Postdocs make research happen, and I feel so lucky to have these two wonderful scientists on our team. 3/3

And this week we also get to welcome Sharvari, who just joined the lab! Even in just a few days, she’s already shown how thoughtful, motivated, and fun she is to work with. I can’t wait to see all the ideas she’ll bring to our science 2/3

Happy Postdoc Appreciation Week!
I want to take a moment to celebrate the two amazing postdocs in my lab: Sara Pietroforte and Sharvari S.S. Deshpande
Sara has been such an important part of the lab, bringing talent, creativity, and great energy to everything she does 1/3

We hope this article sparks discussion and inspires new research into the mechanical control of folliculogenesis. Many thanks to Chii Jou Chan for inviting us to contribute this piece to Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

In this review, we summarize the evidence supporting this concept, discuss the tools and models available to study follicle biomechanics, and propose open questions and future directions to better understand how mechanical forces influence follicle development. 2/3

Excited to share the first review from our lab!
Together with Sara Pietroforte, we explore the idea that, beyond hormonal and biochemical cues, folliculogenesis may also be shaped by mechanical inputs from the ovary.
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Summer internships are wrapping up, and today Karen, Andy, and Ethan presented their research at our CRepHS seminar series. It’s amazing how much they’ve accomplished in just a few weeks, so proud of their hard work and growth! #ProudPI

Learn more about our lab and team: reproductivesciences.wustl.edu/laboratories...

We’re hiring! Our lab at WashU has an opening for a Senior/Staff Scientist position. If you're passionate about ovarian physiology, oocyte quality, and excited to contribute to a dynamic and growing team, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me directly for more information.

Welcome to the lab, Ashleigh and Madison! They’re joining us as Research Technicians and will be supporting our ongoing work on ovarian aging and biomechanics. We’re thrilled to have them on board and excited for the contributions they’ll bring to our team!

Thanks @mitodynamics.bsky.social for the fun interview and for saying it like it is:

“…JCS and other community journals are being crushed by the mega profit-making journals, which just seem to proliferate and spit out new journals by the day…we must all make an effort to move away from this…”

If you have recently completed your undergraduate studies and are looking for two years of research experience before applying to grad school or med school, apply in the link below! 2/2
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In these challenging times for the scientific community in the U.S., our lab is determined to keep growing! We are seeking a dedicated technician to help expand our research on ovarian function and women's health 1/2

With the recent changes in the government and new NIH directions, it feels odd to have submitted our lab's first R35 and R01. I guess it's time to celebrate small victories 🙌

I have a wonderful scientist in my lab who is looking to move to Europe. Is anyone looking for a staff scientist? She has a PhD. She is particularly in her element doing field work. Great skills with rodents and very open to non-rodent positions as well.

Please send leads, please amplify!

Amazing Northwestern IBiS Alum Teresa Woodruff received the National Medal of Science today at the White House for her trailblazing work in the fields of reproductive health, including spearheading the push for inclusion of females as biological variables in biomedicine. Inspiring #womeninStem

@washumedicine.bsky.social
is a unique place to do great science, with a Center for Reproductive Sciences and a Center for Women's Health Engineering.

Reach out if you want to learn more about the project and WashU! 3/3

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong interest in ovarian physiology and mechanobiology. The postdoc will work on a project at the intersection of cytoskeleton biology, cell-cell communication, and biomechanics. 2/3

📢 Our lab has just opened a new postdoctoral position!

Are you passionate about the mechanical and molecular control of folliculogenesis? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Contact me at [email protected] or apply directly here: wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern... 1/3

We are looking for a new Director of the Center for Women's Health Engineering at WashU! Don't hesitate to apply. This is a wonderful place to do women's health research #WomensHealth

It’s been an honor to present our story on stiffness and folliculogenesis to the mechanobiology institute in Singapore. Thank you Joe Chan for the invitation! Looking forward to more interactions with the mechanobiology community 😊