"Cancer cells don’t quickly adapt or rewire this copper dependency, which creates a therapeutic window. By introducing a copper chelator, we can dampen the MAPK signaling that tumors rely on for growth." —Donita Brady of Brady Lab UPenn, Journal of Biological Chemistry associate editor ow.ly/hVCN50VQpfS

Sitges welcomed us with a beautiful day for a walking tour before getting into some great science! #CSMetabolites2025 #metabolites Cell Metabolism Molecular Cell

Thank you to Cell Symposia Roberto Zoncu & Kivanc Birsoy for the invitation to share our ongoing work w/ on copper chaos, how mitochondrial metal missteps unravel TCA metabolism & nutrient sensing.

Check out this tour de force from Rushika M. Perera and Gilles Rademaker in nature, revealing a novel role for PCSK9 in driving metastatic tropism in pancreatic cancer! Congratulations 🎉 on 👏🏾

Happy Pride Month! This June, we honor and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to science, medicine, and society. At PSOM, we remain committed to fostering an environment where LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

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We're baccccckkk! #SUIP2025! After a full day yesterday, we're starting off day 2 talking about mentor-mentee relationships with our wonderful cohort! Shout out to Daniel Kessler for always proving such good advice during this workshop 👏🏾

Doing science responsibly means more than just good results-it means rigorous training, ethical conduct, and intentional mentorship. That’s the foundation we’re building with our #SUIP 2025 cohort. Thanks Steve DiNardo for the RCR training!

Big day around Delco. Barnett’s school hosts a lemonade stand every year for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund the fight against childhood cancer. alexslemonade.org/node/4162684/d… #OneCupAtATime

We’re thrilled to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 Research Trainee Affairs at Penn Medicine. RSVP at the QR Code in the flyer!

Proud to support these meaningful events celebrating Pride Month and Juneteenth. Join us in honoring the voices, histories, and contributions that enrich our community. Hope to see you there! 🌈✊🏽 #PrideMonth #Juneteenth #RTAEvents

📣Don't forget to register and submit your abstract for short talk consideration at #RedoxBio25 The chairs would love to have you on board and look forward welcoming some new and familiar faces in sunny Mexico. 🇲🇽🌞 To Register and Submit your abstract: bit.ly/45Qk3tb

✊🏽 Celebrate Black freedom, resilience & community! 📅 June 18 – Seminar w/ Dr. Squire Booker 📅 June 21 – Freedom Day Celebration Planned by our trainee leaders to honor Black history with reflection, joy & education. 🎟️ RSVP via flyer QR codes. All are welcome.

📢Want to speak at #RedoxBio25? Short talk submission is OPEN! 🎉 Register now and submit your abstract for a chance to present your work alongside leading researchers in the field. More details here ➡️bit.ly/465v1v5

As Faculty Director of Research Trainee Affairs at Penn Medicine, I’m proud to affirm our values that shape our education, training & outreach commitments. Juneteenth reminds us that progress is ongoing—and our work must be rooted in respect, access, & opportunity for all. #Juneteenth

NIH cuts don’t just affect labs. They affect patients, communities, and innovation. Tell your representative what’s at stake. Use our resources to request a district meeting: ow.ly/j3YK50WgZb3 #ScienceServesUsAll

🎉Brady Lab is 10! A decade of discovery & growth. This milestone belongs to the incredible trainees, generous collaborators, supportive colleagues, & steadfast friends & family who’ve fueled our journey every step. On to the next chapter Penn Medicine Univ. of Pennsylvania Department of Cancer Biology Research Trainee Affairs at Penn Medicine 💙

Time flies by when you’re building scientific foundation, curiosity, & community. Research Trainee Affairs at Penn Medicine #SUIP2025

🚨Postdoctoral position available now! 🚨We have an immediate fully funded position available in cardiac metabolism. We are looking for a highly motivated person to lead our animal model work in oxidative metabolism in heart! Pay is competitive with benefits offered. 1/2

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