Dina Mikimoto

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🔬Making labs more sustainable starts with identifying carbon footprint sources that have the highest impact on our environment. Which, in your lab, do you think is the biggest source of CO2 emissions?

Thrilled to announce that three wonderful #preLighters will take up the #preLightsAmbassador role this year: @isabellaclsci, @EthanEwe & @ShreyaPrmnk They’ll be taking over from @jablack18, @EstermannMartin, @girish_kale_phd & @juanandres_mp who have all done a brilliant job! 🙏

Almost missed the collaboration post from @AlexandraBisia and @_brentmfoster. So excited to read individual interviews about researchers working on non-model organisms! It is always interesting to know what happens when you choose a non-conventional approach🧐

As we welcome the new correspondents, we'd also like to say a huge thank you to the 2023 correspondents @AlexandraBisia, @_brentmfoster and @Science_Dina, who brought in a variety of thoughtful and creative content to the Node 🙏Check out all their posts: thenode.biologists.com/the-node-corre…

Do you ever use capital letters to convey your feelings? I do. Today, after 9 years of living in Japan, I suddenly came to the realisation that I couldn't do capital letters in Japanese. Used a ton of emoji instead 😆 #japanese #lostintranslation #LanguageLearning

In my latest article for @the_Node I explore the advantages and challenges of online vs in-person conferences. From accessibility online to the irreplaceable energy of in-person meetings - can we blend both? #AcademicTwitter #scicomm #AcademicChatter thenode.biologists.com/online-vs-in-p…

Disconnecting is so scary sometimes. What if people need you right away, or you will not answer a message within 5 minutes? But the longer you work, the more you understand - the only way to actually, truly do something - is to concentrate on one thing.

@AlexandraBisia @ISSCR @the_Node So envious you saw the snow! I still haven't this year. And the meeting report is a great read! Enjoyed it a lot. Love the part about octopuses, I was reading about them not so long ago, fascinating creatures :)

Didn't make it to the @ISSCR's Vienna meeting last week? Fret not, for I have written a report on it on @the_Node website. Awesome talks on #developmentalbiology models, mathematical modelling, and pretty amazing novel techniques. thenode.biologists.com/heres-looking-… #theNodeCorrespondents

It's around 10 C. The season when the tip of your nose gets colder than any other part of your body, and a cup of hot chocolate is an ultimate drink. #RandomThoughts #thoughtoftheday

Read about my experience at the Japan SciComm Forum conference, hosted in Okinawa at OIST. There were so many interesting discussions and questions, I already have so many new topics for conversations and ideas for articles! #jsf2023 #scicomm thenode.biologists.com/japan-scicom-f…

@the_Node @Thepurplelilac As a knitter, a sister craft of croche, I was so happy to see this art at the Node-BSDB!

Crocheted embryo models — featured artwork from the Node-BSDB virtual art exhibition We caught up with Tahani Baakdhah @Thepurplelilac to learn more about her research and the story behind creating the crocheted embryo models: thenode.biologists.com/crocheted-embr…

@AlexandraBisia Thank you 😊

Dina starts out discussing regen. medicine + tissue engineering, AND offers insight into modern scientific practice: constant push for results, reduced time to really digest data, lack of exposure to different disciplines, often superficial sci. comm. A great read!

I came to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine following my curiosity. But then I discovered that not everyone sees this field of research the same way I do. So in my new article, I am trying to find the reasons for the different opinions. thenode.biologists.com/the-science-of…

Maybe the path of a scientific career isn’t linear. Maybe it’s more like Waddington’s epigenetic landscape with its myriad potential and shifting geography. We need to hear the stories of scientists who have walked those paths less traveled.

@_brentmfoster Loved it! I think it is brave to talk about your grief and feelings of being in between, not giving up, but not quite decided. I feel you there. Thank you for naming those difficult feelings and sharing them. It brings hope and strength.

Considering applying for an ERC grant this year? You probably already know there have been some changes to the ERC's research assessment procedures and forms. If you want to know what they are, why they were implemented AND get some initial tips 👇 erc.europa.eu/erc-magazine

#SMBE2023 My dept in Reading, UK has jobs going: 2 lectureships (permanent posts, ≈asst prof) in Biomed already advertised, and 3 upcoming in Zoology, Ecology, Conservation. Do chat to me if interested!