Trushar Patel, PhD, DSc, FRSC

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24K Albertans press premier for action on 'health-care crisis' More than 24,000 Alberta residents emailed Danielle Smith to demand that the province declare a state of emergency.

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Let me be very clear: there are NO NEW Emerg docs to “recruit”. If govt can get their act together, the role would be existing EM docs doing extra shifts.
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This infographic titled "The Women of the Periodic Table" highlights ten women and their contributions to element discovery. A central periodic table marks specific elements in green and orange, with lines connecting them to names and portraits. Featured scientists include Marie Curie (polonium, radium), Marguerite Perey (francium), and Clarice Phelps (tennessine). It traces history from early pioneers like Harriet Brooks to modern teams including Dawn Shaughnessy and Darleane Hoffman.

Today is the #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience 👩‍🔬 This graphic highlights women of the periodic table, the elements they discovered, and the two elements named after women.

Plenty more graphics on women in chemistry here: www.compoundchem.com/category/wom...

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Excited to share that I’ve been fortunate to be selected as a @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social (BPS) Ambassador for the 2026–2028 term! This program connects a global network of BPS members working to inspire future biophysicists and advance advocacy efforts worldwide.
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Feeling the same vibes :(

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Yesterday's storm in Lethbridge, view from office!

I reposted it! Let's see.

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Me too! View from office and lab, respectively.

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The CSMB is concerned that, despite new investments, Federal Budget 2025 weakens rather than strengthens Canada’s research ecosystem.
Sustainable research funding is essential for innovation and competitiveness.
Read more: csmb-scbm.ca/csmb-stateme...

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Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (Past CSMB President) and Dr. Trushar Patel (CSMB Advocacy & Government Relations co-chair) met with MP Taleeb Noormohamed (BC; Parliamentary Secretary for AI & Digital Innovation; SRSR). They discussed the budget, science investment, and offered support for future SRSR work.

Dr Trushar Patel et Dr Eric Lee (SCBM) ont rencontré la députée Jennifer McKelvie (Ont.; secrétaire parlementaire; membre du SRSR). Ils ont remercié le soutien fédéral à la science, discuté d’un meilleur financement des trois organismes et souligné l’importance d’attirer des nouveaux talents.

Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (Past President of CSMB) and Dr. Trushar Patel (CSMB Advocacy and Government Relations Committee co-chair) met with MP Salma Zahid (Liberal MP from ON; Chair of SRSR) at her office.

CSMB members met with MPs from the Standing Committee on Science & Research (SRSR). They discussed budget updates, thanked the MPs for their contributions to this important committee, emphasized the need to continue investing in fundamental research, and offered their expertise to the SRSR committee

Left to right: Trushar Patel, Kristin Baetz, Walid A. Houry, Reinhart Reithmeier, and Hans-Joachim Wieden

CSMB current and past leadership were in Ottawa to engage with policy and decision-making individuals during the Science Meets Parliament and the Canadian Society Policy Conference.

Science Meets Parliament (SMP) BC and Ontario are back for 2026!

SMP is an initiative that aims to strengthen the connections between Canada’s scientific and political communities.

Learn more and apply by December 12, 2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/

Cracking the Code: Dr. Trushar Patel’s Mentorship Philosophy | Canadian Science Publishing

🙏🏽 @matthewberg22.bsky.social & @csmb-scbm.bsky.social for capturing my thoughts on mentorship so thoughtfully. Grateful to have @biochemcellbio.bsky.social publish them and to be part of an important conversation on supporting the next generation of scientists.
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I’m deeply honored to receive a BlueJacket award from RiboClub in recognition to my efforts in advocating for the RNA research community—across disciplines, in public spaces, and within policy discussions—to help promote and strengthen RNA science in Canada. @ulethbridge.ca

It is crucial to provide undergraduates with the opportunity to attend conferences. I am proud to be associated with @ulethbridge.ca, which offers many opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in research activities. Thanks to the @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social for publishing this editorial.

Structural Dynamics of Dengue Virus UTRs and Their Cyclization The dengue virus (DENV) poses a significant threat to human health, accounting for approximately 400 million infections each year. Its genome features a circular structure that facilitates replication...

Excited to share a recent article on Dengue RNA cyclization, revealing its structural adaptability and dynamics. Big thanks to @ulethbridge.ca trainees! This publication also marks a milestone toward my goal of reaching 100+ peer-reviewed articles.
www.cell.com/biophysj/ful...

🚨Job Alert!
.@ulethbridge.ca, Faculty of Arts and Science, is looking for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in the area of neuroscience with expertise on brain function across the life span in nonhuman animals!

Do apply and circulate this position🙏🏽
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8586

Join our panel discussions if you are interested in a career in Biophysics! @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social

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Escape from SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1-mediated host shutoff by TIAR transcript reveals general features of Nsp1 resistance Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) immune escape strategies include general inhibition of host gene expression referred to as host shutoff. Viral non-structural protein 1 (Ns...

Collaborative study with Kharpeskyy lab @dalhousieu.bsky.social + our lab @ulethbridge.ca (under review) shows: sequence features—not secondary structure—of 5′ UTRs give viral & cellular mRNAs resistance to SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 host shutoff.

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

My amazing Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at @ulethbridge.ca is seeking a motivated & talented candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of experimental chemistry.
We encourage you to apply or help spread the word!
uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8541

Wishing you an unbe-leaf-able RNA Day — hope it’s full of transcriptional joy and expressive vibes! #RNADay