Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD

Postdoc @ Miller/Eisen Labs 🐟 | Comms Specialist @ Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance 🏃‍♀️ | University of Oregon 🦆. Let's use science for good. she/her

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

We created a comic book based on our research on the role of GJ channels and bioelectricity in neuromuscular development! This was an amazing collaboration with undergraduate art student Bentley Smallwood.🐟🔬⚡️

Read the whole version here: https://t.co/RSmqFXKQa0

#Zebrafish

[Rachana Deven Somaiya @RachanaDSomaiya]

New preprint! 🔥A wonderful collaboration of our @FellerMarla lab with Matthew Po, and @shekharlab. Here, we dive into the impact of activity on the transcriptome of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), the sole output neurons of the retina. 1/12
https://t.co/C3nWOzwNTO

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

@bsw5020 Thank you for providing us with hope, and reminding us of the resiliency of the human spirit. It’s been a joy to follow you here. Looking forward to more goodnight moons 🌑 on the other blue space. 🦋

[Michelle Monje 🟦 @michelle_monje]

#CARTcells for #DIPG #DMG clinical trial (1st arm) results are out today. Full Tweetorial coming, but first want to share the story of a patient whose #DIPG has disappeared for over 3 years. It is a milestone and moment of hope on a journey filled with so much grief.
“There’s a lot of loss that led to this research,” Drew’s dad said. “I hope those families know that this success is because of them.”
https://t.co/rNnHkL6pQR

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

@WillettLabs @AndracaJulia 🦴💊🔬
You can read the full paper here: https://t.co/J9VYTytC4m

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

New work from the @WillettLabs , led by
@AndracaJulia , explores how the immunosuppressive drug Tacrolimus (FK506) can speed up regeneration in a spinal fusion model—achieving fusion rates comparable to BMP. 💊📷

Read more here: https://t.co/ocIFDPK1yE

[Zebrafish Rock! @ZebrafishRock]

For those interested in this comic initiative, you’ll love this other collaboration with @RachelLukowicz 🐟

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

@ZebrafishRock Thank you for sharing! 🤩🐟

[National Human Genome Research Institute @genome_gov]

RNA IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS DNA!!!

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

A printed version of our science comic came in today, and it’s somehow more beautiful in print! If you want a copy to print on your own, DM me and I’ll send you a version. ⚡️🐟

[Current Biology @CurrentBiology]

Our latest issue just dropped!
👇👇👇
https://t.co/z6ejUMFFX6

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

@CurrentBiology What an amazing photo on the cover!🦎

[Erik Toraason @EToraason]

When I started my postdoc, I asked if partial reprogramming could rejuvenate aging worm neurons. It turns out, these worm OSK factors are neutral or even deleterious to C. elegans lifespan and chemosensation! Thanks to @ctmurphy1 and @RKaletsky for their help and support!

[NSF Director @NSFDirector]

The breadth of research at @uoregon is remarkable, from AI and quantum technologies to cutting-edge earthquake science. Each of these programs is a testament to the power of curiosity-driven research, supported by @NSF.

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

@fishyskeleton Thanks for clarifying, my mistake confusing the fin differences with Cx and other channels.
Here is the original work that the comic is based on: https://t.co/wr0P07y1kP, which hopefully just adds to the layers of bioelectric signaling in development, and GJ channels of course.

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

We created a comic book based on our research on the role of GJ channels and bioelectricity in neuromuscular development! This was an amazing collaboration with undergraduate art student Bentley Smallwood.🐟🔬⚡️

Read the whole version here: https://t.co/RSmqFXKQa0

#Zebrafish

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

@fishyskeleton Thanks, Matthew, your work was helpful in thinking about bioelectric signaling! In the comic, we discuss gjd4/Cx46.8 (which hasn't been characterized in fish before this). I am assuming you are referring to the other Cx43 long-tail mutants?

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

Also, I want to add that this is maybe the coolest thing that I have ever been a part of. It was so fun to work with Bentley, who is very talented. I pinch myself every time I look at it!

[Rachel Lukowicz-Bedford, PhD @RachelLukowicz]

Special thanks to the University of Oregon Science and Comics Initiative for the opportunity and support for this project. 🎨🧪✨

Explore how they’re blending science and art for impactful outreach here: https://t.co/F9KNOOlEB3

[John Wallingford @jbwallingford]

Thrilled to have this piece on the wonder, mystery, and very long history of #devbiol out in @aeonmag.

https://t.co/iDGmoLPJtP