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Maria Polychronidou

@mpolychronidou.bsky.social

Life scientist. Head of EMBO Membership & Elections and Courses & Workshops @embo.org #EMBOevents previously: Editor at Molecular Systems Biology, EMBO Press Views my own

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Save the date! We’re going full resolution, and we’re pleased to invite you to the 2nd edition of Spatial Omics, for a 3-day conference, 22-24 June 2026, in Bruges.
Join us at #Spatialomics26, where biology gets mapped, remixed, and reimagined: vibbio.tech/49QYiM2
#SingleCell #multiomics #VIBConf

10.12.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wrapping up a series of @embo.org #workshops at #CellBio2025 with editors from @molsystbiol.org and @reviewcommons.org .
Today we close with β€œGiving a flash talk or poster presentation” with Poonam Bheda, Senior Editor at @molsystbiol.org @embopress.org. See you in Room 123 from 12:45–14:15!

09.12.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New paper from the lab!
Led by Patrick MΓΌller: we show that non-antibiotic compounds β€” but not macrolide antibiotics β€” can induce an efflux pump that protects Bacteroidaceae from macrolides.
A neat twist on drug–microbe interactions... www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

09.12.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some impressions from yesterday's #CellBio2025 session "#Bioengineering: Deriving knowledge and translating findings." πŸ§ͺ

American Society for Cell Biology
Molecular Systems Biology, EMBO Press
#LifeSciences #research #CellBiology #conference #networking

09.12.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us TODAY (4 pm, Room118) for the "Future of Cell Biology" session at #CellBio2025!

Hosted by the @ascbiology.bsky.social's journal Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)

Hope to see you there ☺️

08.12.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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G&D Executive Editor, Dr. Eric Sawey is at #cellbio2025!
If you’d like to share your work with us or learn about the journal, drop by the CSHL Press booth or reach out at sawey@cshl.edu
#genesdev Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

08.12.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Already so many great conversations with #CellBio2025 attendees at the @embo.org booth! Stop by booth #825 any time, but especially afternoons 1-3pm to speak with an editor and maybe even snag a gorgeous, limited edition @lsajournal.org t-shirt!

08.12.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to the new cohort of 28 EMBO Young Investigators! They are joining an international network of more than 800 life scientists – Welcome!

Read the press release here:
https://www.embo.org/press-releases/twenty-eight-group-leaders-become-embo-young-investigators/

02.12.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 31
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Join us at booth 825 from 14–15:00 EST on Sun, Mon and Tues to chat with editors Poonam (Molecular Systems Biology), Sara Monaco (Review Commons) and Tim (Life Science Alliance), whether that is to discuss a paper you are writing, talk about publishing or life as an editor. See you! πŸ§ͺ #CellBio2025

07.12.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Today at #CellBio2025 join me in room 123 for the #Embo workshop on #PeerReview from 10-11.30

08.12.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How bacteria resist hostile attacks Some bacteria use a kind of molecular β€œspeargun” to eliminate their rivals, injecting them with a lethal cocktail. Researchers led by Prof. Marek Basler at the Biozentrum have now discovered that cert...

πŸ§ͺ New research by @basler-lab.bsky.social reveals a surprising microbial trade-off: Pseudomonas aeruginosa activates a defense program to survive β€œspeargun” attacks from rival bacteria, but this defense makes it more vulnerable to antibiotics. @unibas.ch @snsf.ch @nccr-antiresist.bsky.social πŸ‘‡

08.12.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Warm congratulations to Prof. Domna Karagogeos!πŸ‘

08.12.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday at the "Planetary #CellBiology" session of #CellBio2025, chaired by Amy Gladfelter, we explored how cell and #MolecularBiology discoveries connect to planetary health, informed by voices from science, education and funding. πŸ§ͺ American Society for Cell Biology

08.12.2025 06:49 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today and every day at #cellbio2025
πŸ’₯ find me and chat about @lsajournal.org
πŸ’₯ take a gorgeous flyer
πŸ’₯ get a free t-shirt πŸ₯³

07.12.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Attending #Cellbio2025? Join the training session on writing abstracts & titles by @embopress.org @molsystbiol.org editor Poonam Bheda (details below )⬇️

07.12.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Soon! Join the session on "Planetary #CellBiology” taking place today in Room 126A at 8:30-9:45 AM EST at #CellBio2025! Learn about how discoveries in cell and #MolecularBiology intersect with planetary health, with voices from #science, #education and #funding.

American Society for Cell Biology

07.12.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Insights from Dr. Jan Ellenberg: Why Global Cooperation is Key to Tackling Climate Change?
YouTube video by Cells4PlanetaryHealth Insights from Dr. Jan Ellenberg: Why Global Cooperation is Key to Tackling Climate Change?

Watch Jan Ellenberg @scilifelab.se on the importance of #PlanetaryCellBiology and opportunities for ECRs. Join the discussion tomorrow Dec 7 | 8:30-9:45 AM EST CellBio2025 @ascbiology.bsky.social @embo.org. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgRW... and/or join our community docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

06.12.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œTo read” list getting longer! #booksky

06.12.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adding one original sentence to the recommendation letter that Chatgpt composed

06.12.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of the four speakers for the "Rising Tide of Science Denial", special President's session on Saturday Dec 6 at 1pm:  Kenneth R. Miller, Michael Mann, Paul Offit, and Gale M. Sinatra

Image of the four speakers for the "Rising Tide of Science Denial", special President's session on Saturday Dec 6 at 1pm: Kenneth R. Miller, Michael Mann, Paul Offit, and Gale M. Sinatra

Super excited for the upcoming #cellbio2025 @ascbiology.bsky.social @embo.org meeting in Philadelphia! Check out the Special President's session on "The Rising Tide of Science Denial" on Saturday at 1pm!

02.12.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
Insights from Dr. Jeremy Farrar: How can Science drive Climate Solutions?
YouTube video by Cells4PlanetaryHealth Insights from Dr. Jeremy Farrar: How can Science drive Climate Solutions?

Join us @ascbiology.bsky.social @embo.org #CellBio2025 to discuss #PlanetaryCellBiology Dec 7 | 8:30–9:45 AM EST
In this video, Jeremy Farrar @who.int eloquently shares why integrating biology across scales is essential for health strategies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDr-...
#PlanetaryCellBiology

04.12.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're packing our bags for Philadelphia! If you're attending #CellBio2025 be sure to stop by the EMBO booth #825. Three of our editors are attending and available to discuss your latest work! @molsystbiol.org @lsajournal.org @reviewcommons.org

02.12.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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In a few days, #CellBio2025 will begin!

Meet us at the EMBO booth, during the scientific and #training sessions, "Meet the Editors," the EMBO Gold Medal Talk and more!

American Society for Cell Biology
#LifeSciences #research #CellBiology #conference

03.12.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honored to be included in this reflection on 20 excellent years of MolSystBiol! From our first phosphotyrosine interactome in 2005 to proteome-wide networks - scale has grown exponentially. MS proteomics + AI is transforming systems-level understanding. Exciting times!
embopress.org/doi/pdf/10.1...

25.11.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This β€˜impressive’ AI model predicted Hurricane Melissa’s perilous growth An artificial-intelligence tool is helping to crack the challenge of forecasting hurricane intensity.

An AI tool is helping to crack the challenge of forecasting hurricane intensity

go.nature.com/3MdeZre

03.12.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Read our top papers in cell bio from the past year, then come find me at #CellBio2025 and tell me what you thought!

03.12.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The EMBO Practical Course "Hack your microscope" in Oeiras, PT, 20–25 Apr 2026 aims to innovate, democratize advanced #imaging technologies and shape the future of open-source #microscopy – Apply now!

Deadline: 12 Dec

https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-microscope
#EMBOmicroscope #EMBOevents πŸ§ͺ

03.12.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Cells for Planetary Health Community Registration Form Following the β€œIntegrating Cell and Planetary Scales to Address Climate Resilience” workshop held in Lisbon in April 2025, we’re launching a new community dedicated to bridging scientific disciplines ...

🌍 Heading to #CellBIO2025 meeting @embo.org @ascbiology.bsky.social ? Join us as we continue building Planetary Cell Biology, a cross scale field - from cells to biodiversity. Sunday, Dec 7 | 8:30–9:45 AM EST
Curious? www.youtube.com/@Cells4Plane...
🌱 Join the community: forms.gle/AjQ6dVBL7QT5...

01.12.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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How does messenger RNA (mRNA) get out of the nucleus to become a protein? Eukaryotic mRNA is packaged, exported, and then translated in the cytoplasm. But how do these steps work? And what are open questions? Check out our new review for our take: www.annualreviews.org/content/jour... (1/3)

21.11.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 121    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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One week to go until #CellBio2025! From 6–10 December, the American Society for Cell Biology and EMBO will bring together the global #CellBiology community in #Philadelphia for a meeting dedicated to cutting-edge #research, meaningful discussion and collaborative exchange. See you soon! #conference

29.11.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4

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