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Meet #theNodeCorrespondents: Dina Myasnikova Interview: thenode.biologists.com/meet-the-node-… Dina Mikimoto is currently a #postdoc 東京大学竹内昌治研究室 and tells us more about her journey from #chemistry to #TissueEngineering. The latter will inspire her future posts, so keep an eye out for it! 👀

📢New on the Node In this blog post, our correspondent Dina Mikimoto talks about her experience as a women researcher in Japan, and how she found support from like-minded people by joining 'Women in Science Japan': thenode.biologists.com/you-are-not-al… #theNodeCorrespondents #WomenInSTEM

#SMBE2023 My dept in Reading, UK has jobs going: 2 lectureships (permanent posts, ≈asst prof) in Biomed already advertised, and 3 upcoming in Zoology, Ecology, Conservation. Do chat to me if interested!

July has already seen: The hottest three-week period ever recorded. The three hottest days on record. The highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year. It is still possible to avoid the very worst of climate change, but only with dramatic, immediate #ClimateAction.

Considering applying for an ERC grant this year? You probably already know there have been some changes to the ERC's research assessment procedures and forms. If you want to know what they are, why they were implemented AND get some initial tips 👇 erc.europa.eu/erc-magazine

Maybe the path of a scientific career isn’t linear. Maybe it’s more like Waddington’s epigenetic landscape with its myriad potential and shifting geography. We need to hear the stories of scientists who have walked those paths less traveled.

I came to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine following my curiosity. But then I discovered that not everyone sees this field of research the same way I do. So in my new article, I am trying to find the reasons for the different opinions. thenode.biologists.com/the-science-of…

Read about my experience at the Japan SciComm Forum conference, hosted in Okinawa at OIST. There were so many interesting discussions and questions, I already have so many new topics for conversations and ideas for articles! #jsf2023 #scicomm thenode.biologists.com/japan-scicom-f…

Didn't make it to the ISSCR's Vienna meeting last week? Fret not, for I have written a report on it on the Node website. Awesome talks on #developmentalbiology models, mathematical modelling, and pretty amazing novel techniques. thenode.biologists.com/heres-looking-… #theNodeCorrespondents

It's around 10 C. The season when the tip of your nose gets colder than any other part of your body, and a cup of hot chocolate is an ultimate drink. #RandomThoughts #thoughtoftheday

Disconnecting is so scary sometimes. What if people need you right away, or you will not answer a message within 5 minutes? But the longer you work, the more you understand - the only way to actually, truly do something - is to concentrate on one thing.

In my latest article for the Node I explore the advantages and challenges of online vs in-person conferences. From accessibility online to the irreplaceable energy of in-person meetings - can we blend both? #AcademicTwitter #scicomm #AcademicChatter thenode.biologists.com/online-vs-in-p…

Do you ever use capital letters to convey your feelings? I do. Today, after 9 years of living in Japan, I suddenly came to the realisation that I couldn't do capital letters in Japanese. Used a ton of emoji instead 😆 #japanese #lostintranslation #LanguageLearning

As we welcome the new correspondents, we'd also like to say a huge thank you to the 2023 correspondents Alexandra Bisia, Brent Foster and Dina Mikimoto, who brought in a variety of thoughtful and creative content to the Node 🙏Check out all their posts: thenode.biologists.com/the-node-corre…

Almost missed the collaboration post from Alexandra Bisia and Brent Foster. So excited to read individual interviews about researchers working on non-model organisms! It is always interesting to know what happens when you choose a non-conventional approach🧐

🔬Making labs more sustainable starts with identifying carbon footprint sources that have the highest impact on our environment. Which, in your lab, do you think is the biggest source of CO2 emissions?

Thrilled to announce that three wonderful #preLighters will take up the #preLightsAmbassador role this year: Isabella Cisneros, @EthanEwe & Shreya Pramanik They’ll be taking over from jablack, Martín Estermann, Girish Kale & Juan Moriano who have all done a brilliant job! 🙏

Are you keen to get more science communication experience? Join us as the Node and FocalPlane conference reporters at #biologists100. Find out more at: Developmental and stem cell biology: bit.ly/3Yk2pZz Cell biology and microscopy: bit.ly/40icxoj

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