Dr. Renee Read

Basic/Translational Neuro-Oncology Researcher | Nerdy Neurobiologist | Amateur Gardener | Concert Lover | opinions are my own

[Dr. Renee Read @RRead_Lab]

More great news! Our lab's phase 1/2 clinical trial of verteporfin for glioblastoma is open! Thanks to collaborators Jeffrey Olson, @DrDonaldHarvey, and William Read. Thank you to @WinshipAtEmory @theABTA @IvyFoundation @RallyFoundation for their support. https://t.co/x37Yjnqml9

[American Brain Tumor Association @theABTA]

ABTA grants ignite the bold ideas that become tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our advisors and grant recipients share how ABTA funding has advanced their work—and shaped their careers.

Start your application at https://t.co/zuUq5trAde.

[Zhaohui Wang, Ph.D. @ZhaohuiWang5]

So happy to reconnect and so proud to be part of AARN. It’s been an incredible journey seeing how we support each other and collaborate. Together, we can do great research and defeat brain tumors. 💪 @theABTA #AARN2025 @TerasakiInst

[Justin Lathia, PhD 🧠🕺🏽 @JustinLathia]

Great AM session on grants with a mock study section at the #AARN2025 @theABTA meeting @RRead_Lab @HjelmelandAnita @mitralabcuamc

[Friedel Lab @LabFriedel]

On a break at the first @cshlmeetings
Brain Tumor meeting 🧠 #cshlbtumor 2025 Thank you to the organizers for putting together this exciting event!
@HambardzumyanL1 @RRead_Lab #zoulab

[Yusha Sun @sun_yusha]

Super excited to share our recent work now out in @Nature! We introduce trans-synaptic tracing tools from circuit neuroscience to study the whole-brain connectome of glioblastoma. https://t.co/tSbJMzQrIn

[Joseph Allen @j_g_allen]

In fiscal year 2024, the report found, NIH awarded more than $36.9 billion to researchers, supporting more than 408,000 jobs and generating over $94.5 billion in new economic activity nationwide.

[Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation @PBTF]

Save pediatric brain cancer research by asking legislators to oppose cuts to the proposed spending bill. These cuts will dramatically change or eradicate pediatric cancer research through the CDMRP. Call your U.S. Representative and ask them to oppose the proposed spending bill.

[vijay ramaswamy @vijayvijay1979]

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship at Sickkids - Join our team and our growing alumni of world leaders in neuro-oncology for a fellowship rich in molecular translations and cutting edge care. @meaganbebenek @SickKidsCancer @youngsiop @COGorg @NeuroOnc @Uri_Tabori @DrAnnieHuang

[Dr. Catharine Young @DrCatharineY]

This data gives me hope: it shows what’s possible when we invest in pediatric cancer research. But continued progress isn’t guaranteed. Pharma has no incentive to focus on rare and childhood cancers. Federal funding is essential to ensure every child has a chance at survival.

[Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University @WinshipAtEmory]

Join us for the 2025 UGA-Winship Cancer Research Summit on April 21 at the Georgia Center in Athens, GA. Discover the strengths of both institutions and partner for impact in Georgia and beyond.

Register now: https://t.co/omfmK8zxB0

[Michelle Monje 🟦 @michelle_monje]

1/ Delighted to share the published version of this work from brilliant #CancerNeuroscience post-doc @TaraBarronPhD detailing GABAergic neuron-to-glioma synapses in #DIPG/#DMG. 🧵
Open access link:
https://t.co/n6kvjrVrjb

[Children's Cancer Cause @childrenscause]

The deadline to apply for our 2025 College Scholars Program is one month away! ⌛

In 2025, we will be awarding up to 25 #ChildhoodCancer survivors with scholarships - more than double any previous year. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/IcArD3MKq8

[Kimberly Bojanowski Hoang @KimberlyBHoang]

It’s time!!! Come to ATL and check out @EmoryNeurosurg

[Dr. Renee Read @RRead_Lab]

@DanielJBrat @NUFeinbergMed @NorthwesternMed @NU_Pathology @LurieCancer Congratulations Brat lab! 🎉🎉🎉

[Daniel Brat, MD, PhD @DanielJBrat]

Simple question: why does cancer cell death (necrosis) at diagnosis signal more malignant behavior?

After all, we kill cancer with chemo/radiation to prolong survival.

Textbook: cancer is out of control and outgrows its blood supply.

Me: 🤔Skeptical.

https://t.co/jHxiRQGq4i

[St. Jude Research @StJudeResearch]

“This will likely mean fewer new treatments will get to children and therefore that fewer children will be saved,” said Charles Roberts, MD, PhD, director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

The Science staff named lenacapavir as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year, but there were many other research advances that caught our attention last year.

Watch to learn about the impact of these other achievements on science and society: https://t.co/HgID7cWgEX

[St. Jude Research @StJudeResearch]

Cuts in NIH research grants will have a lasting negative impact on science and medicine in the U.S. Grants will continue to fund specific research costs, but essential infrastructure like labs, advanced equipment and support staff are crucial for groundbreaking work.

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

How to get 146% return on investment?
The NIH.
That's just the economic benefit.
Biomedical research promotes human health.

[Carlos del Rio @CarlosdelRio7]

Impact of NIH funding in Georgia:
NIH AWARDS FUNDING: $780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED: 11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED: $2.18 B
Bio Industry Impact in the State:
Jobs: 37,031
Businesses: 3,284
Cutting NIH indirects will kill jobs and cause a recession. https://t.co/SGxtjfXuIe