Hmong in Biosciences

Highlighting Hmong academic excellence in the biological sciences. Founder @KaoLeeYang1

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After I started Hmong in Biosci, Dr. Zer Vue (featured previously!) reached out to me and others with an idea. Recently, that idea of us writing an article sharing our experiences as Hmong-identifying scientists/trainees in STEMM has come to fruition. https://t.co/VZMw9mtMGZ

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Thank you to, Zer, for her leadership in this effort! To our followers - please share this article, especially with your trainees. Let them know we're here.

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After I started Hmong in Biosci, Dr. Zer Vue (featured previously!) reached out to me and others with an idea. Recently, that idea of us writing an article sharing our experiences as Hmong-identifying scientists/trainees in STEMM has come to fruition. https://t.co/VZMw9mtMGZ

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"Deuteration at the metabolically labile positions within drug-type molecules can obviate formation of toxic metabolites in the body. We anticipate these reactions will eventually be used in the development of new and safer pharmaceuticals." 2/2 https://t.co/0owvUXMl10

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"Zoua Pa Vang is a Ph.D. Candidate in #Chemistry in the Clark Lab at #Marquette #University focusing on the method development of precisely installing #deuterium into small organic molecules." #HmongInBioSci #WomenInScience #Hmong #scientist 1/2

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"I am an incoming PhD student at the University of New Mexico in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. My am interested in neural circuits involved in behavior." #UNM #BiomedicalSciences #AcademicTwitter #HmongInBioSci

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"My name is Gaokhia Yang (she/her) and I am a research technician in the Baker Lab at Marquette University." #HmongInBioSci #WomenInScience #neuroscience

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Her current project focuses on the isolation and characterization of bacteria capable of degrading polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), which is a major component of biodegradable plastics. #Hmong #scientist #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #HmongInBioSci 2/2

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Dr. My Lo Ly Thao is a Professor of #Microbiology at California State University, Stanislaus. Her research interest is in #bioremediation, the use of #microorganisms for the degradation of #environmental pollutants. #Hmong #scientist #AcademicTwitter 1/2

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His research focuses on the redox biology of blood clotting in #hematological #diseases. His research is currently supported by the American Society of Hematology Scholar Award. #HmongInBioSci #Hmong #scientist #AcademicTwitter

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Dr. Yang is a #postdoctoral research #fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and #Harvard #Medical School. #HmongInBioSci @AcademicChatter #Hmong #scientist @MouaYang21

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Hi followers! This account is active, but due to the low number of Hmong scientists and trainees working in the biological sciences, tweets have slowed. This means we should 1) encourage more Hmong scientist trainees and 2) support existing scientists! #AcademicTwitter

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Dr. Kieng Vang-Dings is an #immunologist with expertise in #immuno-oncology and clinical research. #HmongInBioSci #Hmong #scientist #WomenInSTEM

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Dr. Vue’s research is focused on how #mitochondria contribute to #disease progression in disorders and diseases during #development and #aging. Other interests include making mouse models and reproductive biology. #HmongAmerican #Scientist #HmongInBioSci

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Dr. Zer Vue is the first and currently only Hmong American to hold a Ph.D. in #Developmental #Biology. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at #Vanderbilt #University in the laboratory of Dr. Antentor “AJ” Hinton. #HmongAmerican #scientist #AcademicTwitter

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She is currently the Scientific Community Engagement Manager at the National Microbiome Data Collaborative (@microbiomedata, @berkeleylab), where she works closely with the research community to ensure that #microbiome research data is discoverable and reusable. 2/2

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Dr. Pajau Vangay is a #computational #biologist with expertise in the human gut #microbiome. Her main focus is on developing partnerships with and empowering diverse communities to create culture change in the life sciences. #Hmong #scientist #AcademicTwitter 1/2

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@ShanyYang is a PhD student in the #neuroscience Graduate Program at the University of Michigan. She is interested in studying the molecular mechanisms and neural circuitry underlying neuropsychiatric disorders. She also has a strong interest in stress research. #HmongInBioSci

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Dr. Vue's research program investigates cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying glial cell development and glioblastoma development using transgenic mouse models. #HmongAmerican #HmongInNeuro #neuroscience 2/2

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Dr. Tou Yia Vue is likely the first and currently only Hmong American Assistant Professor of Neuroscience. His academic home is the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. #HmongInBioSci #HmongInNeuro #HmongAmerican #AcademicChatter #UNM #neuroscience #medicine 1/2