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phOnedermomPhD

@phonedermomphd.bsky.social
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#SickleCell mom, advocate & researcher. #Immunology #PhDstudent at UPenn👩🏽‍💼 studying the #microbiome and immune cells in #SCDpathology. UMD SPH alumni👩🏽‍🎓. I ❤️ microbes and I’m obsessed with the spleen.

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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
US healthcare and other struggling health systems can learn a lot from the Maldives #infectiousdiseaseprevention #MaternalandInfantHealth #thisispublichealth www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Maldives—first country to achieve triple elimination goal
The Maldives has become the first country in the world to attain triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis. Sanjeet Bagcchi reports.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
The 1st step is the hardest. After almost dying in May & not having done science for almost 6m, I finally returned to the bench & did my first scientific task - I made media & agar plates - a small yet significant step in my recovery & return to science. #PhDlife #CardiacSurvivor #Unstopable
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Don’t let one bad “apple” spoil the bunch. Let the good outweigh the bad. Toss that bad apple and keep it moving 😉
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
When you are confident in who you are and whose you you are, you don’t ever have to worry about what other people think or say.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
There needs to be a book called “What to Expect When Getting a PhD”. There’s nothing that can prepare you for PhD life. Nothing!!!
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Even though my people find ourselves under the reign of an oppressive tyrant, I am and will always be proud to be Jamaican 🇯🇲✊🏽. My US citizenship is a right that many across the African Diaspora fought, bled, and died for. #JamaicanCultureHistory www.facebook.com/share/r/1Ncv...
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
When your advisor tells you that this week will be equally as rough as the last
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Even the best advocates can become speechless when you attack their character, integrity, and purpose.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
So many friends and family have and are at risk of loosing there jobs. . . And for what?!!
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
This has been a particularly difficult week. To work so hard at overcoming challenges just to be told you can’t, your work is not valued, you are not good enough, your more doesn’t matter is inconceivable. 😔🥺😢💔
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
I literally can’t right now. . I’m so frustrated with all that’s happening in these (un)United States😕
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Find your nearest @americanredcross.bsky.social and donate blood during #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Your donation can save up to 3 lives!
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Many people who experience anxiety have difficulty sleeping. Fewer distractions at night keep the thoughts coming. This @time-magazine.bsky.social article explains why that is, highlighting some interesting research studies. time.com/7203404/why-...
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Why Is Anxiety Worse at Night?
Here's what to know—and what to do about it.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Happy New Year! 🥳🎆🎊 May 2025 be a year of growth, positive change, good science, and civil discourse for all.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
What a week! Update coming 🔜. In the meantime. Enjoy the holidays
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Interesting study on the association between CD83+ microglia in the superior frontal gyrus with IgG4 and human cytomegalovirus in the transverse colon of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Alzheimer's disease‐associated CD83(+) microglia are linked with increased immunoglobulin G4 and human cytomegalovirus in the gut, vagal nerve, and brain
INTRODUCTION While there may be microbial contributions to Alzheimer's disease (AD), findings have been inconclusive. We recently reported an AD-associated CD83(+) microglia subtype associated with ...
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Looking for lab hacks on how to fight fatigue that does not involve caffeine.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
I am having one hell of a semester. Life as they say is lifing 😕🥺😫😔
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
This really is sad. Why does it feel like we are going backwards? SMDH
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Super proud of my mentor for submitting his research paper and getting it to the review stage. Check out the preprint on biorxiv www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Coordinated variation in the immune systems and microbiomes of healthy humans is linked to tonic interferon states
Human immune systems are highly variable, with most variation attributable to non-genetic sources. The gut microbiome crucially shapes the immune system; however, its relationship with the baseline im...
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
How neat is this. A starter pack connecting Immunology PhD students and Postdocs 🩵
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Interesting read. So many unanswered questions to explore.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Bonnie Bassler is such a gem 💎
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
💯I recently loss my stepdad & sister 6wks apart. Losing my sister has been difficult it lead to Broken Heart Syndrome tinyurl.com/4apyfu3n, something I thought wasn't real. It is. Being sad/depressed for prolonged periods is not good. Check on those you know who are struggle #MentalHealthMatters
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Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real?
The American Heart Association explains broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can strike even if you’re healthy.
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Joel Babdor @joelbabdor.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Wow, there's a lot of us here now. Reintroducing myself: I am Joel 👋🏿. My lab studies how the microbiome shapes the immune system in health & disease, using a mix of bench and computational approaches. I am also passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists 🥼. #immunology #microbiome
Joel in his office, sitting at his desk.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
@glappingcarr.bsky.social what tools do you use to identify early acs?
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
As a trained SCD Healthcare Navigator, I would like to invite you to witness the graduation of SCMA’s newest class of Healthcare Navigators. Sunday November 24th 2024 at 5:00pm EST www.sicklecellmedicaladvocacy.org #SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellAdvocate #SCDmatters
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
One thing I’m thinking about is for public health advocates to look at how much NIH funding there is in their state, and to use this information to send a letter to your Senators about why the NIH must be protected. For example, at its 3 major universities, in 2024 Arizona has been awarded…
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NIH Awards by Location and Organization - NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT)
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
These past few months have been 💩. It feels good to be amongst civilized non-delusional human beings who believe in science. So happy to see real posts about meaningful things. 💙🦋
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American Sickle Cell Anemia Association @ascaa.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The ASCAA annually provides gifts and gift cards to children with sickle cell disease. Join us to make this holiday memorable! You can donate via our PayPal campaign or shop from our Amazon Gift Registry. Link in bio! PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?camp... Amazon: amzn.to/40tyO2F #sicklecellanemia
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
When you are an underrepresented Black, immigrant, woman attending an Ivy League, you make sure to find your people and take the flyest photo ever during your programs retreat. Black Immunology PhD students at UPenn ✊🏽
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I joined @bsky.app just in time to follow the great @drzsicklecell.bsky.social and to thank him for his one going commitment to the #SickleCell community. Join the conversation at the 4th Annual Sickle Cell Caregiver Summit. Happening now www.scdcaregivers.org/2024summit
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2024 Summit | SCD Caregivers
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Dr. Sunny Shin @sunnyshinlab.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Hi everyone! 👋 To introduce myself, I’m a scientist & professor @Penn. Our lab studies how bacterial pathogens cause disease & how our immune system clears infection. I care deeply about science, teaching, mentoring, diversity & inclusion, & kindness. I look forward to spending more time over here!
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Joel Babdor @joelbabdor.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Hi I am Joel, an Asst. Prof at Penn in the pharmacology department. I study the dialogue between the microbiome and the immune system for the development of precision immunology and microbiome medicine babdorlab.com #Immunology #Microbiome #SystemsBiology
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Precision Immunology and Microbiome Medicine Laboratory.
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DrZSickleCell @drzsicklecell.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
⬇️ there’s a patient with #SickleCell disease in an ER right now who is not being believed that they are in pain.
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phOnedermomPhD @phonedermomphd.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Finally transitioning off of the blue bird. Looking to connect with real people interested in real conversations about #science & #PublicHealth ad they relate to #SickleCell #immunology #AutoimmuneDiseases #cancer & #Advocacy.
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