Assoc. Prof. at @Wellesley, microbial ecologist
Wellesley, MA
Joined October 2015
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Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
It is so depressing that I still routinely hit paywalls when trying to read scientific papers. The scientific leadership of this country and the world have betrayed science and society with their perpetual cowardice on this, and so many other issues.
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
Doing good science is 90% finding a science buddy to constantly talk to about the project.
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
I give the same advice (for free, so take it or leave it) every time: read widely
When you read a paper that makes you wish you’d written it, for whatever reason, write down the lab (and the first author if they’re a postdoc). With that list, ask around to filter
Then reach out
Wellesley College Biological Science Department is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in terrestrial ecology. Please share. Lmk if you have any Qs.
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Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
This is cool as hell
Can Turing patterns be engineered in synthetic biological populations? Yes: A recent paper by @imperialcollege Mark Isalan shows how to obtain regular and tunable Turing structures in growing colonies using @synbio: biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/… @vdlorenzo_CNB
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
ALT Some people only dream of meeting their favorite scientists. I teach mine.
Our paper showing links between gut microbes and neurocognition in children is finally out! Great work @Kevbonham, @gfahurbottino and The RESONANCE team! science.org/doi/10.1126/scia…
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
⭐️ Short talks:
🇨🇦@KateKennedy Marcus C. de Goffau (@McMasterU)
🇺🇸Kevin Scott Bonham (@vkclab)
🇺🇸Jackson Pullman (@Yale)
🇩🇪Julie Sean (@QIAGEN)
⭐️ Highlights & Networking session:
🇮🇹Elisa Piperni (@CIBIO_UniTrento @IEOufficiale)
🇩🇰kid4_j (@GLOBE_UCPH)
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Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
Some of our very clever, amazing Biochemistry students took the lyrics to every @taylorswift13 song and adapted it to a Biochemical concept. Best end of the semester decorations ever! 1/2
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We’ve been thinking about how to apply large language models to better understand and explore genes (e.g., genes of poor or unknown function) by looking at their context. This project, led by @Micro_Yunha , is summarized below. Enjoy!
Can large language models understand genomic sequences and uncover new biology? 🧬🧬🧬 Excited to share a new #preprint with @sokrypton, @ancornman1, and @pgirguis. TLDR: A Large Language Model for genomic sequences! #genomics #AI #machinelearning #NLP
biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/… 1/
happy to see this story published! Great collaboration with @ShankLab_UMass
Excited to report our publication in Environ. Microbiol. in collaboration with @vkclab: "Microclimate is a strong predictor of the native and invasive plant-associated soil microbiome on San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos archipelago"! ami-journals.onlinelibrary.w…
The Wellesley College Biology Dept is hiring a full-time instructor to teach undergrad bio labs (physiology and anatomy). Candidates w commitment to inclusive pedagogies should apply. RT. DM me if interested! tinyurl.com/3n56cpec @DiversifyEEB @sacnas @BlackInPhysio
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Our advertisement of a faculty position at @IUBiology is now up! If you are working in microbiomes, check us out! indiana.peopleadmin.com/post….
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Stunning yet terrifying images of microplastic pollution
Microplastics pollute every inshore plankton sample I collect. There are many new, modern wool fabrics with similar benefits to manmade materials. As your old plastic clothing wears out why not make a New Year's resolution to replace it with natural fibres. @zeiss_micro
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I'm really not using Twitter these days, but I figured I'd drop in to let folks know that the updated 2023 version of my free Bacterial Genetics and Molecular Biology course packet is now available at github.com/graymicrolab/Bact…
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
In taking a public stand in support of Dr. Fauci and against misinformation and intimidation, @ASMicrobiology reinforces the essential role of science as the basis for responding to public health threats.
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Microbial predators form a new supergroup of eukaryotes nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj retweeted
We’re hiring! #postdoc position available to study marine microbial interactions, esp. interested in the roles of extracellular vesicles. Lots of exciting multidisciplinary project possibilities. Come join us! Contact me for more details.
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