Heer Mehta

She/her
Molecular microbiologist, Antimicrobial resistance researcher, enjoys cooking, baking and running

[BCM HGSC @BCM_HGSC]

It won't be long until our next Long Read Sequencing webinar focusing on @nanopore. Join us June 21, 10am CT, to hear from a great lineup of speakers and discuss challenges/opportunities of LR sequencing. 🧬

⬇️Free registration⬇️
https://t.co/qgZVHNuB1V

[Ajo-Franklin Lab @AjoFranklinLab]

Please RT!
Dr. Caroline Ajo-Franklin’s lab in the Department of BioSciences at Rice University is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of bioelectrochemical sensing. More details and application link can be found below:
https://t.co/81vGKYiMVi

[Veera Rajagopal  @doctorveera]

A major adverse effect of statins is myopathy (known since 1980). Now genetics have shed light on this association. Two independent teams have recently discovered that recessive mutations in HMGCR cause a severe form of muscular disease in humans.

A 🧵 for genetics lovers.

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

Peek* 🙈

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

Great memories from my last project in Shamoo Lab @RiceUniversity! Anyone interested in how intracellular pathogens evolve to antimicrobial resistance within macrophages, please take a peak. It was a lot harder than we thought it would be
10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00483

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

https://t.co/Rtoo5KVDWY

[Patrick R. Secor @PRSecor]

Fun story related to @surt_lab's Q:

The lids to our cuvettes do not fit into our e-porator.

When we transform ∆Pf4 strains, they become re-infected with Pf4 virions from previous transformations that arced and exploded in the e-porator.

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

Sad day for America.
BBC News - Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights
https://t.co/W4iDUuOFZg

[Dr. Afshan Nawas @AfshanNawas]

Dear #academictwitter
What are good online resources to teach myself #rnaseq data analysis? Just the basic step by step to get to differential gene expression.

Any recommendations, RTs appreciated! 🙏🏼

#AcademicChatter
#Bioinformatics

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

Postdoc position available: https://t.co/TZyRrsMXgo
Shamoo Lab at Rice University is looking for a post doc interested in studying the genetic and biochemical basis of antimicrobial resistance evolution. https://t.co/7RdPqlHU2w

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

@SeeingProgress That makes it worse because it would mean that two people were involved in writing this unecessarily harsh review. One can reject a manuscript and not be mean about it. A review should offer constructive criticism, not be demoralizing for the authors.

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

Why does reviewer #3 have to be so mean? #AcademicTwitter @AcademicChatter

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

@Parikshana1 @PhDVoice @PostdocPal You should start applying without any concerns. The fact that you have multiple papers under review is a good thing. You can add them to your resume with "under review" in parenthesis and provide bioRxiv links (if available).

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

@DeePraz10 @PhDVoice @PhD_Genie 1. Establish a routine and try your best to maintain it. 2. Do not bring work home. 3. Exercise and eat healthy. 4. Pick a hobby that allows you to unwind. For example, painting, knitting, baking, making puzzles, etc.

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

@EstefanaEspin I relate with you 100%. The imposter syndrome doesn't go away entirely. It's about balancing self doubt with self confidence. Self doubt keeps you motivated to learn and grow. Self confidence gives you the courage to keep going. Don't worry, you will find your way. All the best!

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

@PhDVoice @PostdocVoice Better than reviewer #3
https://t.co/o4T1l8BUpa

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

Why does reviewer #3 have to be so mean? #AcademicTwitter @AcademicChatter

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

Also, to the men who have joined the MarriageStrike movement, I say, good riddance. Women looking to find partners will not have to deal with you'll. 2/2
https://t.co/zz1JmcpX6Q

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

MarriageStrike is such a publicity stunt. After years of living in an oppressively patriarchal society, women deserve the basic human right of seeking justice if they are physically abused, inside or outside of marriage. 1/2

[Heer Mehta @heer_mehta]

@TanushJagdish I prepare electrocomp cells and electroporate Pseudomonas and Francisella at room temp and it always works. Reference paper for Pseudomonas: https://t.co/PEcHVTO3KJ