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LeahCookPhD

@leahcookphd.bsky.social
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Cancer Metastasis and neutrophil biologist, globe trotter; DST1913; tweets are my own.

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LeahCookPhD @leahcookphd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
So well deserved! Congratulations @jaguirreghisolab.bsky.social!! #MRS2026
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LeahCookPhD @leahcookphd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Dr. Lisa Coussens giving her well-deserved award lecture for the MRS Women in Science Achievement award. Congratulations @coussenslab.bsky.social! #MRS2026
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LeahCookPhD @leahcookphd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Learning (or rather, being reminded) about the importance of patient advocacy in the Susan G. Women Foundation, Patient Advocate Panel. Thanks to the advocates who work tirelessly to support/promote cancer research and remind scientists of our "why" #MRS2026
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Day 1 of the MRS Biennial Congress brought together metastasis researchers from across the globe, trainees and PIs alike. Grateful for a moment to capture this incredible scientific community. #MRS2026 #metastasis #TME
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LeahCookPhD @leahcookphd.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
It's a packed room as we kickoff the 21st Biennial Metastasis Research Society Congress with the ECLC symposium highlighting outstanding Early Career metastasis researchers #MRS2026
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Excited to be kicking things off today for the 21st biennial Congress of the MRS. Going to be a fantastic couple of days ahead #MRS2026 #metastasis
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Are you as excited as we are for the 2026 MRS Biennial Meeting? As we get closer, we’ll be highlighting speakers each week, starting today!
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LeahCookPhD @leahcookphd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
📢 The MRS Early Career Research meeting happens in less than a week, but there's still time to register! This is a great way to connect with the future of the field, don't miss it!
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LeahCookPhD @leahcookphd.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Who knew? Sucralose can suppress CPI response by regulating the gut microbiome 🤯. Congrats @overacrelab.bsky.social team for this fascinating study!
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
The MRS is excited to announce the awardees for the 2026 MRS Awards. Each will be presenting at the 2026 Biennial Congress in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 28 - July 1, 2026, don't miss it! 🎉Congratulations to all of our awardees! 🎉
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
🚀 Two weeks to go! The ECR Meeting brings together early-career scientists driving the next wave of metastasis research. ⚡ Don’t miss: 💡 Inspiring talks from rising leaders 💬 Community-led discussions 🌍 A global metastasis community 🗓️ Register by Nov 18 ➜ bit.ly/4qyxE0o Program ➜ bit.ly/4qtpVR9
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2nd MRS Early Career Research Virtual Meeting | Metastasis Research
The 2025 MRS Early Career Research Virtual Meeting is a two day meeting aimed at engaging trainees and early career researchers from around the world and highlighting recent advances in metastasis research through keynote presentations, invited talks, panel discussions, and selected talks from abstracts. The meeting is organized and hosted by the Early Career Leadership Council (ECLC) of the MRS. Abstracts are being accepted for consideration for oral presentations. Abstract submission is open to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, residents, clinical fellows, and researchers within 3 years of starting their own independent research group. Registration for this meeting is free for MRS Members!
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🚀 The program is LIVE! Our ECR Virtual Meeting brings together trainees & junior PIs pushing the frontiers of metastasis research. 💡 Inspiring talks 🤝 Community-led discussion sessions 🌍 A global Metastasis Research Society Program ➜ bit.ly/4qtpVR9 Register by Nov 18 ➜ bit.ly/4qyxE0o
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MedUni Wien @meduniwien.ac.at · 19/09/2025
🧬 Why do some #tumours metastasise while others don't? By analysing individual #tumourcells & their matched #metastasis, #ResearcheroftheMonth Juliane Winkler, discovered that tumour heterogeneity influences metastatic potential. 🎥 Watch the full video! ➜ bit.ly/4gs91O2 #CancerResearch
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Attending a meeting? Early career MRS members can apply for a bursary! metastasis-research.org/for-research... 🚨Next bursary deadline is:October 1! 🚨 🎉 Congratulations again to our latest MRS Travel Bursary winners! 🌍 Shona Ritchie (Australia) 🇺🇸 Abby Jackson (USA) 🇮🇱 Avishai Maliah (Israel)
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MRS Meeting Bursaries | Metastasis Research
The Metastasis Research Society is pleased to announce the availability of up to 10 Early Career Researcher (ECR) travel scholarships annually. These scholarships aim to support young investigators in presenting their metastasis research at national and international conferences.
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
🚨Excited for the 2nd MRS Early Career Research Virtual Meeting on Nov 18-19, 2025! Trainees & Junior Faculty (within 3 years of starting your lab), share your work! Abstract Deadline: Sept 12, 2025. Submit here: bit.ly/47KLyp2 ❗Free registration for MRS Members! #MRS #Research #EarlyCareer
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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
For ESIs dealing with grants being rescinded: if an investigator’s 1st substantial independent research award is terminated within the first 3 years of the project period (not due to scientific misconduct ) they can request the reinstatement of ESI status grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
My First Substantial Independent Research Award Was Terminated Early. Can My ESI Status Be Reinstated?
June 12, 2025
Investigators lose their Early Stage Investigator (ESI) eligibility when they successfully compete for and receive a substantial independent research award. In the event an investigator’s first substantial independent research award is terminated within the first three years of the project period, and this was not due to scientific misconduct or other disqualifying events, the investigator can request the reinstatement of ESI status, using the ESI Extensions request tool in eRA commons. See Requesting an Extension for instructions.

For more, see the Early Stage Investigators FAQ page.
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LeahCookPhD @leahcookphd.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Really glad to see that President Biden's cancer is still hormone responsive but it's a sad reminder of the importance of research efforts to target this disease 😕. ~90% of men with advanced prostate cancer will develop bone mets, which causes skeletal complications and reduced survival.
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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
🧬 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧬 Today we celebrate metastasis research leaders: 🔬 Dr. Alana Welm @alanawelm.bsky.social, MRS President. 🔬 Dr. Neta Erez @netaerez.bsky.social, incoming President. Inspiring the future! 💪✨ #WomenInScience #IDWGS #MetastasisResearch
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Kevin Pruitt @dr-kevin-pruitt.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Scientists work hard to make breakthroughs that benefit all. Fracturing the research infrastructure of universities, crippling technical and didactic education, and depleting the morale of staff, researchers, janitors, students, & patients is no way to lead global innovation. #leadership #vision
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