Dedicated #GIST researchers led by superhero Dr. Michael Heinrich. Basic & Clinical GIST research performed at @OHSUKnight & @VAresearch. #sarcoma #slayGIST

Joined February 2021
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#newtotwitter We are the Heinrich Lab! We are a small but mighty group. We study #GIST, aiming to understand the molecular mechanisms of disease to provide better diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for patients. #SlayGIST
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The recordings from the GIST Summit 2025/GDOL Texas cohosted by GIST Support International, the LRG & @MDAndersonNews are now available: bit.ly/SUMMIT2025-GDOL-TX-Pl… or go directly to our YouTube channel @LiferaftgroupOrg #GISTeducation #GISTSummit #GDOL #ThrivingTogether
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Great to đź‘€ @OHSUKnight @GistLab present
This past weekend, GSI, the LRG & MD Anderson hosted a GIST Summit to a full house! Attendees gained valuable insights from top GIST experts. #GISTCommunity #GISTEducation @MDAndersonNews @NeetaSomaiahMD @JasonSicklick @GistLab
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GIST Summit 2025/GDOL Texas hosted by GIST Support International & the LRG & MD Anderson is March 1 at 8am in Houston. Details & Registration: bit.ly/GISTSummit2025-GDOL
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Analysis of 3,144 GIST case reports over 25 yrs provides unique insights into GIST biology including paraneoplastic syndromes, unusual metastatic sites rarely associated with GIST, cases in very young children, and more. @TARanjbarian ow.ly/ilbm50UuVO3 @SKMaithel
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Thank you @ctosociety for allowing me to present my work again this year. I'm so honored to receive the best GIST poster award! Thank you to Dr. Heinrich @GistLab for your mentorship and to our awesome collaborators like @seppobauer and @Liferaftgroup! @OHSUKnight #CTOS2024
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Stop by today at the poster session to see @HKhosroyani present her dissertation work! #slayGIST
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And also co-authors on (P177) PREDICTING THE IMATINIB RESPONSE OF PDGFRA EXON 18-MUTANT GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL TUMOR USING IN VITRO MODELS cdmcd.co/ZKkEbE @HKhosroyani @GistLab @OHSUKnight #imatinib #collaboration
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Encouraging to hear more about the VUS research in SDH-deficient #GIST with @GistLab #slayGIST. Great work! #CTOS2024
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Fantastic turnout and engagement @OHSUKnight GIST Education Day. Really enjoyed connecting with everyone, hearing about the latest clinical trials and discussing the multidisciplinary, individualized approach to this rare disease with @GistLab
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Kicking off the #GISTTSummit2024 in Essen organized by @seppobauer & Jonathan Fletcher, with presentations by #GIST experts Ping Chi, Michael Heinrich @GistLab, and John Glod. Looking forward to 3 days filled with scientific exchange centered around GIST! #Sarcoma
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Congrats to @GistLab and Dr. Limin Zhu for achieving this COE designation! @OHSUsurgery @HemeoncOhsu @OHSUKnight #OHSUSarcoma @drymtn @surgeonscie @DrLaraDavis
Life Fest encompasses many facets—education, celebration, support, and more. A highlight of the event is honoring those who have served our community with the highest level of excellence. This year, we are proud to recognize @OHSUKnight as a GIST Center of Excellence.
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Thank you for honoring our clinical and research teams! #slayGIST
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Congratulations to all, and thank you for your dedication, commitment to excellence, and compassion on behalf of the GIST community! #LifeFest #ThrivingTogether #dedication
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We are hiring for a new Postdoc! #slayGIST social.icims.com/viewjob/pt1…

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#ShareYourColors On #RareDiseaseDay! Today and every day, we invite all rare patients & caregivers to share their story. Let’s make awareness for rare diseases less rare! #GISTHOPE
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Check out our new publication showing how ctDNA analysis can help with treatment prediction!
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So honored to have received the award for best GIST poster @ctosociety !!! Thank you to Dr. Heinrich for your mentorship and to all those that stopped by yesterday during the poster reception. @GistLab @OHSUKnight #ctos2023 #slayGIST
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Congratulations @HKhosroyani on your poster award!! @OHSUKnight #OHSUsarcoma
Wow! So proud of @HKhosroyani - winner of BEST POSTER at #CTOS2023 !! Nice work Homma, and kudos to your stellar mentor @GistLab @OHSUKnight #OHSUsarcoma
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Another successful Medical Advisory Board meeting at #CTOS2023. We are enthusiastic about continuing our collaborative efforts to enhance patients' lives through research and collaboration. #GIST #SARCOMA #CTOSTweeTOS
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I'll be presenting my dissertation work about primary TKI resistance in PDGFRA mutant GIST at poster #25 this evening during the @ctosociety poster reception! Stop by to learn more about which PDGFRA patients could benefit from Imatinib therapy. #CTOS2023 #OHSUSarcoma #slayGIST
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And visit crazy productive #orthoonc resident Sarah Lindsay, with mentorship from @GundleMD
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