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It's Black in Immuno Wk! I'm Shayla--proud to be a black immunologist living w/ Lupus (dx in '94/PhD in 2016 so technically this immunology life chose me 1st😆) Currently teaching Bio and life lessons to next gen of scientists/docs @HofstraU #BIIRollCall
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
That's a first for us! 🥲 We are delighted about this meeting! 🔥🔥🔥
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
Thank you to everyone who attended Part 1 of Black in Immuno Week! Be sure to register for the next three days of programing at blackinimm.uno/BIIW2022-part…! We'll have more videos, panels, and a closing keynote presentation! Followed by Trivia on Saturday ($50 prize)!

🗓️Black In Immuno Week is around the corner! ✅Register today for our annual virtual conference to connect with amazing Black immunologists and hear about their research. All our events are free, open to all & have accessibility features! #OpenScience #BlackInImmuno #BIIW2022
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I couldn't agree more. I want to do, help and BE so much...but I am deeply exhausted. I'm trying...but I wish "excellence" didn't cost so much *sigh*
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
Join us today (Nov. 15) for Black In Immuno Week “Tips for applying Bioinformatics to your research” at (2pm EST/7pm GMT) w/Dr.Joel Babdor @JoelBabdor, Dr.Simone Webb @SimSci9, and Ms. Elizabeth McCarthy @yimmieg Register now blackinimm.uno/BIIW2022-part… #BlackInImmunoWeek #BIIW22

🧬Join Drs. Joel Babdor & Simone Webb, and MD/Ph.D. Candidate Elizabeth McCarthy, on Tuesday as well! Their workshop, "Tips for applying Bioinformatics to your research", will provide insight into integrating Bioinformatics to answer immunological questions! 🖥️ 🧫=📰
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
NEXT UP: Join us(Nov. 15) for Black In Immuno Week “Building your scholar brand - How to stand out in a crowded career market” at (1pm EST/6pm GMT) with Dr. Nonterah (@theboldphd)! Register now at the link below blackinimm.uno/BIIW2022-part… #BlackInImmunoWeek #BIIW22 #BlackinSTEM

🥼🧪❤️‍🔥 Also on Tuesday of #BlackInImmunoWeek22, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah from @thermosciwill will host the workshop titled - "Building your scholar brand: How to Stand out in a crowded career market" 🧬🧬
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
We're super stoked to be kickin' off #BIIW22 🥼🧪 (Sunday, Nov. 13th) with an Opening Keynote Presentation by Prof. @gordon_awandare, titled - "Building Basic Science Capacity for Sustainable Research in Africa" Set your reminders! ⏰ #BlackInImmuno #OpenScience
🗓️Black In Immuno Week is around the corner! ✅Register today for our annual virtual conference to connect with amazing Black immunologists and hear about their research. All our events are free, open to all & have accessibility features! #OpenScience #BlackInImmuno #BIIW2022
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
Don't forget to share your successes with us to be featured during #BlackInImmunoWeek22! (30 second video!) 👉🏾👉🏾blackinimm.uno/success
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
Our schedule for #BlackInImmunoWeek22 is up!! (Don't forget to register!!) blackinimm.uno/biiw2022-part… blackinimm.uno/biiw2022-part…
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A story for the last day of #LupusAwarenessMonth 💜💜💜...
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When I wrote this exam, I wanted the quote to encourage my students. Now that I'm drowning in the sea of grading responsibilities, I've realized...the quote is actually for ME! 😭😫😆 #academiclife #help #whydothesequestionsrequiresomuchthinking #ididthistomyself
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
We invite you to attend the Changemakers Seminar Series! This series will highlight both research and advocacy efforts of exceptional individuals, and also provide a forum to share perspectives on current STEM advocacy efforts! Our 1st Changemaker is Dr. Juliet Daniel!
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So proud to be a product of @UMBC @MeyerhoffAlumni !👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
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UMBC has officially reached the nation’s highest level of research performance. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education announced UMBC has been placed into the category of doctoral universities w/ very high research activity (R1). news.umbc.edu/umbc-ascends-t…
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This pandemic has had me in a perpetual state of anxiety, fear, anger and pure exhaustion. But today I found out that I can make science themed holiday cards with @BioRender ...and now I can't contain my nerdy joy 😂. Sorry friends...no more Hallmark cards for y'all!
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
We're an hour out from #OpportunitesInImmuno at 10AM PST | 1 PM EST | 6PM GMT highlighting opportunities for high school and undergrads in #ImmunologyResearch. We'll have @TheShortDoc, Dr. Ryan Alexander, Erika Barr, and Sally O'Connor! #BIIW21 Join here: blackinimm.uno/Bedside
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These talks have been AMAZING!!
30 minutes until #ImmunoAtTheBench at 8AM PST | 11AM EST | 4PM GMT a series of #TranslationalImmunology talks! Don't forget that we are at a different link! Register here: blackinimm.uno/Bedside #BIIW21 #Immunology #ScienceTalks #BlackImmunologists
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
30 minutes until #BIIAtTheBench 8AM PST | 11AM PST | 4PM GMT with Drs. @zurisullivan @SaraSuliman13 @eyolab and @yassin_elfaki! We hope you enjoyed their #BIIRollCall! You still have time to submit yours! Which talk are you most excited for? #BIIW21
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Shayla Shorter, PhD retweeted
Let's be clear, Black in Immuno Week 2021 is going to be awesome! 🤩 You can tell by the Keynote talk by professor Osier @FaithOsier "Making Malaria History", I wouldn't miss this! 😉 Make sure to register and share widely 🙏🏿
We are honored to announce our Keynote talk "Making Malaria History" by professor Faith Osier @FaithOsier to kickoff Black In Immuno Week 2021 Sunday Nov 14th at 1 PM EST. Register today at blackinimmuno.org/registrati… Share and RT widely! #BlackInImmunoWeek2021 #BIIW2021 #BIIKickoff
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