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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher

@jesssfisher.bsky.social
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RNA biologist, Cancer expert, leader and mentor, Tejana, WashU Med, silvafisherlab.com

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Siteman Cancer Center @sitemancenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Congratulations to @washumedicine.bsky.social's Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD, on receiving a Research Scholar Grant from @americancancersoc.bsky.social, one of only 15 selected nationally.
Siteman Cancer Center graphic with a headshot of a smiling woman with long dark hair, a red beaded necklace, and a "Cancer Research Saves Lives" pin on her white coat. Text reads "Congratulations Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD, Recipient of the American Cancer Society Grant for Multiple Myeloma Research."
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It's our 25th birthday! 🎉 Since 2001, hundreds of thousands of advocates across the country have raised their voices to make cancer a national priority. See what we’ve accomplished together in cancer research and prevention, access to care and more ⬇️
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25 Years of ACS CAN
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 28/08/2026
Participating in the ASH Foundation Run/Walk means supporting the future of hematology. 🏃‍♀️ Registration proceeds help fund ASH awards that support research, training, and career development across hematology. ow.ly/8LLB50ZGF1J #HemeSky #MedSky #ASH26 #Fight4Hematology
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American Cancer Society @americancancersoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In this announcement, we're highlighting six of our newest Research Scholar Grantees: 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝗽 𝗞. 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘀, 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱, 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗠.𝗗. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗣𝗵.𝗗. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗣𝗵.𝗗., 𝗠.𝗣.𝗛. 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗮-𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗵𝗗
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American Cancer Society @americancancersoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🎉 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗖𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀! 🎉 As part of our recently announced slate of new grants, we are proud to support a new cohort of 15 new Research Scholar Grant and 5 new Mission Boost Grant recipients. Learn more: amercancer.co/ACSNewRSGMBG...
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ACS Supports Researchers Advancing Bold Ideas Toward Patient Impact
New Research Scholar and Mission Boost Grants will help investigators pursue innovative discoveries and move promising findings closer to clinical application.
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 18/08/2026
Applications are now open for several ASH Awards offering research funding, mentorship, protected time, and career development support. Explore the opportunities: bit.ly/4wC0Hlv #ASHAwards #Hematology #HemeSky
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Siteman Cancer Center @sitemancenter.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We're excited to share insights on key research at the #ASCO26 Annual Meeting, kicking off today in Chicago! See our full schedule of @washumedicine.bsky.social experts from Siteman Cancer Center here: siteman.wustl.edu/asco/
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RNA Society @rnasociety.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
A limited number of poster presentation slots remain for RNA 2026 in Montréal, Canada from May 26th – 31st. We encourage you to register and submit your poster abstract by April 24th to secure one of the remaining spots! www.rnasociety.org/conferences/
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RNA 2026 - RNA Society
Welcome The 31st Annual Meeting of the RNA Society will be held at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada from May 26 – 31, 2026. Organizers: Julie Claycomb, University of Toronto Eric Lécuyer, In...
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Did you know #RNA contains >170 chemical modifications? Our @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social using native RNA mass spectrometry, @nanoporetech.com direct RNA-seq, & MeRIP-seq shows how we map #RNAmodifications in #multiplemyeloma on #m6A #lncRNAs. #SilvaFisherlab ⏬ 👏 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Institutions developing and delivering impactful summer research opportunities for high school students can apply for funding through the AACR CARES High School Scholars Program. Application deadline: February 25, 2026. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/IcHFp9W
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Celebrating our 3rd graduate student passing her qualifying exam! Yay Jessica Camacho🎉 #SilvaFisherlab @washumedicine.bsky.social @sitemancenter.bsky.social
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RNA Society @rnasociety.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Call for Abstracts NEW-RNA Technologies in Biotech and Industry: Innovations and Applications www2.rnasociety.org/conferences/...
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 02/02/2026
Nominations are open for 2027 ASH committee and leadership positions! Step forward or recommend a colleague to help shape #hematology initiatives, support research, and bring new perspectives to the Society. 🔗 Submit your nomination now: ow.ly/WOYa50Y7Fci #HemeSky #MedSky
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Good morning 🌞 🦌
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Excited to be back in the #lab today after our #STL #snowstorm! #SilvaFisherlab
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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Some good news! 5 yr survival rates for some hard to treat cancers have increased. Liver cancer, with a 7% relative survival rate in the 1990s rose to 22% Lung cancer- 15% to 28% Myeloma- 32% to 62% This is in part due to early detection & better treatment. 🧪 www.cancer.org/research/acs...

How 5-year Relative Cancer Survival Rates (%) Changed from 1975 to 2021

Relative survival is a measure of life expectancy among people with cancer compared to that among the general population of the same age, race/ethnicity, and sex. This table shows how the 5-year relative survival rate (%) changed for 12 common cancer types all stages combined over three diagnosis periods. All survival rates improved over time except for cancer of the uterine cervix (cervical cancer) and uterine corpus (endometrial cancer). Source: Cancer Statistics 2026 Slideshow
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Nikolai Slavov @slavov-n.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
What's larger, a protein or its templating mRNA ? > The mRNA is much larger. ⬛ 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 -- 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 -- 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡. The figure shows myoglobin protein drawn to scale next to its mRNA template. The coding sequence of an mRNA ...
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WashU Medicine @washumedicine.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Multiple myeloma, a rare bone marrow cancer with no cure, takes the lives of 40% of patients within 5 years of diagnosis. Now, a massive undertaking seeks to improve those outcomes through a rigorous and cutting-edge genetic analysis. See how > medicine.washu.edu/news/inflamm...
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Immune cells predict multiple myeloma survival, relapse | WashU Medicine
A new ‘atlas’ of immune cells in bone marrow cancer lays the foundation for more reliable prognosis and could lead to better treatments.
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 06/01/2026
With ASH awards, you can access funding, serve your community, and expand your network — just like Luis Malpica Castillo, MD. 📢The deadline to apply for the Research Training Award for Fellows is Jan. 15: ow.ly/x4bB50XKrPU #ASHTrainee #ASHAwards #Hemesky #Medsky #Fight4Hematology
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Starting 2026 with style 😁
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Been a while since I've been to a #Spurs game!
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
On the coast fishing 🎣 with the family on my #birthday! #HappyBday to me 💖 #TexasCoast
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Lovely hike to start the holiday break.
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 20/12/2025
Mentorship knows no borders.🌍 Through the ASH Global Award, Dr. Gavriilaki collaborated with her US mentor and found guidance locally in Greece, advancing her independence in hematology. Support ASH in its mission to conquer blood diseases worldwide. ow.ly/18Ho50XKWU2 #HemeSky #MedSky
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Happy Holidays from #SilvaFisherlab ❄️
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 08/12/2025
Calling all the SHEmatologists! 💃🩸 ASH is raising a glass to all the brilliant women of hematology tonight at the Women in Hematology Reception. Come connect, celebrate, and be inspired — all are welcome! ✨ Hematology.org/rsvp
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Good Morning ❄️❄️🌨️
Snowy scenery
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Sometimes the best #labmeetings are over ☕. #SilvaFisherlab #cancerresearch 😜
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
The #MCEDAct hit 400 cosponsors today! As the most-supported bill in Congress, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to get this important legislation over the finish line. 💪 If passed, it could help innovative cancer #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
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RNA Therapeutics Institute @rti-umasschan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
OPEN FOR GRAD APPLICATIONS!! The NEW RNA Therapeutics & Biology Program in the Basic Biomedical Sciences PhD program develops leaders. Register for the workshop to get qs answered ahead of Dec 1, 2025 app deadline. Admission Workshop Tues, Nov 18, 2025: direc.to/nA7S
At UMass Chan, where Nobel Laureates pioneered small RNA discoveries, we empower the next RNA GIANTS
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Great day for a 5k 🏃‍♀️ @lungcancerconnect.bsky.social #RunWalkBreathe #lungcancer @sitemancenter.bsky.social @washumedicine.bsky.social #SilvaFisherlab
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 04/11/2025
📢 FINAL CALL! Don't miss your chance to apply for ASH CHAMP—a year-long opportunity to be paired with an expert mentor in classical hematology. 🔗https://ow.ly/fLYQ50Xjb19 #HemeSky #HemeOnc #MedSky
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Oncogenesis @oncogenesisnature.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Check how this study highlights LINC01432 as a potential therapeutic target for overcoming resistance in high-risk multiple myeloma.
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Oncogenesis @oncogenesisnature.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
"Investigation of lncRNA expression in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma reveals a LINC01432-CELF2 axis as an inhibitor of apoptosis" 🔵 Jessica Silva-Fisher latest and outstanding research is now available to read in #Oncogenesis. ▶️ Read the open access article here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
#SilvaFisherlab Halloween pics 🎃
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Say Hi to Luna! #Frenchie
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WashU Medicine @washumedicine.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Named one of St. Louis’ most exciting startups to watch in @stltoday.com, Wugen is redefining the future of cancer care. The WashU-born biotech standout recently raised $115M to advance a modified cell-based therapy found to work in 91% of patients. www.stltoday.com/news/local/b...
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Nicklaus: With $115 million in hand, biotech startup eyes the finish line
Wugen has become a standout among St. Louis biotech startups. It has raised more than $300 million in capital since 2018 and employs about 35 people.
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
#BehindThePaper learn more about our recent paper! @springernature.com #SilvaFisherlab @sitemancenter.bsky.social @washumedicine.bsky.social communities.springernature.com/posts/unlock...
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Unlocking the Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Multiple Myeloma: The LINC01432–CELF2 Axis
By combining clinical genomics with RNA biology, we uncovered a new mechanism through which a long non-coding RNA helps myeloma cells evade apoptosis, while training the next generation of scientists ...
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Sjors Scheres @sjorsscheres.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
I just made an account and voted for this biology laboratory made of LEGO to "promote biological research and inspire more people into the world of biology". They need 10K votes. Reposting and/or voting below would be helpful. 🤗 beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...
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Biological Laboratory | LEGO® Ideas
This is a two-floor realistic Biological Laboratory building. In this design, I try to tell stories about biologists, introduce biology concepts to general publ…
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RNA Society @rnasociety.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Please nominate or apply for an RNA Society Award by October 20th! www.rnasociety.org/awards
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Thank you to @uarizona.bsky.social 2025 Joint Biology Retreat Graduate Student Committee for inviting me to be their Keynote Speaker!Amazing time learning about the innovative research being led by grad students and new faculty. Speaking at #Biosphere2 was truly a historic experience.#SilvaFisherlab
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Thrilled to share our new paper! 🧬 link.springer.com/article/10.1... We show how this lncRNA–protein interaction impacts cell survival in #multiplemyeloma. Huge thanks to all co-authors and especially the students for their incredible work! 🙌 #SilvaFisherlab #RNA #lncRNA
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Investigation of lncRNA expression in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma reveals a LINC01432-CELF2 axis as an inhibitor of apoptosis - Oncogenesis
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable malignancy of plasma cells, with over 35,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States. Despite an expanding arsenal of approved therapies, nearly all pat...
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 14/10/2025
Your research on hematologic diseases and disorders that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities is too vital to be threatened by federal funding cuts! The ASH Treating Fairly Research Award supports researchers now. Apply: ow.ly/PIwH50Xb9mX #Fight4Hematology #Hemesky #Medsky
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RNA Society @rnasociety.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Save the Date for RNA 2026 in Montreal, Canada!
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 10/10/2025
Since 2012, the ASH Bridge Grant has funded 205 researchers with $28M, leading to $680M in follow-on NIH funding. These grants keep labs running and fuel breakthroughs in hematology. Learn more: bit.ly/48yINrB
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WashU Medicine @washumedicine.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🔗: medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-m... WashU Medicine’s innovative fellow-to-faculty programs — including RISE, Cori, and Dean’s fellows— are attracting sought-after postdoctoral talent for their unique opportunities, which help accelerate career advancement into professorship.
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RNA Society @rnasociety.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
RNA journal Call for Papers on RNA-based Therapeutics, Diagnostics, and Disease!
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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 29/09/2025
ASH CHAMP is now accepting applications! This unique year-long program connects trainees with expert mentors in classical hematology—especially helpful if your institution lacks robust mentorship in this area. 🔗Apply today: bit.ly/46D9AAb #HemeSky #HemeOnc #MedSky
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
#Charcuterie Friday!
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Dr. Jess Silva-Fisher @jesssfisher.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Joining #PedalTheCause virtually! 🚴‍♀️ Not a big biker, so I’ll be running instead 🏃‍♀️ Running for my mom + dad 💪 (survivors) and in memory of my grandma + grandfather in-law +cousin 💛 Let’s push for a world without cancer. 🌍✨ #CancerResearch #EndCancer @sitemancenter.bsky.social #SilvaFisherlab
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