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Vasanthi Jayaraman

@frettinglab.bsky.social
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Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Membrane protein dynamics and function, Fluorescence, Spectroscopy and Electrophysiology Editor in Chief Biophysical Journal

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Cordero-Vásquez Lab @cvlab.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Our new Journal of Neuroscience paper "Cofilin Inhibition Ameliorates PIEZO2 and AMPA Dysfunction in a Mouse Model of Angelman Syndrome (AS)” is out: www.jneurosci.org/content/45/4... 1/6
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Cofilin Inhibition Ameliorates PIEZO2 and AMPA Dysfunction in a Mouse Model of Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neurogenetic disorder characterized by motor coordination and cognitive deficits. In AS, hippocampal neurons show reduced filamentous (F-)actin, a decrease we also reported...
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Cordero-Vásquez Lab @cvlab.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Our new PNAS paper "Enhanced PIEZO1 function contributes to the pathogenesis of sickle cell disease" is out: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 1/3
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Enhanced PIEZO1 function contributes to the pathogenesis of sickle cell disease | PNAS
Sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder caused by a mutation in the β-globin gene, is characterized by sickle erythrocytes that are ...
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Matthew Lawrenz @lawrenzlab.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
My alma mater is hiring a microbiologist! Assistant/Associate Prof. 👇👇
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - McGovern Medical School in Texas, United States | Faculty & Physicians at UTHealth Houston
Apply for Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - McGovern Medical School job with UTHealth Houston in Texas, United States. Faculty & Physicians at UTHealth Houston
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Vasanthi Jayaraman @frettinglab.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
While not front page, I was happy to see this article in NYtimes about importance of fundamental research. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/s...
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9 Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 15/05/2025
Over 90% of Americans rely on federally funded science, But only 10% are worried about losing access to it. That’s a dangerous disconnect. Help us close the gap. Join our #SummerFightForScience and help spread the word about how essential science is to everyday lives. www.npr.org/2025/05/06/n...
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Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
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Vasanthi Jayaraman @frettinglab.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Congratulations @ulises-glz.bsky.social!! Thanks for making me a part of your graduate journey!!
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Vasanthi Jayaraman @frettinglab.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
The Spencer Foundation is offering bridge funding for those who lost NSF research grants.
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Jeremy Baskin @jeremybaskin.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Groundbreaking study in Cell from @leventallab.bsky.social: phospholipid asymmetry is a defining feature of the plasma membrane and cholesterol fills the holes — major implications for how this membrane works. A #lipidtime must-read! www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
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Cell membranes sustain phospholipid imbalance via cholesterol asymmetry
This work challenges a major assumption in cell biology by showing that lipid bilayers can have drastically different phospholipid abundances between their two leaflets. This lipid abundance asymmetry...
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Ed Twomey @cryoet.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Here's our newest study: we reveal the molecular principles of neuronal excitation by glutamate, and how physiological temperatures influence this process. www.nature.com/articles/s41... www.nature.com/articles/d41... Led by @anish-mondal07.bsky.social, published in @natureportfolio.nature.com
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Gabriela K Popescu @popstarlab.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Congratulations, Eric and Vasanthi, for well-deserved recognition at #BPS2025! And many thanks to Sudha and Chris (not shown) for the best of biophysics in LA.
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Gabriela K Popescu @popstarlab.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
See below the whole stellar panel! Did you submit a paper to BJ this year? There is still a chance that you may be in the lineup at #BPS2025 in SF!
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Andrew Plested @andrewplested.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Nice paper. I recommend to check the review file for a lot of extra interesting details. Still a lot to understand about TARP action, despite >20 years of work from many groups. #iglurs #biophysics #receptors
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Vasanthi Jayaraman @frettinglab.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Sad to hear about the passing of Prof. Mike Sheetz. He was a pioneer and leader in Mechanobiology.
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Arjun Raj @arjunraj.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
One main pain point: interdisciplinary work is often judged by the highest standards in *both* disciplines. This creates an almost impossible burden, effectively extinguishing creative work. Sure, some standards are there for a reason, but more often than not, they are just stock critiques.
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Vasanthi Jayaraman @frettinglab.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Good read discussing scientific publishing trends. I liked the discussion on turn around times and impact inflation of different journals.
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Samrat Mukhopadhyay @samratmukhopadhyay.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
As the chair of the Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Subgroup of @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social I'm happy to announce the exciting scientific program put together by program co-chairs Dorothee Dormann & Lukasz Joachimiak. Looking forward to seeing you in Los Angeles! www.biophysics.org/2025meeting/...
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Re-reading your rejected manuscript
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Gabriela K Popescu @popstarlab.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Nominate a colleague - or yourself - to speak in the "New and Notable Symposium" at #BPS2025 Annual Meeting in LA. Hurry, Deadline is Dec 2: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPMRT6H
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Suggestions for the BPS 2025 Annual Meeting "New and Notable" Symposium
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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Vasanthi Jayaraman @frettinglab.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
As PI’s we never receive training on how to manage people. I still struggle with this aspect of running a lab. This is good read and reminder on how to build a supportive environment.
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Andrew Plested @andrewplested.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I want to credit @popstarlab.bsky.social for the great idea to make this feed! Thx Gabriela. Paging @frettinglab.bsky.social @ecekuru.bsky.social @wdhale.bsky.social and all other #iGluRs fans...
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Vasanthi Jayaraman @frettinglab.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Great visit to UT-Knoxville. Was able to hang out with @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social colleagues and hear about their awesome science. @rajanl.bsky.social @joshilaboratory.bsky.social, Sarah, Fran and Jeremy!
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Biophysical Society @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Late abstract submission is still open for #bps2025! Join your community in Los Angeles and get important feedback on your research! www.biophysics.org/2025meeting/...
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The Biophysical Society > Meetings & Events > Annual Meeting > 2025 Annual Meeting > Abstracts
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Richard Barrett-Jolley @richardbj.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
May be a bit premature, but here is the Starter Pack I am trying to populate for #IonChannel research. Ping me and I’ll add you obviously! (Or to be removed) go.bsky.app/6taxHfx @jgenphysiol.bsky.social @auditorynerves.bsky.social @plesslab.bsky.social @rainbowlabuol.bsky.social
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Valeria Vásquez R @valeriavasquez.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
This paper is part of the Biophysical Journal special issue titled “Advances in Mechanotransduction, Dedicated to Frederick Sachs.” Deadline is coming soon, but contact me or Arthur Beyder if you need an extension.
This is an image advertising a Call for Papers from the Biophysical Journal for a special issue titled “Advances in Mechanotransduction, Dedicated to Frederick Sachs.”

A formal announcement from the Biophysical Journal with the headline: Call for Papers. The special issue honors Frederick “Fred” Sachs, highlighting his contributions to cellular and molecular mechanotransduction. Sachs, a distinguished professor at the University at Buffalo, is recognized for his pioneering work on mechanosensitive ion channels. The announcement invites original research articles, reviews, and perspectives in areas such as electrophysiology, pharmacology, molecular mechanotransduction, and software/hardware design.

The deadline for submission is November 30, 2024, with details for submission and editorial contacts provided at the bottom. The announcement includes a photo of Frederick Sachs and credits the image to Sandra Kicman.
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Gwênlyn Glusman (she/her) ☸️ @gwenlyn.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
When applying to NSF for funding, each senior personnel has to provide a “Collaborators and Other Affiliations” (COA) form, which can be quite onerous. A couple of years ago I created a tool bit.ly/NSF_COA for automating this, and recently hardened it. I hope it is of use, and feedback is welcome! 🧪
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NSF COA generator
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Denis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Download our database of 492 (!) funding opportunities for EARLY-CAREER FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS. For each entry, we provide link to funder, description, amount, deadline, and eligibility criteria (e.g. citizenship). Download freely here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Indeed. When they rounded up the Japanese Americans, myself and my family included, for internment during WWII out of fear over Japanese spies and saboteurs, two thirds of us were U.S. citizens. Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
Post from Latino pollster Mike Madrid:

“Doing some research for an upcoming article on the last “mass deportation” of Mexicans during the 1930’s.

Over half of those deported were US citizens.”
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Andrew Plested @andrewplested.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Just want to go on record as never knowing that eLife had an impact factor. So I won’t miss it. You can choose to ignore impact factors. (By the way, you can calculate the impact factor of eLife or any journal yourself, if you are so interested, it’s public information!)
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Karolin Luger @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
yeah... thats also beyond depressing.
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
For a PhD student, choosing a good lab is 10 times more important than choosing a particular topic to study
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Cathy Abbott @cathyabbott.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
I can't pretend to understand hackathons but this is so impressive- a diagnosis for 40% of participants at a rare disease hackathon www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Pushing the boundaries of rare disease diagnostics with the help of the first Undiagnosed Hackathon - Nature Genetics
In the first-ever Undiagnosed Hackathon, nearly 100 experts from 28 countries combined advanced phenotyping and genomic techniques for 48 hours, ultimately providing diagnoses to 40% of the previously...
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Richard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Reminder for newcomers that bioRxiv has Bluesky accounts in every subject category - great way to keep up (please re-skeet) connect.biorxiv.org/news/2023/09...
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bioRxiv expands on Mastodon and Bluesky
bioRxiv - the preprint server for biology, operated by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a research and educational institution
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Kresten Lindorff-Larsen @lindorfflarsen.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
AlphaFold 3 model code and weights are now available from DeepMind github.com/google-deepm...
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Izzy Jayasinghe @ijayas.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Biophysics starter pack 2 here. go.bsky.app/QNDf3uF
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MsPraxis @mspraxis.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Another tip for Bluesky newbies - no, it's not as fast-paced here, immediate engagement - here, YOU are the algorithm so you need to engage! Post, comment, re-post others, follow lots to start with - engagement is the key to traction and interaction here. Be proactive, not passive. Well worth it!
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Rajini Rao @madamescientist.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
New Rule: No more graphics or figures in Specific Aims #NIH
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