Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 17hIf anyone wants to know how stupid our provincial government is, the question "Should Alberta hold a referendum on separation from Canada?" is being asked at the same time as the question "Should Alberta elections should require proof of Canadian citizenship to vote?" 💩 162
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Can someone please explain like I'm 5 the actual sample prep steps for bulk RNA-seq because published paper methods are like 4 sentences long, and I feel as if I may be greatly overthinking this...🧪🐸 461
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Mine are pretty tame. In 2021, they put me in a small library to do my talk over zoom, so I didn't have to mask. That was fine, but then they forgot about me (?!) I opened the door to a darkened empty space and had to find my own way out of the bowels of a closed building I've never been in before 💀 370
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026My new nemesis is officially the University of Calgary medical school reference form. 040
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrBCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026‼️ attention Canadian health researchers ‼️ #CIHR has posted the Project Grants Discussion Paper and a related *survey* cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54821.html Please please participate 🙏 42330
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026In the latest development of #justlablife a rascally frog has figured out how to open the rack lids and escape. They have done this TWICE now (same frog, who we have now named Drainy Houdini). Now we have to shim the lids shut using lily pads. At least its on theme. 🐸 🧪 3195
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrAndrew Iwaniuk @evoneuro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Two funded MSc positions are available with us thanks to an NSERC-Alliance grant. Working with the McDonald lab, the focus will be on the neurobehavioural effects of chronic exposure to microplastics in rodents. If you or anyone you know are interested, contact us! #neuroskyence #neuroethology 21313
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Yi-Rong is looking for a postdoctoral fellow! She's not on Bluesky so helping spread the word. Please follow the link to apply #retina 🧪 www.nature.com/naturecareer...nature.comPostdoctoral Scholar in Visual System Neurobiology & Multi-Omics - Los Angeles, California job with University of California Los Angeles | 12864661We are seeking a highly motivated scientist trained in neuroscience with expertise in molecular biology and bioinformatics 043
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrNicole CL Noel @nclnoel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026My work on the turquoise killifish photoreceptor mosaic was published last week - check it out if you’re interested in photoreceptors, cell organization, and pretty pictures! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comOrdered Chaos: Photoreceptor Mosaics in the Larval and Adult Turquoise Killifish (<i>Nothobranchius furzeri</i>)The annual turquoise killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri) cone photoreceptor mosaic is an ordered lattice but lacks regularity of cone subtypes in adulthood. The cone mosaic differs between life stages... 24518
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026People talk about getting exhausted in academia and then how balls start dropping. I didn't realize that a dropped ball of mine would be accidentally stealing a rental car in Helsinki for 5 days lmaooooooo 💀 It's all good, they just let pay the difference when I dropped it off. I love Finland 💙🤍 1121
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Such beautiful chandeliers in this lecture hall. 051
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrAnna La Torre @latorrelab.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I’ve spent much of my career studying the eye, but having a dear friend diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease has made this work feel much more personal. Please consider helping us reach our VisionWalk goal, every donation big or small counts: give.fightingblindness.org/fundraiser/7...give.fightingblindness.orgWashington VisionWalk 2026{{MetaTags.description}} 095
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrMwahahahahahadScientist @mads100tist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026You know what's amazing? Despite the world going to hell, the rising fascism, the uncertainty, my timeline is full of people doing amazing things. People show up and create, fight back, have fun and whimsy. That's how we win. 3524
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026New preprint! We analyzed 190 pathogenic PROM1 variants and found positive associations between dominant missense variants and milder cone-specifc phenotypes (maculopathies). We also share some rare and unique PROM1 case series, including patients with SDD/drusen.🧪👀 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.6...medrxiv.orgGenotype-Phenotype Correlations Reveal Positive Inheritance and Phenotype Associations for PROM1-Associated Inherited Retinal DegenerationsGenetic variants in PROM1 are associated with inherited blindness, but clinical phenotypes vary widely with currently no consensus on disease expectations or predicted patient outcomes. To address thi... 0122
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrCtenophores Rock! @ctenophoresrock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026As the two most-cited #ctenophore papers, Ryan et al (2013) won the race to publish the first genome (M. leidyi) while Moroz et al (2014) further provided evidence to support Ctenophora as the most basal animal lineage. Published in @science.org & @nature.com, respectively. #CtenophoreFunFacts 🦑 2122
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrDr Dorota SK @drdorotask.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Another moment of pride! 🎉 Emily Tom’s PhD work is finally published! Her work reveals a fascinating consequence of aging: plasma membrane damage increases, and lysosomes step in to repair the membrane and keep cells alive. Let us know what you think, and repost it! link.springer.com/article/10.1...link.springer.comLipid-driven membrane remodeling engages a lysosome-dependent adaptive repair program during retinal aging - Molecular NeurodegenerationAge-associated remodeling of membrane lipid composition has been implicated in cellular dysfunction, yet the mechanisms linking lipid changes to membrane integrity and disease remain poorly defined. I... 294
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Nothing like leaving the office to the building lights turned off to relieve nostalgia of being a grad student/postdoc. Spooooky 👻 180
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I had so much fun. I can't wait until the next one! 170
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Making this my grant rebuttal and not elaborating any further. 🐸🧪 2415
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 23/08/2026My Garmin is getting sent in for exchange so I'm back to regular watches for a bit. That's ok tho, because I haven't worn my newest fun watch very much yet. 030
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrXenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Dr. Helen Willsey, Associate Proffessor at the University of San Francisco shares her insights and experiences in an interview with Ingrid Tsang, Reviews Editor at Development. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #cellbio #xenopus #frogs 043
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Saw some wild turkeys from the chair lift. It was a beautiful ride. 010
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Alright, do I prioritize the paper resubmission, the other paper initial submission, grant 1 which needs a near full write, or grant 2, which needs revisions. 😵💫🧪 4111
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrXenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Lots of fantastic Xenopus research at the SDB meeting in Las Vegas. Consider publishing your research in the Society of Developmental Biology's official journal, Developmental Biology. Publication free for SDB members! www.sciencedirect.com/journal/deve... #science #devbio #cellbio #xenopus #frogs 0122
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrBWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · 30/07/2026I've got a new chapter out, Insights Into Retinal Remodeling In Retinal Degenerative Disease: bryanwjones.com/2026/07/insi... 57521
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026It's been a while since I've taken my camera out. I accidentally chose some story board setting instead of sport mode. Behold, pride pelican! #birding 1397
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrXenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · 28/07/202612th Aquatic Models for Human Disease (AQMHD) Conference: October 17-21, 2026; Marine Biological Labratory; Woods Hole, Massachusetts Abstract submission deadline: August 10 www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #cellbio #xenopus #frogs #AQMHD2026 062
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I love jasmine plants sometimes because even though you can barely underwater them and they might decide to up and die, you can also abuse them a fair bit: rip out their roots and cut them way back and they're like "yeah, I'll grow back and flower. No problem". 030
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrChristian Mosimann @chrmosimann.bsky.social · 25/07/2026#2026SDB with amazing fluorescent imaging again. However, every session I attended so far has talks with red-green LUTs. 6-8% of us have color vision issues, especially for red-green. More visible color combos are easy to generate. As scientists, we can do better. 🧬🪰🐭🐟🧫🦎 #WeTheColorBlind #devbiostatic.klipy.comRotating 'GREEN' Text in Red CircleALT: Rotating 'GREEN' Text in Red Circle 22211
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 19/07/2026I'm trying a new coping mechanism where whenever my job upsets me or I get frustrated, I go to go to the gym and lift weights. The way things are going, I fully expect to look like this in about a year #science 1111
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026This Norfolk pine has been with me since Dec 2020. I just repotted it and sat it next to its original pot for comparison. Hoping for many more years with it 💚🌲 020
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026One thing about working with a unique model organism is that most animal ethics guidelines are based on mice or larger. So, now, CCAC wants us to list anticipated number of offspring from each breeding activity as part of research projects. Healthy frogs lay clutches of 10,000+ eggs, soooooo...🫣🐸 391
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Walkies. We're so lucky to live here. 🌲 523815
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrMelina A. Agosto @agostolab.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Finally found some time to make a website of sorts. Better (five years) late than never!agostolab.github.ioWelcome to the Agosto labAgosto Lab site 171
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrXenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · 25/06/20262026 Xenopus Researcher Survey - OPEN NOW - forms.gle/uDUkGCrhpXCc... Your feedback is highly valuable. Help us make Xenbase more helpful to your research! #science #devbio #cellbio #xenopus #frogs 068
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Yup. There's a lot of water in the river valley. There's an outlet/spillway in here somewhere. 010
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrAndrew Simmonds 🇨🇦 @simmondlab.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Our head laboratory technican has worked at the University for 45+ years! They interviewed her for a local podcast. Take a listen if you want to hear about her long and successful career and all the changes she has witnessed personally over the past 4+ decades. www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e7...spreaker.comS1E7: Here For A Good Time AND A Long TimeImagine walking into a research lab in 1980: no laptops, no automated kits, manual sequencing gels read entirely by eye, and a physical slide box for every sing 051
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrAndrew Simmonds 🇨🇦 @simmondlab.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Here is the story of one of the U of Alberta - Department of Cell Biology's major projects for the last few years. Setting up a Stem Cell core laboratory in partnership with the Women and Children's Health Reserach Institute. ar.wchri.org/tiny-models-...ar.wchri.orgTiny models, big impact – Two Decades of Discovery, Generations of ImpactIn the Stem Cell Core, human cell models help researchers study diseases and create personalized treatments to improve patient outcomes. 041
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Lovely micrograph of oil red o and toluidine blue staining in the liver, from one of the summer students in my lab. 0163
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Plein air watercolor kit is a success! It's fun to see the differences between the reference/outdoors spot and the painting. 290
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Currently at this part of the manuscript discussion writing process. 3180
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 30/05/2026A quick sketch of some Scottish mountains from a youtube livestream to test my fully assembled plein air kit. I think its ready to go on walks with me. #sketchbook #urbansketching 080
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrXenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · 28/05/2026sorry, here are working links for the 2nd Asian Xenopus Conference: www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... 2026.xenopus-asia.org #science #devbio #cellbio #xenopus #frogs 033
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Set my balcony up all nice today, and then I drew it. I guess this sketchbook page could be called "views from home". 290
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Getting a bug stuck in my ear certainly wasn't how I envisioned ending my first outdoor bike ride of the year 😭😭😭 (I saw a dr, they got it out!) 010
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrDiane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 24/05/2026I’m proud that one of my images placed in #BaltimoreCameraClub digital competition. Called ‘Life Under The Bean,’ taken in Chicago. Look for 6 reflections of me waving ‘hello.’ www.baltimorecameraclub.org/ImageZo… 142
Reposted by Dr. Brittany J. CarrDiane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Excited to be giving a presentation to the Neuroscience Department at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville about @brightfocus.bsky.social funding opportunities and how we partner w others. Thanks to @drneurochic.bsky.social & Sandro Da Mesquita for inviting me. Looking forward to seeing you. 081
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 19/05/2026I need to do SEM so bad. I still haven't done it yet. 120
Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Found an old toy that I inherited from my grandpa. We used to call it a hologram maker. 🧪 0241