Nesa Milan

Aspiring Orthopedic Surgeon | Postdoctoral Research Fellow @ucsforthosurg | MD @TehUofMed

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

On our 250th birthday, celebrating the contribution of immigrants and international collaboration
—46% of people with doctoral-level degrees working in US science and engineering fields are foreign-born
—41% of the science and engineering research published by US authors in 2024 included international collaborators
—20% of physicians working the the USA were born and educated abroad
@ACarnegieFdn and @TheLancet
https://t.co/0e8pYHjvR5

[Andrew Akbashev @Andrew_Akbashev]

Postdoc time is often harder than PhD.

You have little time. Competition is higher. And you MUST stand out.

+ Your contract may end any moment.

+ Your salary is often low (for your age/education).

+ You’ve just relocated and prepare to relocate again.

No wonder that Max Planck Society survey showed that depression and anxiety of postdocs is rising.

Interestingly, Max Planck Institutes have substantial internal funding. So, in theory there should be less pressure to apply for grants, and everyone should be enjoying science. And yet the pressure on postdocs is immense.

📍 Many postdocs want to stay in academia.

They want to apply for faculty positions or become senior scientists.

Some of them achieve it. Others don’t.

❗️Why things don’t work out:

In a recent workshop Q&A session, I discussed various scenarios and behind-the-scenes processes that PhD students should keep in mind if they’re considering a postdoc:

“Postdocs: Competition, Hardship and Faculty Positions”

Watch it on here: https://t.co/nlwF8WaLJP

(I’ll appreciate if you ‘like’ this video - you will GREATLY help it reach more students.)

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

Had an incredible time at #AOSSM2025 in Nashville. Grateful for a few days filled with learning, meaningful conversations, and connecting with inspiring leaders in sports medicine. Huge thanks to my @UCSFOrthosurg family for all the support!

[AOSSM @aossm1972]

🚨 AOSSM & the @ArthritisFdn awarded a $500K grant to revolutionize shoulder OA research! Congrats to Michael Davies, MD, Brian Feeley, MD, & Robert Tashjian, MD, for their groundbreaking study on glenohumeral OA.

https://t.co/WabcF7ivo2

#AOSSM2025 #Osteoarthritis

[AOSSM @aossm1972]

🎸 Live from the AOSSM Research Workshop at #AOSSM2025! This room’s as packed as the Ryman—full of bright minds and big ideas. 🧠💡Stop by!

[Mary Mulcahey @marykmulcaheymd]

Incredible to see Dr. Letha (Etty) Griffin, the first female member of @aossm1972, be inducted into the AOSSM Hall of Fame! Congratulations! 👏👏

#orthotwitter #womeninsports #sportssurgeon @TheFORUM15

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

New in @JOrthopRes
Mlawer et al. show that glucose & glutamine metabolism coordinate ECM remodeling in young tendon, but this link is lost with aging.
A metabolic mechanism behind tendinopathy? #ORSSML #ORSAmbassador @ORSsociety
🔗https://t.co/KjsC9LHHoK

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

This @JOrthopRes review outlines the role of PRP in modulating MSC behavior and bone healing, with evidence from basic science to early clinical applications. #ORSSML @ORSsociety
link: https://t.co/jv8fgTVpEk

[Official JAAOS @OfficialJAAOS]

Exploring the latest research: Writing a Letter of Recommendation Without Bias. @DrBrianFeeley @nesa_milan @andrewgatto_ read HERE https://t.co/QY0sfWlpqw

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

The subsynovial connective tissue in carpal tunnel syndrome shows mitochondrial dysfunction, reduced ATP, elevated ROS, and altered ultrastructure.
New work in @JOrthopRes sheds light on the cellular basis of CTS symptoms. #ORSSML @ORSsociety
link: https://t.co/l2VY11DXJz

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

@HannahZlotnick @JOrthopRes @JorSpine @ORSsociety Excited to be part of the team!

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

I’m excited to be joining the #ORSSML team as a Social Media Liaison for @ORSsociety! I’ll be sharing new papers from @JOrthopRes and @JorSpine here. Looking forward to highlighting exciting new research in orthopedics and spine. Stay tuned!

[Hannah Zlotnick @HannahZlotnick]

As ORS Social Media Committee Chair, I am excited to welcome our new Social Media Liaisons (#ORSSML)! Randeep, Nesa, Nicholas, and Ahmed will be sharing the latest @JOrthopRes and @JorSpine articles on your feed in addition to our fabulous committee members. 👏

@ORSsociety

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

@KavehMomenzadeh @harvardortho @FarimaKahe Very well deserved, Congrats!

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

@CPOrthopedics Happy Nowruz Dr Hosseinzadeh!

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

Honored to be part of @ORSsociety as a presenter, reviewer, and moderator at #ORS2025. Grateful for every opportunity to engage with and learn from this incredible scientific community!

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

So proud to be part of the MITO Lab @UCSFOrthosurg ! Huge congrats to our PI, @DrBrianFeeley , for receiving the prestigious Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award, and to #Alex_Brown, PhD for receiving the NIRA Award! We presented 5 podium talks and 11 posters at #ORS2025

[UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UCSFOrthosurg]

So proud of Dr. Brian T. Feeley @UCSFOrthosurg ! Congrats on being honored with the 2025 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award @ORSsociety for his groundbreaking research on muscle degeneration in rotator cuff injuries! #Orthopedics #Research #RotatorCuff #KappaDelta #UCSF

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

80% of MSC trials for knee OA exhibit spin bias. Our latest study in #AJSM @aossmjournals uncovers how results are framed and the critical impact on interpretation. Discover the full findings: https://t.co/iqybCWLj3D
@DrBrianFeeley @UCSFOrthosurg

[Nesa Milan @nesa_milan]

Today, Dr. Aiyer from @HopkinsOrtho gave an incredible talk on #mentorship at @UCSFOrthosurg Grand Rounds. As aspiring orthopedic surgeons, we rely on mentors to guide us and give us opportunities to prove ourselves. The journey is tough, but their support shows us the way.

[Brian Feeley @DrBrianFeeley]

Great talk by Dr. Aiyer from @HopkinsOrtho on #mentorship. Highlights his work in mentorship, how doctoring resembles mentorship, and the importance of inclusivity in mentoring med students and residents.