Basic/Translational Neuro-Oncology Researcher | Nerdy Neurobiologist | Amateur Gardener | Concert Lover | opinions are my own
Joined June 2020
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20 Oct 2020
More great news! Our lab's phase 1/2 clinical trial of verteporfin for glioblastoma is open! Thanks to collaborators Jeffrey Olson, @DrDonaldHarvey, and William Read. Thank you to @WinshipAtEmory @theABTA @IvyFoundation @RallyFoundation for their support. clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/…
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21 Nov 2025
ABTA grants ignite the bold ideas that become tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our advisors and grant recipients share how ABTA funding has advanced their work—and shaped their careers.
Start your application at abta.org/grants.
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16 Sep 2025
So happy to reconnect and so proud to be part of AARN. It’s been an incredible journey seeing how we support each other and collaborate. Together, we can do great research and defeat brain tumors. 💪 @theABTA #AARN2025 @TerasakiInst
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16 Sep 2025
Great AM session on grants with a mock study section at the #AARN2025 @theABTA meeting @RRead_Lab @HjelmelandAnita @mitralabcuamc
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20 Jul 2025
On a break at the first @cshlmeetings
Brain Tumor meeting 🧠 #cshlbtumor 2025 Thank you to the organizers for putting together this exciting event!
@HambardzumyanL1 @RRead_Lab #zoulab
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16 Jan 2025
Super excited to share our recent work now out in @Nature! We introduce trans-synaptic tracing tools from circuit neuroscience to study the whole-brain connectome of glioblastoma. nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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12 Mar 2025
In fiscal year 2024, the report found, NIH awarded more than $36.9 billion to researchers, supporting more than 408,000 jobs and generating over $94.5 billion in new economic activity nationwide.
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10 Mar 2025
Save pediatric brain cancer research by asking legislators to oppose cuts to the proposed spending bill. These cuts will dramatically change or eradicate pediatric cancer research through the CDMRP. Call your U.S. Representative and ask them to oppose the proposed spending bill.
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25 Feb 2025
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship at Sickkids - Join our team and our growing alumni of world leaders in neuro-oncology for a fellowship rich in molecular translations and cutting edge care. @meaganbebenek @SickKidsCancer @youngsiop @COGorg @NeuroOnc @Uri_Tabori @DrAnnieHuang
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25 Feb 2025
This data gives me hope: it shows what’s possible when we invest in pediatric cancer research. But continued progress isn’t guaranteed. Pharma has no incentive to focus on rare and childhood cancers. Federal funding is essential to ensure every child has a chance at survival.
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Join us for the 2025 UGA-Winship Cancer Research Summit on April 21 at the Georgia Center in Athens, GA. Discover the strengths of both institutions and partner for impact in Georgia and beyond.
Register now: brnw.ch/21wQUJe
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19 Feb 2025
1/ Delighted to share the published version of this work from brilliant #CancerNeuroscience post-doc @TaraBarronPhD detailing GABAergic neuron-to-glioma synapses in #DIPG/#DMG. 🧵
Open access link:
nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
ALT Immunogold-labeled GABA receptor in post-synaptic patient-derived DIPG cell (green). Presynaptic neuron shown in lavender.
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16 Feb 2025
The deadline to apply for our 2025 College Scholars Program is one month away! ⌛
In 2025, we will be awarding up to 25 #ChildhoodCancer survivors with scholarships - more than double any previous year. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/4jKrqHc
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16 Feb 2025
It’s time!!! Come to ATL and check out @EmoryNeurosurg
14 Feb 2025
2025 Sub-I applications are now open @EmoryNeurosurg . Come spend 4 weeks at a dynamic program that covers all subspecialties of neurosurgery with great people in a phenomenal city. We have spent a lot of time improving the rotation- details below:
med.emory.edu/departments/ne…
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14 Feb 2025
Simple question: why does cancer cell death (necrosis) at diagnosis signal more malignant behavior?
After all, we kill cancer with chemo/radiation to prolong survival.
Textbook: cancer is out of control and outgrows its blood supply.
Me: 🤔Skeptical.
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12 Feb 2025
RT @StJudeResearch: “This will likely mean fewer new treatments will get to children and therefore that fewer children will be saved,” said…
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11 Feb 2025
The Science staff named lenacapavir as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year, but there were many other research advances that caught our attention last year.
Watch to learn about the impact of these other achievements on science and society: scim.ag/4aGXCHv
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11 Feb 2025
RT @StJudeResearch: Cuts in NIH research grants will have a lasting negative impact on science and medicine in the U.S. Grants will continu…
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11 Feb 2025
RT @EricTopol: How to get 146% return on investment?
The NIH.
That's just the economic benefit.
Biomedical research promotes human healt…
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8 Feb 2025
Impact of NIH funding in Georgia:
NIH AWARDS FUNDING: $780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED: 11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED: $2.18 B
Bio Industry Impact in the State:
Jobs: 37,031
Businesses: 3,284
Cutting NIH indirects will kill jobs and cause a recession. unitedformedicalresearch.org…
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