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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 21d

We kicked off our exciting season of fall meetings with "Metabolic Dysregulation in SBMA," led by Drs. Andrew Lieberman and Diane Merry. Thank you to all participants for collaborative discussion, with special thanks to the Kennedy's Disease Association for their partnership.

Agenda: bit.ly/KDA-25

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory community mourns the loss of Victor Mcelheny, the Banbury Center’s first ever Director. We send our deepest condolences to Victor’s loved ones. The CSHL community will remember him and his contributions with gratitude. @cshlbanbury.bsky.social

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · Jul 14

What happens when researchers, clinicians, & advocates unite around a rare disease? Progress. In collaboration with Penny's Flight, @cshlbanbury.bsky.social gathered experts to rethink NF1 care. www.cshl.edu/nf1-scientif...

NF1: Scientific insight and systemic change | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Children diagnosed with the disorder often have motor delays and learning disabilities. Many ar...

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · Jun 12

What shapes our health isn’t just DNA—it’s everything around us. At CSHL's Banbury Center (@cshlbanbury.bsky.social) scientists launched a bold vision for exposomics: the study of how environment meets biology. www.cshl.edu/exposomics-h...

Exposomics: Holistic health without the snake oil | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

We live in the age of -omics. We have genomics to study complete sets of DNA. We have proteomics focused on all the proteins within our cells. And we have metabolomics for metabolites like sugars and ...

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · Jun 2

This landmark meeting brought together experts across neuroscience and immunology to chart the future of the field—emphasizing collaboration, cutting-edge tools, and rethinking the way we define the neuroimmune system.

Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Jun 2

In 2024, an interdisciplinary group of scholars convened at Banbury to discuss the future of "Systems Neuroimmunology," exploring opportunities to drive the field forward.

Read participants' key conclusions from that meeting in @natrevimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Systems neuroimmunology: current bottlenecks, research priorities and future directions - Nature Immunology

Strategies to advance the field of neuroimmunology by embracing its complexity via inclusion of its multidisciplinary properties were discussed at a meeting in Cold Spring Harbor. Attendees proposed f...

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Jun 2

In 2024, an interdisciplinary group of scholars convened at Banbury to discuss the future of "Systems Neuroimmunology," exploring opportunities to drive the field forward.

Read participants' key conclusions from that meeting in @natrevimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Systems neuroimmunology: current bottlenecks, research priorities and future directions - Nature Immunology

Strategies to advance the field of neuroimmunology by embracing its complexity via inclusion of its multidisciplinary properties were discussed at a meeting in Cold Spring Harbor. Attendees proposed f...

www.nature.com

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our environment shapes our health—from air and food to stress and neighborhoods. A new paper from a Banbury Center (@cshlbanbury.bsky.social) meeting at CSHL advocates for exposomics, a new way to measure it all.

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Integrating exposomics into biomedicine

Assessing a full range of environmental exposures will improve human health

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 25

Out now: Participants of 2023's "Exposomics" meeting make the case for taking a broader view of biomedical research by incorporating environmental contributors to human disease and health.

Read the @science.org Perspective here: bit.ly/EXPOS-SCI

#Exposomics

Integrating exposomics into biomedicine

Assessing a full range of environmental exposures will improve human health

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 24

Many thanks for your contributions to this meeting, Dr. Dart! We hope to welcome you to Banbury again soon.

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 24

Many thanks for your contributions to the meeting, Dr. Handelin! We are so glad to hear that it sparked important discussions.

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Anna Dart @annaedart.bsky.social · Apr 17

What an honour to be part of this meeting! Fantastic scientists and clinicians in a fantastic setting, brainstorming how to advance this field and find life-saving cures for patients with glioblastoma.

Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you to participants of "Glioblastoma" for productive and invigorating discussions, with special thanks to organizers Drs. Melissa Bondy, Peter Dirks, and Bill Weiss. We are grateful to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support.

Agenda: bit.ly/GBM-25

Group of 23 participants on the patio outside the conference center.

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you so much for your contributions to this meeting, Dr. Miller! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience.

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Ty Miller Lab @tymillerlab.bsky.social · Apr 16

A real privilege to be part of this meeting with so many leaders in the field that I admire. It is an inspiring group of passionate & dedicated physicians/scientists trying to tackle #GBM. Hoping that our collective efforts will lead to effective therapies for these patients. Thanks for the invite!

Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you to participants of "Glioblastoma" for productive and invigorating discussions, with special thanks to organizers Drs. Melissa Bondy, Peter Dirks, and Bill Weiss. We are grateful to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support.

Agenda: bit.ly/GBM-25

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 16

We look forward to having you back at Banbury soon, Dr. Gutmann!

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you to participants of "Glioblastoma" for productive and invigorating discussions, with special thanks to organizers Drs. Melissa Bondy, Peter Dirks, and Bill Weiss. We are grateful to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support.

Agenda: bit.ly/GBM-25

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you to cross-sector participants of "Government Challenges to U.S. Patent Rights" for thoughtful and stimulating discussions, with special thanks to Drs. Peg Brivanlou, Hans Sauer, and Ken Sonnenfeld for leading.

Read the agenda: bit.ly/PATENT-25

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · Mar 24

‘Don’t wait for universal approval—just try it…’ 🚀
CSHL Assistant Professor Corina Amor Vegas, who pushes boundaries in her own research, shares her advice for young women starting their careers: take risks, test bold ideas, and embrace discovery.

#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenAtCSHL

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you to participants of "Pediatric Sarcomas" for inspiring discussions, with special thanks to Drs. Kim Stegmaier and Chris Vakoc for organizing. We are grateful to supporters of @cshlnews.bsky.social sarcoma research for making this meeting possible.

Agenda: bit.ly/SARC-25

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Mar 5

Many thanks for your contributions to this meeting, Dr. Scavuzzo! We are so glad that you found it to be reinvigorating. We hope to welcome you to Banbury again in the future!

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Marissa Scavuzzo she/her @marissascavuzzo.bsky.social · Feb 25

Two intensive days at the Gastronauts Leadership Summit, surrounded by current and future leaders of the field, working together to push the boundaries of science

Feeling grateful for this community and reinvigorated from this meeting of the minds

Thank you @cshlbanbury.bsky.social for having us!

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thank you to participants of the "Gastronauts Leadership Summit" for inspiring discussions about the future of brain-body science. Special thanks to organizers Drs. @diegoebm.bsky.social, Maya Kaelberer, & Semir Beyaz, & to @cshlnews.bsky.social for support.

Read the agenda: bit.ly/GASTRO-25

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Feb 28

Watch Dr. Balls-Berry's recent interview on "Listen, St. Louis," where she discusses dementia in the Black community, including bias in healthcare, and the importance of diversity in clinical trials: bit.ly/JBB-VIDEO (4/4)

Alzheimer's in the Black Community with Joy Balls-Berry | Listen, St. Louis Ep. 24 | Nine PBS

Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their families are more likely to struggle accessing care due to bias in the medical system. Joy Balls-Berry, associate professor at Washington University Medical School, studies those inequities and joins #ListenStLouis host Carol Daniel to discuss the role bias plays in healthcare and why researchers need more diversity in their clinical trials. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know in the comments below! To experience more of the #CarolDanielPodcast, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss a podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD. #Alzheimers #Dementia #podcast

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Feb 28

In 2011, Dr. Balls-Berry established the Minority Women in Research Network (MWRN). The network's mission is to provide community-patient engagement opportunities for minority women scientists who are conducting research. (3/4)

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Feb 28

A psychiatric epidemiologist and educator, Dr. Balls-Berry's work focuses on promoting community-patient engagement in research to increase health equity in under-resourced communities. She serves as core leader of the Health Disparities & Equity Core at @washumedadrc.bsky.social. (2/4)

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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · Feb 28

We conclude our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight series with Dr. Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, @jballsberry1908.bsky.social, Associate Professor of Neurology at @washumedicine.bsky.social. We were honored to have her co-organize a Banbury meeting in 2024. (1/4)

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