Dr. Laura St Clair 🦠 👩🔬 🦄 💉
@laura-athelle.bsky.social
Ph.D. and molecular virologist, studying metabolic drivers of sex differences in viral immunity. Currently, a Postdoc in Sabra Klein lab @ Johns Hopkins. Pronouns: she/hers. Failure: Own it, but don't let it eat you, let it teach you.
If you drink #JustIceTea, then you know there are famous inspirational quotes under each cap. Under mine today was the quote was "As human beings, we are part of the whole stream of life." Except, I read it at as "the whole scream of life." And I thought, "Wow, dark. Accurate, but dark."
August 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
If you drink #JustIceTea, then you know there are famous inspirational quotes under each cap. Under mine today was the quote was "As human beings, we are part of the whole stream of life." Except, I read it at as "the whole scream of life." And I thought, "Wow, dark. Accurate, but dark."
So there’s a TikTok video where a woman says “Why do I have tattoos? Because life is hard, and I deserve stickers.”
And you know what? Yes. That is exactly it.
Excuse me while I ponder my next sticker…
And you know what? Yes. That is exactly it.
Excuse me while I ponder my next sticker…
June 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
So there’s a TikTok video where a woman says “Why do I have tattoos? Because life is hard, and I deserve stickers.”
And you know what? Yes. That is exactly it.
Excuse me while I ponder my next sticker…
And you know what? Yes. That is exactly it.
Excuse me while I ponder my next sticker…
Dartmouth getting to dance it out with Sandra Oh is the graduation ceremony of my dreams! So jealous!
June 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Dartmouth getting to dance it out with Sandra Oh is the graduation ceremony of my dreams! So jealous!
Okay, y’all all need a dose of adorable. So here it is:
March 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Okay, y’all all need a dose of adorable. So here it is:
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Dear Virology Community, please see ASV’s statement to our members and the scientific community. asv.org/asv-statemen...
ASV Statement for our Members | American Society for Virology
Our American Society for Virology (ASV) promotes the study and combatting of viruses, more than ever recognizing their importance and responding to them with research and education. Our academic…
asv.org
February 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Dear Virology Community, please see ASV’s statement to our members and the scientific community. asv.org/asv-statemen...
Missouri AG is really out here filing a lawsuit saying out loud that the only workforce that is competent is a work force that is predominately white and male. They are saying the quiet parts out loud and in court. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Missouri AG sues Starbucks, says workforce is ‘more female and less white’
Attorney General Andrew Bailey takes aim at the coffee giant’s diversity policies, accusing the company of racist and discriminatory hiring practices.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Missouri AG is really out here filing a lawsuit saying out loud that the only workforce that is competent is a work force that is predominately white and male. They are saying the quiet parts out loud and in court. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Whoever decided to name an apple variety “Ludacrisp,” knew that my millennial ass would buy it in principal. Let me tell, I’m not disappointed. It’s very yummy.
February 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Whoever decided to name an apple variety “Ludacrisp,” knew that my millennial ass would buy it in principal. Let me tell, I’m not disappointed. It’s very yummy.
Pro-tip: Dawn dish soap removed betadine from jeans.
Just in case any of you are also unfortunate enough to spill a 50 ml conical full of it on your favorite pair of jeans.
Just in case any of you are also unfortunate enough to spill a 50 ml conical full of it on your favorite pair of jeans.
January 4, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Pro-tip: Dawn dish soap removed betadine from jeans.
Just in case any of you are also unfortunate enough to spill a 50 ml conical full of it on your favorite pair of jeans.
Just in case any of you are also unfortunate enough to spill a 50 ml conical full of it on your favorite pair of jeans.
So, there is an old cemetery directly behind my Baltimore house…creepy enough. But let’s just add to that ambience by including screaming red foxes. Imagine being dead asleep and waking up to this echoing from the cemetery: youtu.be/CmLdgCczb_g
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December 27, 2024 at 5:03 AM
So, there is an old cemetery directly behind my Baltimore house…creepy enough. But let’s just add to that ambience by including screaming red foxes. Imagine being dead asleep and waking up to this echoing from the cemetery: youtu.be/CmLdgCczb_g
Okay, i could not help sharimf this. #Mumps www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYsPTs1E/
#blackpact
TikTok video by NevilleGoddardschild
www.tiktok.com
December 26, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Okay, i could not help sharimf this. #Mumps www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYsPTs1E/
I gotta say, updating Word keyboard shortcuts so that subscript is now Ctrl + Shift + _ instead of Ctrl + = is really throwing me off of the decade + muscle memory. I get that we wanted zoom in/zoom out. But like... Ctrl + arrows couldn't do that?
#FirstWorldProblems #LetMeVentIntoTheEther
#FirstWorldProblems #LetMeVentIntoTheEther
December 12, 2024 at 11:31 PM
I gotta say, updating Word keyboard shortcuts so that subscript is now Ctrl + Shift + _ instead of Ctrl + = is really throwing me off of the decade + muscle memory. I get that we wanted zoom in/zoom out. But like... Ctrl + arrows couldn't do that?
#FirstWorldProblems #LetMeVentIntoTheEther
#FirstWorldProblems #LetMeVentIntoTheEther
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All milk sampling to date routinely shows 7+ logs of infectious virus per mL in samples from infected cows. Very glad this raw milk was recalled because I cannot emphasize enough what a bad idea it is for people to drink high titer H5N1.
[email protected] reports finding #H5N1 #birdflu virus in raw milk. The producer, Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, has agreed to recall a batch of a whole milk product called "cream top."
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
November 25, 2024 at 1:22 AM
All milk sampling to date routinely shows 7+ logs of infectious virus per mL in samples from infected cows. Very glad this raw milk was recalled because I cannot emphasize enough what a bad idea it is for people to drink high titer H5N1.
One of the things giving me warm fuzzy hope?
The re-emergence of science social media. When Science Twitter disbanded, so much community and info sharing was lost.
I’m glad to see you all here, and for the collective desire to bring it back.
The re-emergence of science social media. When Science Twitter disbanded, so much community and info sharing was lost.
I’m glad to see you all here, and for the collective desire to bring it back.
a blurred image of a field with a house in the distance
ALT: a blurred image of a field with a house in the distance
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November 16, 2024 at 2:50 PM
One of the things giving me warm fuzzy hope?
The re-emergence of science social media. When Science Twitter disbanded, so much community and info sharing was lost.
I’m glad to see you all here, and for the collective desire to bring it back.
The re-emergence of science social media. When Science Twitter disbanded, so much community and info sharing was lost.
I’m glad to see you all here, and for the collective desire to bring it back.
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Useful how-to Bluesky to make the shift easier!
Made a tip sheet on "How to Bluesky"
Highlights: Mute, Block, Requiring Alt Text, Moderation lists, Labels, Badges, Feeds, Starter Packs, etc.
Hopefully it makes the experience of getting started here a little bit easier. Feedback welcomed.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Highlights: Mute, Block, Requiring Alt Text, Moderation lists, Labels, Badges, Feeds, Starter Packs, etc.
Hopefully it makes the experience of getting started here a little bit easier. Feedback welcomed.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
How To Bluesky
How To Bluesky Ver 0.7 2025 Nov 05 By @ctsinclair.bsky.social Introduction Welcome to Bluesky! I am glad you are finding your way here. If you are used to Twitter (aka X), this is a brief guide to ...
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November 13, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Useful how-to Bluesky to make the shift easier!
Reposted by Dr. Laura St Clair 🦠 👩🔬 🦄 💉
Let's go!
November 12, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Let's go!
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Have you seen 👀 the BMA Job Board lately? If you are on the job market, visit to learn about employers that are currently hiring: blackinmicrobiology.org/resources/fi...
Open Positions
Browse and search for open positions on our job board
blackinmicrobiology.org
November 12, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Have you seen 👀 the BMA Job Board lately? If you are on the job market, visit to learn about employers that are currently hiring: blackinmicrobiology.org/resources/fi...
Reposted by Dr. Laura St Clair 🦠 👩🔬 🦄 💉
Thanks for sharing this! Tagging some of our @blackinx.bsky.social fam...
@blkwomencompbio.bsky.social @blackmeninpsych.bsky.social @blackinastro.bsky.social @blackmammalogists.bsky.social
@blkwomencompbio.bsky.social @blackmeninpsych.bsky.social @blackinastro.bsky.social @blackmammalogists.bsky.social
Welcome, newskies! A big thank you to @rudyfraser.com for the tireless effort building up and maintaining #BlackSky.
If you aren’t already following the feed, here is the link: bsky.app/profile/rudy...
Ping Rudy to be added to the #Blackademics list: bsky.app/profile/did:...
#BlackInSTEM
If you aren’t already following the feed, here is the link: bsky.app/profile/rudy...
Ping Rudy to be added to the #Blackademics list: bsky.app/profile/did:...
#BlackInSTEM
November 12, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Thanks for sharing this! Tagging some of our @blackinx.bsky.social fam...
@blkwomencompbio.bsky.social @blackmeninpsych.bsky.social @blackinastro.bsky.social @blackmammalogists.bsky.social
@blkwomencompbio.bsky.social @blackmeninpsych.bsky.social @blackinastro.bsky.social @blackmammalogists.bsky.social
Experiencing that warm, fuzzy high you get when your data supports your left field hypothesis that most people try to discourage me from chasing. Thankful for those that also saw it, supported it, and gave me the space to run with it.
At least something good is happening this November…🙌🏻
At least something good is happening this November…🙌🏻
November 12, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Experiencing that warm, fuzzy high you get when your data supports your left field hypothesis that most people try to discourage me from chasing. Thankful for those that also saw it, supported it, and gave me the space to run with it.
At least something good is happening this November…🙌🏻
At least something good is happening this November…🙌🏻
Lots of new followers + my inactivity here, requires a reintroduction:
I am a postdoc @Johns Hopkins. I study how cellular #metabolism contributes to #SexDifferences in #immunity to vaccines and viral infection. I am also a councilor for Virology Trainees @amersocvirology.bsky.social. Hello all!🏳️🌈
I am a postdoc @Johns Hopkins. I study how cellular #metabolism contributes to #SexDifferences in #immunity to vaccines and viral infection. I am also a councilor for Virology Trainees @amersocvirology.bsky.social. Hello all!🏳️🌈
November 10, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Lots of new followers + my inactivity here, requires a reintroduction:
I am a postdoc @Johns Hopkins. I study how cellular #metabolism contributes to #SexDifferences in #immunity to vaccines and viral infection. I am also a councilor for Virology Trainees @amersocvirology.bsky.social. Hello all!🏳️🌈
I am a postdoc @Johns Hopkins. I study how cellular #metabolism contributes to #SexDifferences in #immunity to vaccines and viral infection. I am also a councilor for Virology Trainees @amersocvirology.bsky.social. Hello all!🏳️🌈
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Couldn’t find a virology starter pack so here’s one to get the ball rolling. Repost/reply if you are a virologist so I can find and add you to the list!
go.bsky.app/SinqoJU
go.bsky.app/SinqoJU
November 10, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Couldn’t find a virology starter pack so here’s one to get the ball rolling. Repost/reply if you are a virologist so I can find and add you to the list!
go.bsky.app/SinqoJU
go.bsky.app/SinqoJU
Just bumping this back up. Looking forward to seeing everyone as we descend on Columbus tomorrow! Please join us for this important DEI Workshop, all #ASV2024 attendees invited and welcome!
Are you attending #ASV2024 next week? Please join us and show your support for Black virologists at the DEI workshop during Monday's welcome reception! See you there!
@amersocvirology.bsky.social @blackinmicro.bsky.social
@amersocvirology.bsky.social @blackinmicro.bsky.social
June 22, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Just bumping this back up. Looking forward to seeing everyone as we descend on Columbus tomorrow! Please join us for this important DEI Workshop, all #ASV2024 attendees invited and welcome!
Are you attending #ASV2024 next week? Please join us and show your support for Black virologists at the DEI workshop during Monday's welcome reception! See you there!
@amersocvirology.bsky.social @blackinmicro.bsky.social
@amersocvirology.bsky.social @blackinmicro.bsky.social
June 17, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Are you attending #ASV2024 next week? Please join us and show your support for Black virologists at the DEI workshop during Monday's welcome reception! See you there!
@amersocvirology.bsky.social @blackinmicro.bsky.social
@amersocvirology.bsky.social @blackinmicro.bsky.social
Jumping on this bandwagon: go to inspirobot.me and generate a motivational poster to get you focused for the new year
Absolutely glorious, inspirobot.me!
Absolutely glorious, inspirobot.me!
January 1, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Jumping on this bandwagon: go to inspirobot.me and generate a motivational poster to get you focused for the new year
Absolutely glorious, inspirobot.me!
Absolutely glorious, inspirobot.me!
So…home for Christmas and down with RSV. How is everyone else fairing this tripledemic season?
December 27, 2023 at 4:42 AM
So…home for Christmas and down with RSV. How is everyone else fairing this tripledemic season?
@rhyshparry.bsky.social please add me to #ViroSky
December 27, 2023 at 4:41 AM
@rhyshparry.bsky.social please add me to #ViroSky