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Kahlilia Morris-Blanco

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Assistant Professor @PennCDB @PennEpiInst Neuroscientist who loves #epigenetics and #mitochondrialbiology Researching ways to prevent brain damage after stroke

Philadelphia, PA
Joined March 2022
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@DengYanxiang
Yanxiang Deng
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Spatial-DMT is now published in @Nature ! For the first time, we can simultaneously map DNA methylation and RNA transcription in tissue context. Great collab with @zhouwanding lab. Big congrats to Chin @Chin72155594 , Hongxiang @HongxiangFu and team!
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Nature - DNA-methylation and gene-expression profiling of tissue sections at near single-cell resolution can be used to create detailed spatial maps showing how methylation and transcription...
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North American Artery Society
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1st Meeting vs. 13th Meeting August 7, 2012, at the University of Penn 12 individuals at the 1st NAA Conference. How far we’ve come to the 13th Annual Meeting – with 121 attendees, 15 sponsors, 48 abstract submissions, and 80 Latin America Virtual attendees!
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This is Dr. Douglas Wallace. A biologist who’s spent 45 years studying mitochondria. His message? Cancer, heart disease & even aging—aren’t random. They begin when your mitochondria fail to make enough energy. Here’s the energy story modern medicine missed: 🧵
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@TheModzLab
Andrew Modzelewski 🧬🐁🔬
6 months
WE ARE HIRING (Postdoc Position)! Please share this with anyone who might be interested. Philly and UPENN are waiting for you!
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What if the AI could write the paper for you? 🚨Spoiler alert: it does! We've designed a spatial transcriptomics AI agent to chart hPSC-pancreas maturation in vivo, and report on interesting biology, autonomously https://t.co/MGX5Beykic
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Kahlilia Morris-Blanco
1 year
This past weekend Sylwia, Ilona, and Jordan walked alongside stroke/heart disease survivors, supporters, researchers, and healthcare professionals to champion heart health! Together with Penn Medicine, they helped raise over $120k @ Philly #HeartWalk. #strokeresearch #WomenInSTEM
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@ATvardovskiy
Andrey Tvardovskiy
1 year
📢 JOB ALERT: Tvardovskiy Lab at @PennEpiInst is hiring at all levels! Interested in chromatin biology, quantitative proteomics, or epigenetic modifications? Learn more about our research and apply at https://t.co/cz0RcZ6PRM Please RT
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@Dr_RPhillips
Richard Phillips
1 year
Thrilled to be a named an @theNCI #CancerMoonshotScholar. All thanks to the team, mentors #FrancesJensen and our precious patients as we work toward better treatments for glioma @PennNeurology @PennCancer @PennEpiInst
@theNCI
National Cancer Institute
1 year
Today, the #BidenCancerMoonshot announced a new cohort of Cancer Moonshot Scholars and awarded $6 million to this next generation of innovators in cancer prevention, treatment, and diagnosis. Learn more about the Scholars: https://t.co/3UJR9fKqzM
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Kahlilia Morris-Blanco
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One of the best ways to spend a sunny day in Philly is with these brilliant, creative,  and fun people! So honored to work with this awesome team! Happy #newpi Morris-Blanco Lab #strokeresearch
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Kahlilia Morris-Blanco
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#SfN24 My first conference as a student and still remains my favorite conference today!! I had so much fun giving a talk and learning about the incredible brain research happening across the world. PLUS meeting old friends, making new ones, and of course Chicago 😍 #SfN2024
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University of Washington
@UW
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University of Washington biochemist David Baker has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work designing new proteins that can neutralize viruses, target cancer cells, and more. Read more from @uwmedicine: https://t.co/PU7AM1ETvA #NobelPrize #GoHuskies
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@NicoliLab
Stefania Nicoli
1 year
We were thrilled to have you at @YaleMed @YaleCVRC @YaleVBTProgram ! It was inspiring to hear about your research and exchange ideas. Looking forward to future collaborations and seeing where your amazing work takes you!
@MorrisBLab
Kahlilia Morris-Blanco
1 year
Had an incredible 1st visit @YaleMed! Loved sharing my research and learning about the groundbreaking science happening @YaleCVRC. Huge thanks to @NicoliLab for being an amazing host and to all the brilliant faculty and @YaleVBTProgram trainees I had the chance to meet!
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@CSConn_PhD
Crys Conn
1 year
If you are interested in RNA regulation, translational control, cancer progression, and/or therapy resistance... (+cookies&Shenanigans): The Conn Lab is #HiringNow for Postdoc and senior research positions @PennMedicine full description link in thread
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Kahlilia Morris-Blanco
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Had an incredible 1st visit @YaleMed! Loved sharing my research and learning about the groundbreaking science happening @YaleCVRC. Huge thanks to @NicoliLab for being an amazing host and to all the brilliant faculty and @YaleVBTProgram trainees I had the chance to meet!
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@PennEpiInst
Penn Epigenetics
1 year
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Epigenetics Institute At-Large Pilot Grants! We look forward to seeing the progress of these projects in the next year! @DengYanxiang @LilingWanLab @ericjoycelab @Dr_RPhillips @MorrisBLab
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@AnaGCristancho
Ana Cristancho, MD, PhD
1 year
Excited to be part of the BRIDGE Center! And really awesome opportunity with resources to join for collaborative research in neurodevelopmental disorders!!! Check out ⬇️
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@RasaValiauga
Rasa Valiauga, PhD
1 year
THRILLED to share that my first first-author manuscript has been accepted for publication! 🎉 #science #dissertationwork @SpringerNature @EdcampbellLab
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@TheModzLab
Andrew Modzelewski 🧬🐁🔬
1 year
We assistant professors need to stick together! Had a great time @PennCDB retreat! Looking forward to everyone new and exciting research! @MustafaMir16 @JuanAlvarezDom @MorrisBLab @pennvet @Penn
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@RasaValiauga
Rasa Valiauga, PhD
2 years
One degree down, one to go! #PhDgraduation #neuroscientist #MDPhD
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@golnaz_v
Golnaz Vahedi
2 years
It is a huge honor to be appointed as the co-director of the @PennEpiInst. Look forward to learning from @berger_lab and @blobelgroup. @Marisa_S_B set a high standard for leadership that I aim to honor and build upon in the coming tenure. https://t.co/lZwFliVGQY
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