Sign in

Peter Hsu

@hsuuperman.bsky.social
140 followers 342 following 4 posts

Animal lover, PNWer (currently Bay Area), structural biologist @ Genentech

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Peter Hsu
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology @asbmb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NIH funding decisions should be made by scientific experts, not political appointees. Protecting rigorous peer review safeguards public trust, biomedical progress and U.S. scientific leadership. ➡️Learn more: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/pos... #ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
Graphic reading "Science Serves Us All" over a blue scientific background with the ASBMB logo.
01915
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Russell Vought wants to be in charge of #ScienceDeathPanels at NIH. Congress has made it pretty clear they don’t want political appointees in charge of funding decisions. Science community: it’s time to get loud (again)! www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
politico.com
Trump asked budget chief to draft order bringing health research funding under his control
The move came after the NIH director refused Trump’s request to cut Harvard grants in an Oval Office meeting.
77857
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 14/09/2026
There's A LOT of ways the Trump admin is currently attacking & decimating American science. Here's a breakdown of what they are doing, and what you can do about it. 🧵
5370242
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Abby Dernburg @adernburg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Biomedical scientists - a reminder that NIH proposes to "improve" peer review by hiding impact scores from Program Officers and applicants, and binning applications into broad categories of "Most competitive,""Competitive," or "Not discussed." Please provide feedback before the October 13 deadline!
26962
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Shecky @shecky.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Kevin passed about an hour ago. The time to find his cats a home IS now, and I'm not one step closer to finding it. Please, friends.
6616091937
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Matt Johnson @drmatthewcjohnson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Interested in a career in industry cryoEM? We're hiring! We seek a cryoEM/cryoET expert to join our team at Genentech advance our mission to provide high-resolution structural insights into biological macromolecules involved in health and disease. Apply at: careers.gene.com/us/en/job/20...
careers.gene.com
Systems Specialist II in South San Francisco, California, United States of America | Manufacturing & Engineering at Genentech
Apply for Systems Specialist II job with Genentech in South San Francisco, California, United States of America. Manufacturing & Engineering at Genentech
01713
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Przemek Dutka @przemekdut.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Interested in cutting-edge industrial cryo-EM/ET? Join us!
066
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Maureen Barr @barrlab.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Posted my comments opposing OMBs proposed rule. It was so easy, using this great letter writing tool of @faseborg.bsky.social www.faseb.org/science-poli... Did you submit yours yet? The deadline is soon - July 13. This is essential to save science and research in the US.
I write in my personal capacity as a research-active faculty member, not on behalf of my institution. I am a distinguished professor at a leading state R1 university. I am also a Senior Principal Investigator whose research laboratory is NIH. I submit these comments in strong opposition to OMB's proposed rule revising 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034). I am requesting that OMB withdraw this rule entirely because of the devasting consequences it will have on biomedical research, human health, the economy, and the nation.

The proposed pre-issuance review requirement (§ 200.205) eliminates that independence by giving political appointees – who may have no experience or training in the biomedical research field - veto power over peer-reviewed funding decisions. As a Senior PI / Lab director whose research is supported by NIH, I am deeply concerned that the best science will not be funded, instead politicians will decide not based on merit and research quality, but rather ideology. Peer-review is critical for gold-standard science.

This proposed discretionary termination provision (§ 200.340) jeopardizes the future and well-being of the researchers in my laboratory, my department, my university, my state, and the United States.  My research program has been continuously funded by the NIH for over two decades. My laboratory is like a small business – with NIH funding, I employ eight full-time personnel. These scientists are at all stages of their careers – newly minted bachelors who are working as research technicians or graduate students; postdoctoral researchers who are completing additional training in order to go onto careers in academia, biotech, industry, governments; senior scientists who have devoted their entire careers to biomedical research and training the next generation of scientists, physicians, dentists, teachers, etc. 

The proposed international collaboration restrictions (§§ 200.202(e), 200.220) will isolate US scientists and lead to the demise…
36926
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 05/07/2026
The Trump admin is doubling down on its intention to destroy American science. Scientific expertise – not politicians – should be in charge of our science. We need everyone in this fight. Take action against the OMB proposal here:  zurl.co/k2Cj5 Article: zurl.co/F5zCu
zurl.co
Trump administration stands by controversial OMB proposal despite growing resistance
White House denies requests to extend public comment deadline on its plan to give political appointees control over science funding
19531259
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 03/07/2026
This will only matter if you go to your institutions and organizations and tell them "get in the game"
06322
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 02/07/2026
🚨 HEADS UP: If you haven't submitted a comment on the OMB proposal yet, there's still time - but it's running out! There are only 11 days left to push back against Russell Vought's attempt to give political appointees unprecedented control over federal research funding. Take Action: zurl.co/R83IO
Graphic from Stand Up for Science urging action on a federal funding proposal. Large text reads: "11 Days Left" and "Help Us Stop Vought From Destroying American Science." A portrait of Russell Vought appears beside the U.S. Capitol. A banner along the bottom reads: "Submit a comment on the OMB proposal | Link in bio to take action." The Stand Up for Science logo appears in the top left.
12359266
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I have the radical idea that we SHOULD pick a side in injustice, because failure to choose a side means siding with the oppressor. When I look back, I want to be proud that I didn't waiver in my commitment to my neighbors and my country. If that means some joker calls me partisan, FINE. 7/?
215518
Reposted by Peter Hsu
American Association for Anatomy @anatomyorg.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Every voice matters! @faseborg.bsky.social has made it EASY to share your personal insights on OMB's proposed rule. Check out their free tool and take action before July 13th!
066
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Four years ago today, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, putting lives in danger and undoing generations of hard-fought progress. Women should be able to make their own health care decisions, and we have to keep fighting until all Americans have that right again.
7538113
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Karolin Luger @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Please share this gift article from The New York Times with friends, family, sceptics, and People who think that studying weird things is a waste of money. Then follow up with meaningful discussion about what I call 'free range science'. Free without subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/o...
nytimes.com
Opinion | The Science That Turned Lizard Venom Into GLP-1s Is Under Attack
110977
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Mark Simmons @toysdream.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Big civic engagement day! I voted in our local primary elections, and watched a video webinar organized by @standupforscience.net about fighting back against the administration's full-scale attack on US scientific research.
Notes from Stand Up For Science's Emergency Science Meeting, June 2, 2026.
710236
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 01/06/2026
1/ 🧵 OMB is advancing a proposed rule that would destroy the American scientific enterprise. Randos keep disagreeing with my 'here's how to fight it' I do this for a living. So before the "how," here's the "who" --- and why you should listen to me on this one.
2316189
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 31/05/2026
What does the new OMB proposal mean for science? How can we STOP VOUGHT and SAVE SCIENCE together? All of these questions and more to be discussed at the Emergency Science Meeting on June 2nd, 4PM ET, hosted by Stand Up for Science! Register at the link in our bio, or go here: zurl.co/g3vTZ
The graphic contains photos of speakers Prof. Timothy Snyder, U. of Toronto, Author of On Tyranny, Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, Standford U. Nobel Laureate 2022, Amb. Norman Eisen, Democracy Defeders, and Dr. Elizabeth Ginexi, 20 yr NIH Veteren, "AND MORE..." to speak. The graphic reads: "TUESDAY JUNE 2nd 4PM ET/1PM PT, All welcome for the SUFS EMERGENCY SCIENCE MEETING, VIRTUAL AND ACCESSIBLE, What does the new OMB proposal mean for science? How can we STOP VOUGHT and SAVE SCIENCE together? REGISTER HERE: https://zurl.co/oCIDw, LINK IN BIO".
13479281
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 28/05/2026
🚨UPDATE: We will launch our action center on this issue tomorrow. 📣JOIN US: Emergency Science Meeting (Virtual) June 2nd at 4pm et. Details to come. Our Policy Team has read through the entire 400 page hot mess express from Russ Vought...here are the high level details. A Thread🧵 1/x
8489235
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Several people have asked for possible content and structure for comments regarding the proposed OMB regulations. With some suggestions from others, I have posted on example (as a Word document) for downloading). jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g... I hope this is helpful.
jeremymberg.github.io
8197144
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Kristian G. Andersen @kgandersen.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The full proposal is now available: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10817.pdf Some comments / highlights here: bsky.app/profile/kgan... TL:DR - It's exactly as expected. And that's not good, in case that wasn't clear.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
25526
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Yamuna Krishnan @krishnanyamuna.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This is what courage looks like.
0174
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Dimitry Tegunov @dtegunov.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
We're super excited to share MissAlignment: a new ML-based approach to reference-free tilt series alignment, spearheaded by @martenchaillet.bsky.social. We think it's going to make your cryo-ET life a lot better. Preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6... Code: github.com/warpem/miss-... 🧶 Thread:
6313118
Peter Hsu @hsuuperman.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
My lab is recruiting for a highly independent and talented postdoctoral fellow to work on answering fundamental biological questions. Reach out if you have questions! careers.gene.com/us/en/job/20...
careers.gene.com
Postdoctoral Fellow, Structural Biology, Hsu Lab in South San Francisco, California, United States of America | Students & Graduates at Genentech
Apply for Postdoctoral Fellow, Structural Biology, Hsu Lab job with Genentech in South San Francisco, California, United States of America. Students & Graduates at Genentech
034
Peter Hsu @hsuuperman.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The culmination of a fantastic collaboration between our lab and Bob Yauch’s lab that resulted in the uncovering of a proteosomal regulatory mechanism for PP2A. Congratulations to all the authors! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
nature.com
Template-driven scaffolding of SCFFBXO42 regulates PP2A degradation - Nature
The E3 ligase SCFFBXO42 degrades holoenzyme-free PP2Ac in complex with the coiled-coil protein CCDC6 to maintain cancer cell fitness
0114
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
The more that folks outside of science hear of this, the more they should ask: why? open.substack.com/pub/joshuasw...
open.substack.com
Déjà vu All Over Again: The White House's Diminished Vision for Science in FY 2027
A first look into the proposed FY 2027 budget reveals an ideological commitment to reduce the size, scope, and capacity of American leadership in R&D.
16643
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Lynda Carter @lyndacarter.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
This interview is a uniquely valuable perspective. Please watch.
291255458
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Harmit Singh Malik @harmitmalik.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I am reviewing a simply amazing paper from a relatively young US-based lab, which is in danger of shutting its doors later this year. My emotions are all over the place. The fact that this does not uniquely identify the lab I’m referring to just deepens the tragedy of this moment in US science.
436970
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Tobias Warnecke @tobiaswarnecke.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Pls re-post: My department @oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social are recruiting for several new faculty positions (links below). Broad search in molecular biology/biochemistry, across prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Interested in understanding life at the molecular level, this job might be for you! 1/n
my.corehr.com
Job Details
292127
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Nature Chemical Biology @natchembio.nature.com · 14/11/2025
A new Review discusses how degrons of different types, with an emphasis on high-order structural ones, regulate substrate-E3 interactions and how their dysregulation is linked to human diseases www.nature.com/articles/s41...
nature.com
Degrons and degradation signals beyond short linear motifs - Nature Chemical Biology
Degrons are degradation signals in target proteins to direct recognition and degradation by the ubiquitin–proteasome system. Wang et al. introduce degrons of different types, with an emphasis on high-...
0217
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Rebecca Pompano @pompanolab.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
It seems that only the science community is noticing that NIH and NSF budgets are cut 40% and 55% in the budget bill, respectively. If you live in Maine, West Va, Pennsylvania, Alabama, or Louisiana, CALL YOUR SENATOR as they could make a difference. See below. prospect.org/politics/202...
prospect.org
Will the Senate Save NIH?
Rescuing biomedical research is every bit as important as saving Medicaid.
111991
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
ATTENTION: NSF GRANT RECIPIENTS We received a heads up from a trusted source that you should proactively download/print/screen shot any documentation on research.gov pertaining to your NSF awards, both those that are current and any that have closed in the last 5-6 years. 1/n
media.tenor.com
a cartoon of a man holding a frying pan and a spoon with red alert written above him
ALT: a cartoon of a man holding a frying pan and a spoon with red alert written above him
251038917
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Carolyn Bertozzi @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social · 23/04/2025
Everyone please read and act! 👇
14437
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Inequality Media Civic Action @imcivicaction.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Well, I have been studying the Republican Party for over 12 years at close hand in the Capital of the United States. And by this time, I have discovered where the Republicans stand on most of the major issues.

Since they won't tell you themselves, I am going to tell you.

They approve of the American farmer-but they are willing to help him go broke.

They stand four-square for the American home--but not for housing.

They are strong for labor--but they are stronger for restricting labor's rights.

They favor a minimum wage--the smaller the minimum the better.

They indorse educational opportunity for all--but they won't spend money for teachers or for schools.

They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine--for people who can afford them.

They approve of social security benefits-so much so that they took them away from almost a million people.

They believe in international trade--so much so that they crippled our reciprocal trade program, and killed our International Wheat Agreement.

They favor the admission of displaced persons--but only within shameful racial and religious limitations.

They consider electric power a great blessing-but only when the private power companies get their rake-off.

They say TVA is wonderful--but we ought never to try it again.

They condemn "cruelly high prices"--but fight to the death every effort to bring them down.

They think the American standard of living is a fine thing--so long as it doesn't spread to all the people.

And they admire the Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it.
23720253
Peter Hsu @hsuuperman.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
www.reddit.com/r/law/s/g7Rb... Sickening, horrifying, and we all need to assemble to stand up
reddit.com
From the law community on Reddit: The full Executive Order is out! ⚠️ This is the biggest executive power grab in U.S. history. ⚠️
Explore this post and more from the law community
010
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 18/02/2025
This is such an incredible explainer of Indirect Funding! 💡 Some takeaways: 🧬 The federal science funding landscape in America was created after the US economy, security, and health by partnering with universities that would conduct research for the government. 🧵
16733
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · 05/02/2025
The House Science Committee is now adopting its rules, authorization, and oversight plan, and introducing their new staffers. Immediately following, there will be a hearing on the future of U.S. science with the president of AAAS and two former Trump officials in academia and Trump operative.
youtube.com
Adoption of Committee Rules & Approval of Authorization & Oversight Plan
YouTube video by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
36525
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
780541739262
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Gabriele Corso @gcorso.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Thrilled to announce Boltz-1, the first open-source and commercially available model to achieve AlphaFold3-level accuracy on biomolecular structure prediction! An exciting collaboration with Jeremy, Saro, and an amazing team at MIT and Genesis Therapeutics. A thread!
18610204
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Kate Michie @kmichie.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
So many people added to pack 1 this weekend we had to make pack 2. Makes sure you refresh for followers on pack one to see them all! 🧶🧬 go.bsky.app/DDetSBp
114625
Reposted by Peter Hsu
Flynn Fella @youllbederezzed.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
US should be leading this charge. We are not. How sad is that?
25215