Meet Sergiu Pasca, a neuroscientist whose work explores the biological basis of brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Discover a favorite “aha” moment and the place he seeks out when he’s not in the lab.
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What actually shapes a career in science?
In Season 3 of the Lab Coats & Life™ Podcast, launching March 11, we zoom out from the bench to examine the systems surrounding researchers. 🔍
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, starting next week! Or catch up on our previous two seasons now. 🎧
✅ Share your experience on social media with conference hashtags and connect with others who are also attending
✅ Prepare a 30 second “elevator pitch” for when introducing yourself to others
✅ Double-check the poster submission deadline as soon as you’ve registered
✅ Plan out your schedule ahead of time by deciding which talks or booths you want to visit
✅ Apply for travel awards and be on the lookout for early registration discounts
✅ Remember to pack something sturdy to take notes on
"Tips for Attending a Conference" Conference hall with attendees seated
There's often so much to do at a scientific event, but so little time. ⏳
We've gathered a few tips to help you make the most out of your next conference experience!
New research shows that DNA's 3D organization is constantly in flux. 🧬
Scientists found that the genome unfolds and refolds at different rates in different regions, influencing gene regulation and expression.
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Check out a free course from the ISSCR and STEMCELL Technologies on how to apply the ISSCR Standards for Human Stem Cell Use in Research. Gain practical guidance you can apply to your current research to strengthen rigor, responsibility, and best practices. Sign up now 👉https://bit.ly/43Slc1G
🎙️ We've got a special episode out for you now!
We chat with Drs. Fiona Doetsch and Nozomu Yachie about what to expect at the upcoming #ISSCR2026 meeting.
🎧 Check it out: https://bit.ly/3O6oN7s
We are proud to share that Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, has been named to the 2026 #TIME100Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health — becoming the first scientist from Cincinnati Children's to receive this honor. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qj8S50YcR5G
Turn your next conference talk into a performance that truly engages your audience! Learn public-speaking tips on timing, tone, and stepping away from the lectern to add a little showbiz to your #SciComm. 🎤 @nature.com
A newly discovered immune pathway could lead to gentler treatments for multiple childhood brain cancers, according to new research from our Gilbertson Group published today in
@natgenet.nature.com.
Listen to first author Elizabeth Cooper discuss their findings.
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🌡️ HOTT isn't just about temperature.
Human Organoid Tumor Transplantation (HOTT) is one of the models Dr. Bhaduri's lab (@bhadurilab.bsky.social) developed to understand how interactions with #glioblastoma tissue and immune cells contribute to therapy failure.
#Neuroskyence @dgsomucla.bsky.social
CD44 is the central traffic controller for immune system function. 🚦 A new @nature.com article finds that when viruses like cytomegalovirus hijack this system, it can impede efficient priming of naive #TCells and the initiation of antiviral CD8 T cell responses.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NX2BfL
Try these three strategies from @nature.com if you're experiencing any writing apprehension on large or long-term projects. ✍️
1. Set concrete goals
2. Develop structure and accountability
3. Write as you go
Three scientists in lab coats discussing research data in a laboratory setting for the AAI Restore Grants Program.
⚠️ Research interrupted by 2025 funding cuts? Applications are now open for the second round of the AAI RESTORE Grants Program. For Early-career researchers & PIs (R, K, F series, DP2/DP5, and more). The deadline is February 5, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/Z1yc50XWe83.
Congratulations to all the researchers involved in this discovery! 🧡
Phishheads 🤝 Cell biologists
Organoids models and CAR T cell therapy was used to research diffuse midline glioma (DMG) in the brainstem. 🧠
Researchers from @themaximacenter.bsky.social tested GD2-specific CAR T cells on DMG #organoids and found reduced effectiveness when microglia were present: https://bit.ly/4jBD2fY
Organoid Day is returning on February 12 in Singapore! 🎉 Join us for thought-provoking talks, interactive panel discussions, and networking opportunities: bit.ly/4qgZgX7
Thanks for sharing! We can't wait to see you there. 🧡
When you work in science, you're always looking at the data. Here's what shows up most often on stemcell.com! 🗨️
We type these words a lot. 🤪
Settle a debate. How do you pronounce mesenchymal? 👄
2026 will be the year you remember to celebrate your wins, not just troubleshoot experimental failures! 🌟
Take a look back at this year in science with @natbiotech.nature.com's top 10 news stories! 📰
Shaking things up in the lab. 😉❄️
Kidney assembloids from Pedro Medina in the Li lab made the list! 😍 We're in awe of all the images captured in 2025. Check out @nature.com's picks!
Stay prepared for conversations about science by taking our “Talking Science in the Wild” pocket guide with you wherever you go: bit.ly/4q91AyS
A LEGO-like liver model! 👷 Researchers generated patient-specific periportal liver assembloids from #hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, and liver mesenchymal cells that can be used to investigate human liver pathophysiology.
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You've heard of Elf on the Shelf, but have you heard of...
Abstract submissions for #ISSCR2026 are due in just 2 months! Share your latest discoveries and connect with leading researchers and industry innovators from around the world. Submit by 25 February 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4owAWzF
