Developmental biologist and science communicator. I earned my PhD in molecular and cellular biology at UMass Amherst. Current lecturer 🔬🧬🐭 @SciStoriesUMass

Amherst, MA
Joined September 2022
🚨Next DevBioConnect on the way Developmental Biology Author webinar featuring Dr. Janelle M. Welton @AcademicJanelle & Dr. Katherine A. Maniates 📷 🗓️Apr. 14th, 2026 ⏰11 am–12 pm CST @SocDevBio Register here👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… sdbonline.org/meeting?Resour…
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Mark your calendars! On October 4th, Science Stories and SACNAS will have the honor of hosting Dr. Evelyn Mercado in our Science Cafe event. Join us live or virtually. You don't want to miss it!
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My PI: So, do you have a plan? Me: I have concepts of a plan My PI:
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Janelle Welton retweeted
Just read an article I’ve had open in my tabs for four months. Anything is possible!!! Keep going! You can do it!!!!
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The relationship between a researcher and their data is a fickle thing
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Who says science can't be beautiful‽ #Fluorescence #embryology Everyone should pop over to Instagram to vote in the UMass research image contest!
Mouse-tastic Implantation Spectacle! #ScienceSpectacle #ImplantationInAction By Xinjian Doris He, PhD student @UMassVASCI and finalist in the Graduate School’s #ImagesofResearch competition! Vote for your favorite images here: instagram.com/umass_opd/?hl=…
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Abstract submission is now open for the SDB 83rd Annual Meeting being held July 14-17 in Atlanta. Registration will open soon. Submit your abstract for #2024SDB! Deadline: April 10, 2024. sdbonline.org/2024mtg
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Janelle Welton retweeted
Why does school start this month? Because it's AUG.
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Starting the #2023SDB out with bang 🎆 perfect firework viewing spot from our hotel hallway
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If you're heading to #2023SDB and interested in mice, early development, or just want to say hi - Please stop by my poster on Saturday! #534 (B98) Investigating the Sexually Dimorphic Embryonic Lethality of CMTR1 Knockouts.
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Wasn't planning on baggage claim taking ONE AND A HALF HOURS after taking a direct, domestic flight but thanks @AmericanAir - what a way to start a trip 🙄
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Lets goooooo
#2023SDB is one day away! Shoutout to our Platinum Sponsor @Dev_Bio_Journal SDB's official journal. Check out the latest issue featuring interviews by #SDBSciComm interns. sciencedirect.com/journal/de…
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Mood.. 😊
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Me proudly standing by my poster at conferences waiting for somebody to come and talk to me
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Alright I'm starting to believe that either I see colors differently than other people or everyone is gaslighting me into thinking I can't see colors right. So #sciencetwitter what color is this tip rack? Vote below
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100%Red ♥️
0%Pink 🩷
2 votes • Final results
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Janelle Welton retweeted
Join us for our next Café on May 18th. We are partnering with @SACNAS_UMass to talk to Dr. Patty Brennan @sexinnature - in Spanish! Tell your friends, you won’t wanna miss this one! Link in bio to register!
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Greetings from @MBLScience and @NESDBMeeting A fantastic first day of talks and posters.
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