Isla Weber

[Fynn Comerford @FynnComerford]

@Dhruv_Sumathi and I made something :)

we’ve been filming the beauty of organ preservation research at @untillabs for a while now. it’s not an explainer or company video, it’s a window into how it feels to work on this problem from the inside.

[Mackenzie Dion @Mackenzie_then]

The question of AI consciousness is becoming mainstream— OpenClaw being the latest example. I wrote a short primer on computational functionalism, or why many philosophers think AI running on digital computers may become conscious. https://t.co/mV9pDe6V3M

[Until @untillabs]

We’ve raised $100M+ to date, we are developing reversible cryopreservation for patients in need of donor organs, and we are hiring 🫀🎉🚀

[Until @untillabs]

Join us at Harvard (2/18) and MIT (2/19) as we discuss our story, progress thus far, and outstanding technical challenges.

There'll be time to meet and chat with the team after the presentation and Q&A.

Harvard - https://t.co/ShlFC6P3sE
MIT - https://t.co/OPF77FtBZk

[Until @untillabs]

Cradle is hiring early career researchers! Check out our open positions if you’d like to work with an outstanding team on challenging technical problems.

[Mackenzie Dion @Mackenzie_then]

Excited to share 2p-prime, a novel physical pathway for multiphoton fluorescence generation that enables optical sectioning and excitation at red wavelengths with simple systems like continuous wave lasers.

I founded @tripletimaging with @jdwong_campos to fully realize the potential of this tech and introduce a new paradigm for multiphoton fluorescence.

We’re exciting real intermediary states, specifically driving forbidden triplet transitions, using picosecond and continuous wave lasers. Links to two pre-prints + explanation in the thread where we demonstrate 2p-prime with ps and CW lasers in dyes and living cells expressing fluorescent proteins.

David thought of this idea, inspired by optical control of forbidden state transitions in atomic systems from his past life in quantum computing in the Monroe lab and as an early employee at @IonQ_Inc.

In the limit, our approach could be optimized to replace all fluorescence microscopes with simple LED systems that can do rapid volumetric imaging with capabilities akin to existing 2p systems in optical sectioning, contrast, depth, and resolution. Low power, high throughput multiphoton imaging could enable moonshots like functional imaging of every synapse on a neuron or single cell resolution across an entire mouse cortex — datasets which are inaccessible now due to high powers required by ultrafast lasers.

Fundamental insights may generate broad possibilities, and we’re investigating applications across multiple industries like diagnostics and 2p lithography.

This is a white space in photophysics. No indicators have been designed or evolved for this process. We’re optimistic we’ll keep lowering power levels as indicators are optimized for these transitions, e.g. enhanced spin-orbit coupling.

[Kasia @katherinebaney]

my dad is also an engineer ❤️

[Isla Weber @IslaWeber]

CAD makes me feel connected to my ancestors 😌

[Laura 🌲 ⛰️ @LauraDeming]

We're hiring for engineering and scientist positions at @cradle_health!

Team is moving very quickly, on the most impactful + fun problem ever (go 0->1 on new technologies that span neuroscience, applied physics, mol bio, engineering). Apply here - https://t.co/YHlJCCFLfs

[Hunter C Davis @huntercoledavis]

@IslaWeber is an exceptional leader who has pushed our in vivo team through multiple significant scientific milestones. Those with a proven track record of in vivo research can apply here to join her effort to get more patients access to the donor organs they need.
https://t.co/qQuBgCdFCj

[Hunter C Davis @huntercoledavis]

@cradle_health is hiring! We're building organ cryopreservation and medical hibernation technology to get more patients access to needed cures. https://t.co/CPOyBiWSer

[Isla Weber @IslaWeber]

@LauraDeming I used to do handstands against the wall in my dorm room like every 10 minutes while studying, highly recommend if you're into that kind of thing 🤸‍♀️

[Isla Weber @IslaWeber]

Something I have been working on for the past two years...! So excited for all the things that become possible as we develop new technology for cryopreservation. I love this science and I love this team.

[Laura 🌲 ⛰️ @LauraDeming]

Introducing @cradle_health, co-founded with @huntercoledavis. We're building reversible cryo technologies. Think the hibernation pods you see in space movies for long-term travel - we want to build that.

We’ve raised $48M, built a world-class team of scientists and engineers, and achieved electrical activity in previously cryopreserved neural tissue.

You can read more about us at https://t.co/s9Me21zmiC

[Isla Weber @IslaWeber]

@_gmpalm this is so beautifuuullll

[Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network @ipnpsychedelics]

EXCITING NEWS: We have opened up applications for our 3rd annual leadership cohort! 🎉🤝🧠
If you have a passion for psychedelics and would like to contribute to the advancement of a positive psychedelic future, this is a great opportunity for you! 🫂
https://t.co/wKNrAkUQ7A

[Isla Weber @IslaWeber]

@DTarockoff @LeorRoseman @DEOlsonLab We had a small sample (5/group) but found that positive context administration led to reduced anxiety in one of the behavioral tasks, while negative context administration did not! Also saw context-dependent activity in ventral HPC. Will report back when we run another group...

[Isla Weber @IslaWeber]

@LeorRoseman @DEOlsonLab I'm attempting answer this question in mice! I gave mice a dose of psilocybin and placed them in a negative/fearful or positive/non-fearful context, used genetic methods to mark activated cells, and then followed up with behavioral tests to check anxiety over the following weeks.

[Isla Weber @IslaWeber]

@GjPsych @LeorRoseman @DEOlsonLab It may, but not sure how to avoid it. The assumption that any laboratory setting can be "positive" for a mouse is not necessarily true, and tricky to test. Their home cage (though small) is assumed to be a comfortable/safe environment which they seem to view positively 🤷‍♀️ ideas?

[Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network @ipnpsychedelics]

CALLING ALL IPN MEMBERS!!
Looking for internships this summer?

Quantified Citizen is looking for full-time PAID interns for summer 2022!

🍄 Read more about each role & how to apply for these exciting psychedelic internships here🍄!:👇https://t.co/fRx1SNnQPs

[Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network @ipnpsychedelics]

#PsychedelX: Student Talk Competition

If you want to improve your communications skills, gain presentation experience, and expand your network - then PsychedelX is for you!

DEADLINE: March 1st