Arpita Upadhyaya

Professor of Physics at University of Maryland … discovering physics and biology from molecules to cells … microscopist, photographer, traveler

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

We are looking for a Postdoc interested in studying how factors in the cellular microenvironment regulate chromatin accessibility and transcription factor dynamics in cancer and immune cells using single molecule imaging. Join us @UMDPhysics.
Please RT!
https://t.co/WZM8cmuQyW

[Peter Ottsjö @peterottsjo]

I think I just caught a glimpse of the future of scientific discovery.

OpenClaw has 322,000 GitHub stars. Jensen Huang called it the biggest open-source project in history. NVIDIA built an enterprise wrapper around it at GTC.

Now an MIT professor has built a science layer on top of it. And his vision for what it could become is one of the most ambitious things I've read this year. 🧵

[Michael Young @BeirutCalling]

On the fifth day of war, several things are slightly clearer: Iran’s regime is still solidly in place and apparently moving toward Khamenei’s succession; there has been no mass uprising in Iran, mainly because it’s very difficult to organize anything in the midst of chaos; bombing government or regime buildings does virtually nothing to force regimes out; Hezbollah’s entry into the battle is both tied to, and separate from, Iran’s fate, because even if Iran emerges stronger from the war, it’s highly unlikely Israel will cease its operations in Lebanon until it can impose conditions it wants; and for the time being, the U.S. and Israel seem far from achieving their objectives on the nuclear, ballistic missile, and regional allies front. Supplies of armaments will be an important variable, and if Gen. Dan Caine was correct, this could emerge as a major problem in the coming weeks, probably for both sides. I could say more, but all the signs are that the situation is becoming much more complicated, which will ultimately impact Trump’s decisions.

[APS Division of Biological Physics @ApsDbio]

Global Physics Summit is around the corner! Make sure to stop by the DBIO membership table during the meeting for some free swag 🔥

And check out our excellent line up of over 90 DBIO sessions. Find the full program here: https://t.co/MEzxgJmTb2

[Stephanie Hicks, PhD @stephaniehicks]

Friends, I am at a loss of words for how devastating it would be to lose the entire intramural #NIH program. Some of the biggest medical and scientific breakthroughs have come from scientists in the NIH Intramural program. #SaveTheNIH

https://t.co/UlkCDfHD7f

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

They’re invested in the journey to discover truths, find cures for diseases, create knowledge, advance science. If not stopped, these actions will destroy labs and institutions. The loss will be irreparable, impact society at each level. Heartbreaking stories from those affected.

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

Photos from the rally last week to support science, protest firings at NIH, NSF & budget cuts for research. Careers of people who worked hard for science & public service have been lost. There were many young people, including students from my lab, who’re anxious about the future

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@vanillaopinions Well, they are preparing to fire 50% at some agencies. Good luck building them back up -- especially US science agencies.

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@Brendan_Duke Are these cuts on top of any annual reductions in appropriations or does the "Oversight and other" category represent these reductions? If so, 50B/year reductions are not commensurate with the staff reductions being carried out.

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

Join the protest in support of science & academia today (Feb 19, 12 pm) in DC! Join thousands of scientists as we raise our voice against federal firings, funding freezes and impending budget cuts which will be devastating for scientific research & discovery, and shut down labs.

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@rmc031 This happened at NSF. Program Directors who joined as temporary (IPAs) and were made permanent within the last two years doing essentially the same job, were let go. These were tenured professors before coming to NSF.

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@mattsclancy NSF and NIH funding about to take a dive. Should provide more data for the studies.

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@Noahpinion Perhaps it was just a mother of all shorts?

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@fawfulfan There may not be an NSF, let alone NSF grants. https://t.co/nhMjs59l99

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

Register for the APS Global Physics Summit (March 16-21, in Anaheim CA) today for early bird fees. As program chair for @ApsDbio it was great to help put together an exciting set of sessions in Biological Physics covering a large range of topics!

[APS Division of Biological Physics @ApsDbio]

Joining us at the APS Global Physics Summit? Early registration ends today, so make sure to register now for maximum savings! https://t.co/NqjMcNdLeD

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

Good to visit congressional offices this week as a member of APS @APSphysics (as chair-elect of @ApsDbio), to advocate for science funding, enhancing STEM workforce and other APS policy priorities: https://t.co/B6Xrra0AbM. #APSCVD2025 Hope it has impact in these disturbing times.

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

Women’s March 2024 … A lot of energy and passion among the thousands that marched last weekend. Hope this translates into action today given that so much is at stake! Vote!
#voteblue #kamalaharris #harriswalz2024 #womensmarch

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

As program chair of APS DBIO I encourage you to submit abstracts to the APS Global Physics Summit 2025 (March Meeting) - deadline 10/25! There’s an exciting line up of sessions from @ApsDbio: https://t.co/afSg9hJ0Yk. All abstracts are guaranteed short talks!

[APS Division of Biological Physics @ApsDbio]

If you haven't submitted your abstract to the Global Physics Summit (March Meeting '25) there's still time! Deadline: Friday (10/25) at 5pm ET

Check out the exciting DBIO sessions and submit your abstract here: https://t.co/Hly6EJ62Oi

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

Read our recently published review on mechanosensing in immune cells. Excellent survey of the literature by @AashliPathni @IvnRey15 and @WaghKaustubh!

[J Cell Science @J_Cell_Sci]

In their Review, @AashliPathni, @arpcomplex and colleagues discuss mechanical regulation of lymphocyte activation & function and explore the role of cytoskeletal force generation in mechanosensing.
https://t.co/mieXzwC20t

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@AashliPathni @J_Cell_Sci @WaghKaustubh @IvnRey15 Great writing! Congrats!

[Arpita Upadhyaya @arpcomplex]

@WaghKaustubh @AashliPathni @IvnRey15 @J_Cell_Sci Great job!