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The Kinetoplastid Molecular Cell Biology Meeting #KMCBX #KMCB2024 starts on Sept 10th. Can't make it in person? Register for virtual attendance until Monday September 9th at 12PM US Eastern time. Luisa Figueiredo Dr. Megan Povelones Chris de Graffenried Omar Harb 🔗 parasitesrule.com/kmcb

This is one of my favorite papers to assign for incoming graduate students. And, re-reading it for this morning's class gave me some reminders I needed myself. ✨ journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/12…

Kick-off of #KMCB2024. On session I, we learned how parasites sense and respond to environment. "seq" (PHIPseq, DRIFseq, scRNAseq) and "omic" methods uncovering novel biology. parasitesrule

This morning, we start with a plenary session by Annette McLeod. We learn about the evolution of resistance to African trypanosomiasis. #KMCB2024 parasitesrule Annette MacLeod University of Glasgow

In session II, we learned about novel tools to study kinetoplastida and their hosts: organoids, semipermeable capsules, 3D-printed containers for kissing bugs, etc. These will certainly fuel the field. #KMCB2024

Gorgeous views and weather in Woods Hole during #KMCB2024.

After learning the new fascinating discoveries on flagellum and mitochondria in session III, this morning we will enter the nucleus and learn about genomes and their architecture #KMCB2024. parasitesrule

This morning's plenary talk by Monica Mugnier prompted us to rethink antigenic variation in African trypanosomes. #KMCB2024 (Art by Lulu Singer) parasitesrule Monica Mugnier Johns Hopkins University

At KMCB, Richard McCulloch will ensure that presenters are not thirsty. 🍺#KMCB2024 parasitesrule Richard McCulloch

Rick Tarleton's plenary talk reminded of the importance and interesting biology of Trypanosoma cruzi. #KMCB2024 parasitesrule (image from Fernando Sanchez-Valdez)

This morning we looked at parasites from the host's perspective. #KMCB2024

In session VI, we learned new biology from protein structures #KMCB2024

Last session of #KMCB2024! We learned about gene regulation, including how the famous VSG genes are controlled. parasitesrule

Next week, a new round of parasitologists will be coming to Woods Hole. #KMCB2024 passes the baton to #MPM2024.

Cheers to Christine Clayton, an incredible scientist who has taught us so much about RNA biology of African trypanosomes. #KMCB2024 parasitesrule

Imagine if you woke up this morning and found that the NIH-funded database that holds all of the data that you and thousands of other scientists around the world consult every day was turned off. Gone. Despite many efforts by a community of scientists to lobby NIH Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli

Congratulations to Artur Scherf for the award of Prix Duquesne. Thankful to have had Artur as my PhD supervisor—he mastered the fine art of giving enough freedom to grow, but not enough to burn the lab down. 🔬🦠 INSTITUT PASTEUR parasitesrule