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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thank you to participants of "Transcriptional and Epigenetic Dysregulation in SBMA" for inspiring multidisciplinary discussions, led by Drs. Albert La Spada, Andrew Lieberman, and Diane Merry. Special thanks to the Kennedy's Disease Association for their partnership. Read the agenda: bit.ly/KDA-26
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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We are saddened by the loss of G&D's long-time Editor, Terri Grodzicker. When Terri stepped down as Editor in 2022, friends and colleagues wrote about her contributions to the research community. We are re-visiting these pieces, and thinking of her. ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/37/1-2.t…
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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Read the G&D Perspective: ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/1...
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Hosted at CSHL's Banbury Center, a group of scientists, clinicians, patient advocates, and philanthropists discussed an action plan for battling pediatric sarcomas. Their hard work was published in Genes & Development. Read more: www.cshl.edu/child-cancer-groups-ca….
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
During 2024's "An 'Indigenous Reference Genome'" meeting, we spoke with journalist @josephvlee.bsky.social about his work, including the critically-acclaimed book "Nothing More of This Land," an exploration of his Aquinnah Wampanoag identity & Indigenous people around the world. Read the interview:
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Humans of Banbury: Interview with Joseph Lee | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
During the Banbury Center’s October 2024 meeting, “An ‘Indigenous Reference Genome’: Ethical, Cultural, Policy, and Governance Considerations,” I had the opportunity to speak to Mr. Joseph Lee. Joseph...
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Human Immunome Project @immunome.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The @cshlbanbury.bsky.social has hosted Nobel laureates and helped shape the Human Genome Project. Here, HIP Co-CSO @tsanglab.bsky.social reflects on what it meant to gather our global network of systems immunologists there and the sense of gravitas it inspired. 🔬https://youtu.be/gzkRf6E8iw0
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HIP Banbury – Prof. John Tsang
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Out now: Experts from a 2024 Banbury meeting share a new framework for designing clinical trials on Lyme disease and other infection-associated chronic illnesses. Emphasizing rigorous, consistent methodology, they aim to improve scientific understanding & therapeutic developments. Read the review:
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Designing studies for post-treatment Lyme disease and other infection-associated chronic illnesses
Arnaboldi et al. outline key principles for studying infection-associated chronic illnesses, including post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and long COVID.
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Thank you to participants of "Developing Lyme Disease Diagnostics" for multidisciplinary discussion, especially organizers Drs. Steven Schutzer, Maria Gomes-Solecki, & Ralph Garippa, & to Project Lyme, Wieden Family Public Foundation, & @cshlnews.bsky.social CSP for funding. Agenda: bit.ly/LYME-26
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PolyBio Research Foundation @polybiorf.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
PolyBio collaborators joined forces last week at a think tank meeting on pathogenic persistence biomarkers. The discussion focused on accessible biomarkers which showed promise for detecting chronic infections hidden in tissues. These included immune biosensors, extracellular vesicles, and more.
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Thank you to the experts at Banbury last week for insightful discussions on “Accessible Biomarkers of Pathogen Tissue Persistence.” Special thanks to organizers Drs. Amy Proal, Michael VanElzakker, Shannon Stott, and John Wherry, and to @polybiorf.bsky.social for funding. Agenda: bit.ly/PERSIST-25
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Thank you to The Human Immunome Project (immunome.bsky.social), who brought together global experts at Banbury for three days of inspiring discussions and planning with their Scientific Partner Network. View the meeting agenda here:
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Human Immunome Project @immunome.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We are profoundly grateful to @CSHLbanbury.bsky.social for their expert guidance, hospitality and facilitation to convene the HIP Scientific Partner Network in an historic and deeply inspirational setting. Now to decode the immunome!
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. James Watson, Nobel prize-winning scientist and former Director and President of CSHL. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Liz and family during this difficult time. www.cshl.edu/in-remembran...
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In remembrance of Dr. James D. Watson | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Jim Watson made many contributions to science, education, public service, and especially Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). As a scientist, his and Francis Crick’s determination of the structure of...
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David H. Gutmann, MD PhD @dhgutmann.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Another amazing CABIN meeting in the books. Thank you to @cshlbanbury.bsky.social and #pennysflight.
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Thank you to participants of "Cognition and Behavior in NF1" for three days of inspiring discussion. Special thanks to organizers Drs. Stephanie Morris, Jonathan Payne, and dhgutmann.bsky.social, and especially to Penny's Flight Foundation for their support and partnership. Agenda: bit.ly/CABIN-25
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
We welcomed October at Banbury with the Annual @lustgarten.org Foundation Scientific Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in the inspiring discussions! Visit lustgarten.org to learn more about their work towards a cure for pancreatic cancer. #PancreaticCancer
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
We kicked off our exciting season of fall meetings with "Metabolic Dysregulation in SBMA," led by Drs. Andrew Lieberman and Diane Merry. Thank you to all participants for collaborative discussion, with special thanks to the Kennedy's Disease Association for their partnership. Agenda: bit.ly/KDA-25
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory community mourns the loss of Victor Mcelheny, the Banbury Center’s first ever Director. We send our deepest condolences to Victor’s loved ones. The CSHL community will remember him and his contributions with gratitude. @cshlbanbury.bsky.social
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
What happens when researchers, clinicians, & advocates unite around a rare disease? Progress. In collaboration with Penny's Flight, @cshlbanbury.bsky.social gathered experts to rethink NF1 care. www.cshl.edu/nf1-scientif...
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NF1: Scientific insight and systemic change | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Children diagnosed with the disorder often have motor delays and learning disabilities. Many ar...
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
What shapes our health isn’t just DNA—it’s everything around us. At CSHL's Banbury Center (@cshlbanbury.bsky.social) scientists launched a bold vision for exposomics: the study of how environment meets biology. www.cshl.edu/exposomics-h...
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Exposomics: Holistic health without the snake oil | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
We live in the age of -omics. We have genomics to study complete sets of DNA. We have proteomics focused on all the proteins within our cells. And we have metabolomics for metabolites like sugars and ...
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
This landmark meeting brought together experts across neuroscience and immunology to chart the future of the field—emphasizing collaboration, cutting-edge tools, and rethinking the way we define the neuroimmune system.
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
In 2024, an interdisciplinary group of scholars convened at Banbury to discuss the future of "Systems Neuroimmunology," exploring opportunities to drive the field forward. Read participants' key conclusions from that meeting in @natrevimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Systems neuroimmunology: current bottlenecks, research priorities and future directions - Nature Immunology
Strategies to advance the field of neuroimmunology by embracing its complexity via inclusion of its multidisciplinary properties were discussed at a meeting in Cold Spring Harbor. Attendees proposed f...
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Our environment shapes our health—from air and food to stress and neighborhoods. A new paper from a Banbury Center (@cshlbanbury.bsky.social) meeting at CSHL advocates for exposomics, a new way to measure it all. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Integrating exposomics into biomedicine
Assessing a full range of environmental exposures will improve human health
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Out now: Participants of 2023's "Exposomics" meeting make the case for taking a broader view of biomedical research by incorporating environmental contributors to human disease and health. Read the @science.org Perspective here: bit.ly/EXPOS-SCI #Exposomics
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Integrating exposomics into biomedicine
Assessing a full range of environmental exposures will improve human health
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Anna Dart @annaedart.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
What an honour to be part of this meeting! Fantastic scientists and clinicians in a fantastic setting, brainstorming how to advance this field and find life-saving cures for patients with glioblastoma.
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Ty Miller Lab @tymillerlab.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
A real privilege to be part of this meeting with so many leaders in the field that I admire. It is an inspiring group of passionate & dedicated physicians/scientists trying to tackle #GBM. Hoping that our collective efforts will lead to effective therapies for these patients. Thanks for the invite!
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Thank you to participants of "Glioblastoma" for productive and invigorating discussions, with special thanks to organizers Drs. Melissa Bondy, Peter Dirks, and Bill Weiss. We are grateful to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support. Agenda: bit.ly/GBM-25
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Thank you to cross-sector participants of "Government Challenges to U.S. Patent Rights" for thoughtful and stimulating discussions, with special thanks to Drs. Peg Brivanlou, Hans Sauer, and Ken Sonnenfeld for leading. Read the agenda: bit.ly/PATENT-25
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
‘Don’t wait for universal approval—just try it…’ 🚀 CSHL Assistant Professor Corina Amor Vegas, who pushes boundaries in her own research, shares her advice for young women starting their careers: take risks, test bold ideas, and embrace discovery. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenAtCSHL
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Thank you to participants of "Pediatric Sarcomas" for inspiring discussions, with special thanks to Drs. Kim Stegmaier and Chris Vakoc for organizing. We are grateful to supporters of @cshlnews.bsky.social sarcoma research for making this meeting possible. Agenda: bit.ly/SARC-25
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Thank you to participants of the "Gastronauts Leadership Summit" for inspiring discussions about the future of brain-body science. Special thanks to organizers Drs. @diegoebm.bsky.social, Maya Kaelberer, & Semir Beyaz, & to @cshlnews.bsky.social for support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/GASTRO-25
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
We conclude our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight series with Dr. Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, @jballsberry1908.bsky.social, Associate Professor of Neurology at @washumedicine.bsky.social. We were honored to have her co-organize a Banbury meeting in 2024. (1/4)
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
We continue our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight series with @erichjarvis.bsky.social, Professor at @rockefelleruniv.bsky.social and Scientific Investigator @hhmi.bsky.social. We were pleased to host him at Banbury in 2024. (1/5)
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Banbury recognizes meeting participants for their significant contributions to the biosciences & society. We begin with @mdburton.bsky.social, Assoc. Prof. at @utdallas.bsky.social. We were happy to have him back at Banbury in 2024. (1/4)
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
In light of #WorldCancerDay, we want to highlight Dr. Carol Greider who made a discovery that would change our understanding of aging and cancer. She identified the enzyme telomerase, which plays a critical role in senescence and cancer cell survival. #CancerResearch #Telomerase #NobelPrize
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From novel discovery to anti-aging therapy | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Major scientific breakthroughs are often dismissed as “novel” discoveries. This is especially true in fundamental biology. It’s hard to fathom the importance of something if its real-world application...
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
At Vanderbilt University, Professor Laurie Cutting seeks to understand how children's brains develop different learning approaches. She aims to make kids' lives better by identifying the educational interventions they need. Read Professor Cutting's "Humans of Banbury" interview here: bit.ly/HOB-LC
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Humans of Banbury : Interview with Laurie Cutting | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
During the Banbury Center’s October 2024 meeting, “Cognition and Behavior in Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1),” I was able to speak with Laurie Cutting, Ph.D. Dr. Cutting is Patricia and Rodes Hart Chai...
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Rohit V. Pappu @rohitpappu68.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Quite simply, one of the best things I've done, been involved with, and participated in over my career. Thank you @cshlbanbury.bsky.social and @themarkfdn.bsky.social
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory @cshlnews.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Sometimes, scientific breakthroughs come from chance encounters. At CSHL, a fateful meeting led to a drug that vastly improves breast cancer outcomes. Discover the journey behind Ibrance, approved by the FDA in 2015.
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From trading faxes to changing lives | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Sometimes, scientific breakthroughs happen by accident. Penicillin was discovered when a British scientist left a petri dish uncovered while he was away on vacation. Other times, serendipity plays a r...
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Banbury kicked off 2025 with stimulating discussions on "Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in Cancer." Thank you to all participants, especially Drs. Cigall Kadoch and @rohitpappu68.bsky.social for organizing, and @themarkfdn.bsky.social for generous support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/DISORDER-25
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Banbury wrapped 2024 with "MYC Oncoproteins for New Tumor Therapies." Thank you to the participants, especially organizers: Drs. Laura Baranello, Martin Eilers, Daniel Larson, David Levens; & sponsors @cshlnews.bsky.social Corporate Sponsor Program & Genentech. Read the agenda: bit.ly/MYC-24 #MYC
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Carmen Sandi @carmensandi10.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Grateful to all participants of Mitochondrial Psychobiology for inspiring discussion and exchange of ideas! Big thanks to Martin Picard, the Baszucki Group, and the wonderful Banbury Center for their exceptional support, facilities and the perfect environment for such a stimulating meeting!
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Thank you to all participants of "Mitochondrial Psychobiology" for exciting discussions on this emerging field of research. Special thanks to Drs. Martin Picard and @carmensandi10.bsky.social for organizing, and to the Baszucki Group for support. Agenda: bit.ly/MITO-24 #MitochondrialPsychobiology
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Thank you to all participants of "Cancer during Pregnancy" for three days of productive discussion. Special thanks to Dr. Camila dos Santos @caoresco.bsky.social for organizing, and to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/PREG-24
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Thank you to participants of "AI and HIV Programs in Africa" for three days of inspiring discussions. Special thanks to lead organizers Drs. Mike Reid and Maaya Sundaram, and to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read the agenda here: bit.ly/HIV-24
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Krystal Tsosie @kstsosie.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
This was a historic moment. The largest convening of #Indigenous geneticists, data scientists, physicians to include national leaders at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's #science think tank, the Banbury Institute @cshlbanbury.bsky.social, to discuss Indigenous reference #genomes and implications:
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Thank you to participants of "An 'Indigenous Reference Genome': Ethical, Cultural, Policy, and Governance Considerations" for three days of thoughtful discussions, led by the incredible @kstsosie.bsky.social View the agenda here: bit.ly/IRG-24
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 30/10/2024
Thank you to all participants of "Cognition and Behavior in Neurofibromatosis type 1" for inspiring and productive discussions. Special thanks to the organizers, and especially to Penny's Flight Foundation for their support and partnership. Read the agenda: bit.ly/NF-24 #Neurofibromatosis #NF1
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
In a new "Open Access Government" article, Professor Pamela J. Lein shares insights from 2023’s “Exposomics” meeting discussions. Read more about how #exposomics can provide a more comprehensive understanding of human health and disease.   Article here! bit.ly/EXPOS-OPEN
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Exposomics: A shift in biomedical research with potential to improve human health
Recent advances in exposomics offer an exciting opportunity to comprehensively catalog human exposures and link them to biological responses
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Banbury Center @cshlbanbury.bsky.social · 09/10/2024
It was a pleasure to kick off October at Banbury with the annual Lustgarten Foundation Scientific Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in two days of stimulating discussions! #PancreaticCancer
The front of the Banbury Conference Center. There are pumpkins, gourds, and fall foliage outside for autumn.
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