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Andrea Andress Huacachino, PhD @chemistandrea.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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Amazing work from @airdlab.bsky.social and @mzspectrum.bsky.social Labs led by insanely talented Apporva Uboveja! Very grateful to play a small part in this impactful work.

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thank you for your contributions!

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It's time to rewrite reviews-aKG doesn't just regulate demethylation. Work from my lab and @mzspectrum.bsky.social demonstrates a new role for aKG in promoting histone acetylation and DNA repair through regulating carnitine synthesis. Congrats Apoorva Uboveja! www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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The metabolite αKG promotes carnitine synthesis and increases site-specific histone acetylation, thereby promoting homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair, which has potential implications f...

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

We strongly support both the scientific & professional development of all trainees. There are opportunities to expand into new areas for those looking to transition to independence.

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

We are well-funded and have a strong track record of publications (including a recently accepted paper in Nature), trainee funding, and supporting the career goals of all lab members. There are also opportunities for co-mentorship!

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The lab is expanding and hiring both a postdoc and staff scientist! See more on our website: airdlab.com. We study how metabolism and cell cycle states drive tumor progression, therapy response, and immune interactions. Candidates interested in mechanistic cancer biology are encouraged to apply.

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Looking for a postdoc position and attending AACR in San Diego? I'll be there, too, and the lab is actively recruiting! Send me an email with your CV and cover letter, and I’ll follow up if there is a mutual fit. See more about our research at airdlab.com.

Rich Possemato @richpossemato.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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Join us for the 2026 NYAS Cancer Metabolism conference on March 24th at NYU Langone! The poster deadline is rapidly approaching. Speakers include @airdlab.bsky.social @bensahralab.bsky.social Javier Garcia-Bermudez, Marcus Goncalves, @naama-kanarek.bsky.social @bdmanning.bsky.social Erika Pearce,

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Ronny Drapkin @rdrapkin8-penn.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Excited to share the Ovarian Cancer Research Syndicate line-up of speakers for the fall. Please share. We have amazing trainees presenting and the latest from leaders in the field. @powelldrescher.bsky.social @srocf.bsky.social @pennmedcso.bsky.social @penncancer.bsky.social

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We are also actively recruiting postdocs. If you are getting ready to graduate- consider Philly! It is a great place to live and to do impactful science. Check out our website for more information on our work on the intersection of metabolism and the cell cycle in cancer: airdlab.com

Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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My lab at The Wistar Institute is recruiting on multiple levels! We are looking for a research technician and/or senior lab manager to help support all lab projects. Cell culture, molecular biology, and animal handling expertise and 3+ years of experience needed. Apply here: lnkd.in/ecvdTwkf

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Big day for multiple lab members who celebrated a promotion! Congrats to Apoorva Uboveja for promotion to Staff Scientist and Aidan Cole for starting as a postdoc! I am now a full professor too 🤓 Want to learn more about our science or join the lab? Visit Airdlab.com

Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

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In the second, we discovered that cisplatin drives ovarian cancer metastasis through a metabolic cross-talk between senescent cancer cells with non-senescent cancer cells. We identified fructose as the upstream driver of this phenotype. First author Dr. Cole just defended!

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

In the first, @raquelbuj.bsky.social discovered that tumors can respond to anti-PD1 without T cells! Mechanistically, this is through a zinc-dependent increase in macrophage phagocytosis, and this is driven through cancer cell CDKN2A-mediated zinc compartmentalization.

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Thanks! There are so many great scientists (including you!) I am looking forward to interacting with!

Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Our excellent technicians are staying on at Pitts. We are actively recruiting to fill those positions. If you or someone you know is located in Philly and looking for a position, please share: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/wistar...

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I could not be more excited to finally announce that my lab will be moving to The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia in early September! While this is somewhat of a homecoming for me, it is a new adventure for the 6 lab members moving with me! More details to come about new roles and opportunities!

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Thank you for organizing this! I’ve enjoyed it every year!

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Thank you for highlighting our preprint!

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I look forward to voting against you in the primary.

Finally got through! Keep calling! 202 224 4254

Anyone else having trouble contacting Fetterman? I’ve tried both his DC and Pittsburgh office numbers, and it keeps disconnecting

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The fact that he doesn’t have an aide to brief him on these topics tells you all you need to know. I’ve called and emailed many times.

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This is a terrible take. I voted for a progressive democrat yet you are now seemingly a republican puppet. Your constituents want you to vote no!

Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I never imagined needing to care about the federal registry. This is the worst timeline

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I need to write my PO, but I just feel so bad bothering her. 😥

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Thank you. So many labs and trainees are in worse positions. It’s devastating

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Yep I had a 1% that was supposed to be in council today. Great times we live in

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The problem is that they are not able to hold meetings to decide which grants to fund now. It’s very good news that NIH took a stand, but what about the future of scientific discovery?

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Bluetorial: The rationale for the “NIH” indirect cost “plan” is based on misunderstood (unintentional or intentional) accounting and math The value of real government transparency

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

If you live in PA District 12: contact Summer Lee Summer Lee: 202 225 2135 (summerlee.house.gov/contact)

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Katherine Aird @airdlab.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

If you are worried about the constitutional crisis, NIH/NSF funding, diversity issues, or anything else: CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES. For those in PA: Dave McCormick: 202 224 6324 (www.mccormick.senate.gov/share-your-o...) John Fetterman: 202 224 4254 (www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact/)

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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

BREAKING: Federal judge in Boston broadens block on Trump's NIH grant 15% overhead limit (indirect cost rates) to all recipients nationwide. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25... #TROpalooza ain't done

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Stephen Floor @snf.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

not paying indirect costs for research is like only paying the players in the Super Bowl. can't have a Super Bowl without coaches, referees, security, janitors, announcers, stadium staff, and a stadium - and you can't have research without supporting people and facilities

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Governmental support for research is a requirement for the health of our economy and citizens. If these cuts are not immediately reversed, there will be dire consequences for our country.

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#3: The NIH funds research to understand diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, among others. Cutting NIH funds will delay treatments and cures for these diseases, which will impact Americans for generations.

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#2: The biomedical research endeavor employs >300,000 workers, including janitorial and maintenance staff, admins and IT staff.. These cuts will cause many people to lose their jobs. This isn’t just in coastal elite cites. Big universities are often the major employer in many US cities.

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