Ryan Hernandez
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From busboy/car washer to population geneticist @UCSF, co/Director of the BMI PhD program, Initiative for Digital Transformation, & @UCSF_PROPEL Program!!!
Joined September 2013
Announcing our much-awaited updated aladynoulli, a fully interpretable Bayesian model that considers predictive and explanatory disease trajectories across the life course for individuals, anchored on underlying PGS.
medrxiv.org
Understanding how disease patterns evolve over a lifetime remains a key challenge in medicine. While electronic health records provide rich longitudinal data, existing models typically analyze each...
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Hey #ASHG2025! Bummed I'm not there with you. But if you are FACULTY at Oregon Health & Science University, University of Iowa, UCSF, University of Wisconsin, Madison, or Virginia Commonwealth University and able to hire/train a scholar who wants to go to grad school: Sign up!
There are unprecedented challenges for science, calling for bold action and collective effort. Training the next generation of scientific leaders has never been more important. Join us as we grow National PROPEL to answer this call. Learn more: https://t.co/bJ2cQpVXqU 🧪🧬🖥️🧵
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There are unprecedented challenges for science, calling for bold action and collective effort. Training the next generation of scientific leaders has never been more important. Join us as we grow National PROPEL to answer this call. Learn more: https://t.co/bJ2cQpVXqU 🧪🧬🖥️🧵
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There are unprecedented challenges for science, calling for bold action and collective effort. Training the next generation of scientific leaders has never been more important. Join us as we grow National PROPEL to answer this call. Learn more: https://t.co/bJ2cQpVXqU 🧪🧬🖥️🧵
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🌟We can open equitable routes to science and build a future where talent—not privilege—drives breakthroughs. Your can change a trajectory. Scholars, PIs: Join us for National PROPEL’s Matchmaking Event and be part of this transformation. Learn more: https://t.co/bJ2cQpVXqU 🙌
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📅 Key dates: 🧑🔬 Info session for scholars: Nov 14, 9–10am PT 👩🏫 Info session for faculty: Nov 14, 10–11am PT 📝 Register by: Dec 5 🖥️ Event: Jan 30, 2026 (virtual) 🔗 Register:
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How it works: Scholars and faculty share interests, meet in structured 10-minute conversations, then follow up for formal interviews and hiring. 🧬 National PROPEL creates connections to open paid pathways into science. Learn more:
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But PhD readiness goes beyond research—it’s about building scientific identity, scientific self-efficacy, leadership skills, and the confidence to thrive in grad school and beyond. Scholars receive mentoring and holistic support to help them succeed.
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What scholars receive: livable salary, research training, professional development, and academic enrichment. These opportunities prepare scholars for meaningful careers in science while supporting their journey toward their PhD.
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There’s a debate: Do paid postbac programs measurably improve PhD readiness and scientific leadership? We’re committed to assessing outcomes—not just anecdotes. With the Center for Eval. & Assessment (UIowa), we’re collecting and analyzing data to inform the future of grad ed.
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Why this event? National PROPEL is testing a hypothesis: increasing paid postbac research opportunities will increase PhD readiness, broaden the talent pool in graduate education, and prepare scholars to become the next generation of scientific leaders. 🧪💡🌟
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Paid postbac pathways can help remove barriers that shut out talented students. National PROPEL is building equitable opportunities for research experience to widen the talent pool—and strengthen the future of science. 🌟 Learn more:
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That’s why National PROPEL is facilitating connections through its Matchmaking Event, where you can meet faculty ready to hire you! Apply by Dec 5. Scholar info session Nov 14, 9–10am PT:
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Scholars: Are you a senior or recent grad thinking about a PhD? Sustained research (~2+ years) builds PhD readiness, but many lack access to paid research or discover opportunities too late—barriers that shut out talent.
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PIs at UCSF, OHSU, U Iowa, UW–Madison, and VCU: Want to hire/train postbacs in pursuit of a PhD? Meet talented trainees through short 10‑minute virtual interviews during our Matchmaking Event! Register by Dec 5. Info session Nov 14, 10–11am PT. Details:
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Since 2021, >200 postbac scholars have joined UCSF PROPEL, and 83% of those applying to PhD programs got in! Scholars want opportunity. PIs want to train. The demand is clear—so we’re scaling nationally! Join our 2026 Matchmaking Event to connect PIs & scholars in CA/OR/IA/WI/VA
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There are unprecedented challenges for science, calling for bold action and collective effort. Training the next generation of scientific leaders has never been more important. Join us as we grow National PROPEL to answer this call. Learn more: https://t.co/bJ2cQpVXqU 🧪🧬🖥️🧵
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I’m not here much anymore… this is partly why:
timeshighereducation.com
Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
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Starting off 2025 strong by building connections and setting goals for the new year!🌟Thanks to all the PROPEL scholars and IMSD PhD students who came together for a collaborative vision board social event🎨✨. #UCSFCommunity #PROPEL #IMSD #VisionBoarding
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