Yaniris Molina-Aponte
@yanirisma.bsky.social
PhD candidate in the Zon Lab 🐟
Harvard Immunology | NSF-GRFP Fellow | UPR-Humacao alumna 🇵🇷 | Científico Latino | She/her
Harvard Immunology | NSF-GRFP Fellow | UPR-Humacao alumna 🇵🇷 | Científico Latino | She/her
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"Women are PIs on 58% of the canceled grants, although they are PIs on only 34% of all active NSF grants.
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF
Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress
www.science.org
May 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Women are PIs on 58% of the canceled grants, although they are PIs on only 34% of all active NSF grants.
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
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🚨🦠🔬 Last month to register to the EMBO workshop on Adaptive Immunity in Barrier Tissues.
📍 Where: Basel, Switzerland
📅 When: 26th–29th August 2025
📝 Registration deadline: 30th May 2025
Childcare support & travel grants from @embo.org and @efis-immunology.bsky.social
#EMBOBarrierTissues
📍 Where: Basel, Switzerland
📅 When: 26th–29th August 2025
📝 Registration deadline: 30th May 2025
Childcare support & travel grants from @embo.org and @efis-immunology.bsky.social
#EMBOBarrierTissues
Adaptive immunity in barrier tissues
Immune responses lie at the heart of almost every aspect of human health, including host responses to infection, autoimmunity, cancer, metabolism and aging. While adaptive immune responses by B and T…
meetings.embo.org
April 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🚨🦠🔬 Last month to register to the EMBO workshop on Adaptive Immunity in Barrier Tissues.
📍 Where: Basel, Switzerland
📅 When: 26th–29th August 2025
📝 Registration deadline: 30th May 2025
Childcare support & travel grants from @embo.org and @efis-immunology.bsky.social
#EMBOBarrierTissues
📍 Where: Basel, Switzerland
📅 When: 26th–29th August 2025
📝 Registration deadline: 30th May 2025
Childcare support & travel grants from @embo.org and @efis-immunology.bsky.social
#EMBOBarrierTissues
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Great news: NIH postbac program is recruiting again! If your grad school plans were affected by program cutbacks or admissions freezes this year I highly encourage you to apply, this could be a perfect opportunity. Please repost.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Great news: NIH postbac program is recruiting again! If your grad school plans were affected by program cutbacks or admissions freezes this year I highly encourage you to apply, this could be a perfect opportunity. Please repost.
www.training.nih.gov/research-tra...
www.training.nih.gov/research-tra...
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Applying to STEM grad programs? 🎓
Sign ups are ✨OPEN✨ for #GSMI2025! 🤩
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!
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Sign ups are ✨OPEN✨ for #GSMI2025! 🤩
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!
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April 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Applying to STEM grad programs? 🎓
Sign ups are ✨OPEN✨ for #GSMI2025! 🤩
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!
cientificolatino.com/gsmi
MORE INFO in 🧵 1/
Sign ups are ✨OPEN✨ for #GSMI2025! 🤩
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!
cientificolatino.com/gsmi
MORE INFO in 🧵 1/
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Excited to see our image on the cover of #Immunity today 🤩
Congrats to the amazing @lbejarano.bsky.social & all authors for our #brain #tumor #vasculature study
www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
Huge 🙏 🙏 to the v talented @joanagcc.bsky.social for creating this super cover 🧠🧪
@cp-immunity.bsky.social
Congrats to the amazing @lbejarano.bsky.social & all authors for our #brain #tumor #vasculature study
www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
Huge 🙏 🙏 to the v talented @joanagcc.bsky.social for creating this super cover 🧠🧪
@cp-immunity.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Excited to see our image on the cover of #Immunity today 🤩
Congrats to the amazing @lbejarano.bsky.social & all authors for our #brain #tumor #vasculature study
www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
Huge 🙏 🙏 to the v talented @joanagcc.bsky.social for creating this super cover 🧠🧪
@cp-immunity.bsky.social
Congrats to the amazing @lbejarano.bsky.social & all authors for our #brain #tumor #vasculature study
www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
Huge 🙏 🙏 to the v talented @joanagcc.bsky.social for creating this super cover 🧠🧪
@cp-immunity.bsky.social
Congratulations to the NSF GRFP awardees! This was an especially competitive year because the number of awardees was down by 51%.
To the students who didn't get it: my heart goes out to you. This was an especially competitive year. I hope this doesn't deter you from research.
To the students who didn't get it: my heart goes out to you. This was an especially competitive year. I hope this doesn't deter you from research.
🚨 Not a drill: NSF GRFP results are NOW OUT!!!!!
But...good news and bad news.
👍 I'm *thrilled* for the grad students for whom getting this award will be life-changing, esp now.
👎 # of fellowships went down by 51%
(1000 this year vs. 2036 last year)
See here: www.research.gov/grfp/Awardee...
But...good news and bad news.
👍 I'm *thrilled* for the grad students for whom getting this award will be life-changing, esp now.
👎 # of fellowships went down by 51%
(1000 this year vs. 2036 last year)
See here: www.research.gov/grfp/Awardee...
April 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Defenders of Jay Bhattacharya are afraid to quote him.
I’m not.
Here’s a small sample of what they’ll censor.
New article from me.
www.accountabilityjournalism.org/insights/the...
I’m not.
Here’s a small sample of what they’ll censor.
New article from me.
www.accountabilityjournalism.org/insights/the...
The Dangerous Rise of Jay Bhattacharya — AJI
Jay Bhattacharya, once a fringe COVID contrarian, is now poised to lead the NIH. His rise—from downplaying the virus, pushing the discredited Great Barrington Declaration, and allying with anti-vaccin...
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March 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Defenders of Jay Bhattacharya are afraid to quote him.
I’m not.
Here’s a small sample of what they’ll censor.
New article from me.
www.accountabilityjournalism.org/insights/the...
I’m not.
Here’s a small sample of what they’ll censor.
New article from me.
www.accountabilityjournalism.org/insights/the...
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So so so honored to be featured in @sfn.org Newsletter as part of the Future of Neuroscience! If you want to know a little more about my background, PhD work, and future goals, this one’s for you! :)
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Future of Neuroscience: Ya’el Courtney
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February 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
So so so honored to be featured in @sfn.org Newsletter as part of the Future of Neuroscience! If you want to know a little more about my background, PhD work, and future goals, this one’s for you! :)
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www.sfn.org/publications...
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How Trump’s ‘fear factor’ is already reshaping American science
‘The number of cures we won’t get and scientific advances we won’t have as a result of these cuts are uncountable’
@matthewherper.bsky.social
@statnews.com
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
‘The number of cures we won’t get and scientific advances we won’t have as a result of these cuts are uncountable’
@matthewherper.bsky.social
@statnews.com
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
How Trump’s ‘fear factor’ is already reshaping American science
Scientists shocked by the Trump administration's "sledgehammer" wonder about possible motives and lament a short-sighted approach to cuts.
www.statnews.com
February 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM
How Trump’s ‘fear factor’ is already reshaping American science
‘The number of cures we won’t get and scientific advances we won’t have as a result of these cuts are uncountable’
@matthewherper.bsky.social
@statnews.com
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
‘The number of cures we won’t get and scientific advances we won’t have as a result of these cuts are uncountable’
@matthewherper.bsky.social
@statnews.com
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
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i think today broke my single day record for most phone calls received from colleagues.
the scientists — especially those with minoritized identities — are not ok
the scientists — especially those with minoritized identities — are not ok
January 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
i think today broke my single day record for most phone calls received from colleagues.
the scientists — especially those with minoritized identities — are not ok
the scientists — especially those with minoritized identities — are not ok
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I know that it is the point, but the whiplash about federal funding has been an exhausting emotional roller coaster over the last 48 hours. It is extremely distressing to not know if you are going to have a job tomorrow.
January 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I know that it is the point, but the whiplash about federal funding has been an exhausting emotional roller coaster over the last 48 hours. It is extremely distressing to not know if you are going to have a job tomorrow.
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We are hiring! Several projects available in mucosal immunology and stem cell transplantation using functional genomics and spatial transcriptomics. Could you please help us spread the word? @ljiresearch.bsky.social
Postdoctoral Position in Immunology
Post a job in 3min, or find thousands of job offers like this one at jobRxiv!
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January 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We are hiring! Several projects available in mucosal immunology and stem cell transplantation using functional genomics and spatial transcriptomics. Could you please help us spread the word? @ljiresearch.bsky.social
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You could say fish get to choose their own birthdays, because they decide when it's the right time to hatch—and scientists now know how. That and more of the best from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
December 10, 2024 at 7:35 PM
You could say fish get to choose their own birthdays, because they decide when it's the right time to hatch—and scientists now know how. That and more of the best from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
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Skin Cancer Research: Melanoma and beyond. A space for patient advocates, scientists, physicians, institutions, and journals dedicated to advancing skin cancer research. 🧫🧑🔬🔬
Leave a comment and let me know if you'd like to join!
#Cure #SkinCancer #Research
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Leave a comment and let me know if you'd like to join!
#Cure #SkinCancer #Research
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December 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Skin Cancer Research: Melanoma and beyond. A space for patient advocates, scientists, physicians, institutions, and journals dedicated to advancing skin cancer research. 🧫🧑🔬🔬
Leave a comment and let me know if you'd like to join!
#Cure #SkinCancer #Research
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Leave a comment and let me know if you'd like to join!
#Cure #SkinCancer #Research
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We are opening a call for applications 2025 – Creation of new junior research groups at the Institut Pasteur in Paris @pasteur.fr all details on our web site : research.pasteur.fr/en/call/call...
Call for applications 2025 – Creation of new research groups at the Institut Pasteur | Research - Institut Pasteur
research.pasteur.fr
December 8, 2024 at 3:04 PM
We are opening a call for applications 2025 – Creation of new junior research groups at the Institut Pasteur in Paris @pasteur.fr all details on our web site : research.pasteur.fr/en/call/call...
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Human skin rejuvenation via mRNA
By George M. Church
"ATF3-targeted mRNA treatment effectively reverses the effects of skin aging by modulating specific cellular mechanisms, offering a novel, targeted approach to human skin rejuvenation."
Open Access
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
By George M. Church
"ATF3-targeted mRNA treatment effectively reverses the effects of skin aging by modulating specific cellular mechanisms, offering a novel, targeted approach to human skin rejuvenation."
Open Access
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
December 8, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Human skin rejuvenation via mRNA
By George M. Church
"ATF3-targeted mRNA treatment effectively reverses the effects of skin aging by modulating specific cellular mechanisms, offering a novel, targeted approach to human skin rejuvenation."
Open Access
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
By George M. Church
"ATF3-targeted mRNA treatment effectively reverses the effects of skin aging by modulating specific cellular mechanisms, offering a novel, targeted approach to human skin rejuvenation."
Open Access
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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One of the alluring and theoretical strategies for extending healthspan and longevity is to rejuvenate the thymus gland, promote an intact immune system. Now there's a way to do that in aged mice.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
December 4, 2024 at 9:20 PM
One of the alluring and theoretical strategies for extending healthspan and longevity is to rejuvenate the thymus gland, promote an intact immune system. Now there's a way to do that in aged mice.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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A starter pack for PhD students and Postdocs in Immunology to connect 🔽
Drop a 🧬 and I'll add you to the list.
Let's build the upcoming immuno community!
#ImmunoSky 🧪
go.bsky.app/RABVXY4
Drop a 🧬 and I'll add you to the list.
Let's build the upcoming immuno community!
#ImmunoSky 🧪
go.bsky.app/RABVXY4
December 4, 2024 at 7:14 AM
A starter pack for PhD students and Postdocs in Immunology to connect 🔽
Drop a 🧬 and I'll add you to the list.
Let's build the upcoming immuno community!
#ImmunoSky 🧪
go.bsky.app/RABVXY4
Drop a 🧬 and I'll add you to the list.
Let's build the upcoming immuno community!
#ImmunoSky 🧪
go.bsky.app/RABVXY4
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December 3, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Our work is only possible with your support. Let’s continue making STEM higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds.
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Bc I've mentioned fundraising, I'm going to put this here. The goal for this Giving Tues. for us is going to be increasing monthly donors. Monthly support is so helpful for keeping us stable. $5/month spread over hundreds of people is how we've stayed afloat for 8 years.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Bc I've mentioned fundraising, I'm going to put this here. The goal for this Giving Tues. for us is going to be increasing monthly donors. Monthly support is so helpful for keeping us stable. $5/month spread over hundreds of people is how we've stayed afloat for 8 years.
givebutter.com/SupportSAS
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I love my floating island of garbage 🏝️ 🇵🇷
November 16, 2024 at 7:59 PM
I love my floating island of garbage 🏝️ 🇵🇷
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One-carbon unit supplementation fuels tumor-infiltrating T cells and augments checkpoint blockade https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.11.01.565193v1
One-carbon unit supplementation fuels tumor-infiltrating T cells and augments checkpoint blockade https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.11.01.565193v1
Nucleotides perform important metabolic functions, carrying energy and feeding nucleic acid synthesi
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November 4, 2023 at 2:16 AM
One-carbon unit supplementation fuels tumor-infiltrating T cells and augments checkpoint blockade https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.11.01.565193v1