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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
22 Nov 2024
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Oct 29
🎬 It was a pleasure hosting a screening of The Endless Frontier and a discussion with filmmaker @MarilynNess9 and scientist @DrShrutiNaik, moderated by Dr. Agnel Sfeir. A powerful conversation on scientific discovery, the researchers behind it, and the future of science.
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Oct 1
To all #MSKPostdocs - THANK YOU for your significant contributions to the @MSKCancerCenter research community! @MSKPDA we are proud to celebrate you!
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Oct 1
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@NagSharanya #MSKPostdoc in the Chandarlapaty Lab identifies activating ERBB2 mutations as a potential biomarker of trastuzumab deruxtecan sensitivity, expanding treatment options for patients w/metastatic breast cancer, including those with HER2 IHC 0 tumors.
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#BestPartOfScience: connecting scientific discovery to patient care. I study how cancers develop resistance to targeted therapies, with the goal of uncovering new treatment strategies that could ultimately benefit patients. #CareerAdvice: Coming from an RNA biology PhD into translational oncology, one of my biggest lessons was to not be afraid to step into a new field. Your training gives you a unique perspective, even when you're still learning. Ask for help, share your ideas, and remember that setbacks are part of the process, not a reflection of your potential. #FunFact: Outside the lab, I enjoy baking, reading fiction, painting, and traveling. These hobbies help me stay curious, think creatively, and return to science with fresh perspectives. Sharanya Nag, PhD Chandarlapaty Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Oct 1
Replying to @MSKEducation
Congrats @NagSharanya! Her @CCR_AACR study identified ERBB2 mutations as a biomarker of trastuzumab deruxtecan response, potentially expanding treatment options for patients with breast cancer. Featured at @AACR D3 2026 and highlighted in AACR's From the Bench series. 👏
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Oct 1
Meet #MSKPostdoc Emmet Huang-Hobbs (@E_HuangHobbs) from the @SawyersLabMSKCC. Emmet uses prostate organoid models to elucidate how tumors and neurons talk to and influence one another’s behavior.​‌
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#BestPartOfScience: Constantly learning and discovering new things. Building and applying new tools to uncover biological insights is incredibly rewarding and keeps science endlessly exciting. #BecomingAScientist: From studying paleontology and ecology as an undergraduate to researching neuroscience and cancer, I have always been fascinated by how individuals interact within complex systems, whether in forests or within tumors and their microenvironments. #CareerAdvice: Never give up. Breakthroughs may get the spotlight, but science is built on the persistence to keep going when experiments fail. #FunFact: Outside the lab, I enjoy powerlifting. It has taught me to value progress over perfection, trust the process, and appreciate how small, consistent efforts compound over time. Emmet Huang-Hobbs, PhD Sawyers Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 30
#MSKPostdoc Jonah Rosas, leader of the @MSKPDA Social Committee and a postdoc in the @MashaAkhmanova Lab, studies how macrophages move through complex tissue environments, with the goal of developing new immune-based therapies for solid tumors.
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#BestPartOfScience: As a scientist, we get to operate at the boundary of the unknown. We get to formulate and tackle questions that no one else has thought to ask before. That sense of stepping into the frontier is exhilarating, and it's a privilege to get to do what we do. With it, we have a responsibility to be stewards of good science and effective communicators. #BecomingAScientist: As a survivor of pediatric Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I have an intimate relationship with how scientific advances save lives. That singular life experience sparked my passion for cancer biology, and I hope my work influences how we think about therapeutic development.  #FunFact: As an extrovert, I love connecting with people across disciplines. Some of the best scientific ideas and collaborations start with a simple conversation over coffee. Jonah Rosas, PhD Akhmanova Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 30
Meet #MSKPostdoc Laura Berneking (@LauraBernekin11) from the Niec Lab who studies how infections can leave a lasting “memory” in 🩸 blood-forming stem cells, reshaping how the immune system responds to future infections and cancer.
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#BecomingAScientist: Science was part of my life from the very beginning. My mother studied biology while she was pregnant with me, and I spent much of my childhood in the botanical garden with her. Later, during school, I was mesmerized by the albino frogs in her laboratory. I honestly cannot remember ever imagining that I would become anything other than a scientist. #CareerAdvice: Follow the questions that excite you, even if they lead beyond your original field. I started as bacteriologist and eventually found my way into immunology and cancer biology by pursuing curiosity wherever it led. #FunFact: Outside the lab, I enjoy watercolor painting and traveling. I have visited around 80 countries, and both hobbies fuel the curiosity and creativity I bring to science. Laura Berneking, MD PhD Niec Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 30
Meet #MSKPostdoc Marc Nater (@MarcNtr) from the @MaraShermanLab. Marc studies how pancreatic cancer hijacks surrounding supporting cells to spread and resist treatment.
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 30
Replying to @MSKEducation
Congratulations to Marc on receiving the 2026 @HirshbergFound Seed Grant to investigate stromal hierarchies in metastatic pancreatic cancer 👏
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 28
#MSKPostdoc Bujamin "Ben" Vokshi (@Biologyofben), co-leader of the @MSKPDA Parent Committee and a postdoc in the @LabMassague, studies how metastatic 🫁 adenocarcinoma develops resistance to targeted therapies and how to overcome it to make treatments last longer.
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#BestPartOfScience: Turning curiosity into discovery and helping others understand why it matters. While I enjoy tackling complex questions in cancer biology, the most rewarding part is sharing knowledge and inspiring curiosity in others. #BecomingAScientist: I came to cancer research after losing family members to the disease more than 15 years ago. Seeing the progress made since then transformed grief into purpose, and at MSK, I have the opportunity to turn that purpose into discoveries that may ultimately benefit patients. #FunFact: Outside the lab, I practice karate. It has taught me patience, humility, and the value of consistent effort, lessons that apply just as much to science as they do to martial arts. Bujamin Vokshi, PhD Massagué Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 28
Replying to @MSKEducation
Congratulations @biologyofbenon receiving the @SocietyofMSKCCScholars Prize! 👏
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Sep 28
Meet #MSKPostdoc Lila Neahring (@LilaNeahring) from the Zallen Lab. Lila studies how epithelial tissues form during mammalian development, a process essential for building new organs and one that may also be co-opted during cancer metastasis.
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#BestPartOfScience: The moments when you see something unexpected and realize you’ve unlocked something brand new about how cells work. #BecomingAScientist: I was fascinated by both how much we know about life at the cellular and molecular level and how much remains to be discovered. That curiosity led me to a career in science. #CareerAdvice: Show a non-scientist friend one of your movies from the microscope (or your protein structure, or whatever you work on), and their reaction will probably remind you how cool your job is. #FunFact: Outside the lab, I enjoy bouldering. Tackling the same climbing "project" for months or even years has taught me persistence and resilience, a mindset that has been invaluable in my scientific research. Lila Neahring, PhD Zallen Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 25
Meet #MSKPostdoc Ying Liang (@wingwinly) from the Shu Lab. Her research uses large-scale genomic and health data to identify inherited risk factors for breast cancer, particularly triple-negative disease, and transform these insights into better prevention.
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#BestPartOfScience: The freedom to dig deep into unanswered questions. I study how inherited genetic variation influences breast cancer risk, helping uncover patterns that can improve our understanding of disease and human health. #BecomingAScientist: After working in industry, I realized I was more interested in the questions than the projects themselves. That curiosity led me back to school for a PhD in epidemiology and biostatistics. #CareerAdvice: Focus on questions more than methods. Tools will evolve, but the ability to ask meaningful questions and test important ideas is what sustains a successful scientific career. #FunFact: Swimming and hiking are my time away from a screen. Ying Liang, PhD Shu Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 25
Replying to @MSKEducation
Congratulations @wingwinly on receiving the 2026 @SocietyofMSKCC Scholars Prize! 👏
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 25
Meet #MSKPostdoc Brendan Camellato from the @_Choi_Junhong Lab. Brendan is developing tools for “molecular recording”, giving cells the ability to capture the key events that shape both healthy development and the progression of diseases like cancer.
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#BestPartOfScience: Constantly learning how the world works and contributing, even in small ways, to our shared understanding. Basic science may not directly cure disease, but it lays the foundation for every biomedical breakthrough. #BecomingAScientist: I was fascinated by both how much we know about life at the cellular and molecular level and how much remains to be discovered. That curiosity led me to a career in science. #CareerAdvice: Science is a creative pursuit. Make time to step away from the bench and let your mind wander. Some of the best ideas emerge when you're not actively searching for them. #FunFact: Playing drums helps me to think creatively, and to think in the moment, improvising when needed while always looking a little bit ahead at what’s coming next. Brendan Camellato, PhD Choi Lab National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 2026
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 25
Replying to @MSKEducation
Want to learn more about Brendan's research? Check out Brendan's award-winning 2025 MSK Postdoc Slam presentation, which earned him both 1st Place and the People's Choice Award! 🏆🥇
youtu.be/q56F_Sru_PM?si…
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 24
Thank you, Dr. Margaret Goodell (@Goodell_Lab), for an outstanding keynote at the @MSKPDA #MSKPostdoc Research Symposium! Your insights on stem cells, the immune system, and epigenetics, along with your personal career journey, were truly inspiring.
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 24
Closing the first session of the #MSKPostdoc Symposium: Yuxuan Han, a GMTEC Metastasis Fellow in the @FandWLab. Yuxuan studies how lipids in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) help cancer cells progress and transition into a more aggressive state.
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 24
Next up: #MSKPostdoc Wei Chen from the @FandWLab. Wei studies how motor neurons, with their long axons and extensive connections, maintain specialized lipidome that support synaptic function over the lifetime of organisms.🧠
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 24
#MSKPostdoc Marton Kovacs, a Dr. Joan Eliasoph Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the @J_Maciejowski @maciejowskilab, studies how tumor cells modulate the immune system and whether targeting Polymerase Iota can help overcome resistance and enhance immunotherapy.
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MSK ScienceEducation@MSKEducation
Sep 24
Too much sugar? 🍬🍫 #MSKPostdoc Anna Knoerlein, a Kravis WISE Postdoctoral Fellow in the @Yael_David__ lab, discovered that reactive metabolic by-products can modify RNA and trigger cellular stress responses, revealing a new link between metabolism and disease. #NPAW2026 @MSKPDA
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