Biomolecules do amazing things...and so do we! *Student-run* @WUSTL @washuchem
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Heemstra Lab retweeted
Mar 30
Professor @jenheemstra @HeemstraLab @washuchemistry received the distinguished Barton Honorary Lectureship at @ouchembiochem @uofoklahoma, invited by Dr Shihka Chauhan. She gave a talk entitled "A Chemical Biology Toolbox for Probing A-to-1 RNA Editing" @YuanningFeng @Feng_Group
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Paper Alert!!! Congrats to all of our authors...
Learn more about Endonuclease V, a crucial understudied transcriptome regulator...
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Endonuclease V: From Transcriptome Regulator to Chemical Biology Tool by Jennifer M. Heemstra and co-workers (@jenheemstra, @HeemstraLab, @WashUChem) #OpenAccess
chemistry-europe.onlinelibra…
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Here is the link to the full video...
A nice video from our lab showing the impact of studying RNA editing in human health. Hear from our project leader @alexquillin and amazing mentor @jenheemstra
source.washu.edu/2025/12/a-s…
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2 Dec 2025
Hear our research from Dr. Alex!!! 🥳 She developed an amazing immunostaining assay to visualize A-to-I edited transcripts in cells, tissues and organoids.
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Heemstra Lab retweeted
22 Aug 2025
In the new book Labwork to Leadership, chemist Jen Heemstra offers actionable leadership advice to principal investigators.
Read the #ScienceBooks Review: scim.ag/41EtQje
ALT Cover of Labwork to Leadership
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Heemstra Lab retweeted
5 Aug 2025
Applying for faculty jobs? New to academia? Mentoring future faculty?
✅ Be sure to add this valuable book 📕 to your toolkit. The insights shared by @jenheemstra will positively contribute to your journey. @Harvard_Press
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5 Aug 2025
Labwork to Leadership officially released today!!
I'm humbled by the support from our community, as it's already sold out in most places.
But the eBook is available now on kindle & apple books or you can still pick up a hard copy through @Harvard_Press:
hup.harvard.edu/books/978067…
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6 Aug 2025
RT @drjessigold: Winnie is excited for @jenheemstra new book!!!
Get yourself a copy here: hup.harvard.edu/books/978067…
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30 Jul 2025
🚨 Exciting news! @WUSTL and @MilliporeSigma have launched a new partnership to drive biomanufacturing innovation and the @HeemstraLab is proud to be part of it!🔬🤝
🔗 source.washu.edu/2025/07/was…
#WashU #STEMCollaboration #ResearchInnovation
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25 Jul 2025
You’re not alone if the science career path feels unclear—especially as a new faculty member. @jenheemstra’s book is here to help you find direction.
✨ This book is the mentor every early-career scientist needs. #STEMCareers #AcademicLife #SciMentor
25 Jul 2025
First copies of my book are here!! As a new faculty member, I realized that in addition to my research job, I also had a leadership job…and I wasn’t prepared for that.
This book is the guide I wish I’d had then, with the goal of helping others now.
jenheemstra.com/book
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Heemstra Lab retweeted
18 Jun 2025
Navigating uncertainty does *not* mean you are accepting what is happening around you.
Rather, it helps you maintain your strength and focus so you can stand up for your values and advocate for what is important.
Check out the video for four steps for navigating uncertainty.
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Heemstra Lab retweeted
9 Jun 2025
RNase L cleaves most tRNAs in the anticodon loops into various tRNA-derived RNAs (tDRs) including 5'-tDRAla that shows a translation inhibitory effect. Some tRNAs are also cleaved in variable loops. bit.ly/3YTwlNq
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LEAD. LEARN. RepeaT😎🤩
6 May 2025
I’ve been meaning to try out posting professional development advice via reels. Here’s my take on leaders not needing to always have the answers.
Let me know what you think of this format!
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28 Apr 2025
Huge congratulations to Dr. @alexquillin🧬🔬🧬for successfully defending her PhD🎓🎓 Her groundbreaking work on leveraging biomolecules to illuminate the landscape of RNA in cells and tissues is truly inspiring. The future is bright — and it starts today🚀🚀 #PhDDefense #ProudLab
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Heemstra Lab retweeted
15 Feb 2025
Scientists Develop High-Sensitivity Sensors for Detecting Toxic Chemicals - Jennifer Heemstra (left) works in her laboratory with postdoctoral ... The research team includes Joseph Ibukun, a postdoctoral research ... - ift.tt/7hDnuWN
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17 Feb 2025
🚨 Exciting news! 🚨
Our lab is featured in the media for developing new tools to detect chemical warfare agents. 🧪🔬
Read more about this important work at WashU: source.washu.edu/2025/02/was…
#Science #Chemistry #DetectionTech #WashU @WashUChem @WashU @washuartsci
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30 Jan 2025
🚀 New paper alert! 🚀
EndoVIA: A tool for quantifying A-to-I editing & mapping subcellular localization of edited transcripts. 🧬🔬
@alexquillin,@Benoit_Arnould,@MrSteveKnutson,T. F. Flores & @jenheemstra.
🔗 Read here:sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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#RNAediting #EndoVIA
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24 Jan 2025
🎉 Hurray! 🎉
Kicking off 2025 with a bang! 🚀
✅ First lab group meeting of the year
🎉 Celebrating our DTRA grant
📄 Manuscript accepted!
🎂 Boss's birthday tomorrow—let the festivities begin!
#NewYear #LabLife #Celebrations
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13 Dec 2024
🎉 Congrats to our lab members #Ellie #Mason and #Tatiana for presenting their CHEM358 projects! 👏 Your hard work and creativity are inspiring. We’re proud of your achievements & excited to see you shape the future of research! 🚀🔬 #UndergraduateResearch #FutureScientists💃😎💃
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Super proud of Bridger for awesomely presenting his undergraduate research this morning. It was a blast!!!
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