I *may* have said this before but.. take the vaccine plus approach very seriously, regardless of how many doses of vaccine you have. Maintaining resp health and wellness when resp viruses are very common means: vaccine AND public masks, testing, ventilation…and home when sick.

Such an exciting Acadia University #WISEAcadia Camp for 11-13 y/o girls. Thanks to the Planning Team, Volunteers & all the Session Leaders for the fantastic variety of experiences for the campers. We hope the week created increased interest in STEAM for those attending🧬🔭🎭🔭🍎🪨🧮🚀📝

The learning experiences at the Acadia University #WISEAcadia camp were varied & intriguing. We appreciate the work and support of all the Session Leaders & mentors. The weather ☀️ cooperating all week sure helped with outdoor activities👍

Thank you CFI / FCI @_researchNS for our funding - we brought flow cytometry to Acadia University ! Melanie Coombs Acadia Research AcadiaScience Acadia Bio Society BD Biosciences @AcadiaUNews

Congratulations Jackson Weir! Jackson was the recipient of a BHCRI Research summer studentship in 2019, funded by the @IWKFoundation Jeremy Ingham Cancer Research Trust

So thrilled that our work is now live PLOS Pathogens! This collaborative study revealed that human coronaviruses disassemble cytoplasmic RNA-protein granules called p-bodies. P-bodies regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally. 1/ journals.plos.org/plospathogens/…

Because a ⭐️ is a ⭐️ regardless of hair colour. #LisaLaFlamme #NewProfilePic

A rare personal tweet. This is my 13yo daughter Zoe. She has congenital condition requiring hospital admission for pain. She loves figure skating and fellow Cdn Shawn Mendes! - especially after his iconic Calgary concert! Hey Shawn Mendes would you send her a get well msg? plsR/T

Today!

Passionate about plants/algae and field biology? Come join us at the best small Biology department in Canada, in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia www2.acadiau.ca/files/files/Fi… Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in plant biology 🌿 Acadia University 🇨🇦 Can Botanical Assoc

Hey Denys Khaperskyy ! Great to see your paper out and about! Congratulations again and thanks for letting us play a minor part in your study. Great work by all involved Mariel Kleer @MPBuiMarinos Stacia Dolliver

We are excited announce that we are recruiting a new faculty member in virology! Details here: dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12279 Please consider applying, and share with your networks! Canadian Society for Virology Canadian Society for Immunology BioCanRx - Canada's Immunotherapy Network

Physicians across the province urge Nova Scotians to take steps to stay healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory illness. Learn more: nshealth.ca/coronavirus, novascotia.ca/flu/.

Plan to attend #WISEAcadia movie🎥night on #IWD2023, March 8th at 6:30 pm, Acadia University BAC 241, hosted by WISE Acadia Students & WISE Acadia. Watch 'Picture a scientist' w/ us, enjoy snacks & meet some new people. RSVPs appreciated! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Acadia University’s Dr. Melanie Coombs (Melanie Coombs) (and BHCRI Research Assoc Scientist) is investigating the therapeutic potential of the anti-cancer peptide Mastoparan for colorectal cancer. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth @_researchNS Colorectal Cancer Canada bit.ly/3YY2QY1

A new nursing program is coming to Nova Scotia in a bid to have more nursing graduates and “fix health care” in the province, according to the premier. trib.al/CTwZkq2

Register for #WISEAcadia NetWorKiT '23! A 6-wk virtual mentorship program from May 30 - July 4th matches mentees (girls in grades 9-12) & mentors (current students/recent🎓of Acadia University who identify as women) who meet weekly to discuss goals & interests forms.office.com/r/y2qia1MTSY

It was a privilege as an Acadia Alumni Board Member to welcome new Acadia University grads 🎓 to the Alumni community. I also had a great vantage point to take photos of valued colleagues & platform guests at the AcadiaScience convocation. Such a wonderful celebration of achievement!

Stellar turnout for #WISEAcadia Coffee & Conversation at the K.C. Irving Centre . Before the social time, there was a short update about WISE Acadia & WISE Acadia student activity. Thanks to Alison, Glenys, Laura & Melanie for their organization and for hosting the event!

Great to see you Barb Anderson & thanks to all who came to the Acadia University WISE event today!☕️ K.C. Irving Centre Melanie Coombs Laura Ferguson Glenys Gibson Acadia Bio Society Dr. Jane Francis Dr. Nicoletta Faraone Suzie Currie