Sally Ou

UBC B.FSc Specialized in Genetics | STEM educator| Researcher| Views are my own (She/Her) #WomenInSTEM

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

If you are wondering what this is, then there only one way to find out! Volunteer with @geneskool and find out or book a workshop with us! It’s fun, interactive and most of all, you’ll learn many genetics applications!

[Geneskool @geneskool]

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[Geneskool @geneskool]

🔹 Named after the video game character, Sonic Hedgehog plays a crucial role in embryonic development, especially in brain and limb formation.
🔹 Without it, organisms wouldn't develop properly, leading to severe birth defects!
#TalkOTuesday

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

Today marks 6 years with @geneskool and truly, this community has changed my life for the best! Not only I get to share my passion for genomics with other fellow scientists but to also facilitate amazing workshops within our community with so many amazing people!

[Geneskool @geneskool]

On Friday, we celebrated #VolunteerWeek by hosting a volunteer party! Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers for all you do! Your hard work and dedication to helping further genomics education are appreciated by all! #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

There is grief and there is watching your loved ones grief… the harder you love the deeper the pain…

[Geneskool @geneskool]

🧬 Gene of the Week: TP53!

Meet TP53, the "guardian of the genome"! 🔬🛡️ This tumor suppressor gene stops damaged cells from turning cancerous. Mutations in TP53 can increase cancer risk, but new gene therapies & precision medicine are unlocking treatments!

[Raghu Venugopal MD @raghu_venugopal]

“In America, healthcare is big business. In Canada, it’s a right”. I am starting the late night ER shift and these words give me courage. We need these words said clearly.

[GenomeBC @GenomeBC]

Honouring #RareDiseaseDay: Faces of Strength & Advocacy 💜
Let's recognize the parents fighting not just for answers, but for research that can change lives.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing their journeys—putting faces to the fight for awareness + action.
#RareToAwarHonouring #RareDiseaseDay: Faces of Strength & Advocacy 💜
Let's recognize the parents fighting not just for answers, but for research that can change lives.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing their journeys—putting faces to the fight for awareness + action.
#RareToAwarHonouring #RareDiseaseDay: Faces of Strength & Advocacy 💜
Let's recognize the parents fighting not just for answers, but for research that can change lives.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing their journeys—putting faces to the fight for awareness + action.
#RareToAwarHonouring #RareDiseaseDay: Faces of Strength & Advocacy 💜
Let's recognize the parents fighting not just for answers, but for research that can change lives.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing their journeys—putting faces to the fight for awareness + action.
#RareToAwarHonouring #RareDiseaseDay: Faces of Strength & Advocacy 💜
Let's recognize the parents fighting not just for answers, but for research that can change lives.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing their journeys—putting faces to the fight for awareness + action.
#RareToAware

[Geneskool @geneskool]

We are all big Mini PCR fans over here! @miniPCR

[Geneskool @geneskool]

Gene of the Week: MYH7

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, let’s talk about the heart gene! 🧬❤️ Mutations in MYH7 can lead to heart conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) 💔, but genomic screening & gene therapy are offering new hope!

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

Everyday the mental level of struggle changes, but for the past few days… it feels intolerable.

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

Across BC today, people are remembering the life of former Premier John Horgan. He leaves a significant legacy: he used his time in office to help build a better, stronger British Columbia for everyone. His many accomplishments will be felt for years and generations to come.

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

I feel so accomplished today!

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

Everyday in my new job, I have encountered more obstacles than ever but I have also been more happier than ever!

[Prof. Nikolai Slavov @slavov_n]

A timeless model for writing a research summary.

[GenomeBC @GenomeBC]

🧬 Understanding #LymphoidCancer

Lymphoid #Cancer impacts a crucial part of our #ImmuneSystem. From Hodgkin to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, early detection is key. Learn the basics, symptoms and why it’s important to talk to your doctor.

#GenomicsForCancerCare

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

Perhaps the hardest part in life is realizing at some point in my life is that I am attending more funerals than attending birthday dinners.

The extent of pain is the extent of love and the love you haven’t given yet to someone…

Grief is hard…

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

This is not a goodbye but see you later.

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

This has been bittersweet! I am so thankful to have the privilege to be mentored by so many amazing ER staff! My time is almost up, no more shift work! Thank you for all the love and support my team has showed me in the past decade!!

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

It stills shocks me that we worked and lived through COVID-19! While the work isn’t done, I am know that everything everyone has taught me, will be something I will be bringing into my new journey! Here’s to one more shift of shift work!

[Sally Ou @sallyouu]

I had one of the best dental experience ever! Physicians who encourages preventives measures before diving into surgeries and other care plan, WOW!

Thank you for the reassurance, you don’t know how much that means to me!