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Christy Schnitzler

@christyschnitz.bsky.social
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Studying stem cells/i-cells, regeneration, cellular plasticity, & differentiation in the colonial cnidarian Hydractinia at the Whitney Laboratory, University of Florida. Cnidofest meeting organizer. Lab Website: tinyurl.com/39u637tt

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cnidofest.bsky.social @cnidofest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This is the last day to register for Cnidofest! We already have a record number of registrants for this meeting, taking place @mblscience.bsky.social September 23-27th! Don't miss out! Come learn about the biology of these amazing animals in a perfect location! www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id...
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Cnidofest 2026
09/23/2026 — Woods Hole - Check out all event details and attendee registration right here.
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Juliano Lab @julianolab.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I want it all! Just grabbed a shirt, mug, tote bag, water bottle, and luggage tag from the Cnidofest store. If you love cnidarians, you need to visit this shop. Proceeds go to supporting this meeting and future ones.
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Christy Schnitzler @christyschnitz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#Cnidofest2026 merch store is HERE! Shop now! Fresh designs and so many options with your fav critters! Thank you for supporting the meeting!!
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Cnidofest - Etsy
Shop items by Cnidofest.
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Christy Schnitzler @christyschnitz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Time to register and submit your abstract for Cnidofest 2026!!
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Juliano Lab @julianolab.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
It is time for the fest cnidophiles, register today! 🎉
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cnidofest.bsky.social @cnidofest.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Calling all cnidarian enthusiasts: Cnidofest 2026 will be Sept 23-27 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. See cnidofest.org/meetings/cnidofest-2026 for more info. Abstract submission closes July 1. Registration closes Sept 2, but early registration is GREATLY preferred. Please join us!
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Cnidofest - Cnidofest 2026
Woods Hole, Massachusetts - Wed., September 23, 2026 - Sun., September 27, 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register HERE Registration closes September 2, 2026 -- but please register as soon as possible! SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS HERE Abstracts are due by July 1, 2026. Guidelines are provided below.
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International Society for Regenerative Biology @isrbio.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Happening today at 12pm EST - join us for an exciting Zone 3 (Americas) webinar focused on Hydroid regeneration! More information and zoom links can be found at: isrbio.org/webinars
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Nancy Knowlton @nancyknowlton.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
This week I am the Univ. Florida Whitney Laboratory guest lecturer, and have been learning about a lot of cool projects @ufresearch.bsky.social, including the the IRL Billion Clam Initiative, my news to me good news for February 12. #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism www.whitney.ufl.edu/conservation...
Adult and baby clams being held by project participant of the IRL Billion Clam Initiative
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Andy Baxevanis @baxevanislab.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
We've updated our Hydractinia Genome Project Portal! The site includes genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets, genome browsers, an interactive single-cell gene expression atlas, proteome-scale structure predictions, a custom BLAST interface, and more. Check it out! tinyurl.com/hydractinia
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The Hydractinia Genome Project Portal: multi-omic annotation and visualization of Hydractinia genomic datasets
AbstractMotivation. The colonial hydroid Hydractinia exhibits several unique biological properties, including its remarkable regenerative capacity and the
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Fabian Rentzsch @fabianrentzsch.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Our paper on the role of neurons in Nematostella head regeneration is now out at @currentbiology.bsky.social Big thank you to all collaborators, it was a pleasure! Ectopic head regeneration after nervous system ablation in a sea anemone: Current Biology www.cell.com/current-biol...
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Ectopic head regeneration after nervous system ablation in a sea anemone
Via genetic ablation of neurons, Mazloumi Gavgani et al. show that the nervous system is essential for defining axial polarity during whole-body regeneration in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis.
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Arthur Porto @agporto.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Come join us at UF!
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Titus Brown @titus.idyll.org · 13/10/2025
Excellent place with huge opportunities - I'm on the SAB at the moment, so I know! Consider applying!
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Christy Schnitzler @christyschnitz.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Apply Now! Tenure-track Faculty Position in Marine Bioscience at the University of Florida's Whitney Lab. explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
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University of Florida - Details - Assistant/Associate Professor in Marine Bioscience
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Loesgen Lab @loesgenlab.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Join us at the UF Whitney Lab! Focus on research in a new brand new building!!
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Christy Schnitzler @christyschnitz.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Now Hiring! Whitney Laboratory Assistant/Associate Professor in Marine Bioscience Apply & More Info - explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53... We seek a creative, collaborative scientist whose research harnesses or advances cutting-edge tools. Please help spread the word & reach out with any questions!
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Dr. Lauren E. Fuess @laurenfuess.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
🚨🚨We’re hiring a postdoc!🚨🚨 Min two year contract; start in 2026 (flexible) & contribute to this project focused on understanding the link between bleaching recovery and disease in cnidarians!! Opportunities to work on side projects too! Deadline Nov 1! Info here: tinyurl.com/y2abjsem
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opportunities – Symbiommunity Lab
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Adam Phillippy @aphillippy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
NIH is allowing us to recruit postbacs and postdocs again. Please reach out if you are interested in working with us! Ad: genomeinformatics.github.io/jobs2025/
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We are looking for postbacs and postdocs!
Join our team and contribute to the development of complete, personalized “telomere-to-telomere” (T2T) genome assemblies and the analysis of previously inaccessible regions of the genome! We are curre...
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SICB journals @sicbjournals.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
ICB blog Diving into Discovery: A #Researcher’s Journey in Marine #Biology, #Regeneration and #Evolution - Christine Schnitzler By Lisa Mesrop, SICB Mangum recipient, #scientist/blogger, UCSB (Oakley lab) integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/04/22/d... #science #fluorescence
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Andy Baxevanis @baxevanislab.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Mike Connelly from our group sharing his hot-off-the-10X Podocoryna single-cell data @SICB2025, establishing a really solid foundation for future work on this very interesting and informative regenerative cnidarian. Stay tuned... more to follow!
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Andy Baxevanis @baxevanislab.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Sue Xu from Christy Schnitzler's group at the Whitney Labs sharing her studies of the Hippo pathway in Hydractinia, providing us with a better understanding of polyp head regeneration and juvenile colony growth in this highly regenerative (and very cool) emerging model organism. Very nice work!
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Aide Macias-Muñoz @aidemm.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Our symposium on Cnidarian sensory systems was a success! I am so happy to have had the chance to get together with all of the cnido folks ❤️ especially grateful for our amazing speakers and co-organizer @kypodseyepods.bsky.social #SICB2025
Speakers and organizers for the symposium “Cnidarian sensory systems” standing in front of a slide promoting cnidofest
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Kyle J McCulloch (he/him) @kypodseyepods.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Such a great symposium! Thank you to all the speakers, impressive level of excellent work. Looking forward to a bright future in cnidarian research! #sicb2025 also a plug for the next #cnidofest in 2026! @christyschnitz.bsky.social @ryanehulett.bsky.social @ostratodd.bsky.social
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Christy Schnitzler @christyschnitz.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Cnidofest 2026 is happening! Mark your calendars and plan to join us in Woods Hole! #cnidarians #cnidofest
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Andy Baxevanis @baxevanislab.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Zach Lane from Christy Schnitzler’s group at the Whitney Labs presenting his work on isolating Hydractinia’s stem cells using FACS @SICB2025. Great talk!
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cnidofest.bsky.social @cnidofest.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Cnidofest is excited to join the bluesky party! We will start a Cnidarian starter pack. Please like this post if you'd like to be in the pack!
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cnidofest.bsky.social @cnidofest.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
We've created a starter pack for cnidarian super fans! If you'd like to be added to this, please send us a direct message! go.bsky.app/FfPWbYh
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Patrick Steinmetz @prhsteinmetz.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Join us at the Symbiosis course! With @pcleves.bsky.social @scottnichols.bsky.social & others!
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Christy Schnitzler @christyschnitz.bsky.social · 16/11/2023
We are currently seeking a new Director at the Whitney Marine Lab-University of Florida. Applications due by January 20, 2024. With our new lab building in progress and exciting new research directions, Whitney is a great place to be! Come join us!
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