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CobaAlma
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Scientist | Marathon Finisher | Trail Runner | Mother | Racing For Sustainability Member
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So excited to kick off my year of training for the 2026 Big Sur International Marathon. I did have some rehabilitation time, but I am ready to go. Please consider donating to this initiative 🌎♻️👟
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Integrating sex as a biological variable in bioengineering should not be viewed as a women’s health concern but as a requirement for reproducible, rigorous research that ultimately benefits everyone. But what does truly meaningful integration look like in practice?
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Sex as a biological variable in biomedical engineering - Nature Reviews Bioengineering
Integrating sex as a biological variable in bioengineering should not be viewed as a women’s health concern but as a requirement for reproducible, rigorous research that ultimately benefits everyone. ...
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February 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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🚨New Collection Alert: PFAS and forever chemicals in the environment

👉We invite studies that highlight recent advances in understanding the fate, transport, and effects of persistent pollutants on human health and ecosystems.

⏱️Deadline: 12 November 2026

👉Details: www.nature.com/collections/...
PFAS and forever chemicals in the environment
With this cross-journal Collection, the editors invite manuscripts that highlight recent advances in understanding the fate, transport, and effects of ...
www.nature.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I just submitted my dissertation.
I am now going to have a break from my computer for the rest of the week. Glad to have this work done and look forward for the future opportunities.

#latina #womeninstem #mexican #scientist #firstgen #phd
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Today we made tamales, and everything was delicious. Beaked with love 💕 made you feel close to your ancestors! I hope our grandmothers are proud of the new generations. 🫔
February 1, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Good morning! I'm working on finishing my revised document, but before I dive in, I need to enjoy some coffee and freshly baked bread. It’s a simple pleasure that really helps me get started with the day!
January 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Nature Health launches today! In our inaugural editorial, we outline our vision of 'health beyond medicine' and aim to publish research, reviews and opinion that bridges the 'implementation gap' between health research with policy and practice.
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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New content online: GPR110 as a regulator of MASH
GPR110 as a regulator of MASH
Nature Reviews Endocrinology, Published online: 16 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41574-026-01231-2GPR110 as a regulator of MASH
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January 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Out Now! A phage protein screen identifies triggers of the bacterial innate immune system #MicroSky
A phage protein screen identifies triggers of the bacterial innate immune system
Nature Microbiology, Published online: 16 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41564-025-02239-6A library of 400 phage protein-coding genes is used to find a trove of antiphage systems, revealing systems that target tail fibre and major capsid proteins.
go.nature.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Happy Friday! The sun was mysteriously shining today.
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
So excited to kick off my year of training for the 2026 Big Sur International Marathon. I did have some rehabilitation time, but I am ready to go. Please consider donating to this initiative 🌎♻️👟
January 14, 2026 at 5:59 AM
I decided to take a break and whip up some delicious cookies! While my family was out biking, I was busy baking and creating sweet treats.
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I am glad to join the Racing For Sustainability team.

I’ll be running the Big Sur 2026 marathon, and to show my appreciation, I am proud to participate in this fundraiser. Please join me and donate here:

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Racing for Sustainability at the Big Sur International Marathon
It's our name, and it's what our team members are doing. With every step they take, every mile they run, they're helping to make our vision a reality: a world where sustainability is as integral to a...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I’ve been reflecting on my personal and professional paths this year. It was truly a year of deep learning and reshaping my perspectives on education, science, and mentorship. I now understand that I hold core values that support my integrity as a scientist, educator, mentor and individual. 💫
December 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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University reputations and finances often hinge on their position in global ranking tables that prioritize narrow aspects of academic life. Elizabeth Gadd writes about three changes that would give institutions the freedom to explore fresh ways of working. #Academicsky 🧪
To reform universities, first tackle global rankings
Universities are in thrall to a rankings system that prioritizes narrow aspects of academic life. Three changes would give institutions the freedom to explore fresh ways of working.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Thinking about how to incorporate *Environmental Genomics* or *Precision Environmental Health*
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Genome-wide association analyses reported in Nature Genetics identify differences in the genetic architectures of early-onset and late-onset major depressive disorder and in their genetic correlations with related traits. go.nature.com/4o3eu0c 🧬 🧪
November 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
From my last visit to the bookstores in Portland
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Hace unos días una amiga publicó esta imagen, y trajo consigo muchas reflexiones que eh tenido estos últimos años.
Las mujeres avanzamos, con o sin privilegios, nuestras abuelas y sus generaciones nos sostienen.

*autor de la imagen desconocido
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Cancer prevention vaccines have reduced cancer-related mortalities, yet therapeutic cancer vaccine development and clinical translation continues to face challenges. A Review in Nature Reviews Cancer summarizes the past cancer vaccine failures to highlight recent advancements. 🔒
Recent advances in therapeutic cancer vaccines - Nature Reviews Cancer
Cancer prevention vaccines have reduced cancer-related mortalities, yet therapeutic cancer vaccine development and clinical translation continues to face challenges. Here, Zaidi, Jaffee and Yarchoan summarize the failures of cancer vaccines of the past, to highlight recent advancements in the field.
go.nature.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Now online! Personalized molecular signatures of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Personalized molecular signatures of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Muscle samples from over 120 people were analyzed to identify molecular patterns linked to insulin resistance, a key feature of type 2 diabetes. The findings reveal new insights that could help tailor more personalized and effective treatments for the disease.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Feeling the momentum. I’ve been working a lot the past few weeks. I am grateful to share many experiences with early-career scientists worldwide and am optimistic about the opportunities ahead. #science #STEM #prismStandordfellow #postdoctoralresearchers
May 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
We organized the Latino-Hispanic Research and Networking Symposium in collaboration with SOMOS and the Mexican Graduate Student Association. It was rewarding to bring together undergraduate students from San Jose State University and graduate students and faculty from UC Davis.
May 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Applying to STEM grad programs? 🎓

Apply now for #CLGSMI! 🤩
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The GSMI program supports applicants through 1-on-1 mentorship, fee waivers, professional development, and community building!

Applications accepted on a ROLLING basis until 5/31!
May 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM