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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Anyone know of an easy spectrophotometric assay for measuring alcohol dehydrogenase activity in yeast cell lysates?

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Are you still considering new applications for fall 2026 PhD programs?

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I've got some time lapse movies that have a little stage drift and jiggle in them. Is there a Metamorph or FIJI/ImageJ tool to correct this sort of thing in a semi-automated way? I don't want to manually align things frame-by-frame.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

There will be questions! The assignment is to read a cytoskeleton-focused preprint and craft a “reflection” to send to the authors. Like science pen-pals.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Any labs out there looking to hire a postbac/technician? I’ve got a an eager, kind, trustworthy team-player of a student looking for more research experience to prep for PhD programs. He’s been an important member of the Q-lab, presented at ASCB, contributed to a pub, & soon will be submit another.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

My undergrad Mechanochemical Cell Biology course will read this this semester.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The @alleninstitute.org is organizing an "Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education" workshop on the Friday before the Cellbio25 meeting in Philadelphia. Check out this link for more information and to apply. alleninstitute.org/events/open-...

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Join the Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education Workshop in Philadelphia, PA on December 5, 2025.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Has anyone used Metamorph or micromanager where microscope controls were assigned to something like an XBox controller?

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

When my students do washes for immunostaining, they draw caterpillars on the white board and color in the body segments to keep track of how many washes they’ve done.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

This was a fresh box of tips I started using today. :)

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

This project started in early COVID. At the time I wasn’t sure if we’d ever science again—the world might’ve been ending. I just wanted to give my students something normal during chaotic times, so they quantified images I sent them. TLDR: TRAK//MOM/MIRO interaction kinetics say something important.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Today, ~40 practicing scientists joined a Zoom lab meeting to hear my Mechanochemical Cell Bio undergrads give research progress talks on their quantitative microscopy studies in MYO10 stable knockdown cell lines. I’ve got graduating seniors looking for science jobs. These folks are ready.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Would you use unopened DMEM/F12 media that “expired” November of 2022 and had been in the fridge the whole time?

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We also talked a bunch about how FRET and FRAP are acronyms and also verbs to some of us.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

It wasn’t making fun of the student. It also wasn’t behind their back. We talked about it as a beauty of living language. It truly was fun to share that moment. For both of us.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We’re spending some time learning about microtubules, Ran, & spindle assembly in my class this week. A student who pronounces GIF as “Jiff” pronounces GEF ad “Jeff.” I thought that was fun.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

@kaylaf2.bsky.social will make a terrific addition to many science teams. She’s got that special kind of curiosity that you need for a successful career in science. DM me for a more detailed recommendation, or trust this GIF of the Doctor…

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kaylaf2.bsky.social @kaylaf2.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

🚨 Looking for Research Technician Opportunities! 🚨 I’m Kayla Friedman, a 4th-year Biology student at University of Richmond (graduating May 2025), eager to gain research experience before pursuing a PhD. I’m interested in brain research, cancer, stem cells, and all cell & molecular biology (1/4).

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Harmit Singh Malik @harmitmalik.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Heartbreaking chats this week with students thinking of giving up on their dreams of getting a PhD. They worry about getting in PhD programs and careers post PhD. My suggestions: don’t be hasty, think broadly incl EU & Canada, & careers beyond traditional academia. What’re you telling your students?

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Constantin Pape @cppape.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

After a long journey, Segment Anything for Microscopy is now published in Nature Methods! We significantly improve SAM for interactive and automatic segmentation in light and electron microscopy and build a user-friendly tool. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Improvements in LM (top) and EM (bottom) of our micro-sam model (finetuned) compared to the default SAM model.

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Daniel Colón-Ramos @dacolon.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Here they describe, much more eloquently than I, why what HHMI did is so problematic. “Anticipatory obedience” is the term. I have benefited from HHMI funding and policies, but for that same reason must say: hard to be aspire to be leader of scientific culture, values and excellence while this.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hey there #cytoskeleton folks. Are there any actin-associated proteins that support the end on end fusion of #actin filaments onto other filaments? I don’t mean polymerization. I mean something more akin to splicing two bits of rope together.

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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I just contacted my representatives about the nomination of RFK, Jr and the recent executive orders. Here is what I wrote in my email or said to the staffer on the phone: Hello- I am writing/calling on several topics:

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Applying by 2/3/25 is a small time-investment given the potential positives for your undergraduate classes. An additional upside for participants— becoming part of a professional network with shared experiences & aspirations. Community support is always important during challenging times.

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Celia Ford @celiaford.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Hi, Vox reporter here: If you've had a study section, NIH travel, or other NIH-related meeting cancelled (or not), raise your hand! Reply or DM me, and repost for visibility if you're able. #academicsky @drugmonkey.bsky.social

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

No apologies needed. Screen didn’t power on, haven’t double checked the lamp yet (was in the middle of teaching a class of 15 students spread across 6 other working scopes), plugged in and tried multiple wall plugs and power cords. I’ve got time to tinker with it tomorrow.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I've got an X-Cite 120 lamp for my microscope and today when I flipped the power switch, nothing happened. No error indicator on the screen, no sound, no nothing. Any suggestions on where to start troubleshooting?

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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 15/01/2025

Educators - Talk and workshop abstracts for the Open Science in Undergraduate Education Symposium are due by Feb. 15. We're looking for proposal highlighting interesting and impactful ways you have incorporate #OpenScience tools in your classroom. 🔗 alleninstitute.org/events/opens... 🧬 #EduSky

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Join the Allen Institute for the Open Science in Undergraduate Education Symposium in Seattle, Washington next June. This interactive symposium brings together those working to integrate openly availa...

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

If you were to look for changes in gene expression in cells differentiating into neurons related to the microtubule cytoskeleton, what genes would you look to be up-regulated? HDACs? Glutamylases? Detyrosinases? Down-regulated?

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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 14/01/2025

We're currently accepting applications for our year-long legal internship program. This is a great opportunity opportunity for law school students to get hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. More info: alleninstitute.org/careers/inte... 🎥 youtu.be/N-jj-YRhrSk

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Beronda L. Montgomery @berondam.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

#NationalMentoringMonth 2nd typo correction 😂😂. It's way pasty bedtime where I am in the world.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Applications are open through February 3. DM me if you’ve got questions about program or the community of college-level biology educators that we’re supporting.

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John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Hello undergraduates! Pew Research Center is now accepting applications for our paid summer internship program in Washington, DC. Our full list of internships is here: pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center... Applications are due Feb. 7.

Screenshot of a list of paid internships at Pew Research Center in summer 2025.

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Patrick R. Secor @prsecor.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Friends, please help spread the word about our microbiology REU program at Montana State University. www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/ Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided. Details in the attached pic--Feb 13 deadline 🧫🧪🦠#microsky

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Derek Applewhite @applewhitederek.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Every year I am reminded of how incredible the Cell Biology community is at ASCB.

A group of cell biologist enjoying themselves at a bar.

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Dr. Arnaldo Díaz @ajdiazphd.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Blessed with a community of brilliant scientists, pioneering leaders, and committed individuals paving a path for others to follow. May each of you continue to shine brightly; your light is leaving a significant mark.

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Stephanie Gupton @stephgupton.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

24 years later and still the annual ASCB meeting is some of the best science and best reunions of the year. @ascbiology.bsky.social @applewhitederek.bsky.social @omqu.bsky.social @klukasik.bsky.social @chrisho.bsky.social @channyskye.bsky.social

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

What’s old is new again. When I started grad school in the 90s everyone printed posters as individual panels. They were often just your slides. When I started grad school I had physical 35mm slides for my talks.

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

It is still something I need, so I’m spending part of Tuesday at the zoo during #cellbio2024

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Omar Quintero-Carmona, PhD @omqu.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

When you were in grad school, did you have a “4th year itch?” Something different you felt like you needed to survive the slog? Mine was nature, sports, and music photography.

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