII London, and his foray into academia.

He is also the mentor of the mentor who trained me. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-azfbc...

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Elisabeth Bik - Perpetrator 5, a fraudulent microbiologist @elisabethbik.bsky.social · Jun 4

‘Anyone can do this’: Sleuths publish a toolkit for post-publication review

The Collection of Open Science Integrity Guides (COSIG) aims to make “post-publication peer review” more accessible

Project headed by @reeserichardson.bsky.social
@cosig.net

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‘Anyone can do this’: Sleuths publish a toolkit for post-publication review

For years, sleuths – whose names our readers are likely familiar with – have been diligently flagging issues with the scientific literature. More than a dozen of these specialists have teamed up to cr...

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Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD @eduardomarban.bsky.social · Jun 3

Fascinating @smidtheart.bsky.social research seminar by Farah Sheikh of @ucsandiego.bsky.social on #ARVC— #BenchToBedside journey towards AAV gene therapy with PKP2, now in clinical trials!

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 31

This week, I'm privileged to speak with Professor Mamta Saxena. We discuss her early life in India, detour into home economics, child development, moving to the US, and achieving academic success in the field of human development. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-scb4p...

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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · May 27

Findings suggest that exacerbated stromal endoplasmic reticulum stress can be transmitted to monocytes, altering their differentiation, immune profile, and viability, potentially impairing trophoblast migration. Read about it in The Journal of Immunology here: ow.ly/LyTP50VZj2o

Exacerbated endoplasmic reticulum stress transmitted by endometrial stromal cells alters the conditioning of tolerogenic dendritic cells affecting trophoblast migration

Abstract. Endometrial stromal cells acquire a secretory profile associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and unfolded protein response (UPR) rela

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 24

Episode re-release: This week I re-air my discussion with the fun and thoughtful Dr. Jen Polk (@FromPhDtoLife). We discuss her path as a career coach (fromphdtolife.com) and what it takes to find the career that works best for you. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7jxqv...

Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 17

This week, I continue my discussion with @ubadahsabbagh.com, Chief of Staff at Arcadia Science. We discuss his transition to industry, perspective on the state of academic research, and his visionary endeavors. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3spkv...

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 13

Digital, only because it can be shared and edited widely.

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 13

Oh excellent!

Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 13

Do you have any plans for an audiobook? I have long commutes and always on the hunt for a good listen!

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 13

You captured joy and delight perfectly in that opossum kit's face! Moonlit March is one of my favorite!

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Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 10

This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with @ubadahsabbagh.com , Chief of Staff at Arcadia Science. In part 1 of our discussion, Ubadah and I discuss his early years, foray into research, development as a leader, and the why and how of developing your voice. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ff382...

Ahmed G. Ibrahim @ahmedgibrahim.bsky.social · May 3

This week, part 2 of my conversation with @grahamkendall.bsky.social, Deputy Vice Chancellor at MILA University. We discuss the role of AI in academia, the need for publication integrity, and his insightful reflection drawn from his unique life experience. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-cmzy9...