Black in Microscopy

Illuminating Black scientists who develop, use, or train on #imaging solutions. Org by @Pairupbiology @BioImagingNA DE&I WG. image by @samlewisphd

[Black in Microscopy @BlkInMicroscopy]

Join us tomorrow 11 CST/12 EST as we welcome Chantell Evans @EvansLab to the @BioimagingNA Speaker Series to present her work “Investigating mitochondria quality control dynamics in neuronal homeostasis and disease.”

Register here: https://t.co/GmnemAlzjN

[Black in Microscopy @BlkInMicroscopy]

Starting in 15 minutes with @RogersLabUCD

[BioImaging North America @BioimagingNA]

The next presentation in the Scientific Speaker series will be from @RogersLabUCD tomorrow, Aug 8! 🎉

Join us to learn about "Conserved and Divergent Control of Neural Crest Formation and EMT Across Species"
https://t.co/X062o230rM

Register here:
https://t.co/bNka9foJ9v

[Black in Microscopy @BlkInMicroscopy]

Congratulations @AtHinton Lab!!

[Antentor Othrell Hinton, Jr PhD (A.J. Hinton) @phdgprotein86]

The @AtHinton got the cover for the June @Adv_Biology @AdvSciNews! This is just amazing news. Great to see my student's work highlighted in his first author @KitNeikirk. @VUBasicSciences. Thank you for your mentorship @IntMedAbel! Thank you for 💸@cziscience @czi @BWFUND

[Cell @CellCellPress]

In our second Voices piece, we asked Black scientists what impact DEI initiatives have and why STEMM still needs them. They answer these questions and describe how DEI initiatives should evolve. (8/9)
https://t.co/49bTZd5AnG

[Cell @CellCellPress]

Our editorial discusses the role biomedical journals play in highlighting and centering issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in science, medicine and public health. (9/9)
https://t.co/F6tlDpWojl

[Cell @CellCellPress]

In this issue's Commentary, 52 Black scientists provide some answers and direction. They "discuss the barriers Black scientists face, the struggles they endure, and the lack of recognition they receive." (3/9)
https://t.co/RNMQ5mkIeu

[Cell @CellCellPress]

The cover depicts two Black youths, filled with the potential for bright futures in science, yet clad in orange clothing associated with the American prison system; the scene is overlaid with symbols of the periodic table of elements. (2/9)
📷: @Ad0nis3
https://t.co/oXnYLdPTsA

[Cell @CellCellPress]

In recognition of Juneteenth, @CellCellPress is honored to share the voices, stories and perspectives of over 70 Black scientists across several Leading Edge articles in our current issue. https://t.co/oXnYLdPTsA 🧵(1/9)

[Delissa McMillen @Delissa76]

When I read her resume and interviewed her the first time I knew she was amazing. I knew she was a piece that was needed on the team. Yesterday at the Brain initiative meeting I got to see her be absolutely amazing. @BlackInNeuro meet @NasmilValera she is amazing.

[Black In Neuro 🧠 @BlackInNeuro]

🧠✨Black In Neuro Week is back for the 4th year with even more amazing programming! Save the date for #BINW23 : July 24th to July 30th.

We’ve got great things in store, including panels, workshops, and a keynote from @IshmailSaboor!

Stay tuned, registration will open soon!

[𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙧𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 ≽(◕ ᴗ ◕)≼ 🐥🐸 @RogersLabUCD]

@Chancellor_May Thank you so much @Chancellor_May! I’m proud to represent @ucdavis as a Fellow for DEI and I’m grateful to you and the awards committee for choosing me!

[Black in Microscopy @BlkInMicroscopy]

Career opportunity

[Sandra Encalada Lab @EncaladaLab]

An opportunity to manage our Nikon Center of Excellence microscopy facility at the Dorris Neuroscience Center within Scripps Research in beautiful La Jolla/San Diego just opened up. Please DM me for more details and/or please let others know. We will be posting soon.

[Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network @czbiohub]

Join our live discussion on how advances in #AI & imaging technologies will transform image analysis in #biology. Joe DeRisi, president of #CZBiohubSF, talks to @loicaroyer, Biohub scientist and creator of #OmegaAgent, this Wednesday, 9 am PDT.

https://t.co/VrzDOrXCgx

[National Black Postdoctoral Association (NBPA) @natblackpostdoc]

📢Exciting News! 🎉 @natblackpostdoc proudly launches the Emergency Support Program (ESP) for Black Trainees! 🚀💪🏾 We've recruited 61 academic mentors, created a manual for volunteers, and created a ESP request portal. Get the support you deserve now! 📞❤️ #NBPAESP

[Black in Microscopy @BlkInMicroscopy]

@TechnicolorDres leading our @BioimagingNA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Community Conversation! Thank you for everyone who joined us. Please sign up for our amazing speaker series. https://t.co/iJ6uDJnFjI

[Black In Biophysics @BlackInBiophys]

We have a new look and website. Check us out! 😍😍😍

https://t.co/5Ya2N2dtDi

#BlackInBiophysicsWeek 2023 is almost here and we are excited to celebrate ✨#BlackExcellence✨ in #biophysics with you all next week.

Happy Friday!

#BIBPSWeek
#BlackInBiophysics
#BIBPS23

[Black In Biophysics @BlackInBiophys]

We’ve concluded our #BIBPSSpotlight Q&A Webinar with @NASciences member Dr. Bil Clemons (@clemonslab)👏🏾

Many thanks to the @BiophysicalSoc!

TOMORROW (5/25) is the #BIBPSLife Twitter takeover with Dr. Chrystal Starbird (@drstarbird) 💪🏾

#BlackInBiophysicsWeek
#BIBPSWeek
#BIBPS23

[Black in Microscopy @BlkInMicroscopy]

@SamLewisPhD Congratulations, Cassie!!!

[lena vantablackmon 🦠🔬💻 @lfblackmon]

Participating in this bootcamp and reflecting on it as a strategy to promote equity was so rewarding! Big thanks to you Meagan for bringing me in and to the editors @JofMicroscopy for helping this piece shine!

[Dr. Deezy (Sade W. Clayton, PhD) @SadeWill93]

I loved the #MyStory seminar series in grad school. Speakers dropped sage life and career advice that I still use today. Another full circle opportunity that is crossing my path. I am grateful. It's on Zoom, so Washu friends and colleagues are welcome as well. Just dm me.