Shayla Shorter, PhD

👩🏿‍🔬 Immunologist 👩🏿‍🏫 Biology Educator @ Hofstra U🦋Living w/Lupus. 🇯🇲/🇺🇸
🎓 UMBC/Meyerhoff + Emory U + IRACDA Alum
*Twitter novice*

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

It's Black in Immuno Wk! I'm Shayla--proud to be a black immunologist living w/ Lupus (dx in '94/PhD in 2016 so technically this immunology life chose me 1st😆) Currently teaching Bio and life lessons to next gen of scientists/docs @HofstraU #BIIRollCall

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That's a first for us! 🥲
We are delighted about this meeting! 🔥🔥🔥

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

@MeliD32 @BlackInImmuno It was such an amazing talk!!! 👏👏👏

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Thank you to everyone who attended Part 1 of Black in Immuno Week! Be sure to register for the next three days of programing at https://t.co/rwSVMmlxJn! We'll have more videos, panels, and a closing keynote presentation! Followed by Trivia on Saturday ($50 prize)!

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@JasmineKwasa 🙄

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

I couldn't agree more. I want to do, help and BE so much...but I am deeply exhausted. I'm trying...but I wish "excellence" didn't cost so much *sigh*

[BlackInImmuno @BlackInImmuno]

Join us today (Nov. 15) for Black In Immuno Week “Tips for applying Bioinformatics to your research” at (2pm EST/7pm GMT) w/Dr.Joel Babdor @JoelBabdor, Dr.Simone Webb @SimSci9, and Ms. Elizabeth McCarthy @yimmieg
Register now https://t.co/wSF1nJcmso
#BlackInImmunoWeek
#BIIW22

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NEXT UP: Join us(Nov. 15) for Black In Immuno Week “Building your scholar brand - How to stand out in a crowded career market” at (1pm EST/6pm GMT) with Dr. Nonterah (@theboldphd)!
Register now at the link below https://t.co/wSF1nJcmso

#BlackInImmunoWeek
#BIIW22
#BlackinSTEM

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We're super stoked to be kickin' off #BIIW22 🥼🧪 (Sunday, Nov. 13th) with an Opening Keynote Presentation by Prof. @gordon_awandare, titled - "Building Basic Science Capacity for Sustainable Research in Africa"

Set your reminders! ⏰ #BlackInImmuno #OpenScience

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

@stephanielangel @DrSalinasLab Hi! Try this link to register : https://t.co/tga3S8ihzB

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Don't forget to share your successes with us to be featured during #BlackInImmunoWeek22!

(30 second video!)

👉🏾👉🏾https://t.co/Lo1kqKhHNN

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Our schedule for #BlackInImmunoWeek22 is up!!

(Don't forget to register!!)

https://t.co/nYDgPrFOFN

https://t.co/jWKKOx5thG

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

@Sandhya221B @SABERcommunity Have a great time! Wish I was there :-)

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

@ravenscimaven Raven! my gosh---I am so sad to hear how much you suffered through but am glad you are doing better. I am so inspired by how you've navigated your own illness while advocating for others. *takes notes* Stay well!

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

@jenheemstra @WUSTL @WashUChem @WUSTLArtSci Wowwww!!!! Congratulations Jen!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

A story for the last day of #LupusAwarenessMonth 💜💜💜...

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

When I wrote this exam, I wanted the quote to encourage my students.

Now that I'm drowning in the sea of grading responsibilities, I've realized...the quote is actually for ME! 😭😫😆
#academiclife #help #whydothesequestionsrequiresomuchthinking #ididthistomyself

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

@AlexisSMobley Congrats Dr. Mobley!!!! Absolutely LOVE the hair!💜

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We invite you to attend the Changemakers Seminar Series! This series will highlight both research and advocacy efforts of exceptional individuals, and also provide a forum to share perspectives on current STEM advocacy efforts!

Our 1st Changemaker is Dr. Juliet Daniel!

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@Choosy_Female ☹️

[Shayla Shorter, PhD @TheShortDoc]

@Choosy_Female Nope!