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Francesca Capon

@francicapon.bsky.social
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Geneticist (@ubcmedicine.bsky.social), working mother, Italian in 🇨🇦. Interested in politics, genes, #omics, #inflammation. Views are mine.

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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I couldn't agree more!
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Keegan Korthauer 🇨🇦 @keegankorthauer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Applications now open - STAGE: National Training in Genomic Data Science Build your skills in genomic data science with interdisciplinary mentorship, hands-on research, and national training opportunities for MS, PhD, and postdoc trainees. Learn more/Apply today! stage.utoronto.ca/apply_overvi...
Text reads: STAGE: Canada-wide training program in molecular epidemiology and statistical-omics. Call for Applications: Build your skills in genomic data science through interdisciplinary mentorship, hands-on research, and national training opportunities for master's and PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows. Deadline: Oct 30, 2026. Apply today!
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Unbelievable
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I am looking for a #PhD student to join my lab at @bcchresearch.bsky.social. Get in touch if you are interested in #inflammation and like the idea of combining #bioinformatics and experimental methods. Please repost. #omics #immunosky #macrophages (Did I mention Vancouver is lovely?)
Beautiful beach
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Jehannine (J9) Austin @j9austin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
As head of the @ubcmedicine.bsky.social Dept of Medical Genetics, I am delighted to share that in collaboration with @bcchresearch.bsky.social we are recruiting a tenure track Assistant Professor clinician scientist: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo... There's 0.4FTE clinical attached!
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Academic Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Department Department of Medical Genetics | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic (Jehannine Austin) Posti...
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Jonathan Pritchard @jkpritch.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Must-know numbers in human genetics -- As many of you know, I'm writing a free online textbook in human genetics. In this blog post I cover a key skill for genome scientists from that book: how to use mental math to figure out key genome properties. jkpritchard.substack.com/p/on-fermi-p...
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On Fermi Problems in Human Genetics
and some very useful numbers about human genomes to get you started!
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callista yee @csybio.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
hiiii everyone! my department @zoology.ubc.ca is hiring an assistant professor in cell and developmental biology! deadline is october 1! academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32408 // please share!!!!!
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University of British Columbia, Department of Zoology
Job #AJO32408, Assistant Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology, Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
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Sholto David @sholtodavid.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Today I'm posting a blog about another ridiculous antibody blunder. Dozens of papers in the senescence and ageing field have mistakenly used an antibody for E. coli β-galactosidase when trying to stain for the human protein with the same name. forbetterscience.com/2026/07/21/d...
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy Father's Day 🖤
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
An interesting read that provides some food for thought.
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Reese Richardson @reeserichardson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The Thermo Fisher situation keeps getting worse. We've now collected 450+ problematic images presented as verification data in TF's antibody catalog. This includes: 🖌️ Dozens more images with duplications or painting 🖨️ Hundreds of blots that all share the same background (behold slideshow below)
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Nicolas Robine 🇪🇺🇫🇷🇺🇸 @nicorobine.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Single Cell Genomics Day: A (Virtual) Practical Workshop. June 12, 2026, organized by @nygenome.org's Rahul Satija Free, livestreamed, no registration.
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Reese Richardson @reeserichardson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
TL;DR: We've identified more than 100 cases of apparent manipulation in Thermo Fisher Scientific's antibody verification data. @sholtodavid.bsky.social @johanduchene.bsky.social reeserichardson.blog/2026/05/28/h...
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How much of Thermo Fisher’s antibody data has been manipulated?
We’ve documented more than 100 instances of apparent data manipulation in Thermo’s catalog
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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 05/09/2024
"Student's t-test" was developed by William Sealy Gosset, English chemist & head brewer at Guinness Brewery. He developed statistical methods under pseudonym "Student": t test, z distribution. He looks... exactly like you'd think the person who invented the t-test would look. *Significantly* so.
William Sealy Gosset is seated and photographed from the chest up.  he has narrow-set eyes with small oval glasses and a very neat haircut.  He wears a warm-looking three piece suit with light colored shirt and tie.  His mustache is full but well-trimmed.

He looks like... an accountant stereotype?  One that collects antique tea-cups, and like to read Western novels.
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Kate Bevan @katebevan.com · 07/05/2026
Men, refusing to use a map since ancient times
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Stephen Turner @stephenturner.us · 03/05/2026
Free and open-source images, icons, and tools for creating scientific illustrations doi.org/10.59350/5zt... 🧪
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Free and open-source images, icons, and tools for creating scientific illustrations
Phylopic, NIH Bioart, Bioicons, Scidraw, Open Science Art, Health Icons, Servier Medical Art, Biodiversity Heritage Library, the Noun Project, Segment Anything, Excalidraw, draw.io, Biographics
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Sina Majidian @sinamajidian.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Ten common mistakes that could ruin your enrichment analysis journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
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Troy McDiarmid @troymcdiarmid.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Stoked to announce that I’m starting a lab as an Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering and Centre for Brain Health at UBC! mcdiarmid-lab.sbme.ubc.ca Recruiting at all levels - please share the word! Cheers and happy long weekend all!
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Because we all need something amazing today. #artemisII
Artemis II photo of a crescent blue and white Earth behind the limb of the closeup Moon, with craters across the gray surface of the Moon
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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 21/03/2026
well done everybody
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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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RLadies+ @rladies.org · 08/03/2026
We Are R-Ladies 200+ chapters. 60+ countries. 100,000+ members. Since 2012, we've been promoting gender diversity in the R community — building a global network of R leaders, mentors, learners, and developers. This is who we are. rladies.org #RLadiesIWD2026 #IWD2026
R-Ladies branded graphic with purple-to-indigo gradient background. The classic R-Ladies logo (purple R in a gray oval) is centered at the top. Large white text reads "We Are R-Ladies." Below, three statistics are displayed: 200+ chapters, 60+ countries, 100k+ members. A tagline reads "Promoting gender diversity in the R community worldwide." The bottom bar shows rladies.org, #RLadiesIWD2026, and #IWD2026.
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Nick in NC @nicknc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Kids born the same year that the term “RNA-seq” was coined are heading to college this fall. We are all unspeakably ancient.
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Francesca Finotello 🖥️🧬 @francescafinotello.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🖥️🧬🚀 I am excited to share that our #omnideconv study is finally published on Genome Biology: doi.org/10.1186/s130...
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omnideconv: a unifying framework for using and benchmarking single-cell-informed deconvolution of bulk RNA-seq data - Genome Biology
Background In silico cell-type deconvolution from bulk transcriptomics data is a powerful technique to gain insights into the cellular composition of complex tissues. While first-generation methods us...
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
When you agree to serve in a committee
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
We have two IL-36 papers out, led by very talented #WomenInSTEM Emma Welsh showed that IL-36 downregulates RNAse expression, promoting self-nucleic acid accumulation in #SLE shorturl.at/zFSAQ Jillian Sieh described how IL-36 affects #macrophage #lipid uptake shorturl.at/uF1tB #immunosky
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Rare Disease and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab @rdndlab.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
📣 PhD position @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social King's prize Doctoral Programme: Genome Data Science and AI for Therapeutic Target Discovery. Check out our multiomics project with Sophia Tsoka www.kcl.ac.uk/research/tar... 🗓️ Dadline 28 Feb 💰4y fully funded UKRI rate 👩‍🎓multidisciplinary co-supervision
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Genome Data Science and AI for Therapeutic Target Discovery - King’s Prize Doctoral Programme | King's College London
PhD programme in human genetics, AI and multi-omics to uncover causal biology and accelerate therapeutic target discovery with academic and industry partners.
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Sarah Crome @sarahcrome.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The new Crome Lab at BC Cancer is up and running — and we’re hiring! We’re recruiting a PDF for a newly funded project on ILCs & NK cells in Type 1 Diabetes, using spatial genomics and single-cell approaches. 🔗 jobs.phsa.ca/job/postdoct... #Immunology #SingleCell #SpatialGenomics #Type1Diabetes
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Innate Lymphoid Cells and Spatial Genomics in Type 1 Diabetes, Crome Lab, Terry Fox Laboratory - BC Cancer Vancouver | Working at Provincial Health Services Authority | Careers a...
Postdoctoral Fellow - Innate Lymphoid Cells and Spatial Genomics in Type 1 Diabetes, Crome Lab, Terry Fox Laboratory BC Cancer Vancouver, BC We are recruiting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to...
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Removing adverbs like ‘strikingly’ and ‘interestingly’ from the manuscript
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Wyeth Wasserman @wywywa.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
UBC is hiring elite senior faculty for the generously funded Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program. Requires recruitment from outside Canada, but welcomes Canadians abroad to come home. Expressions of interest due 15 January. research.ubc.ca/federal-rese...
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UBC Recruitment for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
Ad start date: December 15, 2025Ad closing date: June 15, 2026UBC’s Expression of Interest deadline for the program's March intake: January 15, 2026
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Jehannine (J9) Austin @j9austin.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Are you a genetic counselor? Are you toying with the idea of a PhD? Yes? Please see the information about our *NEW* PhD subspecialization program in genetic and genomic counseling! Our first class is enrolling for Sept 2026!
Screenshot of a picture of a water feature on UBC campus with a sunset behind it. The text overlaying the picture says: "Now accepting applications! PhD subspecialization in Genetic and Genomic Counselling Program at UBC Enrolling first class September 2026
-Thesis-based program
-Requirements: 
Board Eligible/Board Certified Genetic Counsellor
Graduated from an accredited GC Training Program
Proven track record in research

For more information, please email GCPHD.MEDG@UBC.CA or visit https://shorturl.at/I4lkt
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bioRxiv Bioinfo @biorxiv-bioinfo.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Orchestrating Spatial Transcriptomics Analysis with Bioconductor www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/202…
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Max-Planck-Gesellschaft @maxplanck.de · 07/11/2025
Today we celebrate the birthday of not one, but two amazing women in science! 🤗🎉Marie Skłodowska-Curie (1867), who discovered #radium & #polonium & pioneered #radioactivity, & Lise Meitner (1878), whose brilliance uncovered the physics behind #nuclearfission. Happy birthday, trailblazers! ✨
Black-and-white portrait of Maria Skłodowska-Curie, 1903. She is seated in a chair, wearing a dark dress with a light, patterned collar, resting her head on one hand and looking directly at the camera. public domainLise Meitner around 1906 in Vienna. She is wearing a long dress and a hat, standing among large plants and looking to the side. public domain
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Alejandro Montenegro @aemonten.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Statistical thinking is a core part of solid biological results. However, many studies still include insufficient sample sizes, have poor experimental design, or select incorrect statistical tests. Here, the authors present ten statistical tips for cell biology www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Ten essential tips for robust statistics in cell biology - Nature Cell Biology
Statistical thinking is a core part of solid, trustworthy biology. However, many studies still include insufficient sample sizes, have poor experimental design or select an incorrect statistical metho...
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Rachel Germain @gerlame.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Applications are currently being accepted for UBC's ✨️ Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship ✨️ (two positions!!), due Jan. 15 Please share far and wide 🚀 (See thread)
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2-year (2026-2028) - 2 positions OPENAt UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in resea...
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Konrad @konradjk.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
We’ve put up summary statistics for over 3,000 traits in the All of Us resource, and a shiny new browser alongside it! Explore your favorite gene or phenotype here: allbyall.researchallofus.org #ASHG24
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All by All
The All by All browser maps known and novel associations between genotypes and phenotypes using data contributed by All of Us Research Program participants as of July 1, 2022. All by All encompasses a...
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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 01/11/2025
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
My 11-year-old sitting with her pile of Halloween candy, sorting it into a bar graph
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🚨#job alert 🚨 I am recruiting a technician and #postdoc in #bioinformatics to investigate T cell transcription networks in skin and gut #inflammation. We are a growing and diverse team at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Links below: tinyurl.com/42w4vh7s tinyurl.com/4n5wva6c Please repost #immunosky
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Just used this and was very impressed! It is also very nice to receive a robust scientific critique that does not include any personal comments. Reviewers #3 everywhere please take note...
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Jason Hazeley @jasonhazeley.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
‘Surprising’
A screenshot of Trainline’s AI Assistant beta, with a warning that ‘its content may be surprising or inaccurate’.
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FinnGen @finngen.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Just in time for #ASHG2025, a new FinnGen public data release is live! This release features the first clinical laboratory value association results. Analyses cover 383 lab measurements (OMOPIDs) with data from ≥1,000 participants each. Access the results here: www.finngen.fi/en/access_re...
FinnGen public release October 14: The first set of clinical laboratory value GWAS results. FinnGen logo and a black-and-white abstract genetic data pattern at the bottom. Graphics credits: Aalto University, Visual Communication Design Team.
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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 13/10/2025
If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?
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Jehannine (J9) Austin @j9austin.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Super excited to announce the launch of the PhD subspecialization program in genetic & genomic counseling at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social - it's open to applications! All details including contact information for any questions is available here: medgen.med.ubc.ca/graduate-pro... Please share widely!
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PhD Sub-Specialization in Genetic and Genomic Counselling - Department of Medical Genetics
Overview The PhD sub-specialization in Genetic and Genomic Counselling will develop researchers who generate knowledge through empirical research that will advance and inform evidence-based practice i...
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Hind Hussein, PhD @hindhussein.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Hello everyone! I am a postdoc in mucosal immunology and I am looking for new postdoc position in Europe! I know a lot about gut mast cells, but also CD4 T cells and type 2/3 immunity in general. I've worked with single cell sequencing and neuroimmune interactions. Feel free to share! Thank you! ♥️🥼👩‍🔬
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Editor searching reviewers in August
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Waggoner Lab @labwaggoner.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
TYK2 inhibition enhances Treg differentiation and function while preventing Th1 and Th17 differentiation @cp-cellrepmed.bsky.social @mklevings.bsky.social cell.com/cell-reports...
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Today is Generalised Pustular Psoriasis awareness day. The US National Psoriasis Foundation has a lot of resources for people living with this severe condition www.psoriasis.org/gpp-resource... #psoriasis, #dermatology, #RareDisease
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GPP Resource Center
GPP is a painful, rare, and chronic form of psoriasis that can appear in a small area or over a wide swath of the body. Explore this GPP Resource Center to connect and learn.
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Dr Emma Hodcroft @firefoxx66.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
My biggest, loudest job application advice: WHY do you want this job? This SPECIFIC job? What about it interests you? What do you think of it? What can you bring to it? I know this sounds obvious but a generic cover letter isn't doing you favours - really. *Show me you know the job!* 1/7
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
This is very true. My most productive time is between 5.00 and 7.00pm...which is why I am currently faffing around on Bluesky #Procrastination #AcademicChatter
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Francesca Capon @francicapon.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
🚨Our latest paper is out on the Br J Dermatol 🚨Using #MendelianRandomization, we identify OX40 as a likely disease mediator in palmoplantar pustulosis. Given OX40 inhibitors are in clinical development (for #eczema), this is exciting news! #skin, #inflammation tinyurl.com/mtezcub3
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