Once, in grad school I did an experiment that proved everything I had done for the preceding 1.5yrs was an abject failure. I'm obviously very lucky to have survived this setback but in some ways also lucky to have had it. Dealing w/ major failure is an invaluable learned skill.

As we approach 400,000 COVID-related deaths in the US it’s worth noting that death isn’t the only “bad” outcome of COVID. apple.news/AdOTVenalQGKl-…

This is a really sad indicator on the state of things. I hope that the vaccine roll out keeps picking up speed so we can stop seeing headlines like this. #masksonsleevesup 😷💉 cnn.com/2021/01/18/us/…

Happening next Tuesday!

Grad students, please take this chance to tell NSF how you've been impacted by the pandemic. These types of surveys are often used to set new policies and mobilize resources to better support you. #gradschool #gradstudent

Undergrads, would you like to participate in SOT activities? Become an SOT Undergraduate Student Affiliate! There is no fee and you can retain this status until you graduate. Applications are accepted at any time: toxicology.org/groups/ug/affi…

#2021SOT will take place Mar. 12–26, 2021! This virtual event will include the best of cutting-edge toxicology, world-class researchers, expert service providers, and a supportive community of friends and colleagues! Register now: toxicology.org/events/am/AM20…

What a difference a year makes

Want to learn a little more about how Delta differs from the 'original' COVID strain? Curious about how masks work and if yours even fits?? Check out this webinar to learn more! 🤔😷😊 Making the Most of Masking: Let's Focus on Fit! youtu.be/f-RK0L--YDQ via YouTube

YouTube Thanks for getting the message out! 👏 @McCulloughLab @Phillip_Clapp

Are you getting the most protection for you and your family out of your mask? Find out how to you can focus on fit to maximize function and comfort. med.unc.edu/pediatrics/202… Thanks to UNC Children's and UNC Health for helping us get the message out!

Are you interested in developing and applying primary multi-cellular in vitro systems for inhaled chemical research and testing? If so, I am hiring a ORISE postdoctoral fellow in my lab at the U.S. EPA! More details below. zintellect.com/Opportunity/De…

We would also like to acknowledge those leaders ending their current leadership roles : President, Brian Chorley - Senior Councilor, Jessica LaRocca - Postdoc Rep, Subham Dasgupta - Grad Rep, Courtney McClure. Thank you for your time and service!

Thankful to be invited as the junior investigator for VPS! It was hard to follow the fantastic talk by Irina Petrache highlighting the importance of the microvascular endothelium.

RTI’s Shaun McCullough had a paper recognized as the extramural paper of the month by Niel. The paper summarized his work developing a new model to study how fine particulate matter exposure may lead to respiratory disease. Learn more ⬇️ factor.niehs.nih.gov/2024/5/papers/…