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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just submitted the title for my tenure talk on 10/16. Creating a title that encompasses what the last 5 years has been was a task. "Immunoendocrinology: The Impact of Intersecting Immunology, Metabolism, and Reproduction"

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

An #odyssey to get to the university of Nevada Reno to give a talk. Delayed flight. Missed connection. Rented a car and drove 4 hrs to arrive at 3 30 am. Crazy but worth it! Fantastic students, amazing questions and new colleagues and collaborations. 10/10. Thank you for being such great hosts.

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kiarawiggins.bsky.social @kiarawiggins.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Beyond grateful to share that I received the NoA for my NIH F31! This would not have been possible without the support and guidance of my amazing PI @quinascience.bsky.social, reference writers, collaborators, and lab mates. And always - thanks to God for carrying me through it all.

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is the second time this year I will present a project the day after it was desk rejected. Puts you in a weird frame of mind...but we March on

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Sonya Neal @neal-lab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Come be my colleague!! 🎉 We’re hiring an Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology at UCSD! If you’re doing exciting work in development or regeneration, come join us!! Please spread the word and apply! apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04591

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Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology

University of California, San Diego is hiring. Apply now!

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Laura R Cortes @prefrontalcortes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Best two weeks of my career - my postdoc paper was accepted, had a fab hypoGRC, and my K99 was funded!! Celebrated with carbs. Huge thanks to the many people that supported me, especially my postdoctoral mentor and labmates @correalab.bsky.social ready to be a PI now! 🌝 stay tuned for more on 🤰🏻🌡️🧠

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Just had the most stressful JIT submission process ever. 1 day turn around and one PI on sabbatical..no deadline extension allowed. This pending grant is legit my dream. It's out of my hands now.

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Submitted my 1st grad students 1st author paper today! We will preprint soon. Send good vibes. Reviewers can be brutal

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Sue Biggins @suebiggins.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Junior faculty position in Basic Sciences @fredhutch.org! Please repost!

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Got a manuscript back with major revisions and not reject. First time in awhile. I can work with this

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I think one of my favorite parts of my job is helping students design experiments. The possibilities excited me!

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

When genetics is super strong. Anyone who knows me knows

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Some days you just don't have childcare unexpectedly....

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Huge milestones! I gave my first invited talks at International meetings in my field @ssrepro.bsky.social @infneuroendo.bsky.social this week. It was such a privilege presenting beside the giants in my field at #SSR2026 and #ICN2026 I guess Im no longer a #newPI The #pink #look for my talk :)

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Blocked off today to write.. but.. emergency... so I'm just now starting 😞 I tried

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

My very first grad student @naveenasadasivam.bsky.social defended her dissertation today. She is that girl. Set the bar so high for a PhD from the #Nicholaslab I am beyond proud of her and the work she has done. Congratulations Dr. Ujagar !!

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

New fav comment on a summary statement. Weakness: the data supporting this grant is on @Bioarxiv, not published.

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

My 5yo woke up and told me she had plans to go to the park or pool today... Me: ok....

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

When you're stressed cause you need to condense a grant but then realized you drafted in 12pt point font not 11pt... Hmmm.. what to do with my new found space

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I like to post bakes I do for #Nicholaslab #bdays. Since I'm stuck at home I finished up this post. Peach Blueberry Cobbler! Enjoy! #scientistswhobake

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The importance of empathetic women in Healthcare. Last year I was in ED for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. I have high pain tolerance. Male nurse. Gave me Tylenol. Didn't get anything stronger until I was screaming 8hrs later. Yesterday went to ED for excessive bleeding.

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Adrian Liston @labliston.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

If this would be helpful to anyone, but you don't want to buy a copy, you can read it for free online: Link: heyzine.com/flip-book/a5... Password: BeKind

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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

These are the "terms that may potentially be associated with misalignment with the agency’s priorities."

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Oven still broken....my would be cobbler in the fridge :( Hopefully it's fixed before my ingredients spoil.. I'll have to get creative and make something else

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Today I told my class that we could leave 30 min early. My students were having a good time learning and stayed the entire class period. My heart is full.

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Spent my morning peeling and cutting peaches for cobbler... then my oven wouldn't start. :/ 🤔 tired. Can't catch a break... not even for stuff I enjoy.

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I have a talk first thing in the morning tomorrow and left my charger and work badge in lab. Sent an SOS to the lab. Thank God for my one night owl Crisis averted!

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A bariatric surgeon and I proposed to study effects of bariatric surgery on women with comorbid obesity and PCOS Major weakness. Why are you not studying GLP1? Me: she's a bariatric surgeon!!!! Sometimes reviewers are exhausting

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Dr. Arnaldo Díaz @ajdiazphd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📢 Happening Today PROVIDES Seminar Series! Dr. Christopher Barnes Assistant Professor of Biology and a HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Stanford University. Don’t miss the chance to learn about his research. Details in the flyer ⬇️ @cobarnes27.bsky.social

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Chrystal Starbird @drstarbird.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I am honored to be nominated for ASCB Council this year. If you are an ASCB member, please share and vote before April 30th! The amazing @rogerslabucd.bsky.social is also on the ballot!

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Interesting day today. 1. A student thought it funny to put Charlie Kirk as an answer to a word cloud about chromosomes. 2. The faculty who teaches after me called me Laquisha. I can't. #annoyed

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Me after this week 1. 8hrs of teaching (~500 students) 2. Paper rejection 3. Paper resubmission (diff from #2) 4. Onboarding 6 undergrads 5. Editing and approving 2 undergrad research papers 6. Helping my student with her F31 due Tuesday 7. With a cold #done

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Congrats to @kiarawiggins.bsky.social for resubmitting her first author paper today. Gotta celebrate every #win

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Putting some good energy into this crazy world. #Nicholaslab #bday bake. Strawberry Mango Tres Leches. My trainees really keep challenging me #scientistswhobake

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We've had a couple back to back #birthdays in the lab. Late to posting the newest creations. This is one of my favorites! I'll post the next one soon. #scientistswhobake

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Pretty sure my Uber driver just farted and hot boxed me in this car

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

No one told me how magical it is to see your child learning how to read. There is a whole new world my baby is discovering! #reading #ProudMoment

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

When your mini-me loves holidays more than you and makes you go online shopping #StPatricks2026

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This #Nicholaslab #bday request had me nervous. Created a Carribbean sorrel cake based on my aunts drink recipe. Hibiscus spiced cake with candied ginger and ginger drizzle. Came out so good!!! #scientistswhobake

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Just taught my last day for winter quarter! Now I get to do a really cool application of extracellular Flux analysis tomorrow. I love trying me things!!

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Endocrine Society @endocrinesociety.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Announcing Our New 2026 President-Elect | Please join us in congratulating our newest leader! Joy Wu, MD, PhD, will assume the position at #ENDO2026: bit.ly/4sumHx1

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Dequina Nicholas @quinascience.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

My child was sick all week and my student predicted I would be at home resting this weekend. Prediction accuracy 100% :(

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Chrystal Starbird @drstarbird.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Unfortunately, I was not well enough to help and my youngest had to make his sign alone. But look how well he did! He’s excited to see others out today!

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