Merry Lindsey, PhD

Induction of menstruation in mice reveals the regulation of menstrual shedding During menstruation, an inner layer of the endometrium is selectively shed, while an outer, progenitor-containing layer is preserved to support repeated regeneration. Progress in understanding this co...

I’m thrilled to share my postdoc work and the first paper from the McKinley Lab! 🎉
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We built the first transgenic model of menstruation in mice.
We used it to uncover how the endometrium organizes and sheds during menstruation. 🧪
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It’s pronounced cyclist.

After years of sniffing out tuberculosis in Africa, Caroline, an African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei), officially retired in March.
Her incredible nose helped detect thousands of TB cases missed by conventional methods and she did it much faster than lab technicians.

Meet the Speaker of Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change” by Marcelo Oliver on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm ET for Black in Anatomy Week 2025. Marcelo Oliver is the founder and president of Body Scientific International, a global medical illustration and education company he established in 2005. A graduate of the University of Michigan’s Medical Illustration program (1992), Marcelo has spent more than 30 years creating, directing, and publishing tens of thousands of visuals used in over 100 medical and science textbooks worldwide. #AnatomyArtAdvocacy

You’re invited! Black in Anatomy Week 2025 #AnatomyArtAdvocacy Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, World Anatomy Day Event Title: Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, World Anatomy Day Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm ET Speaker: Marcelo Oliver, President and CEO of Body Scientific, International Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy; Profile Image of Marcelo Oliver in an orange Body Scientific polo shirt.

Meet the Speaker of Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change” by Marcelo Oliver continued on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm ET for Black in Anatomy Week 2025. His career includes leadership roles as creative director at the Anatomical Chart Company, and director of marketing for medical device companies.Throughout his career, Marcelo has been a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in medical education, from early contributions such as the Black Health Library series in 1992, to his latest achievement: publishing the first anatomy textbook that features people of color throughout. His international business experience spans Asia, South America, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. #AnatomyArtAdvocacy

Presentation Abstract for “Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change” by Marcelo Oliver on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm ET for Black in Anatomy Week 2025. Marcelo Oliver will share his 30-year journey as a medical illustrator, charting the evolution of representation in anatomy publishing and the challenges of navigating industry expectations. His talk highlights how diversity in medical images has shifted—and why intentional, accurate representation in textbooks and educational materials matters now more than ever. #AnatomyArtAdvocacy

#BlackinAnatWeek continues with a webinar from Marcelo Oliver (@bodyscientific) on “Representation in Anatomy: A Journey Through Illustration, Publishing, and Change” for #WorldAnatomyDay!

🗓 Oct 15, 2025
🕕3:30 - 4:30 PM ET
Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy

#AnatomyArtAdvocacy #BlackinAnat

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@escardio.bsky.social is funding collaboration across borders

If you’re an #ECR in #cellular #cardiac #electrophysiology, this is your chance to build connections & push your science forward.

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Tell me you didn’t submit to an @apspublications.bsky.social journal without telling me.

#SupportSocietyJournals

Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.

• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin

It sounds like a sign you should heed.

Word clouds of words removed from NIH grant titles and words added in their place.

Words removed and added from NIH grant titles

(meme courtesy of @ianlmorgan.bsky.social)

Right?!?

I enjoyed writing this with Dr. Douglas - this is a great read for grad students learning how to design experiments.
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Headed home from #ESCCongress? Safe travels & when you're ready, submit the work you presented to AJP Heart & Circ (journals.physiology.org/journal/ajph...).

Check out our calls for papers: journals.physiology.org/Calls#heart
#CardioSky #cardiovascular
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2025 ESC Guidelines for management of CVD & #pregnancy

#ESCCongress #CardioSky
#CardioObstetrics
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We’ll catch up next time, safe travels home!

Where are my #ESCCongress buddies? This conference is packed! I’m enjoying a tea outside of Hall 6.
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I liked this post, because they do not give any other option & there's no GIF that's says- I see your struggle & support you.

Downloaded >1,000 times! Find out from @meharrymed.bsky.social's Marcus Jackson how #PhD & @nflbluesky.bsky.social training are similar. A must read for all grad students, esp if you just joined a program. 🏈 🔬 💪
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JMCC and JMCC Plus are now on LinkedIn! Follow our joint JMCC Journals account at www.linkedin.com/company/jmcc...

Thankful for the AHA for the opportunity to give back to the next generation of scientists. I enjoyed sharing my journey and some career advice with four wonderful junior scientists #BCVS25 #cardiosky @ahascience.bsky.social

Check out this review from the Donata lab on aortic stiffness with aging.
#vascular #aging #physiology

This is really interesting. @jsauce7.bsky.social check it out.

When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.

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This program is designed to support incoming students and ensure a smooth transition into the MHS curriculum.

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In addition to academic content, the program includes workshops focused on:

📚 Critical thinking & reading analysis sessions

🧠 Test-taking strategies & study skills workshops from MMC CASA

🎯 MCAT Pathways & DAT Ultimate prep orientation with Princeton Review

Designed to provide a rock-solid introduction into basic sciences, the intensive experience will sharpen incoming student skills in general & organic chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, cell & molecular biology, & microbiology to prepare for the rigorous Master of Health Science (MHS) curriculum

🎓 Introducing *The Meharry Masterclass*

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the launch of The Meharry Masterclass, a bootcamp-style program taking place from July 21st to July 30th.

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#AcademicSuccess #StudentAchievement
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Congrats! This is huge.

New notice to announce a new MSTP
T32 track, NIGMS MSTP “Advancing Health and Development” (MSTP-AHeAD), for dual degree programs in IDeA states, HBCUs and Tribal entities. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...