Reposted by Rui BeneditoStefan Luschnig @luschnig.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Interested in combining #Drosophila genetics, advanced imaging, and modeling to study inter-organ transport and epithelial dynamics? Apply now for #PhD position @uni-muenster.de, integrated in @sfb1348.bsky.social Graduate School. Learn more tinyurl.com/5n86bmsf and tinyurl.com/ypx74a5d 01610
Reposted by Rui BeneditoStefanie Grosswendt @stefaniegrosswendt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Very happy to have joined MPI Münster and looking forward to this new chapter. Thanks for the warm welcome! 1133
Reposted by Rui BeneditoDoctoral Insights Symposium @docinsightssymp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Max Planck. EMBL. DKFZ. Seven programs in Doctoral Insights alone. Fully funded. Employment contracts. Berlin to Heidelberg to Dresden to Freiburg. Meet them all Sept 10 → doctoralinsights.at #DocInsights #Germany 034
Reposted by Rui BeneditoTeresa Rayon @trayon.bsky.social · 03/08/2026A thoughtful piece on what it means to be a postdoc: *independence is about moving forward without all answers *use science conversations to make sense of uncertainty, beyond presenting results *a postdoc is as much about learning to think & adapt as it is about generating data & publishing 0124
Reposted by Rui BeneditoJames Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Paying peer reviewers Interview with @danielgorelick.bsky.social about @biologyopen.bsky.social Fast & Fair trial in which peer reviewers were paid £220/review Spoiler: it works - fast, high quality reviews www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comWhy paying peer reviewers works, according to a journal’s editor-in-chiefA biology journal that paid peer reviewers found that the approach cut the time to a first editorial decision by 85% and maintained high-quality reviews. 14022
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEVBO @evborg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026EVBO congratulates our board members, Katrien de Bock and Taija Mäkinen, on receiving their ERC Advanced Grants! 0123
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMax-Planck-Gesellschaft @maxplanck.de · 23/06/2026Huge congratulations to Sara Wickström! 🎉Our director @mpi-muenster.bsky.social has been awarded the #KörberPrize 2026. The scientist discovered that genes respond not only to chemical signals but also to the physical properties of their surroundings. @koerber-stiftung.de @sarawickstrom.bsky.social 98515
Reposted by Rui BeneditoSara Wickstrom @sarawickstrom.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Truly honored to recieve this recognition-a testament to the dedication, hard work and creativity of past and current lab members, I am grateful to be able to do science with them. Also want to thank all our wonderful collaborators that facilitate interdisciplinary work essential for new discoveries 119013
Reposted by Rui BeneditoOndine Cleaver @ondinecleaver.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Calling all vascular biologists! Join us for cutting edge science at #Angioscience26 in gorgeous Seeon, Bavaria. Awesome speakers, intimate setting, many talks from abstracts. Deadline June 15th to register! vwfb.de/start/regist... 0169
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEVBO @evborg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026🚨 #IVBM2026 abstract deadline extended! 🚨 You now have until 29 May 2026 (11:59 PM ACST) to submit abstracts for oral & poster presentations. Join the global vascular biology community for cutting-edge science, networking & collaboration. #VascularBiology 012
Reposted by Rui BeneditoHans schoofs @hansschoofs.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Using faithfull recombination reporters such as iSuRe-Cre and iSuRe-HadCre alleles developed by @ruibenedito.bsky.social we noted VEGFR2 deficient cells didn't contribute to the developing lymphatic capillaries and only resided in the collecting vessel network present at induction. 142
Reposted by Rui BeneditoHans schoofs @hansschoofs.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Happy to share that our latest work on VEGFR2 in lymphatic endothelium is published @natcomms.nature.com “VEGFR2 is required for VEGF-C–VEGFR3–PI3Kα-mediated sprouting lymphangiogenesis” tinyurl.com/47bns9pp This project has been a long journey for the lab @taijamakinenlab.bsky.social , A thread. 1249
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMax Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine @mpi-muenster.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Wir suchen Dich als Technische*n Assistent*in (BTA, MTA oder CTA) (m/w/d) für unser Team der Abteilung „Funktionelle Genetik“ von Prof. Dr. Rui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social. Vollzeit (Teilzeit möglich). Frist: 10.06.2026 Weitere Infos: jobs.mpi-muenster.mpg.de/jobposting/1... 111
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEuropean Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 09/05/2026What happens when science is free to ask any question? It leads to discoveries we didn’t plan for – but now depend on. This #EuropeDay, we support #ProtectWhatMatters, celebrating the freedom that makes frontier research possible. Read the stories 👉 buff.ly/SRCDWoW and have a happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺 03711
Rui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social · 20/04/2026The ERC’s new decision is deeply damaging and should be reversed ASAP. There are better and creative ways to manage rising applications. A 2–3 year block in applications is unacceptable in fast-moving science — especially for young scientists. 030
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMax Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine @mpi-muenster.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Interested in other positions? Check this out: bsky.app/profile/maxp... 021
Reposted by Rui BeneditoLaboratory of Exercise and Health - ETH Zürich @debocklab.bsky.social · 10/03/2026To all immunologists looking for amazing opportunities at a fantastic school/university. Please check the opening for a professorship in Integrated Immunology below 👇. Please don`t forget: ETH is a fantastic place to work and live!! ethz.ch/en/the-eth-z...ethz.chProfessor of Integrated Immunology 012
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMax Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine @mpi-muenster.bsky.social · 04/03/2026We are offering 5 Postdoc Positions within the Max Planck Postdoc Program! Take advantage and apply by April 13, 2026 to the positions in the labs of @ralfhadams.bsky.social, @ruibenedito.bsky.social and @katemiro.bsky.social. Link to our website: www.mpi-muenster.mpg.de/max-planck-p... 186
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMax-Planck-Gesellschaft @maxplanck.de · 02/03/2026The Max Planck #PostdocProgram offers top emerging talents a range of attractive measures and opportunities. The current call for applications is open from March 1st until April 13th, 2026. Please share or consider applying! 🙏 www.mpg.de/en/max-planc... #careerinscience #sciencecareer 04438
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMax Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine @mpi-muenster.bsky.social · 02/03/2026The CiM-IMPRS doctoral program in Münster is offering 16 PhD positions in Life and Natural Sciences! Join our PhD program in October and apply now. All information for your application by May 1, 2026 can be found at this link: www.uni-muenster.de/CiM-IMPRS/ap... 045
Reposted by Rui BeneditoLaboratory of Exercise and Health - ETH Zürich @debocklab.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Nice collaboration with @grauperalab.bsky.social and Marc Claret! All credit to them. www.cell.com/cell-metabol...cell.comDeletion of Mfn2 in endothelial cells triggers a mitohormetic response that improves systemic metabolism and healthspan in miceChivite et al. show that the genetic inactivation of the mitochondrial fusion protein MFN2 in the endothelium triggers a protective stress response that boosts fat burning, increases secretion of the ... 0113
Rui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social · 28/01/2026We are looking for PhD students or Postdocs with an interest in developing and using new methods for functional genetics following our recent work 👉 rdcu.be/e05Oo and academic.oup.com/nar/article/52rdcu.beiFlpMosaics enable the multispectral barcoding and high-throughput comparative analysis of mutant and wild-type cellsNature Methods - iFlpMosaics are a compendium of mouse lines and genetic tools for tissue-agnostic generation and analysis of genetic mosaics. 11210
Reposted by Rui BeneditoPetrova Lab – Vascular and Tumor Biology @petrovalab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Our new study is out! 🎉 Driven by MD‑PhD Ludivine Bersier, our work shows how chemotherapy‑induced gut injury creates a systemic “chemomemory” that protects against colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastasis. 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s414... 🧵 Thread 👇 1123
Reposted by Rui BeneditoBen Hogan @benjhogan.bsky.social · 21/01/2026We’re delighted to see this out today! Latest work from the lab reveals insights into the evolution of brain immunity and the developmental and evolutionary plasticity of lymphatic endothelial cells. www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comConvergent evolution of scavenger cell development at brain borders - NatureTranscription factor osr2 is identified as a specific marker and regulator of mural lymphatic endothelial cell (muLEC) differentiation and maintenance, and muLECs and border-associated macrophages sha... 137625
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEVBO @evborg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Together with NanoEntek🤝 , we’re launching a call for 30 FREE one-year EVBO memberships for PhD students and postdocs: 🗓 Deadline: 20 February 2026 🔗 More info: evbo.org/index.php/ev...evbo.orgEVBO – NanoEntek membership call - European Vascular Biology OrganisationWe are pleased to announce that the EVBO online seminar series for this year is sponsored by NanoEntek (http://www.nanoentek.eu). In collaboration with NanoEntek, we are launching a call for 30 free… 023
Rui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Many Congrats for a very nice paper ! Linking ccm with actin and its relation with the development of cavernous malformations. 020
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEVBO @evborg.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Dear EVBO Community, As the year comes to an end, we would like to thank you for being part of EVBO. Your engagement, collaboration, and support have helped make this year great for vascular biology. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a healthy, successful New Year! 051
Reposted by Rui BeneditoNature Cardiovascular Research @natcardiovascres.nature.com · 17/12/2025❤️Our December issue is out❤️Read about a method to measure mitochondrial membrane potential in intact hearts, gene therapy for myocardial infarction, genetic association between thromboembolism and long COVID, and more. www.nature.com/natcardiovas... 032
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEVBO @evborg.bsky.social · 17/11/2025🚀 EVBO 2026 Conference Sponsorships Hosting a vascular or cardiovascular meeting? Apply now! 📅 DL: 30th of November, 2025 👉 evbo.org/index.php/ev... #EVBO #VascularBiology #ConferenceSupportevbo.org 023
Reposted by Rui BeneditoJohanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Yet another great reason to live in Europe!! Multilingualism protects against accelerated aging 😀 An analysis of aging in >86,000 participants across 27 European countries Amoruso et al, Nature Aging 🧪⏳ www.nature.com/articles/s43... 04313
Reposted by Rui BeneditoSara Wickstrom @sarawickstrom.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Excited to embark on this scientific journey with Ewa Paluch and Daniel StJohnston to understand fundamentals of epithelial tissue and cell shapes! Thank you to @erc.europa.eu for the support! 2412714
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMax Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine @mpi-muenster.bsky.social · 06/11/2025🚀 Exciting news! ERC Synergy Grant of €8.5 million to Sara Wickström @sarawickstrom.bsky.social, Daniel St Jonston @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social and Ewa Paluch @universitypress.cambridge.org! This highly interdisciplinary project will boost our understanding of tissue biology. #ERCSyG @erc.europa.eu 35411
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMauricio Rocha @rocha-lab.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Pls spread the word! We have a postdoc position available in the Rocha Lab @mpi-muenster.bsky.social. Join our team to study mechanisms underlying robust organ development using zebrafish embryos and human organoids. mpi-muenster.mpg.de/career 12129
Reposted by Rui BeneditoRui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social · 12/09/2025We are looking for postdoctoral researchers to join us at the MPI for Molecular Biomedicine 👇 postdocprogram.mpg.de/all-postdoc-... 054
Rui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social · 12/09/2025We are looking for postdoctoral researchers to join us at the MPI for Molecular Biomedicine 👇 postdocprogram.mpg.de/all-postdoc-... 054
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEuropean Commission @ec.europa.eu · 05/08/2025Double the discovery, double the momentum 🚀 Europe doubles down on research competitiveness with a major boost to #HorizonEurope: €95.5 billion foreseen for 2021-2027 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 €175 billion proposed for 2028-2034 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 420557
Reposted by Rui BeneditoKarolinska Institutet @ki.se · 18/08/2025Final call: Applications close September 2! KI is recruiting 20 Assistant Professors in a wide range of subject areas. We're looking for early-career researchers with strong scientific merits and future potential. All positions: ki.se/en/about-ki/... 05056
Reposted by Rui BeneditoEileen Furlong @eileen-furlong.bsky.social · 30/07/2025To all post-docs: The Genome Biology dept @embl.org has an Independent faculty position. Fantastic place to set up your lab –great package: core funding, fantastic Ph.D. students, cutting edge core facilities & great colleagues. Closing date Sept 19th embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.comGroup Leader - Genome Biology UnitAre you ready to lead groundbreaking research in Genome Biology? Join us at EMBL! We are seeking a motivated scientist to lead an independent research group addressing exciting and original biological... 0193225
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMariona Graupera @grauperalab.bsky.social · 27/06/2025We have an open postdoc position to work on PTEN and vascular Malformations. If you are intersted, apply: careers.carrerasresearch.org/jobs/6107690...careers.carrerasresearch.orgVAC_53_2025 - POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH - Institut de Recerca contra la Leucèmia Josep CarrerasJoin the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute and contribute to our mission of innovating and advancing the fight against leukaemia and other hematologic diseases. 033
Rui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social · 26/06/2025We generated the mice back in 2017, but this movie below from the latest paper of Taija Makinen lab by Hans Schoofs shows the best tissue volume imaging ever done with iMb2-Mosaic mice. The Puzzle shape lymphatic cells | @Nature share.google/sez4ForrNsCE... 0171
Rui Benedito @ruibenedito.bsky.social · 26/06/2025The new Department of Functional Genetics at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine is looking for scientists at any level. 👉 mpi-muenster.mpg.de/780013/profil 96738
Reposted by Rui BeneditoKarina Yaniv @karinayaniv.bsky.social · 24/06/2025www.grc.org/angiogenesis...grc.org2025 Angiogenesis Conference GRCThe 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Angiogenesis will be held in Newport, Rhode Island. Apply today to reserve your spot. 013
Reposted by Rui BeneditoVIB.AI @vibai.bsky.social · 04/06/2025We want to connect: To link model builders with data generators. To bring together scientists asking why cells behave the way they do, and others figuring out how to model that behavior. If you're working on AI in biology, consider joining! tinyurl.com/y35m6khy 011
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMiguel Torres @miguel-torres-1963.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Here we study the origin of the cardiac cell lineages in the mouse embryo. Separate but coordinated lineages independently specified at gastrulation generate the myocardium and endocardium. Credits: Miquel Sendra & coll: Jorge Dominguez, K. McDole and L. Guinard authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...authors.elsevier.comScienceDirect.com | Science, health and medical journals, full text articles and books. 0167
Reposted by Rui BeneditoNature Cardiovascular Research @natcardiovascres.nature.com · 27/05/2025Research | Kraft et al. identify TIE2 activation as a key driver of PI3KCA-related venous malformations and demonstrate that inhibiting TIE2 signalling can suppress the growth of advanced lesions. rdcu.be/en0hUdoi.orgAngiopoietin–TIE2 feedforward circuit promotes PIK3CA-driven venous malformations - Nature Cardiovascular ResearchKraft et al. identify TIE2 activation as a key driver of PIK3CA-related venous malformations and demonstrate that inhibiting TIE2 signaling can suppress the growth of advanced lesions. 071
Reposted by Rui BeneditoMakinen lab - Lymphatic Biology and Pathology @taijamakinenlab.bsky.social · 25/05/2025We hope these findings bring us closer to better treatments for this challenging condition. #vascularbiology #PIK3CA #venousmalformation Huge thanks to our fantastic collaborators Michael Potente, René Hägerling, Friedrich Kapp, @mvikkula.bsky.social, Laurence Boon, @ruibenedito.bsky.social 051
