Dr Cindy Y Kok

Gene therapy researcher at Neuroscience Research Australia

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Check out our latest contribution to cardiac gene therapy. A huge thank you to my boss Eddy Kizana, as well as @adamphill @jehudson85 @jameschong_doc and all other co-authors who made this possible. @WestmeadInst @CSHeartResearch @ProfJRMcMullen @CMRI_AUS @M3lindaHolder

[Molecular Therapy Family of Journals @MolTherapy]

Development of new adeno-associated virus capsid variants for targeted gene delivery to human cardiomyocytes #MTMCD https://t.co/DV9sqWfWxe

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

The wisteria garden in @ParraPark is looking amazing right now. A vibrant pop of colours easily seen from far away #wanderingpostdoc

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Met up with friends recently at the networking event hosted by @FranklinWomen and @CicadaInnov . Thank you for creating an environment that is supportive of female researchers, and for allowing me to bring my baby too #mumsinresearch

[The Australasian Gene and Cell Therapy Society @theAGCTS]

Abstract submission deadline for the 13th Biennial AGCTS meeting extended to 30/08/2024. Please register and submit abstracts via our website: https://t.co/uXnb8MfkEU

[The Australasian Gene and Cell Therapy Society @theAGCTS]

We are excited to share the list of our international and national invited speakers that will be at the next meeting.
Please register and submit abstracts via our website: https://t.co/kNTB2JOxWU
• Abstract submission 16/08/2024
• Early-bird registration 27/09/2024

[Belinda Di Bartolo @BA_DiBartolo]

Are you considering a shift from academia to industry and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Or are you looking to elevate your academic profile?

I can help! Book a free discovery call 👇https://t.co/4dQvCG7e2i

#CareerTransition #AcademiaToIndustry #CareerCoaching

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

My 4th cardiac gene therapy pub from @WestmeadInst with Eddy Kizana. A potential strategy to protect against anthracycline cardiotoxicity. Thanks to all who helped to complete this last one. https://t.co/oe1xV9Anyn
#CGTGATWIMR @CSHeartResearch @ProfJRMcMullen @jameschong_doc

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Thank you to @theAGCTS for awarding the Best Gene Therapy Paper Prize to our manuscript.
These insights bring us closer to a more effective and safe gene therapy for heart disease @WestmeadInst @CSHeartResearch @ProfJRMcMullen @jameschong_doc #CGTGatWIMR @WestmeadHub

[Molecular Therapy Family of Journals @MolTherapy]

Development of new adeno-associated virus capsid variants for targeted gene delivery to human cardiomyocytes #MTMCD https://t.co/DV9sqWfWxe

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Welcoming our new Bio-Rad CFX Opus to the lab by taking a group selfie after a training session. Very excited to perform experiments with this instrument #BioRadLabSelfie #BioRadPacific #CFXOPUS

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

My 3rd cardiac gene therapy paper from @WestmeadInst. Congrats to my #CGTGATWIMR ex-honours student George Ghossein for being equal 1st author.
Ghrelin mediated cardioprotection using in vitro models of oxidative stress https://t.co/1eYhqtxolf
@ProfJRMcMullen @jameschong_doc

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Thank you for sharing this. It is inspiring to see how much work you put in striving to be the best leader for your lab. The part about recognising effort particularly resonates with me and is also something I feel is important to a healthy lab.

[Prof Francine Marques @FZMarques]

Excited to share my opinion piece on rethinking culture to unlock the potential of research

Grateful to @HyperAHA & editors @LabTouyz & @endocelldoc for the support

A 🧵 about why I wrote this & why it matters

https://t.co/uEo64Oulbx

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Sydney is so beautiful at this time of year. Glad for the little moments where I can enjoy the view #wanderingpostdoc

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Be confident when stepping out of your comfort zone during career transition and don't sell yourself short. Char with @BA_DiBartolo to identify transferrable skills and soft skills that you may not realise you have.

[Belinda Di Bartolo @BA_DiBartolo]

It's vital to recognise that potential employers may not automatically grasp the full scope of your skillset...... even if you hold a PhD. 🎓
Transitioning from academic to non-academic roles is a remarkable journey - make sure you show them your value! @AltAcChats

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

@CSHeartResearch I voted! But my local place didn't have democracy sausage this year. Feels incomplete without getting one.

[James Chong @jameschong_doc]

Exciting opportunities to do translational cardiac science with our group are open. Apply here https://t.co/NhHYXJyj6V

[Belinda Di Bartolo @BA_DiBartolo]

A very wise mentor and friend once told me..... "𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒋𝒐𝒃 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏."
This was mindblowing for me since women are less likely to apply for jobs unless we meet💯of the selection criteria. Reach out!
https://t.co/AErFuZGqHi

[Belinda Di Bartolo @BA_DiBartolo]

For anyone who's considered leaving academia and is unsure how to start please reach out. I promise it isn't as scary as you think! https://t.co/YR4wBjTUeY
#leavingacademia #careertransitions #careercoaching #WomenInSTEM

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Congratulations @loz_maclean for this equal first author paper from your honours project. Your supervisors are so proud. Thank you to our boss Eddy Kizana, @WestmeadHub and @WestmeadInst for supporting this work. @M3lindaHolder @ProfJRMcMullen @jameschong_doc

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Another contribution to cardiac gene therapy from #CGTGATWIMR @west

Promoter Optimization Circumvents Bcl-2 Transgene-Mediated Suppression of Lentiviral Vector Production https://t.co/EyLaNxl5fy #mdpibiomolecules via @Biomol_MDPI @MDPIOpenAccess

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

Another contribution to cardiac gene therapy from #CGTGATWIMR @west

Promoter Optimization Circumvents Bcl-2 Transgene-Mediated Suppression of Lentiviral Vector Production https://t.co/EyLaNxl5fy #mdpibiomolecules via @Biomol_MDPI @MDPIOpenAccess

[Dr Cindy Y Kok @cyykok]

This was my last week working at WIMR.
What I expected: Submit papers, farewells, parties with cocktails and karaoke.
What happened: Submitted 3 papers. Went to emergency for abdominal pain. Spent last days of employment in hospital without saying goodbye to friends... 😰