Dr. Kelli Mullane

She/Her • Ph.D. Graduate @ScrippsOcean • @RutgersU Alumni • Extremophilic Marine Microbiology

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@termofilos It’s the first grant listed on this page:

https://t.co/AkbADPZfwN

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@termofilos Do you have any of your SIO travel/research funds left? You may know this, but each SIO grad student is allowed up to $3k during their tenure, and you can absolutely use it to purchase a laptop. Reimbursement-based, which sucks, but better than nothing!

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

Been actively looking for a job, and decided to run my resume through an AI resume reviewer (similar to what recruiters/hiring managers use), and it thinks my most recent employer was THE SURFACE OF MARS.

If you need me, I’ll be in the corner spiraling thank you 🫠

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@gramnegativity Are they plugged into surge protectors? All of our power outages have been scheduled, but we haven’t had any issues with our centrifuges/thermal cycles, which are plugged into the same surge protector.

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

They’re cute. That’s it. That’s the update.

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

🚨VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE🚨

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@bielleogy @shah_ps I started my senior pup on cosequin (a glucosamine supplement) when he started twisting his knee/hip joints jumping off the couch, something he does regularly. I think it’s been helping! He hasn’t twisted any joints since and is generally moving around well.

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@gramnegativity UGHH hate when that happens!! It’s honestly looking amazing though! My mom always says nobody else will notice because nobody is as critical about our work as we are, and even though I’m mad about it, she’s right 🫤

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@offgridteacher There is a way to make the apps at least slightly larger (had to do this for my aunt). It doesn’t make a massive difference, but may help some? This link explains how to do it: https://t.co/dEFxHmI4KF

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

Anyone have a prickly pear plant they’d be willing to share a piece of? Happy to trade for some of mine or a cutting from an indoor plant!

Been nursing my prickly pear for years and it finally flowered, just for me to learn you need 2 genetically distinct plants to get fruit 🫠

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@mumblerKC Yeah all the gory details of each method is included in the supplemental materials!

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

Writing up my dissertation. I tried ~10 DNA extraction protocols on my sediments, & named one the “Frankenstein” protocol b/c it was a mix of (what I thought were the best parts of) the other protocols. Can I call it the Frankenstein protocol in my diss. (Supp. Methods)?

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@membranebiology @phylogenomics I have this same one in my bedroom and it’s nice and quiet. Has a HEPA filter. I got it to help with pet dander/allergies and it does a great job. It’ll notify you when it’s time to replace the filter. Can get replacements on Amazon or at Target, and they’re easy to swap out.

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

This is what I get for trying to take a cute pic with my dogs 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

But for real I’m not sure what I did to deserve these dogs but boy am I thankful for them. Was really in a funk today and a walk + grass cuddle sesh has made a world of difference.

[Rachel Diner @racheldiner]

Would anyone be willing to share lecture slides for an undergraduate General Microbiology course for Biology majors? Starting from scratch 🥴 I'm using Brock Biology of Microorganisms, but will accept any relevant help!

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

Was trying to take cute pics of Guinness & Indy snuggling, but Indy had other ideas 😛

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

@gramnegativity Wow wow wow, a part of the internet I didn’t know I needed 😂 Was a tad concerned when I clicked on the “Big Boy Statue” category, but that is by far my personal fav

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

I present to you the summer version of the Home Depot 12 foot skeleton: the giant crab chair 🦀🪑

[Dr. Kelli Mullane @lab_witch_]

Been getting Home Depot ads because my sister has been around a lot and is doing a renovation. Starting to get VERY concerned about her design choices.

[Rachel Diner @racheldiner]

Setting up my lab at @UofMemphisBio, and I'm hoping to welcome MS and/or PhD students in Spring or Fall 2024! Please share and reach out if you are interested in how pollutants and environmental change impact host-associated microbes in marine and freshwater systems!