Masia Maksymowicz

PostDoc studying cellular trafficking in cancer at @KermorgantLab @QMBCI in London
Project coordinator and scientific writer at Sci-Illustrate

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This might be my favourite illustration we did with @sci_illustrate for #extraordinarycelltypes
Go to the link in the post to read more about hepatocytes!

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The natural detoxifiers of the human body. Read this story: https://t.co/fOYOk6A2l9

Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. Suruchi Poddar, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Learn how each of us has a killer inside them #sciart #halloween 🐈‍⬛💀👻🎃🪦

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Natural Killer Cells destroy infected or malignant cells through the secretion of lytic enzymes.
Full story: https://t.co/97J5W6UeiL
Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, @s_semeli, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Natural Killer Cells destroy infected or malignant cells through the secretion of lytic enzymes.
Full story: https://t.co/97J5W6UeiL
Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, @s_semeli, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Eosinophils, named after their eosin-loving property, defend against 🦠, including parasites. Full story: https://t.co/q4Hx6TXObT

Credit: Nelly Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @Nowrin_Nishe, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Find out more about the “terminators” of the immune system: https://t.co/T1GBcFsiIS
Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. Suruchi Poddar, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Dendritic cells, found all over the body, defend against 🦠 and cancer by activating the immune response. Full story: https://t.co/ln1sf0dAU4
Credit: Nelly Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @Nowrin_Nishe, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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@m_gorna @KJBandyra @ChemistryUW Congratulations!

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Look at the amazing erythrocytes 💓

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Do you know what triggers the production of red blood cells? Read this story: https://t.co/6LyWt69pBS

Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. Suruchi Poddar, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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As adult stem cells, involved in tooth development, dental follicle cells are promising candidates for cell therapy.
Full story: https://t.co/TPXrjJwVeM
Credit:, Dr. @P3tto__, @s_semeli, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Ameloblasts are short-lived enamel-producing cells originating from the dental epithelium. Read the full story: https://t.co/7tX30jpLXG
Credit: Nelly Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @EshitaPaul3, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Odontoblasts produce dentin which forms the bulk of the 🦷 while fighting 🦠, and detecting pain and 🔥.
Full story: https://t.co/8viv6QmUjm
Credit: Nelly Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @Nowrin_Nishe, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Did you know that #teeth and #kidney have something in common?

Also featuring one of my favourite illustrations from this project.
#cellbiology #sciart #cell

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If you want to know what links teeth and kidneys, read this story: https://t.co/PVzyAUDX5K

Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. Suruchi Poddar, Dr. @masiamax
#Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Langerhans cells, originally thought to be neurons, are the skin’s first line of defence. Full story: https://t.co/G9yh7Pqusv
Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, @s_semeli, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart #skin #immunity
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Merkel cells (‘touch cells’) mediate the light touch response and tactile acuity in mammals. Full story: https://t.co/GFLv3RNa22
Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @EshitaPaul3, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Have a look at the cells that give colour to our bodies 🌈

Did you know they also take part in protection from pathogens?

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Melanocytes defend the skin from ☀️ damage and 🦠, while giving color to our skin, hair and eyes. Full story: https://t.co/tKPxKvZO6e
Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @Nowrin_Nishe, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Have a look at the beautiful keratinocytes!

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Keratinocytes are the building blocks of the skin’s outer layer (epidermis).
Full story: https://t.co/XzGllOCu8j
Credit: Nelli Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. Suruchi Poddar, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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@sci_illustrate @P3tto__ Recognizing and appreciating the labs working in this space: @AleksandraPeko4 @LiddelowSA @QuintanaLabHMS @KiraPoskanzer
Tag someone you know working in this field and help us find them 😊

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This week Sci-Illustrate discusses astrocytes. They are a really interesting cell type, that i.a. helps clear our brains from waste. Read the full story!

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Astrocytes are the real stars in our brains, supporting neurons in their work. Full story: https://t.co/QdkJ5dmXJF
Credit: Sam Esquillon, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Another article in the series! Enjoy :)

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If you are reading this at night, you can appreciate the rod cells that allow us to see when there is almost no light. Full story: https://t.co/Qy0qUV4DiM
Credit: Nelly Aghekyan, Dr. @P3tto__, Dr. @masiamax #Extraordinarycelltypes #sciart
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Dear network, I am starting my research group in Turku, Finland (09/2023). We will be studying #lysosomes and #extracellularvesicles in B cell lymphomas. Now looking for a PhD student, preferably someone with an eye on EVs and microscopes! If you know anyone interested, pls share