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Kicking off Postdoc Appreciation Week tomorrow with some impactful science by our @UTSWScience #postdocs #NPAW2026
Looking forward to recognizing the contributions our postdocs make to research, discovery, and innovation here @UTSWScience! We also love seeing them gain confidence in their scientific communication skills while sharing their ideas. The Future of Medicine, today! #NPAW2026
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Scientists at @CRI_UTSW found that aggressive brain gliomas exploit the metabolite guanidinoacetate (GAA) to activate nearby neurons and accelerate tumor growth. Next step: Testing whether an existing dietary therapy can reduce GAA and improve outcomes. bit.ly/4hcfpKn
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By studying how bacterial virulence factors manipulate host cells, @orthkim is uncovering new insights into eukaryotic signaling systems – discoveries that could inform new strategies to fight infection and advance human health. bit.ly/4xr3AXE #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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Learn about the molecular machinery that connects neuronal receptors to cytoskeletal remodeling with @kenny_mighty17. Don't miss his talk at the Molecular Mechanisms of Neuronal Connectivity meeting @CSHL on Sept. 8. Learn more: bit.ly/46ozjNj #CSHLNeurocon
ALT A person with glasses is shown on the right side of a promotional image for an academic meeting. The title reads “Molecular Mechanisms of Neuronal Connectivity Meeting.” It details a topic on axon guidance receptor DCC and actin regulator WAVE complex. Below the title, “Kehinde Ayinde, Molecular Biophysics Graduate Program” is noted. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, at 8 PM EDT. The logo for UT Southwestern Medical Center is at the bottom.
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Exploring the brain one neuron at a time, the @ShahmoraLab uses nanoscale imaging to uncover how neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and ALS begin and progress. Learn about the Shahmoradian Lab and its groundbreaking research: bit.ly/4wsg3Ju #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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Congrats to @AzabLab for this amazing recognition!
From nanomedicine to immunotherapy, Kareem Azab, Ph.D., is helping shape the future of cancer treatment. His impact has earned him selection to the @theNAMedicine's 2026 Emerging Leader in Health & Medicine. Learn more about his research, lab, and impact. bit.ly/450m0lp
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As Professor and Director of @UTSWGreenCenter, @KrausWL and his team are studying how small molecules regulate gene expression and nuclear signaling, advancing our understanding of human physiology and disease. Learn more: bit.ly/4fw0v0D #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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From nanomedicine to immunotherapy, @AzabLab, @utswbme Associate Professor, is helping shape the future of cancer treatment. He has been selected for the @theNAMedicine 2026 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars program. Learn more: bit.ly/4uRSeug
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Can hormones influence knee osteoarthritis and other knee conditions? @utswortho Assistant Professor Paula Hernandez, Ph.D., is investigating how hormones affect joint health and how her findings could shape future treatments. Learn more: bit.ly/4c0PcJU #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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A @TAMESTX 2026 Mary Beth Maddox Award winner, @Sorrell_Lab is uncovering how cancer cells use nutrients to fuel growth, paving the way for targeted treatments against hard-to-treat cancers. Learn more: bit.ly/4eiCrz5 #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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In 2026, UT Southwestern became home to the North Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, following a five-year, multimillion-dollar award from @NIHAging in partnership with @UT_Dallas and @UTArlington. Learn more: bit.ly/43AO6Ej
ALT The image shows a large, modern building with the text "UT Southwestern" illuminated on the side. The foreground features landscaped greenery. Overlay text reads: "UTSW Designated as North Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center." A subtext highlights a $23 million award from the National Institute on Aging for research advancements.
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Two new studies led by #UTSW researcher Maria Chahrour, Ph.D., help explain how the genes KDM5A and UBE3B may contribute to autism spectrum disorder — work that could support better genetic tests and future therapies. bit.ly/3PkU0og #Neuroscience #AutismResearch
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What drives @MariaChahrour? Understanding the “why” behind neurodevelopmental conditions like autism. Her lab studies genes and brain development to advance understanding and inform more personalized approaches to care. Learn more: bit.ly/4rJmYeu #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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Examining epigenetic regulation in neurodevelopment, Jiang Wu, Ph.D., hopes that her lab’s research can inform and help develop therapeutic treatments for neural development, autism disorders, and pediatric brain cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/4bp52RL #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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In the Phillips Lab, Margaret Phillips, Ph.D., Chair of Biochemistry, and her team are working to develop therapeutic defenses against the malaria parasite. Learn more: bit.ly/4rDu8kt #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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Congrats to Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences—one of the world’s top honors in science. Learn more about his groundbreaking work advancing new ways to fight infection. bit.ly/469vsUi #utswnews
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Delve into this year’s innovations and research by visiting the latest edition of #DiscoveryAtUTSW. bit.ly/43AO6Ej
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Congrats, Dr. Chiang!
Amazing time at #RSNA25! Such an honor to receive the @RSNA Research Scholar Grant. A big thank you to the #RandEFoundation for supporting our hybrid PET/MRI research to improve imaging of #multiplesclerosis. 🙏 @radnucmp and @UTSW_Radiology @UTSWBrain @UTSWScience
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In the latest edition of #DiscoveryAtUTSW, learn how @Gerta_Hoxhaj and her lab are making a breakthrough in the discovery of how #cancers grow. bit.ly/43AO6Ej #research
ALT Dr. Gerta Hoxhaj smiling at colleagues in a laboratory.
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99 lab hacks to make your research easier! 🔬
Unlock data like a pro! 📊 Sourav Patnaik, Biomedical Engineer at #UTSW, shares how researchers can use open-source tools like #WebplotDigitizer to extract key insights from graphs and plots.
Learn more: go.nature.com/47DqCi5
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