“This is not the moment for silence or neutrality. It’s the moment for clarity, for solidarity and for resolve.” —Scott Steen Scott Steen #APS2025 #WeArePhysiology 4/11

Do not leave your PhD manuscript in the car. Someone broke in and left theirs for me to finish too.

Had an amazing past 2 days practicing science communication and furthering the message on how important science policy, advocacy, and communication is during this time!

lol who did this

This chart unfortunately says it all. NIH funding for new research grants under Trump 2025 is falling far far behind past administrations. This isn’t just slowing science - it is undermining America’s global leadership in research and innovation.

my mom and I made it to Japan for ISHR!! Spending a few days in our happy place as an early Mother’s Day treat 😊

Make sure to check out Alexa Corker🫀 poster (PS2-079) on the effects of stress on the heart 🫀if you’re at #ISHR2025

I’ll be in the poster hall from 1245-14!

🔬 BREAKING: A record-breaking 650 posters at #ISHR2025Nara have ignited unprecedented excitement in cardiac research! 🔥❤️ The venue is absolutely buzzing with brilliant young scientists shaping the future of heart medicine!

If you're an international PhD student at Harvard working on something that my lab is familiar with and you're at risk of deportation, shoot me an email. We may be able to host you or find someone else who can.

For perspective: In 2000, China invested $33B in R&D. By 2024, that number topped $500B annually. If you remove Harvard from the equation - China will dominate the list of top academic institutions in the world. Actions have consequences.

Long lab days called for a Sunday morning beach walk!

seems like someone else is also benefiting from the Proteintech Group brand ambassador goodies!

Using our new Bio-Rad Laboratories gel layout post it pad for our fibronectin western blot!!!!

Maybe in my 40s I can say the paper was accepted 🙈

The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest…

Just stop asking already 😅

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