@HeemstraLab

Biomolecules do amazing things...and so do we! *Student-run* @WUSTL @washuchem

 St Louis, Missouri
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Joined August 2018
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OUChemBiochem@OUChemBiochem
Mar 30
Professor @jenheemstra @HeemstraLab @washuchemistry received the distinguished Barton Honorary Lectureship at @ouchembiochem @uofoklahoma, invited by Dr Shihka Chauhan. She gave a talk entitled "A Chemical Biology Toolbox for Probing A-to-1 RNA Editing" @YuanningFeng @Feng_Group
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Paper Alert!!! Congrats to all of our authors... Learn more about Endonuclease V, a crucial understudied transcriptome regulator...
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Feb 24
Endonuclease V: From Transcriptome Regulator to Chemical Biology Tool by Jennifer M. Heemstra and co-workers (@jenheemstra, @HeemstraLab, @WashUChem) #OpenAccess chemistry-europe.onlinelibra…

Endonuclease V: From Transcriptome Regulator to Chemical Biology Tool

Post-transcriptional modifications play a pivotal role in regulating the health and physiology of human cells, and adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) editing is one of the most abundant of these modific...

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Here is the link to the full video... A nice video from our lab showing the impact of studying RNA editing in human health. Hear from our project leader @alexquillin and amazing mentor @jenheemstra source.washu.edu/2025/12/a-s…

A scientist’s ‘a-ha moment’

Alex Quillin, PhD ’25, talks about the day she looked through the microscope and realized what she and her fellow students discovered.

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Hear our research from Dr. Alex!!! 🥳 She developed an amazing immunostaining assay to visualize A-to-I edited transcripts in cells, tissues and organoids.
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In the new book Labwork to Leadership, chemist Jen Heemstra offers actionable leadership advice to principal investigators. Read the #ScienceBooks Review: scim.ag/41EtQje
Cover of Labwork to Leadership

ALT Cover of Labwork to Leadership

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Biomolecules do amazing things...and so do we! linktr.ee/theheemstralab

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Biomolecules do amazing things...and so do we!

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Applying for faculty jobs? New to academia? Mentoring future faculty? ✅ Be sure to add this valuable book 📕 to your toolkit. The insights shared by @jenheemstra will positively contribute to your journey. @Harvard_Press ⬇️
Jen Heemstra@jenheemstra
5 Aug 2025
Labwork to Leadership officially released today!! I'm humbled by the support from our community, as it's already sold out in most places. But the eBook is available now on kindle & apple books or you can still pick up a hard copy through @Harvard_Press: hup.harvard.edu/books/978067…

Labwork to Leadership — Harvard University Press

A roadmap for running a lab—and developing the leadership skills you didn’t know you needed.As a graduate student and postdoctoral researcher, chemist Jen Heemstra learned how to collect data, write...

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Winnie is excited for @jenheemstra new book!!! Get yourself a copy here: hup.harvard.edu/books/978067…
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🚨 Exciting news! @WUSTL and @MilliporeSigma have launched a new partnership to drive biomanufacturing innovation and the @HeemstraLab is proud to be part of it!🔬🤝 🔗 source.washu.edu/2025/07/was… #WashU #STEMCollaboration #ResearchInnovation
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You’re not alone if the science career path feels unclear—especially as a new faculty member. @jenheemstra’s book is here to help you find direction. ✨ This book is the mentor every early-career scientist needs. #STEMCareers #AcademicLife #SciMentor
Jen Heemstra@jenheemstra
25 Jul 2025
First copies of my book are here!! As a new faculty member, I realized that in addition to my research job, I also had a leadership job…and I wasn’t prepared for that. This book is the guide I wish I’d had then, with the goal of helping others now.   jenheemstra.com/book
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Navigating uncertainty does *not* mean you are accepting what is happening around you. Rather, it helps you maintain your strength and focus so you can stand up for your values and advocate for what is important. Check out the video for four steps for navigating uncertainty.
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RNA@RNAJournal
9 Jun 2025
RNase L cleaves most tRNAs in the anticodon loops into various tRNA-derived RNAs (tDRs) including 5'-tDRAla that shows a translation inhibitory effect. Some tRNAs are also cleaved in variable loops. bit.ly/3YTwlNq
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LEAD. LEARN. RepeaT😎🤩
Jen Heemstra@jenheemstra
6 May 2025
I’ve been meaning to try out posting professional development advice via reels. Here’s my take on leaders not needing to always have the answers. Let me know what you think of this format!
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Huge congratulations to Dr. @alexquillin🧬🔬🧬for successfully defending her PhD🎓🎓 Her groundbreaking work on leveraging biomolecules to illuminate the landscape of RNA in cells and tissues is truly inspiring. The future is bright — and it starts today🚀🚀 #PhDDefense #ProudLab
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Scientists Develop High-Sensitivity Sensors for Detecting Toxic Chemicals - Jennifer Heemstra (left) works in her laboratory with postdoctoral ... The research team includes Joseph Ibukun, a postdoctoral research ... - ift.tt/7hDnuWN

Scientists Develop High-Sensitivity Sensors for Detecting Toxic Chemicals

A $1 million DTRA grant enables researchers to create efficient detection methods for sulfur mustard, crucial for minimizing exposure in hazardous environments.

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🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 Our lab is featured in the media for developing new tools to detect chemical warfare agents. 🧪🔬 Read more about this important work at WashU: source.washu.edu/2025/02/was… #Science #Chemistry #DetectionTech #WashU @WashUChem @WashU @washuartsci

WashU to develop new tools for detecting chemical warfare agent

Chemists at Washington University in St. Louis have received a $1 million contract from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to develop a quicker way to detect mustard gas and prevent exposure.

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🚀 New paper alert! 🚀 EndoVIA: A tool for quantifying A-to-I editing & mapping subcellular localization of edited transcripts. 🧬🔬 @alexquillin,@Benoit_Arnould,@MrSteveKnutson,T. F. Flores & @jenheemstra. 🔗 Read here:sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @WashUChem #RNAediting #EndoVIA
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🎉 Hurray! 🎉 Kicking off 2025 with a bang! 🚀 ✅ First lab group meeting of the year 🎉 Celebrating our DTRA grant 📄 Manuscript accepted! 🎂 Boss's birthday tomorrow—let the festivities begin! #NewYear #LabLife #Celebrations
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🎉 Congrats to our lab members #Ellie #Mason and #Tatiana for presenting their CHEM358 projects! 👏 Your hard work and creativity are inspiring. We’re proud of your achievements & excited to see you shape the future of research! 🚀🔬 #UndergraduateResearch #FutureScientists💃😎💃
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Super proud of Bridger for awesomely presenting his undergraduate research this morning. It was a blast!!!
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