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#DEI is not new. There is a body of literature dating back to the 1960s that document the importance in #inclusion. If it’s new to you… it is just new to YOU. -Dr. Rob Winn VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center #CancerEquityColloquium Mass General Cancer Center

Our hearts continue to be with those impacted by the tragedy in Allen. Conversations with children and loved ones about these events can be difficult. UTSW psychiatrists offer some helpful advice on how to navigate them. bit.ly/44MH1ys

Researchers @genome_govhave release a new human genome reference that captures significantly more diversity from different human populations. Read more: bit.ly/42Llu7w via NIH

Becoming an independent scientist doesn't mean you should stop talking with colleagues about your ideas. Just the opposite: we all need someone we can talk to. The most effective seems to be one-on-one discussions that have the attitude of improvisations, like jazz and theatre.

Joan Conaway, Ph.D., VP & Dean of Basic Research at #UTSW, is the newly elected President-Elect of the ASBMB. Learn how Dr. Conaway will advance ASBMB's mission to promote science, scientific research, education, and molecular biology. bit.ly/3qxxbBv #utswnews

#UTSW graduate Christine Chen, M.D., and a team of 19 volunteers created a sea life mural for Parkland burn unit's pediatric patients. The mural features 150 sea creatures and aims to provide a calming environment. Discover the immersive paintings. bit.ly/3PAHU7F

Photo of the day: Rowing Mom Wins Nobel row2k.com/potd/10-3-2023…

We're excited about our new paper - measuring kinase activity using high-throughput mass spectrometry. This technique is great for inhibitor work - fast, label-free, and sensitive. Eager to expand the assay panel and collaborate! UTSW Media Relations, UTSW Radiation Oncology cell.com/cell-reports-p…

Strong relationships don’t need agreement. They need alignment. Agreement is having identical opinions. Alignment is having shared values. Agreement is taking the same path. Alignment is heading in the same direction. Closeness is a matter of commitment, not consensus.

"Life is short, beautiful and cruel. … We hope for Ceci to positively impact the world, and this fund is one way she will be able to do that." - Dr. Nina Niu Sanford Read more about UTSW physicians Nina & Ethan's endowment in their youngest daughter's honor: bit.ly/rememberingCeci

Humility and confidence are not mutually exclusive and great leaders have both. Humility to know what they don’t know and confidence to ask questions and rely on others. Humility to know that they’re not perfect and confidence to admit their mistakes and to grow and improve.

I wrote down my rules on how to Science. I hope you find it useful!

GOOD NEWS: Concordant with US data collected by American Cancer Society, this is yet MORE real world evidence that HPV vaccination saves lives! HPV vaccine study finds zero cases of cervical cancer among women vaccinated before age 14 statnews.com/2024/01/25/hpv… via STAT

Congrats to Maria, Natascha, and Hussein UTSW Radiology and other postdoctoral fellows for winning the Spring travel award! Ananth Madhuranthakam Elizabeth Davenport, PhD and Jaewon Yang Labs.

Because skin cancer is less common on Black skin, people with unusual skin growths may need to strongly advocate for themselves, especially if a doctor has little experience with darker skin. If a growth changes or seems suspicious, connect with a doctor.

#DiscoverBMB | We are the unsung heroes of our time, the explorers of life at the most fundamental levels. Our work is a testament to the power of human curiosity, innovation, and the unrelenting pursuit of knowledge. asbmb.org/membership

Would you prefer to lead a lab alone or together with a science buddy? How interesting would be a research institute where joint labs are the standard?!

Here's the thing. We have **NO IDEA** how to pick good graduate students. I served on admission committees for 10+ years, and chaired a few, and what I learned is that all the spreadsheets of grades and test scores and recommendations and essays and publications and interview

Sometimes I hear people say that you have to be extroverted or charismatic to be a good leader. I disagree. Think about the leaders you respect. There’s a good chance there are some quiet or introverted people on that list. There are many different ways to be a great leader.

Today, we honor the life, legacy and enduring vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and love continues to inspire us to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.