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Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Wong for her election to the National Academy of Sciences. We could not be prouder! washington.edu/news/2021/04/2…

@Cladoni @NewPI_Slack Would iCite help? RCR=FWIS, gives summary stats. icite.od.nih.gov

For an application I'm asked to provide my "Field Weighed Impact Score" they send a link to Scival but I have been unable to figure out how to use it 😫 the FWIS that I see is per publication, how am I supposed to average it? HELP!!!!!!!! #newPI @NewPI_Slack

Applications for predoctoral trainees to the UW Auditory Neuroscience Training Program now open, Deadline Sept 1. uwantg.wixsite.com/antg

Hello world (again)! sites.uw.edu/biostr/ The UW Department of Biological Structures new website is now live! Please check it out!!

Check out our new department website! sites.uw.edu/biostr/

Congrats!

Congratulations @JovanaNavarr! The department is looking forward to you starting!

Le Zhen, a @UW bioengineering researcher, is transforming junipers in front of Suzzallo Library into bonsai. “Everybody has been through a very tough time during the pandemic year. I hope that people see this and gain a sense of calm." #APAHM

We will miss you Ric! Thank you for everything!

Our neighbors and friends in the OBM lab in eLife today! They used scRNA-seq to characterize the development of the crista (responsible for sensing rotation). Little was known about this structure so read it to learn about new cell types! @OliviaMcdonogh elifesciences.org/articles/60108

Next @uwcnc public lecture coming up on June 10: @blaiseaguera on Ethics in the Age of AI

The Golden (here at UW) and Chen (at UMD in Baltimore) labs are looking for computational PD applicants interested in applying machine learning to whole brain connectomics in rats. Contact Sam for details! @uwcnc @uwescience @GoldenNeuron

Cool new study characterization of lineages and cell types in the mouse vestibular system from @OliviaMcdonogh Lab doi.org/10.7554/eLife.…

“This is a perfect rationale for why basic science is so incredibly important,” @UWMedicine's Michael R. Bruchas. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/u… @UWMedNSI

Although cicadas and many other insects are edible and highly nutritious, it's important to note that people who have a known shellfish allergy, particularly to Crustaceans (🍤 , 🦀 , 🦞 , etc.) could potentially have an allergic reaction to eating cicadas as well. #BroodX

"Do I really sound like that?" 😐 Neel Bhatt, a @UW assistant professor of otolaryngology, explains why many people hate the sound of their own voices. @ConversationUS @nbhattmd ms.spr.ly/6015VvXhz

Have an idea for a diversity and inclusion project? Administrative and academic units are encouraged to apply for seed grants to support projects that help advance one or more of the Diversity Blueprint goals. Deadline: June 18 ow.ly/7Wwb50EMi3h

Happy 25th Birthday, #MCBSeattle! The MCB family celebrates Jun 15-17th. See you there! zcu.io/MAC0

Get vaccinated, get paid & support science! The COVID-19 Prevention Network & Husky Coronavirus Testing are conducting a study to learn whether the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine stops the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Visit PreventCOVIDU.org for details.

Apply by June 24 to be a Next Generation Leader — early career neuroscientists who help advise our #neuroscience research. We are actively seeking diverse applicants! Please help spread the word. #womeninneuro #blackinneuro #LatinxNeuro #QueerInNeuro 👉 alleninstitute.org/what-we-do/bra…

On May 12 at 9 a.m. PDT, President Ana Mari Cauce will host a virtual town hall for the UW community of students, families, faculty and staff to discuss the safe return to in-person learning in the fall. Click here for more information: washington.edu/president/town…