Publication alert! We built an #opensource platform for functional phenotyping of hiPSC-derived #neurons, combining calcium #imaging, #optogenetic stimulation, #automated acquisition and analysis into an accessible workflow. @fedegasparoli.bsky.social @sahinm.bsky.social @sciwhye23.bsky.social
Our incredible stem cell consortium just won an @isscr.org public service award! Honored to be a part of such an amazing collection of stem cell scientists!
#ISSCR2026 offers exclusive networking opportunities designed to connect you with researchers driving the future of stem cell science. Make connections that progress your research forward and join me at @ISSCR.org 2026 in Montréal, Canada this July. invt.io/1bxbspkipnt
The #ISSCR2026 scientific program brings together leading voices and new ideas, covering a wide range of topics from stem cell biology to organoids, disease modeling, and cell therapies. Submit an abstract by 25 February for the opportunity to present your research! invt.io/1bxbktvyxlj @isscr.org
Submit a science spotlight proposal to contribute to the scientific programming at #ISSCR2026! Organized by ISSCR student & postdoc members, these sessions provide a fresh perspective on emerging scientific topics not covered elsewhere in the program. Proposals are due by 25 Feb. invt.io/1lxbuvuvkly
The abstract submission deadline for #ISSCR2026 is coming up on 25 February! Submit your research to showcase your findings, connect with global experts, and gain visibility. Travel awards are available for early career researchers. Learn more: invt.io/1bxbvtosiv5 @isscr.org
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking during the #StemCells and #3DCultures session at #SLAS2026 in Boston next month!
The #ISSCR2026 scientific program features the field’s most influential voices and groundbreaking science. Explore breakthroughs from basic biology to clinical translation and join the conversations driving stem cell research and regenerative medicine forward. invt.io/1bxbmpv86q2 @isscr.org
Showcase your research on a global stage at @isscr.org #ISSCR2026! Submit an abstract by 25 February to share your latest stem cell discoveries, translational insights, or clinical advances. Research from all sectors is welcome - academia, industry, and beyond! lnkd.in/gytQeDMA
@stemcellreports.bsky.social, the official meeting journal of #ISSCR2026, communicates basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational & clinical studies. Meet the editorial team at @ISSCR.org 2026 & discuss how to publish your work in Stem Cell Reports! invt.io/1bxb9jxi7fs
There are many ways to make your voice heard and participate in all that #ISSCR2026 has to offer! Discover how to get involved, including submitting an abstract, proposing a science spotlight, hosting a meet-up hub, and more! invt.io/1bxbitoj95l @isscr.org
We’ve officially launched the MetaboDev lab at IMBA 🚀! I’m extremely grateful for all the support from the @imbavienna.bsky.social & @viennabiocenter.bsky.social community. Special thanks to @eunicechan.bsky.social, the most amazing first lab member I could have hoped for. On to the science!🔬🧬#NewPI
Spotlight your research by presenting a poster or giving a short talk! A great way to connect with the community and expand your network!
Thrilled to be selected as an #ISSCR2026 Ambassador! The @isscr.org 2026 Annual Meeting will take place in Montréal, Canada on 8-11 July 2026 & features 4 days of scientific sessions with talks from global researchers! Explore the scientific program and the ways to participate. invt.io/1bxbxxyb5t0
Liz Buttermore, Director of the #HumanNeuronCore, delivers an impactful presentation at Axion Biosystem’s Boston user meeting on how our research group is utilizing iPSCs and functional tools for the investigation of disease mechanisms and therapeutic development in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Thrilled to share our latest #research efforts on #CDKL5 deficiency and #stemcell #diseasemodeling. This critical work took a tremendous team effort! #autism #epilepsy #intellectualdisability #raredisorders
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The BlackInNeuro Conference is almost here 📢 Featuring keynote @timnitgebru.bsky.social + amazing speakers across neuro, tech & equity.
EVERYONE is welcome to register for 8️⃣ livestreamed events! BIN members can register to attend in person in Washington DC! See you at #BINW25!
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Join the annual #BlackInNeuroRollCall on September 10th and tell us where you were in 2020, and where you are now!
New role? New city? New degree? We want to hear it!!
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🧠 🌍 Should I stay or should I go?
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Join us for the #NeuroRacism Symposium where we’ll discuss Science, Communication & Ethics in the Connected Age
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No two neuro journeys are the same 🧠✨
Join us for TWO #BINSeminarSeries sessions at #BINW25 where speakers share their paths—inside and beyond the ivory tower.
📅 Sept 10 & 11
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What’s the future of science and who’s shaping it? Join #BINterdisciplinary at #BINW25 in collab with @EEJustLSSociety for a convo on resilience, networks & the future of Black scientists.
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Your neuro skills go way beyond the bench 🧠💼
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Join #BINSeminarSeries: Beyond the Tower ft. Dr. Tabia Pope, Sports SLP, CEO & educator sharing her journey beyond the ivory tower 🧠🏈
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Join us for a two-part symposium at #BINW25 🧠🌍
#NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora brings together panelists sharing their science, stories & the real talk on the highs, hurdles, and impact of moving countries for a scientific career.
🗓 Sept 10 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
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