Cheng-Yi Chen

Bioinformatics Scientist, Vizgen Inc.

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

@abhinav_sur @NICHD_NIH SUPER AWESOME bro!

[allen institute @AllenInstitute]

The first cellular map of a mammalian brain is here. 🧠✨

Over 6 years and 32 million cells in the making, the complete adult mouse brain cell-type atlas reveals astonishing diversity and regional specificity.

Dive deeper: https://t.co/CXEIXooOVu

@nature #studyBRAIN #BICCN

[Luciano Martelotto 🛠🧬💻🇦🇺 @LGMartelotto]

Resolving the complexity of a fruit tart...#SingleCell #SpatialTranacriptomics

[OpenAI @OpenAI]

ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak. Rolling out over next two weeks, Plus users will be able to have voice conversations with ChatGPT (iOS & Android) and to include images in conversations (all platforms).
https://t.co/uNZjgbR5Bm

[Dr. Jean Fan @JEFworks]

In this blog post, I simulate non-linear tissue distortions in #singlecell #spatialtranscriptomics data to demo how STalign can align ~85k cells in <5 mins.

Follow along in #Python + try it out for yourself: https://t.co/ta99Jcjiba

#dataanalysis #AcademicTwitter #Bioinformatics

[Andrew Akbashev @Andrew_Akbashev]

Your PhD is about the evolution of your mindset.

It proceeds through personal research experience, mentorship and development of key skills.

This is why PhD in STEM:

- is NOT about a thesis (very few people will read it)
- is NOT about finish your advisor’s project
- is NOT about attending new courses
- is NOT to learn how to use cool instruments (although it might be handy, it is of little help in a long run)

Yes, some of it will help you get hired. BUT PhD should not be about this.

▫️

PhD is about personal development, creativity and problem solving in a highly dynamic research environment.

First of all, it is about:

- Becoming a highly critical and creative thinker
- Learning how to think independently (against the local or global mainstream)
- Learning how to “jump-start” a project and bring it to perfection
- Discovering your strengths and weaknesses as a future leader
- Learning from massive number of mistakes without big consequences
- Learning how to accept failures and move on
- Understanding the value of teamwork and collaboration
- Publishing important studies and making discoveries (especially if you plan to stay in academia)

▫️

Of course, there are some “perks” that come with it:

1. Getting a good expertise in some field
2. Getting some idea about the world of academia and how things work there
3. Learning how to use fancy tools (microscopes, spectrometers, etc)
4. Learning how to write papers, etc etc

But these are only bonuses. They should not be why you are pursuing PhD.

▫️

As a prospective PhD student, do NOT look for a supervisor who will be simply assigning tasks to you and tracking your project.

Look for a good mentor and advisor who can help you develop YOUR leadership skills.

A proper research environment and inspiration to pursue your dreams are the key ingredients.

#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdchat

[Yu-ichiro Nakajima @nyuichiro97]

First time in 5 years to visit the US last month. Sharing the update of research and meeting mentors and old & new friends. @ScienceStowers @Gibson_Lab @MGStowers @GordonConf It was an unforgettable and special experience. Happy July 4th!

[Matt Gibson @MGStowers]

New paper alert- check it out! Shuonan He et al.: Spatial transcriptomics reveals a cnidarian segment polarity program i... https://t.co/KgjjSVPHi5

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

@accorsi_alice @ucdavis Congratulations, Alice! Looking forward to more exciting science from your team!

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

@PRHSteinmetz @miramon_paula @thecocodium @acoel_hofstenia @MSarsCentre @UiB Congrats Paula!

[biohub @biohub]

We’re excited to launch #CZCellxGene Discover Census, a new capability that can cut parts of the #SingleCell analysis process from weeks to minutes.

https://t.co/HJLtmvhryp

[PNASNews @PNASNews]

Researchers have discovered that the starlet sea anemone Nematostella vectensis can form associative memories, despite lacking a centralized nervous system. The findings provide insight into the evolution of cognition in brainless animals. In @physorg_com https://t.co/EDkGLg3XFr

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

@miramon_paula @PRHSteinmetz @Sars_Centre @UiBmatnat Congrats Paula and Patrick!

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

Very clever

[Stowers Grad School @StowersGrad]

A statement from the Stowers Institute community.

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

Gibson Lab reunion ❤️

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

@AissamIkmi @Prevedel_Lab @DrWang15322229 @Mahadevan_Lab @AditiChak14 @MoghePrachiti An interesting question but hard to decouple. Very cool paper, Aissam!

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

My favorite 😍😍😍
Crystallizing Epsom salts | 2022 Small World in Motion Competition | Nikon’s Small World: https://t.co/IDxYHoo8BG

[Cheng-Yi Chen @Penguinayee]

@PRHSteinmetz @christyschnitz @LebouvierMarion @miramon_paula @Sars_Centre @CurrentBiology Congrats!

[Stowers Institute @ScienceStowers]

#WhyStowers? Investigator positions are fully funded and full of possibility. Hear our scientists explain why doing science at Stowers is different. Be a part of a team that pursues and discovers the secrets of life. https://t.co/dyZCSG2LMB #biology #devbio #science