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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The BMI PhD program @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social is recruiting! Want to use computing to advance our understanding of biology and disease? Virtual Info Session: Tue 10/27, 1-2pm PT. Learn about our research, our approach to training, and what makes a strong app! Register: tiny.ucsf.edu/BMI2026

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

#PEQG26 such a wonderful meeting at Asilomar. Fantastic science, beautiful views, adorable wildlife, great friends! 🫶

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

My goodness SF is beautiful. I had never seen a night rainbow before!!! #doLookUp

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Amazing to be at the #CAGI7 conference. As a data PRODUCER, no less! Fascinating discussions about variants of unknown significance, and how to get rid of them. Sad they are almost always acronymized as VUS, and only once was it VOUS.

Play on Princess Bride, converting ROUS (rodents of unusual size) to VOUS (variants of unknown significance).

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🚨PhD opportunity at the intersection of computation & biology! 🖥️🧬🧪 Ready to tackle complex biological problems with cutting-edge tools? The BMI PhD program @UCSF trains future leaders in comp bio, bioinformatics, & data science. 📢 Info session: 11/6 @ 1 PM PT bmi.ucsf.edu/admissions Learn more👇

Join our virtual info session on Nov 6, 2025, at 1 PM PT!

Explore cutting-edge research in computational biology!
Learn how we train future scientific leaders!
Get answers to your questions about our program!
Meet current students and faculty!
Find out what makes a successful application!

https://bmi.ucsf.edu/admissions

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Since 2021, >200 postbac scholars have joined UCSF PROPEL, and 83% of those applying to PhD programs got in! Scholars want opportunity. PIs want to train. The demand is clear—so we’re scaling nationally! Join our 2026 Matchmaking Event to connect PIs & scholars in CA/OR/IA/WI/VA: propelscholars.org

Growth of UCSF PROPEL. Since 2021, over 200 scholars have been hired at UCSF!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

There are unprecedented challenges for science, calling for bold action and collective effort. Training the next generation of scientific leaders has never been more important. Join us as we grow National PROPEL to answer this call. Learn more: propelscholars.org @propelscholars.bsky.social 🧪🧬🖥️🧵

Building a community of PROPEL-affiliated programs at UCSF, U. Utah, UCSC, MUSC, U. Iowa, UW/Fred Hutch, OHSU, and Stanford!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Yes, the rice… would have been better than what I tried: sticking it over an air purifier… #didnotwork

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Nooooo!!! Guess I didn’t completely close my water bottle in my backpack… good thing I have 27 minutes until my lecture begins to find a solution…. 😱

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Few things send a chill down my spine faster than getting an “award modification” email… waiting for another 🥾 to drop…

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

SO THRILLED to welcome Dr. Miguel Guardado to the #newPhD club! 🎉 His exit talk was incredible, and his acknowledgements among the most impassioned I’ve heard. So proud of him and all he’s accomplished! Please read his words of hope—take up space! Progress takes us all. @scimiguel.bsky.social

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Trying to wrangle highly scored but unfunded grants to fit within new NIH priorities, but in a way that will still be effective to achieve your goals and you are still excited about the work… hopefully we all find that comfort soon…

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Yesterday, I took a moment to celebrate some big wins with a lovely bottle of rum gifted to me from Paraguay: an award I can’t disclose yet and two major NIH grants that will fuel exciting work ahead!! #CelebrateWins

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Today in my office we are playing the game of Dog or Pillow.

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Part 2. After pitting 5lbs of cherries, my hands are completely stained, and there is red splatter everywhere… I feel like I’m in a Dexter kill zone… a complete maceration in here!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Needed some major baking therapy today… first time making empanadas! May not make them again for a long while, but these are amazing. Mexa-nadian chocolate and (fresh picked) cherry. Would share but they will be gone before you get here… #procrastibaking #bakingtherapy

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Ooooh!!! Now I understand why it is called Treasure Island!!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Over TWENTY FIVE HOURS. 🫶🏼💪🏽

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

He did it! 24hrs28mins and running!!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Is this a pernicious phishing attempt to identify DEI leaders? This org doesn't appear to exist, which Google emojifies as a monster fishing... Which may be an amazingly accurate representation of this email attempt... Anyone familiar with this or get a similar email? (no need to out yourself)

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

V. strange! I have 2 grants with fundable scores (#humblebrag), both had council meetings scheduled in early Feb that never happened. Both asked for JIT (one before/one after scheduled council meeting). Oddly, one switched to "Council review completed" (NHLBI), other still "Pending" (NIGMS)... 🤷‍♂️ 🤞

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

@carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social I can’t see you with the thousands of people in front of me, but I love hearing your words. #standupforscience

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Congratulations UCSF PhD candidates!!! First annual #bluecoatceremony! Way to go Ashir, Claire and Thomas for participating from BMI!!

Claire Dubin being coated by Marina Sirota during first annual PhD Candidate Ceremony

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Excited to receive my copy of @profdasgupta.bsky.social Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins! Only problem is that K1 (13yo) was faster than me, and now I cannot pry it from her hands!! www.amazon.com/Where-Biolog...

Child reading book Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The people who choose to work with us are the best. Thanks for brightening my office, and work life more generally. 🫶✊💪🏼

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Really??? That's messed up, Davis is at least one of the auto-complete options...

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Yeah, my Niners have been out of the picture for a long time. But do I give up hope for their future? No way. They will retool, from coaching on down, and rebuild the passion to succeed on the field. Gotta represent, let’s go!! And yes, this is a cheesy segue to the dire threat on academia… 🧵

Dude wearing a San Francisco 49ers shirt on Super Bowl Sunday, proudly showing support despite the team being out of contention for months. This image symbolizes the persistence needed to overcome current challenges in academia.

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Getting away from it all with a chilly day at Alameda beach. Windy and low tide make great beach days. No one around and so much muck to play with!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Unfortunately when I search for this on grants.gov, it now seems to be gone... :(

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Given EVERYTHING, Tilly came to the office today to offer therapy cuddles to anyone in need. She's doing her part to make the world a little bit better, one pet, tummy rub, and lick at a time. 🐾🫶

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Just now from UCSF: keep working until ordered otherwise.

Guidance from UCSF on recent executive orders.

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

And now it is as if diversity supplements never existed. "🙁" is a huge understatement. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide... is now 💀

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

And there it goes. The PAR for Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research has been updated to reflect a new "Expiration Date: New Date January 24, 2025 (Original Expiration Date: May 8, 2026)" grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

Expiration Date: New Date January 24, 2025 (Original Expiration Date: May 8, 2026

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Yesterday, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) had an amazing office for Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE). Today TiDHE is a 404 - Page Not Found. www.science.org/content/arti...

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

There are so many world-on-fire situations right now. On top of it all, chatGPT tells me this, and even bolded the 🐍 part for an extra punch to the gut...

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Working from home, just found what appear to be our new family rules on our coffee table. Rule 4 is harsh…

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I am honored to receive the 2023-24 Faculty DEI award from the QBC Graduate Programs at UCSF!! To be nominated and selected by this community means a lot to me. Especially at this time...

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Excited about bio research, but don't have 1-2+ years of research experience needed for many top PhD programs? @UCSF_PROPEL, we think everyone with the drive to pursue science should have an opportunity for paid research. Info session 11/22, app due 12/4: justice.ucsf.edu

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Thinking about a PhD using computational power to answer pressing problems in biology and health? @UCSF Biological and Medical Informatics PhD program is recruiting for Fall 2025! Join our info session next Monday Oct 21: bmi.ucsf.edu/admissions.

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 22/07/2024

Back to traveling. Heading to DC wearing my most appropriate shirt!! Let’s do this!!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 14/07/2024

I don’t post on here much. But you may appreciate this translation from the walkway in Paradise Village!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 04/11/2023

PS. Our BMI T32 training grant just got reviewed! We look forward to training the next generation of computational discovery scientists in our amazing program!!!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 04/11/2023

Are you considering applying for PhD positions in bioinformatics or computational biology? Consider the bmi.ucsf.edu program! We are hosting an info session on Tues Nov 14 at 1pm Pacific. Register: tinv.ucsf.edu/2JUVfD. Come meet faculty and current students!

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

Excited to be in Session 025: ARG! Ancestry-led reanalysis of genomes in 147A/B. Just 2 days after I tried to figure out what the favorite letter of a bioinformatician pirate would be... While "Rrrrr" is a natural choice, I wouldn't have gotten far without the "Sea"... #ASHG2023 #ASHG23

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

Hmmm, for my iOS app, it’s 3lines in upper left:

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