Dr. Carolina Harm

Latina Scientist & Researcher | Emory University PhD Pharmacologist

[Dr. Carolina Harm @DrC_Harm]

#TLM2024 that’s a wrap! Lots of amazing scientific advancements were shared. Feeling super grateful I got to learn from the top researchers & scientists in the industry🥼

[Scott Isaacs @scottisaacsmd]

A lot has changed in our understanding of obesity over the last 100 years.
https://t.co/00lnphYDAn

[Nicholas Varvel @N_Varvel]

Come hear about all the exciting PhD training opportunities at Emory University on Oct. 23rd! @EmoryMsp

[Riccardo Fusaroli @fusaroli]

Pretty cool analysis of the cultural evolution of filled pasta (https://t.co/CxuttSHPjQ). Gotta try them all...

[Mikel Garcia-Marcos Laboratory @MGMlab]

Do have an interest in:
- how neurons decide to do things when stimulated with a neurotransmitter?
- neuromodulation by #GPCR signaling?
- new “thingys” that regulate G proteins?
Clementine Philibert summarized some recent discoveries. Free access link: https://t.co/24onfI75uC

[Michael Weintraub, MD @MWeintraubMD]

The United States leads the world in #obesity prevalence.

The United States leads in intake of Ultra-Processed Foods.

Correlation does not prove causation, but certainly this is a strong possibility 🤔

#ADASciSessions #ADA2024 @ADA_DiabetesPro

[Dr. Carolina Harm @DrC_Harm]

“Do you use what you learned in your PhD outside of academia?”

Actually yes, a lot more often than I thought!! A strong pharmacology background is key to be able to learn a new TA quickly. #ATS2024

[OpenEvidence @OpenEvidence]

Developed as part of Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate, OpenEvidence is free for physicians.

[nature @Nature]

For the first time, a brain implant has helped a bilingual person who is unable to articulate words to communicate in both of his languages https://t.co/6rftRaBQQJ

[Dr. Carolina Harm @DrC_Harm]

https://t.co/acRkNNVJsx

[STAT @statnews]

Pfizer signaled it wants to expand the market for its RSV vaccine to adults 18 to 59 who have chronic health conditions that put them at higher risk if they contract RSV. GSK has already countered. https://t.co/XE5r1DWgMo

[Dr. Carolina Harm @DrC_Harm]

Welcome to Atlanta #ACC24

[Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc]

Cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) can be entirely eliminated via a vaccine given to kids, but in Georgia and some other states, not enough young people are taking the shot. https://t.co/laK2g1wFuL

[STAT @statnews]

What happens when an approved drug doesn’t work? Bioethicist @HollyLynchez joined "The Readout LOUD" to discuss what Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ ALS treatment failure means for drug development. Listen: https://t.co/8AfuHbl7Pq

[U.S. FDA @FDA]

Today, we approved a new indication for use for an injectable medication to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight. https://t.co/12zyyJZK7a

This injection should be used in addition to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

[Mikel Garcia-Marcos Laboratory @MGMlab]

This review is on the curious case of when G proteins are not activated by a #GPCR. This is close to my heart and it has been ~15 years since I got a first glimpse of a new mechanism for it. I also tried to cover what tools can be use by YOU to work on it! https://t.co/UOPzw4QExj

[nature @Nature]

Debate over figure connecting genes, race and ethnicity reignites concerns among geneticists about how to represent human diversity https://t.co/XR78JASsat

[CDC @CDCgov]

LISTERIA OUTBREAK: There are 26 people sick & 23 hospitalized. Sadly, 2 have died. Many brands of cheeses, crema, & yogurt have been recalled. If you have any, don’t eat them. Check the full list of recalled products: https://t.co/afYIAGyRmo

[ATS PI-TB Assembly @ATS_PITB]

A meta-analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa eradication treatment in bronchiectasis reports successful eradication in 40% of cases at 12 months. The data suggest superior results with the inclusion of an inhaled antibiotic.
https://t.co/9NLvfLGSMK

[STAT @statnews]

Vertex pain drug results met with measured optimism — and questions — by observers and experts. https://t.co/XgthFTvwYH