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Antentor “AJ” Hinton Jr

@phdgprotein86.bsky.social

Assistant Professor, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University The Hinton Lab utilizes SBF-SEM and FIB-SEM to investigate the molecular mechanisms that regulate molecule transfer and morphology changes between the Mito and ER

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Latest posts by phdgprotein86.bsky.social on Bluesky

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STEM Tea | Working together for better science and better opportunities In this episode of STEM Tea, Corey Reynolds discusses his journey from academia to industry and how he'd like to see Black science grow.

In this STEM Tea episode with @phdgprotein86.bsky.social and Corey Reynolds, learn about the crucial need for more Black scientists in every stage of the scientific process, from student labs to clinical trials >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

24.09.2025 15:31 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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STEM Tea | Strengthening HBCUs In this episode, Haysetta Shuler shares strategies for mentoring, maximizing opportunities, and the vital role of HBCUs in student success.

What role do HBCUs play in student success?

In the latest STEM Tea podcast episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social is joined by Haysetta Shuler, an I-O psychology consultant and HBCU supporter.

Learn more about creating effective mentorships >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

30.09.2025 13:38 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

In this STEM Tea podcast episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social and his guests discuss the importance of STEM education in K-12 schools and how these programs can support and expand students’ career prospects, sense of belonging and scientific exploration >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

21.10.2025 17:17 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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STEM Tea | Being visible as an act of service STEM Tea | Ulises Ricoy discusses his experiences of working on academic recruitment and how learning can be found everywhere.

In the latest STEM Tea podcast episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social and @ulisesricoy.bsky.social discuss how intentional learning can shape scientific research as well as mentorship practices >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

14.10.2025 11:21 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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STEM Tea | Founding Black in Neuro Brielle Ferguson and Angeline Dukes discuss Black in Neuro, the power of visibility in representation and critical lessons about mentorship.

Surviving isn’t enough; underrepresented groups in academia need to thrive.

In this STEM Tea episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social is joined by @brielleryan.bsky.social and @heydrdukes.bsky.social.
Learn why visibility is sometimes the most important step >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

10.10.2025 08:36 — 👍 11    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 1

Had such a great conversation with @phdgprotein86.bsky.social. It's always great to go down memory lane with @heydrdukes.bsky.social to the early days of @blackinneuro.bsky.social, but listening back also gave me a much-needed reminder of the power of community, especially right now.

10.10.2025 10:56 — 👍 15    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

How do we build a more equitable STEM community? 💡

In the latest STEM Tea podcast episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social is joined by Alberto "Beto"​ Vasquez from @ucsandiego.bsky.social to discuss mentoring students from underserved communities >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

16.09.2025 14:37 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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STEM Tea | Impact and sustainability in mentorship In this episode, Clintoria Williams shares her journey in mentorship, discusses balancing life and work, and highlights the mission of Black in Physiology.

What does it mean to ‘lift while you climb’? 🧗🏾‍♀️

In the latest STEM Tea podcast with @phdgprotein86.bsky.social, Clintoria Williams, co-founder of Black in Physiology, shares her insights on impactful mentorship and leading with your 'why'.

Listen here >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪

19.09.2025 06:47 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Meet our 2024 cohort of Next Generation Leaders! For the next 3 years, they will network with other rising stars, participate in professional development, and share their ideas for future research directions.

19.12.2024 18:19 — 👍 56    🔁 4    💬 6    📌 14
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Time to celebrate for Neal lab
members and @bummpucsd.bsky.social!
Everyone delivered amazing talks, workshops and poster presentations at @ascbiology.bsky.social 🎉🎉Until next year!

19.12.2024 17:23 — 👍 28    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

@ajdiazphd.bsky.social @stephgupton.bsky.social @channyskye.bsky.social @neal-lab.bsky.social @omqu.bsky.social

18.12.2024 18:35 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
A group of cell biologist enjoying themselves at a bar.

A group of cell biologist enjoying themselves at a bar.

Close friends reuniting

Close friends reuniting

Every year I am reminded of how incredible the Cell Biology community is at ASCB.

18.12.2024 18:32 — 👍 51    🔁 6    💬 3    📌 0
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Introducing Dr. @jonathanccc-chem.bsky.social, the first PhD from the Dassama Lab! I am very proud of the broad and deep undertakings that formed Jonathan's thesis! Some highlights are in the comments. Many congrats to the doc!!

18.12.2024 21:58 — 👍 31    🔁 5    💬 5    📌 0

@cbmoens.bsky.social Welcome! Follow lots of people --that's how this place works!

19.12.2024 00:14 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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24 years later and still the annual ASCB meeting is some of the best science and best reunions of the year. @ascbiology.bsky.social @applewhitederek.bsky.social @omqu.bsky.social @klukasik.bsky.social @chrisho.bsky.social @channyskye.bsky.social

19.12.2024 01:55 — 👍 38    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 1
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Final #MusahLab publication of 2024 is here, open access! We explore epigenetics in hypertensive nephropathy, a major contributor to kidney disease & rising healthcare cost. Congratulations to PhD students/coauthors Yize Zhang, Hamidreza Arzaghi, Zhehan Ma, & Yasmin Roye! tiny.cc/epigenHN

19.12.2024 00:30 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I had an excellent time !

18.12.2024 19:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

@applewhitederek.bsky.social @cterminiphd.bsky.social @neal-lab.bsky.social @phdgprotein86.bsky.social @omqu.bsky.social @channyskye.bsky.social

18.12.2024 18:48 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Blessed with a community of brilliant scientists, pioneering leaders, and committed individuals paving a path for others to follow. May each of you continue to shine brightly; your light is leaving a significant mark.

18.12.2024 18:47 — 👍 49    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
Screenshot of an instagram post by MPR
news that has a photo of Dr. Angeline Dukes smiling with a 30 Under 30 chocolate cake. The headline reads U of M neuroscience assistant professor makes Forbes 30 under 30 list for her work in empowering Black scholars. The post is liked by over 7,000 people.

Screenshot of an instagram post by MPR news that has a photo of Dr. Angeline Dukes smiling with a 30 Under 30 chocolate cake. The headline reads U of M neuroscience assistant professor makes Forbes 30 under 30 list for her work in empowering Black scholars. The post is liked by over 7,000 people.

My live radio interview on MPR News ✨

www.mprnews.org/episode/2024...

18.12.2024 16:24 — 👍 81    🔁 13    💬 1    📌 1
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The Wiley Press dinner at #CellBio2024 was impeccable! Thank you EIC Alexander Hutchinson and @phdgprotein86.bsky.social for bringing us all together for an unforgettable night!

18.12.2024 02:19 — 👍 20    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

As #BlueSci grows, let’s remember to amplify the voices that are historically suppressed and create inclusive spaces. I’ve created two lists for you to find Black Scientists here:

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I’m happy to promote more, just comment!

02.12.2024 03:14 — 👍 31    🔁 13    💬 0    📌 1

Dr. AJ Hinton, inter-organelle (mitochondria+ER) molecular communication expert, faculty at Vandy, and creator of the 1000 Inspiring Black Scientists list is now on BlueSky @phdgprotein86.bsky.social. Follow for the latest research in his lab and stay inspired!

17.12.2024 04:08 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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This #EM_Monday, is the follow-up of something I posted before on the other place. I posted about these axon curling their way into other pre-synapse, forming funny spinules. This was from mouse visual cortex (www.microns-explorer.org), and not super common.

16.12.2024 19:11 — 👍 36    🔁 10    💬 4    📌 1
Panel starts at 9:30 am on December 14th in Room 25B

Panel starts at 9:30 am on December 14th in Room 25B

New or incoming faculty? Please come join us for a panel tomorrow at #CellBio2024

It’s in the same room as the Mentoring Keynote, which is sure to be amazing. Come to hear about best mentoring practices and stay for the panel!

14.12.2024 03:20 — 👍 48    🔁 19    💬 2    📌 3

@maikbischoff.bsky.social ^^^^^

14.12.2024 13:11 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Love that it’s in the same room as the mentoring keynote 🙌🏾

14.12.2024 04:49 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

This looks like a great opportunity to learn key skills from folks who just made this transition #CellBio2024

14.12.2024 13:11 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Congratulations

15.12.2024 09:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
TEDx talk by an inspiring #MusahLab undergrad researcher and recent Duke BME & CS graduate, Sophia Leeman! She dives into some of our lab's work using stem cell derivatives to engineer patient-specific preclinical models, helping us uncover disease mechanisms and identify new and safe therapeutics.

TEDx talk by an inspiring #MusahLab undergrad researcher and recent Duke BME & CS graduate, Sophia Leeman! She dives into some of our lab's work using stem cell derivatives to engineer patient-specific preclinical models, helping us uncover disease mechanisms and identify new and safe therapeutics.

Excited to share this TEDx talk by #MusahLab undergrad researcher and recent Duke graduate, Sophia Leeman! She dives into our work using stem cells to engineer patient-specific preclinical models, helping to uncover disease mechanisms and new and safe therapeutics. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iskr...

23.11.2024 20:43 — 👍 15    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

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