Laura Wilson

Scientist, marathoner, Yogi, Bully breed dog lover, lnsomniac

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Public comment is open until July 13 for the Office of Management and Budget's proposed regulation that could allow for greater political influence in federal research grants and would have broad impacts.

Explore a summary of the key changes. https://t.co/TQxS41p1Kw

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

“This is why I value that little phrase “I don’t know” so highly. It’s small, but it flies on mighty wings.”

- Literature laureate Wislawa Szymborska on the importance of telling oneself “I don't know.”

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Check out the trailer for “The Endless Frontier,” which premieres June 12 in Washington, DC at DC/DOX. https://t.co/MGQdAbvZpQ

[Dr. Shruti Naik @DrShrutiNaik]

WHAT IF THE NEXT BREAKTHROUGH NEVER COMES?

📢 📢 📢 📢The trailer for The Endless Frontier, a new documentary film, by two time Emmy Winning Director Marilyn Ness is now OUT. I had the privilege of executive producing. @AaronFMertz @aaas @science_stand @NYcures @ImmunologyAAI @KR_Foundation @BWFUND @AllenInstitute @RitaAllenFnd

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[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Last chance to apply for the Rainin Visionary Scientist Award! Applications close June 1 at 5 PM PDT. Grants of $300K over two years will support three postdocs whose work has the potential to advance the understanding of IBD & related biological systems. https://t.co/Uh3jjlXYFL

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Our annual Innovations Symposium returns to San Francisco in just a couple of months. Register to join us and hear from leading edge researchers who will share key findings that will fuel further insights to advance IBD research. https://t.co/8P2SltvdST

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

We’re back with another roundup of articles sharing findings from our Health Program grantees. Check out what was published in April. ⬇️

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Motility plays a major role in gastrointestinal disorders. Aiming to anticipate an impending flare before it becomes full blown, @gtechmedical is developing a user-friendly, easily accessible system to measure gut function via gastrointestinal motility. https://t.co/UQzsf6SV1S

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Postdocs: We’ll be accepting applications April 13-June 1 for the Rainin Visionary Scientist Award. Grants of $300K each over two years will support three early career scientists conducting innovative biomedical research relevant to IBD. https://t.co/t6x6IQENn7

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Our Health Program supports novel, high-risk research that has the potential to improve the lives of people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Explore some of the findings our Innovator Awards grantees have published this month. ⬇️

[NBC Bay Area @nbcbayarea]

Mark your calendars! Oakland will host a public celebration for hometown hero and Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on Thursday, March 12. https://t.co/AJTCv2LLg1

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Whether you’re an established investigator or early in your career, the digital poster sessions at our annual Symposium are an open invitation to share findings & learn from others in the field. Submit an abstract & apply for a Travel Award by March 31. https://t.co/8P2SltvdST

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Download @CrohnsColitisFn's “Real Life With IBD Guide” to explore real-world perspectives, how to navigate daily challenges & gut-friendly recipes. We’re proud to support researchers working to improve the lives of patients with this complex disease. https://t.co/iO0nonXI7g

[Trends in Immunology @TrendsImmuno]

Dual effects and balanced regulation of cytokines in sepsis https://t.co/7paynSXQ8X #immunology

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

“Our scientific community is working on new therapies, new diagnostic tools and increasing our understanding of IBD. All of that work gives me hope for improved outcomes for IBD patients like me.” - Jen Rainin, PhD, CEO https://t.co/PVGX2kbUqX

[Science Immunology @SciImmunology]

New research finds that on #macrophages, the inhibitory receptor SIRPα can bind CD18, suppressing #phagocytosis and reducing antitumor responses in mice. @VeilletteAndre

Learn more in Science #Immunology: https://t.co/ZRRMDotWLv

[Dr. Shruti Naik @DrShrutiNaik]

A paper many years in the making across multiple labs and institutions! Transient skin inflammation can have profound influence in reprogramming immune responses globally! @AWeinstock @iannisaifantis1 #teamworkdreamwork

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

“You all do heroes work in reminding us as a society that human connection sparks curiosity and empathy, creativity heals and the arts are essential to thriving civic communities.” - Liz O’Malley, Arts Director, in celebration of our grantees

📸: Barak Shrama

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Applications for our Innovator Awards close tomorrow, September 30! Grants of up to $150,000 for individual projects and up to $300,000 for collaborative projects support researchers worldwide to advance the understanding of #IBD. Apply today. https://t.co/2ZUjcqqldg

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

.@OaklandReads' Reading Everywhere Action Grants are open for applications through October 3. Grant funds and books support literacy and reading projects outside of school time for Oakland children from birth to 18 years old. https://t.co/p8FqDmjAzH