Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A merienda with a side of culture! 🌎❤️ Our Hispanic lab members brought foods from their home countries and shared more about their cultures and the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month. A delicious way to learn, celebrate, and share together! 🎉 121
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026With September being the month with most birthdays worldwide, it’s no surprise the Gutmann Lab is celebrating three: Vaishali, Shin, and Anthony! Wishing our September babies a very happy birthday! 🥳🎂 022
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Great science in action! ✨ Corina, Vaishali, and Enquan presented their posters at the Gilbert Family Foundation annual meeting this week. We love sharing our work, exchanging ideas, and building strong connections across the amazing NF community! #GFF #NF1 #SciComm 030
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Happy birthday, Dr. Gutmann! 🎂🎉 We’re grateful for all the mentorship, support, and encouragement you bring to the lab every day. Thank you for making the Gutmann Lab a place where science, learning, and people can thrive! 💙💛 #HappyBirthday 020
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Today, Megan presented her poster at the Siteman Cancer Center through the Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Program! During the summer she worked with her mentor, Jit, to investigate how NF1 shapes gut immune cell populations in mice. We're so proud of everything she accomplished! 041
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 29/07/2026New style for the lab! We debuted our fresh Gutmann Lab tees at last weekend's summer picnic. Great weather, great food, and even better company made for a fantastic day together! ☀️👕 111
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026This weekend we celebrated our 4th NF Family Day!🎉🌞Between St. Louis BBQ, crafts and so many fun games, Corina shared how our lab is pioneering new NF1 research. It's always inspiring to answer questions and connect directly with the incredible families driving our research. See you next year! #NF1 030
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Another lab meeting highlight! 🌴💘 Vanesa introduced the latest couple in the villa: neurons and tumors. Their relationship is full of chemistry, attraction, and... a whole lot of red flags. 🚩💔 Thankfully we are here to work things out! 090
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 29/06/2026STL summer heat is no joke, so we paused the science for an ice cream break! 🍦 But the peace didn't last long and our gloves came off with a few rounds of Uno. Turns out we take "Draw 4" very seriously in this lab. Feel free to join us next time! #Lablife 031
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Check out the latest Genes & Development! 🚨 Enquan introduces PANCOS: a breakthrough PA-human cerebral assembloids that recapitulate tumor pathology and can be used to discover growth dependencies. Intrigued by our animated cover? Dive into the full story here: genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/9... 070
Reposted by Gutmann LabWashU Medicine Neurology @washuneurology.bsky.social · 23/04/2026David Gutmann, MD, PhD, received the Hans-Dietrich Hermann Lectureship in honor of his outstanding achievements in translational neuro-oncology from the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf in Germany. Congratulations! 031
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026We are so proud of Vanesa for winning the DBBS postbac 3-minute elevator pitch! 🎉 She was handsomely rewarded with delicious donuts. Her work in the lab explores how cancer cells communicate with neurons in vitro, revealing how tumors may recruit neural activity to fuel growth. #YouGotThis👏 111
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 16/04/2026We are celebrating early Earth Day by recognizing Stephanie and Jenny! 🌎💚 Their leadership helped our lab earn Green Lab certification, and today they were honored at the Green Carpet Awards by the Green Labs Initiative. We are very grateful for their commitment to a more sustainable science! 🌱 120
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Happy St. Patrick's day everyone! 🍀 With green fits and a whole lot of festive science, we’re celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and a little extra magic in this lucky day. 🌈 041
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Lab meetings are the best place to polish your presentation skills and let your creativity shine! This week Chloe and Elvedina did a fantastic job explaining their projects and leading discussions. They have not been long in the lab but they are improving at lightspeed. Truly the best! 110
Reposted by Gutmann LabDMM Journal @dmmjournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026In their Perspective, Lori Forster and @gutmannlab.bsky.social apply the nested ecosystems concept to #glioma, clarify how diverse risk factors shape CNS oncobiology, and highlight new opportunities for targeted disease‑mitigation strategies. Read: doi.org/10.1242/dmm.... 041
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 11/02/2026We kicked off the month with a double birthday celebration! 🎉 Lori and Chloe were treated to a homemade vegan, gluten-free cake on their request (about 95% chocolate 😉). Taking time to celebrate together the good moments matters now more than ever. 050
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Happy Hanukkah from the Gutmann lab!! 🕎 We are celebrating the 3rd day/4rd night with some delicious sufganiyot. May the lights of Hanukkah bring everyone warmth and joy in this special season. 020
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Happy Hanukkah from the Gutmann lab!! 🕎 We are celebrating the 3rd day/4rd night with some delicious sufganiyot. May the lights of Hanukkah bring everyone warmth and joy in this season. 031
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 09/12/2025We’re grateful to Penny’s Flight Foundation and Kate Doerge for featuring our lab's research as part of their mission to raise awareness and critical funds to #ENDNF. This clip is just a glimpse! Go watch the full video and learn more about their amazing work on the Penny’s Flight YouTube channel. 050
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Join us in celebrating Dr. Gutmann as the NFX 2025 Strength & Honor honoree for his dedication to NF research and mentorship! We also recognize Harper Grace Durham, the Head & Heart honoree, whose strength and advocacy inspire the entire NF community. Watch their shared story in the video below:youtube.com2025 - Head and Heart honoree, Dr. David Gutmann, and Strength and Honor honoree, Harper GraceYouTube video by NFX Detroit 041
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Celebrations are in full swing in the Gutmann Lab! 🎉 Yesterday’s Labsgiving and white elephant were a great way to appreciate the wonderful people who make this science family special. Wishing everyone a happy holiday season! 🎁❄️ 053
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Wishing you a boo-tiful Halloween from the lab! 🧪🎃 May your experiments work and your candy be plentiful. 👻 3182
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Last Friday,we welcomed our friends from Forward Strides 4NF,an amazing family-founded charity that brings awareness and support to the NF center with their fundraising opportunities,like the fun annual family walk you shouldn't miss! We are grateful for their endorsement and opportunity to connect💙 081
Reposted by Gutmann LabPearl Freier @pearlf.bsky.social · 11/02/2025The FDA approved a new cancer drug by SpringWorks Therapeutics— MEK inhibitor mirdametinib (brand name Gomekli) for adult & pediatric patients (> age 2) w/ neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) not amenable to complete resection www.cancernetwork.com/view/fda-app... 011
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Excited to share our latest work in Neuro-Oncology Advances! 🥳 After comparing several potential therapies, we identified lamotrigine as a promising therapy for NF1 optic glioma, showing both tumor reduction and vision protection. Check out the work of our great team!academic.oup.comHead-to-head preclinical treatment design prioritizes promising therapies for neurofibromatosis type 1 optic glioma clinical translationAbstractBackground. Authenticated preclinical brain tumor models provide unprecedented opportunities to evaluate next-generation treatments. However, some 0135
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Exciting news! Our new paper is out in Neuron! We discovered how neurons drive brain tumor growth through aberrant glutamate–tyrosine kinase signaling, uncovering novel mechanisms that shape tumor progression. Grateful to our team & collaborators for making this breakthrough possible! 🧠✨cell.comAberrant coupling of glutamate and tyrosine kinase receptors enables neuronal control of brain-tumor growthAnastasaki and colleagues establish a previously unknown glutamate growth dependency in pediatric low-grade brain tumors (gliomas). Glioma cells hijack normal neuron-glial molecular circuits present d... 03613
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 04/08/2025We are so proud of Rasha and Rui's new paper! Their single cell reveals hidden diversity in CD8+ exhausted T cells across cancers, shedding light on why patients respond differently to immunotherapy and bringing us closer to more effective therapies. Don’t miss this exciting advance from our team!tandfonline.comPan-cancer single cell transcriptomic clustering reveals heterogeneous CD8+ exhausted T cell populations with different immune checkpoint inhibitor responsesIn most cancers, T lymphocytes comprise an essential cellular component of the non-neoplastic microenvironment, where they have the capacity to both suppress and support tumor growth. One specializ... 294
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 01/08/2025We were thrilled to welcome Girl Scout Troop 222 to the lab this week! They explored science hands-on and got a glimpse of the work we do. Grateful for their curios minds and amazing energy—let’s keep inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🔬💫 #GirlsInSTEM #Troop222 151
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 22/07/2025This past weekend we celebrated the 3rd Annual NF Family Day - a special time to honor our patients and families, build community, and have fun! From shaved ice and giant slides to visits from the St. Louis Fire and Police Department, we’re grateful for the support and another year moving forward. 052
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Today we celebrated two incredible members of the Gutmann lab. We'll miss Alex’s cooking tips and Talia’s humor, but we’re excited for all that lies ahead on their next adventures! 252
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Another year, another cherised lab photo! We are excited to see some colleagues embark on new journeys and we warmly welcome our newest members. What never changes is our commitment to a happy and collaborative research environment. #Researchteam #lablife 080
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 04/06/2025This week we have said, "See you later" (never goodbye) to an incredible lab member! Chloe has brought joy and amazing work to the lab since her undergrad for more than 4 years. We wish her the best in NYC and her journey to med school. 041
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 12/05/2025We are so happy to have our friends from Penny's Flight Foundation visit last week! It was wonderful sharing the exciting NF1 research currently happening in the lab. We're so grateful for their dedication to raising NF awareness, supporting patients, and championing research. #nf1 🦋 161
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Another celebration for the Gutmann Lab! Today, one of our newest undergrads, Paulina, makes her debut into the 20s. We are excited to have her for the summer and support her on her scientific journey next year. Happy Birthday Paulina! 🎉 021
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Today, we celebrate the journey of two amazing trainees in the lab. They have great things coming into their future, and we are equally sad and proud to see them go. Wherever their paths may take them, the Gutmann lab will always be their home. Good luck, Laura and Xuanwei! 0122
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 09/04/2025The Gutmann Lab celebrates Giving Day at WashU Medical Campus! In these hard times, our gratitude and donations are more important than ever. A community that supports and helps each other can handle anything that comes their way. #givingday 0101
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 27/03/2025I'm glad to be back in my hometown. Detroit. Michigan. Cliff Bells for jazz. 240
Reposted by Gutmann LabKaty Montgomerie 🦗 @katymontgomerie.com · 20/03/2025Tesla has recalled... every single Cybertruck. Every one they've ever sold. For a hardware issue www.carscoops.com/2025/03/tesl...carscoops.comTesla Recalls Every Single Cybertruck Over Stainless Steel Trims Falling Off | Carscoops151 Cybertruck owners filed warranty claims after noticing the roof trim panel above the windows was coming loose 1695261926920
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Celebrating with #Lars #Danielsson on the stereo! 000
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Who's got it better than us??? #BigTen champions!!! 010
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 15/03/2025What an ending. 81-80. Wow! www.espn.com/mens-college... via @ESPN App espn.com/appespn.comMichigan 81-80 Maryland (Mar 15, 2025) Final Score - ESPNGame summary of the Michigan Wolverines vs. Maryland Terrapins NCAAM game, final score 81-80, from March 15, 2025 on ESPN. 000
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Birthday celebrations 🎂 and a sad goodbye. Yeah to Hallie Youker and Desiree Zanetti-Alepuz and thank you Dahlia Qi. 020
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Point well taken. The work continues as we seek to understand the impact of these manipulations on the intestinal microbiota and brain tumors. 110
Gutmann Lab @gutmannlab.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Most certainly. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39868555/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govIntestinal Bacteroides drives glioma progression by regulating CD8+ T cell tumor infiltration - PubMedTaken together, these findings establish, for the first time, a mechanistic relationship between Bacteroides in the intestinal microbiome and NF1-LGG pathobiology, suggesting both future predictive ri... 110