(1/6) Thrilled to have this paper from my PhD out in iScience journal. We report that the viral #ChemokineReceptor US28 is secreted on #Exosomes from #HCMV-infected cells. Great collab between Martine Smit Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (inactief) and Michiel Pegtel Cancer Center Amsterdam - Amsterdam UMC labs tinyurl.com/yp4mr5mv

Happy to report the publication of one of the stories I shared at the recent GRC Molecular Pharmacology: Maarten Bebelman showed that the viral GPCR US28 is secreted from HCMV-infected cells on exosomes, and is able to scavenge chemokines away from human GPCRs tinyurl.com/yp4mr5mv

How does #HCMV trigger brain cancer growth? Researchers find that US28—a receptor encoded by the HCMV genome—stimulates the sphingosine-1-phosphate pathway and mechanisms that support the proliferation and survival of #glioblastoma cells. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (inactief) scim.ag/3L4

Avoiding the PI on your way home

Had a great time at the European Chemokine and Cell Migration conference in beautiful Leuven, Belgium. Got to pick the brains of some experts and I'm now excited to get going with some new experiments...🔬 #ECMC2023

"Postdocs aged 31–40 were more negative about job prospects, job security and work–life balance than were those under 30. They were also more likely to report mental-health challenges." 🫠

Great opportunity ! 10 x PhD positions to work on Chemokines in EU funded by Horizon Europe Programme. Check it here tinyurl.com/PhD-EU-Chemoki… B-ACTIVE project

Excited to see the The Netherlands Cancer Institute recruiting for a 'Roving Scientist' role; to maintain the momentum of research projects while colleagues take maternity leave. Hope to see more concrete investment by others following suit! 👏🏻 nki.nl/careers-study/…

Academia is just the endless completion of little tasks in order to read and write. You think you've completed all your little tasks and can now read and write and BOOM, more little tasks. Forever.

When you can’t find that reference

In the now ubiquity of BioRender and such (no shade), all hail the memory of oval rat 🤣

As a breast cancer researcher, I have been in awe of Kris’ impact; in setting up the incredible UK charity CoppaFeel!, for spearheading this conversation with young people, and for ultimatley showing the world how to glitter a turd 🪩. A hero. Check your boobs 🎀

On April 12th, 2024, the OrganoidNL Conference was held at the AMOLF institute in Amsterdam. This event united over 160 researchers from the Netherlands and neighbouring countries, all passionate about organoid research. Read a recap here: hubrecht.eu/organoidnl-202… OrganoidNL

Our position for tenure-track principal investigator is still open! As junior group leader you will develop your research line within our lively scientific community. Ready to establish your own research group at the Hubrecht Institute? Apply before 15-11! hubrecht.eu/job/tenure-tra…

📢Very excited to share this paper with you! The oestrous cycle stage affects mammary tumour sensitivity to chemotherapy published nature . Congratulations to Laura, Colinda Scheele and all the authors for this amazing story. nature.com/articles/s4158…

We're hiring! We're looking for a PhD student to work on a KWF funded project that aims to investigate if and how the WNT pathway is a target for therapeutic intervention in breast cancer. Details (and application) via the link below. tinyurl.com/2bce5dac