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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who supported Science, Stand-Up, & Song last night @foxcabaret.bsky.social !! ❤️ ✨️Here's a little snippet of our SOLD OUT show! More updates to come 🙃 @scienceinvancouver.com #vancouver #vancouverevents #science #comedy #livemusic

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

💫 @scienceinvancouver.com has been with with us from the beginning of our journey. I can't thank you enough for your continued support in making Science, Stand-Up, & Song a success Check out the great work that they do to connect our scientific community here: scienceinvancouver.com

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🚨Science, Stand-Up, & Song at the Fox Cabaret on Aug 20th is SOLD OUT!!! 🙌Thank you so much to everyone for your wonderful support! We cannot wait for the show 😊 @scienceinvancouver.com #science #comedy #music #scicomm #vancouverevents

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

First official Beaker Banter episode with the wonderful, brilliant, and hilarious, Dr. Anna Blakney!🔥 @annablakney.bsky.social is an associate professor at the UBC Michael Smith Laboratories & @sbmeubc.bsky.social 👩‍🔬 💫Watch here: youtu.be/UFmkywhx7VU?... @ubcmedicine.bsky.social #podcast

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🚨Welcome to Beaker Banter, where laughter is as important as learning. Thanks to our wonderful guests, our awesome partner, Innovation UBC, & to everyone who continues to support science. 🙌Share, subscribe, tell your mom: bit.ly/beakerbanter #podcast #beakersforthewin

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It was a real joy moderating the @letstalkscience.bsky.social symposium! 🍁Canada is conducting incredible research. Happy to share that message with the world🙌 🔥The session: bit.ly/canadian-science @canadianspace.bsky.social @src-rsc.bsky.social @stemcellnetwork.ca @genomecanada.ca #science

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Thank you to the UBC Postdoctoral Association for inviting me as the keynote speaker for the 3 minute slam competition! 🙌 Last fall, I had the privilege of speaking to an amazing group of postdocs. Researchers are driving real world impact to help others. That is a message worth sharing🙂 #scicomm

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Thankfully, this still rings true in 2026 😅 3 yrs later and I still love to share this song with the world. I hope that you enjoy it and I am pleased to say, AI came nowhere near the making of this creative work. www.drmarissalithopoulos.com/music #artist #musician #singersongwriter

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Thanks to the amazing Science, Stand-Up, & Song supporters! Nearly 400 attendees across 4 shows🎉. Your enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, and laughter keep us going😊 Here's to more #science #comedy #music ❤️ 👏Sponsors: @sbmeubc.bsky.social @canacn.bsky.social @scienceinvancouver.com UBC MSL

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A BIG thank you to the wonderful @sbmeubc.bsky.social for partnering with Science, Stand-Up, & Song last fall 👏 Thanks for promoting science education, for being a space to foster community, and for being such a delight to organize our event with! 😊 So grateful for your support 🙌 #scicomm

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Thanks so much to the UBC Michael Smith Laboratories for their amazing support for Science, Stand-Up, & Song!! 👏👏 From promoting to sponsoring- I always feel welcomed and encouraged as part of the MSL community. Happy to call the MSL my home away from home 😊 #scicomm

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A BIG thank you to @canacn.bsky.social for their amazing support for Science, Stand-Up, & Song! 👏👏 I have been a CAN trainee for many years. It's been wonderful to grow as a scientist in this welcoming community. 🧠 Looking forward to more fun outreach in 2026! 😊 #scicomm #neuroscience

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I am so grateful for the wonderful support from @scienceinvancouver.com. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 👏👏 Check out their awesome work here: scienceinvancouver.com Here's to working together to make science accessible, fun, and cool! 😎 #scicomm #science #vancouver

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🚨Few tickets left for Science, Stand-Up, & Song!!! 🎟 Link to tickets here: bit.ly/sciencestanduptickets 📍Thursday, October 16th at 7:30 pm at 6088 University Blvd @sbmeubc.bsky.social You don't want to miss this show!🔥🔥 @nikashakiba.bsky.social @canacn.bsky.social @scienceinvancouver.com

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Join us for Science, Stand-Up, & Song on Oct 16th @sbmeubc.bsky.social !🙌 This one-of-a-kind variety show includes expert stem cell scientists, amazing comedians, and music throughout! 👩‍🔬🎤🎵 🎟 bit.ly/sciencestanduptickets @nikashakiba.bsky.social @scienceinvancouver.com

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Thrilled to have presented my Pathway to Independence project to the Michael Smith Laboratories! Congrats to my fellow awardees, Dr. Ross Jones, Dr. Lars Kruse, & Dr. Santanu Sasidharan on their awesome work! 👏 Special thx to the wonderful Miller Kaplan Lab! 😊 Can't wait to share the results!👩‍🔬

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

7/7 Thank you to each and every person who attended. This show aims to bridge the gap between scientists and the public. With every show we move the needle closer towards that goal. Together, let's keep building our community! For updates and more info visit drmarissalithopoulos.com 👩‍🔬

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

6/7 Thank you to all of the institutions, departments, organizations, and people who spread the word about the show! Special shout out to Science Slam, Science in Vancouver, and the Michael Smith Laboratories! @scienceinvancouver.com

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

5/7 A BIG thank you to: -The awesome group of volunteers who make this show run so smoothly! -The Fox Cabaret who were such wonderful and welcoming hosts 🙌

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

4/7 Thank you to our amazing sponsor for the show, The Canadian Association for Neuroscience! We are so very grateful for your support @canacn.bsky.social 👏

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

3/7 🔥The brilliant stand-up comedians included Alannah Brittany, Bradley Fung, Yumi Nagashima, and Ola Dada! Thank you for sharing your hilarious stories and insights!

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

2/7 It was an awesome community gathering full of laughs and learning. Our wonderful panel included Dr. Chana Davis, Dr. David Ng, and Dr. Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez. Thank you for your thoughtful ideas, wise words, and honest conversation. 😊 @fueledbyscience.bsky.social @adrianasuarez.bsky.social

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

1/7 Thank you to everyone who helped make Science, Stand-Up, & Song such a success! 💫

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

✨️“With You” is out now on all streaming platforms! drmarissalithopoulos.com/music I wrote this song as a wedding present for my husband. It’s about what really matters in life - the people who are with you. Thank you to Rory Macdonald, Zak Windy, & Greg Mindorff! 👏 #singer-songwriter

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Thank you Vancouver for the ✨️SOLD OUT Science, Stand-Up, & Song show at the Fox! 👏 I had a blast laughing and learning with everyone! 🙌 More details about last week's show to come! 📸: Thanks @fueledbyscience.bsky.social for the photo!

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Join us tonight!! Limited tickets🔥: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca Can't wait to share the stage with these brilliant scientists and comedians!! 👏👏 Featuring: @fueledbyscience.bsky.social @adrianasuarez.bsky.social Sponsored by @canacn.bsky.social ! 🙌 #vancouverevents #livecomedy

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

A BIG thank you to @scienceinvancouver.com for supporting Science, Stand-Up, & Song as a community sponsor! 👏 Check out their awesome website here: scienceinvancouver.com

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The UBC Michael Smith Labs Postdoc Committee hosted the brilliant @annablakney.bsky.social, where we learned about her inspiring journey to become an Assistant Professor at the MSL & @sbmeubc.bsky.social. Thx for sharing your helpful advice! Thx to the PDFs who attended for the engaging discussion!🙌

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Happy Friday! I'll be promoting Science, Stand-Up, & Song and other important messages this weekend at the beach! 🌞 Join us on June 19th at the Fox Cabaret! 🔥Only a few tickets left! Sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca @scienceinvancouver.com

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Thrilled to speak at StemCellTalks in Vancouver! Full circle moment as a previous Co-Chair of the National Advisory Committee 😊 SCT teaches stem cell bio & ethics to high school students. Thx to the wonderful volunteers who make this possible! 👏 @stemcellnetwork.ca @letstalkscience.bsky.social

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Join us for Science, Stand-Up, & Song June 19th! 👩‍🔬✨️ Together, let's bridge the gap between scientists and our community, while having fun along the way! 😊 Sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca @adrianasuarez.bsky.social @fueledbyscience.bsky.social Sponsored by @canacn.bsky.social ! 🧠

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Join us for Science, Stand-Up, & Song on June 19th! 👩‍🔬🎵 Get ready to laugh and learn with this awesome scientific panel! @fueledbyscience.bsky.social @adrianasuarez.bsky.social 🎟Tickets: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca #vancouver #scicomm

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Happy to kick off the weekend with an awesome group of postdocs! 😎 We're all conducting exciting research at the Michael Smith Labs and can't wait to dive into making an impactful contribution...but for now it's time for a beer! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 🙌

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Science, Stand-Up, & Song is proudly supported by a 2025 @canacn.bsky.social Outreach and Advocacy Award! 🎉 Thank you! 👏 Deeply grateful to everyone who has played a role in this outreach initiative - brilliant panelists, hilarious comedians, amazing volunteers, and wonderful audiences. 😊

Canadian Association for Neuroscience Outreach and Advocacy Award!

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🚨Almost sold out of early bird tickets! Get yours here: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca #Vancouver

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🚨Science, Stand-Up, & Song is back June 19th at the Fox Cabaret! I am so excited for this wonderful lineup of brilliant scientists and hilarious comedians! 😊 🎟Tickets: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca @fueledbyscience.bsky.social @adrianasuarez.bsky.social #science #comedy #vancouver

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🚨Science, Stand-Up, & Song is back June 19th at the Fox Cabaret ! ✨️Amazing lineup of scientists and comedians! More info & tickets: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca #scientist #musician #comedian #liveperformance

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Last month, our Postdoc Seminar Series featured a couple of awesome postdocs! Thanks to Dr. Cindy Shaheen & Dr. Erik Olsén! 👏 Special shout out to Dr. Lars Kruse, who leads this intiative as part of the MSL Postdoc Committee and to all of the committee members!🙌 I am a proud Chair 😊

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Had a blast @isscr.org Neural Stem Cell Symposium! 👩‍🔬🇬🇷 Wonderful exchange of ideas, great people, & lots of exciting science! Thanks to the organizers for the opportunity to present my poster 🙌 and to those who stopped by for their excellent suggestions and enthusiasm! #Greece #Athens #science

Attending the International Society for Stem Cell Research Neural Stem Cell Symposium in Athens, Greece.

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thank you, Vancouver, for another successful Science, Stand-Up, & Song! 🎉 Your contributions are helping to bridge the gap between scientists and our community! 👏👏

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🚨Science, Stand-Up, & Song March 26th at Chill x Studio👩‍🔬 Meet one of the amazing scientists on the panel- Carie-Ann Hancock! 🙌 Tickets are going fast! Get yours here: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca Please share!😊 #Vancouver #scicomm #LiveMusic #comedy

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Science, Stand-Up, & Song March 26th at Chill x Studio👩‍🔬 Meet a wonderful scientist on the panel- Dr. Shernaz Bamji! 🙌 Tickets: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca @sbmeubc.bsky.social Please share!😊 #Vancouver #scicomm #LiveMusic #comedy

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Marissa Lithopoulos @mlithopoulos.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Science, Stand-Up, & Song March 26th at Chill x Studio👩‍🔬 Dr. Nika Shakiba is working towards the development of new engineered cell therapies! 🙌 Tickets: sciencestandupandsong.eventbrite.ca @nikashakiba.bsky.social @sbmeubc.bsky.social Please share!😊 #Vancouver #scicomm #LiveMusic #comedy

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