Zachary Gaertner

MD, PhD. Resident physician. Neuroscientist. Chicagoan.

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

Alpha-synuclein abundance and localization are regulated by the RNA-binding protein PUMILIO1: Cell Reports https://t.co/LV9WHCX3QJ

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@NaturePortfolio @Nature While I don't find this very surprising (there's obvious value in having a reputation in your field), it's interesting given how often more senior scientists have advised me to "scientifically reinvent yourself" every ~5-10 years.

[The Science of Parkinson's @ScienceofPD]

New data from @Z_Gaertner @AwatramaniRaj & collaborators provides molecular & spatial transcriptomic classification of midbrain dopamine neurons & their alterations in a LRRK2G2019S model of #Parkinsons; 20 distinct DA neuron subtypes in 3 main families
https://t.co/5EFn8gVnS0

[NM Neurology @NMNeurology]

We are excited to welcome the @NorthwesternMed Neurology residency class of 2029! Thank you to our department leaders and current residents who played a role in the recruitment and mentorship process. We’re looking forward to the contributions our new residents will bring to our department and the field of neurology!

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@DGateLab @LynnOlst @ARC_Neuro Awesome paper David! Congrats to @LynnOlst and all involved on some great work.

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

In this @AsapAwatramani paper, @AwatramaniRaj lab partnered with the Poulin Lab on a single-nucleus and spatial transcriptomic atlas of #dopamine neurons and explored transcriptional changes that could help us understand #Parkinsons. Check out our dataset! https://t.co/J1ifccstTw

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

The finalized version of our latest paper is live in @eLife! Molecular and spatial transcriptomic classification of midbrain dopamine neurons and their alterations in a LRRK2G2019S model of Parkinson’s disease https://t.co/FcE9oDwwu3

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@meletislab Really awesome to see the field continuing to explore the Anxa1 subtype. Fantastic work @meletislab!

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@Cubs I think many people are missing the deceptively clever move by Jed to save money by reusing the 'Cody' on his locker nameplate. Just imagine how much salary that frees up!

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@elder_plinius I jailbroke it: https://t.co/n09AjwYsXU

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

Thank you to @ASAP_Research for featuring me on their new series, Discover ASAP, to talk about my latest paper coming out of @AsapAwatramani - I had a great time discussing our work!

https://t.co/JKtI4n6T6G

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

Check out our new preprint live on BioRxiv looking at molecular and spatial mapping of #dopamine neurons in a LRRK2 model of Parkinson's Disease! @AwatramaniRaj
@AsapAwatramani https://t.co/yZBLcpFqnX

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@zenbrainest Depends - what kinds of datasets?

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@zenbrainest Remarkably specific expression in the striosome patches. Nearly perfect match for the projection pattern of a specific DA neuron subtype, interestingly enough

[In Good Health Podcast @ingoodhealthpod]

This week on #RadioHealth Journal:

🧫 Dr. Zachary Gaertner, Dr. Raj Awatramani & Dr. Daniel Dombeck break down a new study on dopamine.

🧼 Caroline Blazovsky & Dr. Gregory Charlop explain how to properly clean your home to prevent getting sick.

🎧 ➡️ https://t.co/AOCBovOuLj

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

Thanks to @RadioHealthJrnl for the story. Check out the source paper at: https://t.co/IQXTnVonKg

[ASAP Team Awatramani @AsapAwatramani]

Dopamine And Parkinson’s: Challenging Over 100 Years Of Research https://t.co/uAUiSKOIr5

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

I'm in my 8th year of MD-PhD training and turned 31 years old today. We want kids, but as this article points out, the hurdles of money, timing, childcare and work/life balance make this no easy feat.

https://t.co/Fh8a18KZ2N
#MedEd #MedTwitter #phdlife #academia #Science

[Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s @ASAP_Research]

Congrats to September's #OpenScience champions Maite Azorra and @Z_Gaertner! We're recognizing them for sharing underlying fiber photometry and RNA sequencing data, along with the analysis code, protocols, and RRIDs. See more: https://t.co/lt6XuE6j30

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@Nature Ah yes, the glory days of science, when you could get published in @Nature by walking by a pigeon stealing corn from a horse.

[Zachary Gaertner @Z_Gaertner]

@NIHDirector @NorthwesternU Thanks for the share @NIHDirector! For those confused by the press release: we showed that dopamine signaling during reward, movements, or aversion each comes from distinct molecular subtypes of DA neurons. 1 subtype responds Only to accelerations, and is likely vulnerable in PD!