Assoc. Prof. at @Wellesley, microbial ecologist
Joined October 2015
- Tweets 1,316
- Following 559
- Followers 494
- Likes 3,863
106 Photos and videos
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
18 Oct 2024
It is so depressing that I still routinely hit paywalls when trying to read scientific papers. The scientific leadership of this country and the world have betrayed science and society with their perpetual cowardice on this, and so many other issues.
23
68
553
54,253
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
6 Oct 2024
Doing good science is 90% finding a science buddy to constantly talk to about the project.
176
3,159
17,754
1,850,368
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
20 Aug 2024
I give the same advice (for free, so take it or leave it) every time: read widely
When you read a paper that makes you wish you’d written it, for whatever reason, write down the lab (and the first author if they’re a postdoc). With that list, ask around to filter
Then reach out
19 Aug 2024
How are y’all finding/found postdoctoral labs/opportunities???
7
24
144
25,143
19 Jul 2024
Wellesley College Biological Science Department is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in terrestrial ecology. Please share. Lmk if you have any Qs.
wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recrui…
2
4
305
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
14 Apr 2024
This is cool as hell
14 Apr 2024
Can Turing patterns be engineered in synthetic biological populations? Yes: A recent paper by @imperialcollege Mark Isalan shows how to obtain regular and tunable Turing structures in growing colonies using @synbio: biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/… @vdlorenzo_CNB
1
17
82
27,312
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
19 Mar 2024
ALT Some people only dream of meeting their favorite scientists. I teach mine.
1
2
30
1,471
23 Dec 2023
Our paper showing links between gut microbes and neurocognition in children is finally out! Great work @Kevbonham, @gfahurbottino and The RESONANCE team! science.org/doi/10.1126/scia…
5
13
1,462
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
⭐️ Short talks:
🇨🇦@KateKennedy Marcus C. de Goffau (@McMasterU)
🇺🇸Kevin Scott Bonham (@vkclab)
🇺🇸Jackson Pullman (@Yale)
🇩🇪Julie Sean (@QIAGEN)
⭐️ Highlights & Networking session:
🇮🇹Elisa Piperni (@CIBIO_UniTrento @IEOufficiale)
🇩🇰kid4_j (@GLOBE_UCPH)
2/2
4
5
19,075
Some of our very clever, amazing Biochemistry students took the lyrics to every @taylorswift13 song and adapted it to a Biochemical concept. Best end of the semester decorations ever! 1/2
1
2
3
462
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
11 Apr 2023
We’ve been thinking about how to apply large language models to better understand and explore genes (e.g., genes of poor or unknown function) by looking at their context. This project, led by @Micro_Yunha , is summarized below. Enjoy!
10 Apr 2023
Can large language models understand genomic sequences and uncover new biology? 🧬🧬🧬 Excited to share a new #preprint with @sokrypton, @ancornman1, and @pgirguis. TLDR: A Large Language Model for genomic sequences! #genomics #AI #machinelearning #NLP
biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/… 1/
1
5
22
4,253
30 Mar 2023
happy to see this story published! Great collaboration with @ShankLab_UMass
27 Mar 2023
Excited to report our publication in Environ. Microbiol. in collaboration with @vkclab: "Microclimate is a strong predictor of the native and invasive plant-associated soil microbiome on San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos archipelago"! ami-journals.onlinelibrary.w…
3
109
19 Feb 2023
The Wellesley College Biology Dept is hiring a full-time instructor to teach undergrad bio labs (physiology and anatomy). Candidates w commitment to inclusive pedagogies should apply. RT. DM me if interested! tinyurl.com/3n56cpec @DiversifyEEB @sacnas @BlackInPhysio
12
11
2,318
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
23 Jan 2023
Our advertisement of a faculty position at @IUBiology is now up! If you are working in microbiomes, check us out! indiana.peopleadmin.com/post….
13 Jan 2023
I'm so excited to let y'all know that soon we'll be inviting applications for a faculty position in the area of Microbiomes here at IUBloomington in the awesome IUMicro group! More details to come soon but for now, keep an eye on this space!
27
19
14,647
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
1 Jan 2023
Stunning yet terrifying images of microplastic pollution
31 Dec 2022
Microplastics pollute every inshore plankton sample I collect. There are many new, modern wool fabrics with similar benefits to manmade materials. As your old plastic clothing wears out why not make a New Year's resolution to replace it with natural fibres. @zeiss_micro
1
2
331
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
27 Dec 2022
I'm really not using Twitter these days, but I figured I'd drop in to let folks know that the updated 2023 version of my free Bacterial Genetics and Molecular Biology course packet is now available at github.com/graymicrolab/Bact…
7
147
553
74,834
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
12 Dec 2022
In taking a public stand in support of Dr. Fauci and against misinformation and intimidation, @ASMicrobiology reinforces the essential role of science as the basis for responding to public health threats.
12 Dec 2022
For decades, Dr. Anthony Fauci has led with science to fight infectious disease. His leadership during the pandemic saved countless lives, & his commitment to evidence-based science is a key reason why public policies have been able to protect public health. ASM stands w/ Fauci.
1
7
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
7 Dec 2022
Microbial predators form a new supergroup of eukaryotes nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
1
29
72
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
13 Sep 2022
We’re hiring! #postdoc position available to study marine microbial interactions, esp. interested in the roles of extracellular vesicles. Lots of exciting multidisciplinary project possibilities. Come join us! Contact me for more details.
wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recrui…
11
12