Schafer Lab

Zach Schafer's Lab @NotreDame. Studying #metabolism, #celldeath, #ECMdetachment, #metastasis, & #cancer. Account maintained by Zach. Views are mine.

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Grateful to share our most recent paper--just published in @CellReports. The study was led by @NDBios PhD student @Schofield_isle, who will be defending his dissertation later this week. Also want to highlight @NotreDame senior and @NDXCTF athlete @EmmaAlbano4 as a co-author!

[Cell Reports @CellReports]

Acod1 expression in cancer cells promotes immune evasion through the generation of inhibitory peptides https://t.co/ewh8G5XWLD

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

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https://t.co/x0sRIYqMVP

[Carman Li @Carman_MC_Li]

Our latest paper with Joan @BruggeMe is now out @NatureGenetics! We explore hidden mechanisms of BRCA1 hereditary breast cancer using new mouse models, revealing unexpected tumor-like chromatin changes in Brca1-heterozygous normal mammary cells.
https://t.co/SadDgqeRMC

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Congrats to @cssmity and @NDBios @NDscience @NotreDame PhD student Hannah Gordon on this publication! Excited to see this out!

[PLOS Biology @PLOSBiology]

Microglia are considered long lived, but @cssmity &co show that individual embryonic #microglia die within 3 days after clearing neural debris and are cannibalized by existing microglia, paradoxically leading to additional microglial death #PLOSBiology https://t.co/KS2feqiTTy

[PLOS Biology @PLOSBiology]

Microglia can selectively clear neurons, but what else do they eat? @FChrisBennett & @nachoriko explore a #PLOSBiology study showing that #microglia also cannibalize other microglia, followed by microglial necroptosis Primer: https://t.co/HPmowIQUDh Paper: https://t.co/KS2feqiTTy

[James Olzmann @OlzmannLab]

Please RT and help us get the word out. Scott Dixon @sjd956 and I are co-organizing the first @FASEBorg #Ferroptosis conference this summer! Awesome line up of speakers and room for additional short talks! Save the date & come join us July 27 - 31, 2025! 🤩https://t.co/VlV9L3kxx1

[National Academy of Sciences @theNASciences]

#NASmember Joan Brugge has advanced #breastcancer research in two major ways: through her studies of the processes in breast cancer's initiation and progression, and her explorations of how cellular receptors regulate the intracellular cytoskeleton. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

[Jen Heemstra @jenheemstra]

There is no such thing as a perfect leader.

In fact, if someone claims to be a perfect leader, they are probably not even a good leader, as they lack the self-awareness needed to seek out feedback and continue to grow and improve.

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Congrats to Matt on this new role! His deep expertise and thoughtful demeanor was integral in working with many of us in @NDBios to launch a new introductory biology course sequence for @NotreDame students. @ieiatnd is in good hands!!

[Notre Dame STEM ED @STEMatND]

Congratulations to our founding director, Matt Kloser, on being named the new Hackett Family Director of Notre Dame's Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI) 👏🏻
@ieiatnd

Read more: https://t.co/uIWVThgKin

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Thanks to @bensahralab @clara_peek #notwitternav and @NorthwesternMed @LurieCancer for hosting the #MidwestMetabolism meeting yesterday. Had a great time attending with numerous members of the #SchaferLab @NDBios @NDscience @NotreDame.

@LyssiotisLab, next year at @UMich?

[Lyssiotis Lab @LyssiotisLab]

What an excellent meeting. Midwest has the best Metabolism 💪🏼

Thanks to @bensahralab, Nav, & Clara (@NorthwesternMed, @LurieCancer) for hosting. See ya next year in Ann Arbor!
@UMich represent 👇🏼〽️ #GoBlue
@YatrikShahLab, @DanWahlMD, @DNagrathLab

[Ben-Sahra Lab @bensahralab]

We are excited to host the Midwest Metabolism Meeting (M3) this week! @LurieCancer @NUFeinbergMed. Join us to attend exciting talks and poster presentations by postdocs and students and a keynote address by Prof. Richard DiMarchi @IUBChemistry https://t.co/RjuiXiOKAN

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Love to see @NDBios @NDScience @NotreDame friends/colleagues @alfmireles and @Felipe_hst on this list!

[Tina Termini @CterminiPhD]

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we present The Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists. This resource showcases the scientific excellence of nearly 400 outstanding scientists. #LatinxAtlas #HispanicHeritageMonth

https://t.co/f9VAR8mJoK

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Celebrated Father Bob’s inauguration as the 18th president of @NotreDame with colleagues/friends in @NDBios @NDScience. Excited for the future under his leadership!

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Thoughtful piece by @FrezzaLab here---recommended reading for all in science in any career and at any career stage! Thanks for sharing your wisdom Christian.

[FrezzaLab @FrezzaLab]

When I meet other scientists, we more often discuss how to cope with failure rather than to achieve success. So I wrote this piece. I'd love to hear your views.

"Uno su mille ce la fa". Rethinking a scientist’s success https://t.co/azjIB1vlMK #FEBSnet

[Cody J. Smith @cssmity]

The University of Notre Dame is hiring a cluster of 5 new Assistant Professors in Neuroscience starting this year, focused on cellular, molecular, or computational neurobiology.

Come be a colleague! More information here:
https://t.co/oJhPhoBbyd

Please share and retweet!

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

We recently said goodbye to @Schofield_isle Dr. Jamie Schofield as he moves on to a position with @JNJNews. Prior to his departure, Jamie was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Exemplary Graduate Research Career Award from @NDBios @NDscience . Congrats Jamie, good luck at J&J!

[Notre Dame Science @NDscience]

🥉 BRONZE

2021 biochemistry alum Yared Nuguse finished third in the men's 1500m, earning his first Olympic medal!

#ParisOlympics

[James Olzmann @OlzmannLab]

Mark your calendars! The 1st FASEB #Ferroptosis conference, July 27-31 2025! We just posted our preliminary agenda! Spectacular line up and lots of space for short talks / late breaking speakers. Help us get the word out & come join us in 2025! @FASEBorg
https://t.co/VlV9L3jZHt

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

@amarrufoND @NDBios @NDscience @NotreDame @theNCI @NCICancerBio Armando, you helped pave the way for success with this award mechanism. Thank you! Hope you and your family have stayed safe during #HurricaneBeryl. We miss you here @NotreDame.

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Fellowship announcement! Congrats to @NDBios @NDScience @NotreDame #SchaferLab graduate student Lauren Young for receipt of a Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research for our current @theNCI @NCICancerBio award. Congrats Lauren!

[Schafer Lab @ZTSlab]

Also, thanks to my friend and colleague @alfmireles for helping us put together a strong application!