Bridget Boyle

Neuroscience PhD Candidate🧠🔬Blanco-Suárez Laboratory @ Thomas Jefferson University | She/Her

[Elena Blanco-Suárez @westboundsigned]

Today, our latest manuscript got accepted and, not one, BUT TWO, grants have been pre awarded.

I may have peaked today 🎉

[NeuWritePhilly @PhillyNeuWrite]

Our first post is up and running! If you would like to know more about how our brain connects smells and memories, go check it out! 👇👇👇

https://t.co/SPQzl8nMnP

[Bridget Boyle @BBOYLEingpoint]

@IleSotoR @westboundsigned Thanks Ileana!

[Elena Blanco-Suárez @westboundsigned]

Very excited to share that our book, Astrocyte-Neuron Interactions in Health and Disease, is now available for pre-order and will be released in physical format on September 28, 2024🎉 Thank you to all who contributed their expertise and passion!🙏🏽
https://t.co/oBw7RV2Vaa

[GSA at Jefferson @GsaJefferson]

On May 1st, participants will meet with career mentors in 10-minute, 1-on-1 sessions followed by a social. Career mentors will represent a variety of fields including, but not limited to: Biotech/Pharma, non-profits, and more! Check your inbox for a RSVP link (coming soon!).

[Elena Blanco-Suárez @westboundsigned]

This image by @BBOYLEingpoint deserves my first time using #fluorescentfriday Beautiful GFP-expressing astrocytes in the 🐭 cortex transduced by AAV-PHP.eB

[Elena Blanco-Suárez @westboundsigned]

Excited to present our first paper! 🥳 Congrats to all authors (VERY proud of them and their hard work💪🏽). Here we show that the chordin-like 1 (Chrdl1) KO mice 🐭recover motor function faster after ischemic stroke. Keep reading the🧵1/4
https://t.co/EFS3J63h73

[Bridget Boyle @BBOYLEingpoint]

@JeffNMDA What a great crew we have tonight

[Jefferson NMDA @JeffNMDA]

Having soooo much fun at the #Phillies game!! Weather cleared up just in time. #gophils #jefferson

[Jefferson NMDA @JeffNMDA]

Excited to get everyone together tomorrow for our Neuro Department Welcome Reception! Hope to see everyone there.

[Elena Blanco-Suárez @westboundsigned]

We published our first review about the role of astrocytes throughout all phases after stroke. Give it a read! Cite it!
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Astrocytes in stroke-induced neurodegeneration: a timeline https://t.co/D3neNIGAba

[GSA at Jefferson @GsaJefferson]

Introducing our ‘23-‘24 e-board! Nathan is our President, and this is his 3rd year on the board! Originally from VA, he has lived in Philly since 2018 and loves visiting Xiandu Thai.

We'll be posting more of our e-board members soon. Keep an eye out for a chance to win a prize!

[Colorectal Cancer Alliance @CCAlliance]

People at average risk for colorectal cancer should start getting checked at age 45. The American College of Physicians is off track with its latest guidance. Read our statement to know why. https://t.co/tj71fNLuMI

[GSA at Jefferson @GsaJefferson]

Meet Libby, our May People of JCLS feature! Libby is a PhD candidate in the Ma lab studying axon branching and morphology using DRG neurons. Libby is also our incoming VP of Career Development! Way to go, Libby! 👏 Want to nominate someone? DM us! Open to all JCLS grad students!

[GSA at Jefferson @GsaJefferson]

Take a break from lab and join us for a coffee break! On Tuesday May 2nd, stop by the JCLS student lounge (JAH 469) from 9:30-11am for FREE Wawa coffee, bagels, and baked goods. Open to all JCLS graduate students. See you there! ☕🥯🍩

[Elena Blanco-Suárez @westboundsigned]

So @Thorlabs sold us a broken diode, but they won't take responsibility (Package opened? Void warranty 😤).
They are definitely more supportive of researchers with t-shirts at @SfNtweets than with actual tech and customer support...

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

Here’s the Chest X-Ray of a young girl suffering from a condition that is now the #1 cause of death in children and adolescents in the U.S.

What’s the diagnosis?

[GSA at Jefferson @GsaJefferson]

Join our Women in Science Panel & Trivia event happening on Tuesday 3/28 with @wis_philly! Our panelists will provide their insights on navigating careers in science as women. After, join us for dinner, a fun WiS-themed trivia, and prizes!
RSVP required: https://t.co/uD3fwFs5zl

[GSA at Jefferson @GsaJefferson]

Meet the PI is back for Spring '23! Join our monthly seminar to learn from faculty about their unique journeys to academia. Hybrid format - light refreshments available in-person!
Our next session is on Wednesday 3/22, 3-4pm. See you there!