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Justin Lathia, PhD

@gbm-maestro.bsky.social

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Scientific Director and Professor, Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Cleveland Clinic. Laboratory based brain tumor investigator, interested in tumor microenvironment and sex differences in glioblastoma

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Nov 17

New to this platform - very active on the former blue bird, I hope to also be active here as well. Thanks for the follow, will be posting lab related updates!

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Anthony R. Sloan, Ph.D @anthonysloan.bsky.social · Aug 13

Excited to share our new preprint. We are only beginning to understand the role of platelets in sex-biased immunity in glioblastoma. Grateful for awesome colleagues, collaborators and the fantastic mentorship from @gbm-maestro.bsky.social and @2scottish.bsky.social

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Platelets drive immune suppression and glioblastoma growth in a sex-dependent manner via PAR4 signaling

Sex differences in cancer outcomes, including glioblastoma (GBM), are shaped by biological, hormonal, and immune factors, influencing disease progression, treatment responses, survival, and the tumor ...

www.biorxiv.org

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jul 24

Excited to partner with the ABTA and @caseccc.bsky.social this Saturday for a 5K in Cleveland - come join us for the run/walk, live music, entertainment, and food trucks! Our team is already >40, help us get to >50 and raise critical funds for a brain tumor research!

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jul 24

Great to be with the VeloSano trainees and discuss their important contributions to cancer research here at Cleveland Clinic Research - excited to spend time with next generation who will impact cancer 💪🏽

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jun 26

Congrats! So well deserved 💪🏽

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · May 1

…and that’s a wrap! Great #MIF meeting in Louisville - big thanks to co-organizers Bob Mitchell and Ashley Curry. Great to see the MIF community and many friends - @gokcegroup.bsky.social @karenenglish.bsky.social

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Apr 23

Blood 🩸 brother 💪🏽

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Mar 3

Great time last night supporting the Cleveland Cavaliers (got 50th win in OT) and NF research in honor of Nick Gilbert!

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Robyn Gartrell MD, MS @doctweettweet.bsky.social · Feb 17

Almost here! Weds 2/19 we’ll have our FREE SITC Virtual NeuroImmunoOncology (NIO) Summit discussing Challenges and Opportunities in NIO for adult a childhood brain tumors. Check out the agenda and register here!
www.sitcancer.org/education/we... @doctweettweet.bsky.social @sitcancer.bsky.social

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thanks so much for the invitation Gilbert, had a lot of fun and look forward to many follow-up discussions.

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 29

For sure - when in Rome (or Miami)

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Journal of Clinical Investigation @jci.org · Jan 28

@gbm-maestro.bsky.social & team discover glioblastoma tumors produce spermidine and drive tumor progression by inducing T cell death: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/177824

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 28

Exceptional visit to the University of Miami and see so many friends! Great meetings and feedback on a lot of our ongoing work! #Collaboration - @dbayik.bsky.social @dionysioswatson.bsky.social @nimasharifimd.bsky.social

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 28

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 28

Great to see you Nima!

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 28

Great seeing you all and looking forward to the rest of the visit!

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 28

Grandpa 👴?!? No thank you (Gracias pero no gracias)

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 28

Tempting…we will see how tomorrow goes…

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 28

Great lab family reunion in the 305 with @dbayik.bsky.social and @dionysioswatson.bsky.social

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 25

On a separate post, just mentioned the trip back to Philadelphia to celebrate her legacy.

Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 25

Emotional day going home to Drexel Biomed - was a privilege to pay homage to the legacy of a true legend - Dr. Banu Onaral- she was the true epitome of servant leadership, truly blessed to have you as part of my life 🙏

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 14

Thinking about this more - why? Why would you do this in such a manner? Recruiting is hard, why make it more difficult on yourself? Those of us who do this routinely know these are necessary steps but can be done before the official offer is given. 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 14

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Anthony R. Sloan, Ph.D @anthonysloan.bsky.social · Jan 11

It was a team effort working with two talented med students to co-author this brief report @alan__cr7 @austin_kennemer and great getting feedback from mentors and experts in the field @gbm-maestro.bsky.social @2scottish.bsky.social @alokkhorana.bsky.social

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Justin Lathia, PhD @gbm-maestro.bsky.social · Jan 10

Great to spend time with Lathia Lab Family member @samuelsprowls.bsky.social now at Duquesne - Thanks for the invite!