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On this National and International Women's Day, as a physician I would like everyone to recognize the indomitable spirit and groundbreaking contributions women in the science realm. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and an unwavering advocate for wellness, I've observed how scientific progress directly influences the quality of our lives and well-being. Women have not only been integral to these advancements but have also led some of the most revolutionary discoveries that continue to shape our understanding and approach to health and medicine. I have personally witnessed incredible contributions of women, in the fields of science and medicine, many of whom I have had the honor of working with in my training and career! One cannot speak of modern scientific marvels without acknowledging Jennifer Doudna, whose work on CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology has opened new horizons in biomedical research and treatment. This revolutionary discovery, for which she won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry alongside Emmanuelle Charpentier, allows for precise editing of DNA, heralding a new era in genetic medicine. From potential cures for genetic disorders to advancements in cancer treatment, their work stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of human curiosity and intellect. The legacy of Marie Curie, with her pioneering research on radioactivity, and Rosalind Franklin, whose work was pivotal in understanding the structure of DNA, underscore the foundational role women have played in science. Similarly, Grace Hopper's contributions to computer science and Katherine Johnson's mathematical prowess essential for space exploration highlight the diverse areas where women have left an indelible mark. These luminaries, along with countless other women scientists, have not only contributed to our scientific knowledge and capabilities but also serve as beacons of inspiration for future generations of women in STEM. Their work transcends the limitations of a single post to fully encapsulate; the contributions of women in science are vast and varied, echoing across disciplines and touching every facet of our lives. As we celebrate Women's Day, let's commit to recognizing and supporting the contributions of women in science, not just today but every day. Their achievements are not only integral to the advancement of science but are also crucial in driving forward the wellness and health of humanity. To all the remarkable women pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and innovation, your work is invaluable, and your legacy is boundless. Happy Women's Day! #womeninscience #inspiration #DrSinicropi #progress #discoveries #celebration

## 🔬 The Power of Research: Unlocking the Future 🔬 In a world constantly evolving, research is the key to unlocking new possibilities. From groundbreaking medical discoveries to innovative technological advancements, individual research experiences are the driving force behind scientific progress. Every experiment, every observation, every analysis contributes to a larger understanding of the world around us. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting your journey, your contributions matter. 🎉 Let's celebrate the power of research and the individuals who dedicate their time and passion to pushing the boundaries of knowledge. 🤝 Share your research experiences in the comments below! 👩⚕️ What are you working on? What challenges have you faced? What discoveries have you made? Photo by National Cancer Institute #research #science #innovation #discovery #future #scientists #collaboration #knowledge #learning #shareyourexperience. 

The Power of Small Steps: A Lesson from Marie Curie. Women in tech, this one’s for YOU! Think breakthroughs come from giant leaps? Here’s the truth: It’s the small, determined steps that pave the way for greatness. Marie Curie didn’t start with fame or massive resources. She started with curiosity and grit. In a tiny lab, she made small discoveries that changed the course of history: she discovered radium and polonium and revolutionized cancer treatment through radiation therapy. What’s stopping you from taking your first small step today? Whether it’s: ↳Exploring a new coding language ↳Joining that community, you’ve been eyeing ↳Pitching that bold idea you’ve been holding onto Every small step compounds. The micro-actions you take today can snowball into a breakthrough you never saw coming. Marie Curie didn’t wait for the “right” time. She just started. And with each step, her work compounded into a legacy that changed the world. No matter how small, keep pushing forward. Those little steps are the ones that lead to your biggest success. Here's to an impactful week!

Cyrus Mody: Open Science’s critical figurehead Cyrus Mody credits his European Research Council-funded project “Nanobubbles: how, when and why does science fail to correct itself?” with his interest in Open Science. In the project, Mody and colleagues research systemic issues allowing erroneous claims to enter and stay in the scientific record. An example are paper mills, i.e. businesses publishing poor or fake journal papers for profit. An indicator that a publication has been produced by a paper mill are ‘tortured phrases’, mistranslated technical terms resulting from taking published papers and replacing as many words as possible with synonyms. Resulting gems range from ‘counterfeit consciousness’ instead of AI and ‘bosom peril’ instead of breast cancer. “I have seen some of the most egregious examples of creative academic misconduct and fraud…” Here Mody advocates for 'open science' as an answer to science in transition: https://lnkd.in/ee_W7qvJ #OpenScience #Research #MaastrichtUniversity OpenScience Open Science NL

Celebrating this week's Woman in Tech 🥳: Meet Nabiha Saklayen, CEO and co-founder of Cellino, a company developing AI-powered biomanufacturing systems for personalized cell therapies. Saklayen’s goal is to revolutionize the treatment landscape for diseases such as Parkinson's, heart disease, and diabetes by making personalized cell therapies more accessible and affordable. Background and Early Life: Born in Riyadh to Bangladeshi parents, Saklayen's childhood was truly international, with time spent in Bangladesh, Germany, and Sri Lanka. Education and Achievements: Saklayen completed her BS at Emory University and her Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University. Her achievements include: ► MIT Tech Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 list for her patented inventions in cellular laser editing ► 30 Under 30 Healthcare list ► Inaugural Tory Burch Foundation Fellow in Genomics at the Innovative Genomics Institute, led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Jennifer Doudna In 2017, Saklayen co-founded Cellino Biotech to revolutionize cell therapy. ► The company combines stem cell biology, laser physics, and machine learning to increase production efficiency. ► Cellino has raised $97.2 million from notable investors like Khosla and Bayer and was just awarded a $25 million grant from ARPA-H for stem cell research. Saklayen's story is incredibly inspiring. 😎 It's amazing to see a woman leading the charge in such a cutting-edge and interdisciplinary field in AI and healthcare. #artificialintelligence #womenintech #healthcare

Curious about what our Frontiers Tech VCs are paying attention to? Check out this excellent investor blog post by Peter Zhegin about our latest project, LabWeek Field Building, created in partnership with my colleague Lou de Kerhuelvez for Protocol Labs and Foresight Institute

https://lnkd.in/ePrU4FtE Explore the intriguing world of thermal imaging analysis in our latest blog post, "Beyond the Surface: Gender Variances in Thermal Imaging Analysis." Delve into the science behind thermography and uncover how gender differences influence thermographic patterns. Discover the valuable applications of thermography in women's health, from breast cancer detection to hormonal imbalances. Likewise, explore how men can benefit from utilizing thermography in monitoring prostate health and other male-specific conditions. Finally, stay ahead of the curve by learning about future trends and developments in gender-specific thermography technology. Join us as we unravel the complexities of thermal imaging and its unique implications for both women's and men's health.

🗝️🗝️ʀᴇᴠᴏʟᴜᴛɪᴏɴɪᴢɪɴɢ ɴᴇᴜʀᴏꜱᴄɪᴇɴᴄᴇ: ᴀɪ, ᴅɪᴠᴇʀꜱɪᴛʏ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ Qᴜᴇꜱᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴜɴʟᴏᴄᴋ ᴛʜᴇ ʙʀᴀɪɴ'ꜱ ᴍʏꜱᴛᴇʀɪᴇꜱ"🗝️🗝️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲. "AI directories streamline access to vast brain data, fostering collaboration among diverse scientists, driving innovative interdisciplinary approaches to neurological challenges." Furthermore, AI directories can offer personalized recommendations and resources tailored to individual researchers' needs and interests. This enhances productivity and ensures that individuals from underrepresented groups can access the support and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers. AI directories play a multifaceted role in advancing brain research and fostering diversity in the biomedical workforce by facilitating collaboration, identifying disparities, and providing tailored support. By leveraging these platforms, we can accelerate scientific progress and create a more inclusive and equitable research environment. 🕵🕵"Diverse researchers leverage AI for breakthroughs in neuroscience, unlocking brain mysteries and advancing equitable healthcare. Join the journey! 🧠🚀" ♥🕵🕵

The National Science Foundation encourages the submission of fundamental research and education proposals related to women's health topics, including, but not limited to, proposals in the following areas: Science and engineering approaches and novel computational models that elucidate factors that interact with and impact women's health Holistic approaches to women's health and development, including aging, by moving beyond diagnostics and disease management to include novel methods for discovery and monitoring. This includes, wearable devices, and other types of sensing and imaging technologies that improve early detection, as well as telehealth platforms Foundational and transformative research that advances our understanding of engineering biomechanics and/or mechanobiology related to women's health. Advanced biomanufacturing of cells, tissues, or organs relevant to women's health. Engineering research that advances the understanding of injury mechanisms and rehabilitation technologies for health conditions and disabilities that affect women. Development of validated models of healthy and pathological cells, tissues, and organ systems relevant to women's health that improve the understanding of these systems. Projects on novel computational approaches that examine the effects of women's health on mental and physical development across the life span and that support health decision making. Projects that foster partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits, civil society, and communities of practice to leverage, energize, and rapidly bring to society use-inspired research and innovation Transdisciplinary approaches to environmental change challenges and opportunities to improve understanding of climate, environment, and health pathways to protect and promote women's health, such as research that elucidates mechanisms and/or prevention of pollution transport/exposure implicated in adverse health outcomes. Studies that assess theories and models of health, aging, disease, and disease transmission at multiple scales from the molecular to the ecosystem level, including the interaction of environment on molecular scale phenomena. Research that seeks to advance knowledge about the processes that shaped biological diversity in living and ancient human species such as effects of life history transitions on women's health; intergenerational effects of violence, stress, and maternal health; and impacts of biocultural context on women's health, reproduction, and epigenetics. Research to advance theory on design and management of organizations such as how gendered aging symptoms may affect women's experience at work and in other environments. Research and research infrastructure to advance basic knowledge in bias, prejudice, and discrimination directed toward women as well as the intersection of gender and other identities; dynamics of close interpersonal relationships and women's health; and power in relationships.

What if you could use light to monitor blood pressure, or even track the progress of diseases like cancer? 💡 Boston University’s Darren Roblyer is at the forefront of a new area of engineering that uses optical technologies to track biological processes. As part of The Brink’s “Terriers Explain Stuff” series, student Natalie Lett (Boston University College of Communication’27) pays a visit to Roblyer’s lab for a full demo and explanation of this emerging tech, which has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. Learn more ➡️ http://spr.ly/6044Q4XEp