Jennifer

🧑🏼‍🔬🪱🧬☠️ Chromatin organization and tissue specificity & applying epigenetics to forensic science. StMU (via SSU, UOP, JHUSOM, FMI). Views are my own.

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

Hey that's us! Great story from @SAReport reporter @LindseyGCarnett on my research group at @StMarysU!

You have microplastics inside you: A San Antonio professor is researching what that means for your health.

#microplastic #environment #PUI #STEM #science #Celegans #ProudPI

[San Antonio Report @SAReport]

It's official: microplastics are inside us all, and likely impacting our health. St. Mary's University researchers are trying to find out. https://t.co/kZTR8lXShN

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

This initiative will raise awareness and accelerate research. I look forward to continuing our work and contributing new data to help address this multidimensional, omnipresent problem.
#AcademicResearch #Celegans #HumanHealth

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

Microplastics are now a priority contaminant in drinking water, a major step forward. @EPA and @HHSGov are launching a new initiative to measure, understand, and remove microplastics from the human body.
#Microplastics #DrinkingWater #PublicHealth

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

My research group focuses on microplastics and combined environmental contamination. It is encouraging to see this worldwide challenge gain priority status in the United States.
#Research #NIHResearch

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

... and lastly, none of this work could have been done without the incredible effort of many undergraduate research scientists.

#PUI #undergraduateresearch #NIHresearch #biomedicalresearch #Celegans

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[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

I'm incredibly excited to share my lab's first pre-print!

https://t.co/7aIcgUbDIK

We show that microplastics (MPs) mediate the delivery of a plasticizer, di-butyl phthalate (DBP), to C. elegans & alter reproduction and lifespan.

#Microplastic #Celegans #Science

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[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

Model organisms are incredibly valuable for these studies, as it is very difficult to ask specific questions about the consequences of microplastic and combined chemical exposure within a human system, in the context of a whole organism.
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[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

@cairennoid It was incredible and inspiring! Such a wonderful moment to be able to watch happen in real time. Amazing work.

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

@CterminiPhD Same! I just keep thinking “just keep swimming” AND I write a lot of lists to prioritize (and so I don’t forget things). I also love checking things off ✅

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

I’m so exited for #worm25 ! Personally with my ties to California and the valley, I cannot think of a better location!

I can’t wait for my first worm meeting, leading my own lab. 🥼 🤩🪱🔬

[Genetics Society of America @GeneticsGSA]

🪱 SAVE THE DATE 🪱 Join us in Davis, CA, for 5 days of presentations covering an array of topics in Worm research, & countless networking opportunities!

Browse the #Worm25 website for details on awards & funding, speakers, & more as it's available: https://t.co/6sJPrKV2fC

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

@CterminiPhD I second that. I would also add “ma’am”. I did not grow up in the south and for some reasons this one is jarring for me.

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

#SuREBiennial - one day down, another great day of science and training tomorrow!

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

Wow, @StMarysU students, Paola and Chiara rocked their presentations at the #NIH #Biennial24 meeting. They did a wonderful job communicating their work and representing the research group! #proudPI #STEM 👩🏽‍🔬🔬🪱

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

Hello Baltimore 😍

[Jennifer @JenniferHarr]

I’m looking forward to the group sharing our work next week at the NIH #SuREBiennial. Current and past lab students have worked so hard. @StMarysU students are incredible!

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