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Maureen Barr

@barrlab.bsky.social

Scientist studying tiny things: cilia, extracellular vesicles (EVs), C. elegans; ADPKD; Secretary Genetics Society of America; distinguished professor at Rutgers; three boy mom; she/her; my opinions https://barrlab.rutgers.edu/

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Brandeis University, Biology Department Job #AJO30961, Assistant Professor in Biology and Neuroscience Program, Biology Department, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, US

TT faculty job opening in #Neuroscience!
We are looking for a colleague to join us in our fantastic Biology Department and Neuroscience Program at Brandeis. We are a group of *very* collaborative, supportive, and productive scientists (& humans!) so please apply
academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30961

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6th graders like wtf

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Where the Wild Things Are

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Forever by Judy Blume. 12yo me 😳

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In Madison, if someone honks their horn, it’s probably an accident. And if it isn’t, treating it like one gives them the time they need to quietly regret their out-of-towner energy.

22.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣 as a coaster, it took me a while to get used to Madison civility

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Trump destroying Eleanor Rooseveltβ€˜s legacy (the east wing) feels a little on the nose.

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10 year old me in the back; stuffing our faces with cake with 5th grade buddies.

10 year old me in the back; stuffing our faces with cake with 5th grade buddies.

20 year old me; after murdering some cake.

20 year old me; after murdering some cake.

30 year old me, burning some calories after murdering cake.

30 year old me, burning some calories after murdering cake.

40 year old me; hungry for some cake!

40 year old me; hungry for some cake!

Over the decades - still hungry for some good cake; think that I'm aging okay no? 🍰

21.10.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

HBD!!!!

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2025 Study section tracking

Been a rough year for federally funded scientists, and I hate to add another tab to this spreadsheet. So far, the shutdown has resulted in cancellation of 161 CSR study sections. πŸ§ͺhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lLEx14q7HKrlYahQYJaN6aHKpMqSMJwX4aenyL5g_ZU/edit?usp=sharing

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bsky.app/profile/anni...

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Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles | News | The Harvard Crimson The Faculty of Arts and Sciences slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for th...

Expect deep cuts in PhD admissions throughout the US, including biomedical programs. The current model of PhD training and the current financial climate are simply not compatible. πŸ§ͺ

www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

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Gary Oldman brings some deadwood professor IDGAF vibes to his role

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Donate to Paul Maddox for Congress in NC 11 Paul is running for Congress because there’s a sickness in Washington, and no one is working to cure it.

Dear all, A scientist from UNC Chapel Hill, Paul Maddox, is running for congress in NC for a seat currently held by a republican. If you care about science (and democracy) please consider donating to his campaign #Standupforscience secure.actblue.com/donate/paul-...

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Very proud of Dr Tracy Bale’s @thebalelab.bsky.social induction into the National Academy of Medicine yesterday evening! A brilliant impactful scientist, a champion of women, and a tireless advocate for global neuroscience at @ibroorg.bsky.social! Congratulations!

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Collaborative. Creative. Impactful. Come join us in Ann Arbor! For more information and application link see jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/675674/f...

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A practical guide to Using the Alliance as a research resource
YouTube video by Alliance Of Genome Resources A practical guide to Using the Alliance as a research resource

ICYMI: Yesterday's Alliance webinar, 'A practical guide to Using the Alliance as a research resource' is now posted to our YouTube channel youtu.be/fr7T5Y1hxAI
You can find all our previous webinars on the Alliance Event Calendar www.alliancegenome.org/event-calendar

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Different πŸ¦„

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Checking in from the Princeton NJ No Kings rally

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Omg. Poor baby. I hope her eyes heal quickly

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People in inflatable shark and unicorn costumes carrying signs.

People in inflatable shark and unicorn costumes carrying signs.

A person in an inflatable Cookie Monster costume with a sign that says No Tariffs on Cookies. They are flanked by people in an inflatable shark costume and an inflatable pink axolotl costume.

A person in an inflatable Cookie Monster costume with a sign that says No Tariffs on Cookies. They are flanked by people in an inflatable shark costume and an inflatable pink axolotl costume.

An elderly woman with a gauzy veil and a sign that says "Auntifa - Aunties Against Fascism."

An elderly woman with a gauzy veil and a sign that says "Auntifa - Aunties Against Fascism."

A golden retriever wearing a sign that says "Unleash the Resistance." My hand rests on his head and it's hard to read the sign because of the angle. He wouldn't stay still to get a good photo.

A golden retriever wearing a sign that says "Unleash the Resistance." My hand rests on his head and it's hard to read the sign because of the angle. He wouldn't stay still to get a good photo.

Just left the #NoKings rally in Highland Park, NJ. The inflatable animal brigade was out in force, we ran into Auntifa, and our friend's dog had his own sign. The protest was huge and lined both sides of the street for quite a ways.

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Dog with unleash the resistance sign

Dog with unleash the resistance sign

Protesters

Protesters

Protesters

Protesters

Older woman in a frog hat

Older woman in a frog hat

Highland Park, NJ #nokings
Huge turnout and constant support from traffic driving by

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Unicorns unite! #nokings

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Microflyering resource page for science activists β€” STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

If you’re headed out to protest today, @standupforscience.bsky.social has EXCELLENT microflyers for you to print and share! (Also, check out our new website!)

www.standupforscience.net/microflyering

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Purple Box with label: inflatable unicorn costume

Purple Box with label: inflatable unicorn costume

QOTD: am I wearing this today or being a human protester? #nokings

18.10.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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How has this pun never occurred to me?

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block this shit

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I manifested this.

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The Onion got nothing on Current Biology

17.10.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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