Arwa Abbas, PhD

While often difficult to deal with, redirection is also a form of success. Life is also about learning and refining how we follow our true passions, how we prioritize and achieve our most authentic selves. Embrace the change that keeps you focused on your goals.

Just wanted to share that my official website is up (leap-frog.tumblr.com) if you're interested in art commissions (science or other) now or in the future!

Farewell Philly. I will miss your friendly felines.

School's out! But if you know a young person in grades 2-6 in West Philadelphia who's excited about science, register for Science Education Academy's #ScienceintheSummer program taking place in July! (forms.gle/hkf23PUL7oiVH3…)

Excited to highlight a new study exploring the role of nutrient niches in enteric infection. Check out the paper here (doi.org/10.1016/j.chom…) and a quick highlight from @joeyzacks and I here (doi.org/10.1016/j.chom…).

The #CommunityConversation on the importance of #MetadataStandards with panelists @MakASaito, @lschriml, @thescottjackson, and Shankar Subramaniam is coming up soon! Register for the next week's talk on Wed 04/06 ⏩bit.ly/NMDC_CC_April

If you're into human genetics, mitochondria and bioenergetics, check out this recent review from @volneyisme and @Meagan_Ru. I had fun learning about these topics myself while designing the cover for this issue which highlights their piece.

Really feels like spring today. Another sign of the changing season - Science Education Academy's Life Science Module starts this Saturday. Kids in Grades 2-5 can register for our hybrid program here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Our March #CommunityConversation is coming up soon! This Wednesday @libcce, @danilowenberg, @lizjkrz, and @Blacksciblog will be discussing how best practices around data citations support #OpenScience and #FAIR data. 🗓️ March 9th, 11 am PT ➡️ bit.ly/NMDCCC22

Let's start the new year off with SCIENCE! If you have a child, student or friend who is in grades 2-5, sign up for our FREE hybrid-learning Saturday morning STEM program here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

This is a great idea! Especially when someone isn't physically around to show you the tips and tricks that occur at the bench.

2 days until our #CommunityConversation "Making Ontologies Work for Microbiomes" featuring experts from @BCODMO, @OSUScience, and @CPathInstitute! Register: bit.ly/NMDCOntologies… @BerkeleyLab @envoTweets @hp_ontology @biocurator @genomestandards @earthmicrobiome @NEON_sci

Two days until our first #CommunityConversation in collaboration with @UC3CDL's @TheDMPTool! Register below to learn more about how to create a data management plan that helps contribute to #OpenScience. Register ➡️bit.ly/39vAI70

Calling all curious kids grades 2-5! Science Education Academy still has spots for our FREE virtual Saturday morning program. Parents - you can sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Woo, let's celebrate microbiology on the 'banks of the old Raritan'! Pretty neat petition to rename the Albany Street Bridge to honor Selman Waksman, discoverer of streptomycin. chng.it/VVZPvmbS via @Change

Well deserved @Louviridae!

Want to step up and be a leader in the CHOP postdoc community? The CPA is recruiting leaders for the Professional Development and Work-Life Balance Committees. Fill out the application here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

@Ahmed_Microbes has been on the forefront of tracking SARS COV-2. Despite the daily crises, it's helpful to sit back and digest what we've learned about viral populations over time.

Really wishing that folks stop treating Walnut Street in West Philly as a practice ground for NASCAR and/or Moto X.

@PriyaChatterjee It's real. Also makes me frustrated about of how much plastic research labs use. There have been some efforts to recycle some plastic waste, but a LOT to improve on.