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We continue our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight series with @erichjarvis.bsky.social, Professor at @rockefelleruniv.bsky.social and Scientific Investigator @hhmi.bsky.social. We were pleased to host him at Banbury in 2024. (1/5)

This #BlackHistoryMonth, Banbury recognizes meeting participants for their significant contributions to the biosciences & society. We begin with @mdburton.bsky.social, Assoc. Prof. at @utdallas.bsky.social. We were happy to have him back at Banbury in 2024. (1/4)

In light of #WorldCancerDay, we want to highlight Dr. Carol Greider who made a discovery that would change our understanding of aging and cancer. She identified the enzyme telomerase, which plays a critical role in senescence and cancer cell survival. #CancerResearch #Telomerase #NobelPrize

At Vanderbilt University, Professor Laurie Cutting seeks to understand how children's brains develop different learning approaches. She aims to make kids' lives better by identifying the educational interventions they need. Read Professor Cutting's "Humans of Banbury" interview here: bit.ly/HOB-LC

Quite simply, one of the best things I've done, been involved with, and participated in over my career. Thank you @cshlbanbury.bsky.social and @themarkfdn.bsky.social

Sometimes, scientific breakthroughs come from chance encounters. At CSHL, a fateful meeting led to a drug that vastly improves breast cancer outcomes. Discover the journey behind Ibrance, approved by the FDA in 2015.

Banbury kicked off 2025 with stimulating discussions on "Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in Cancer." Thank you to all participants, especially Drs. Cigall Kadoch and @rohitpappu68.bsky.social for organizing, and @themarkfdn.bsky.social for generous support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/DISORDER-25

Banbury wrapped 2024 with "MYC Oncoproteins for New Tumor Therapies." Thank you to the participants, especially organizers: Drs. Laura Baranello, Martin Eilers, Daniel Larson, David Levens; & sponsors @cshlnews.bsky.social Corporate Sponsor Program & Genentech. Read the agenda: bit.ly/MYC-24 #MYC

Grateful to all participants of Mitochondrial Psychobiology for inspiring discussion and exchange of ideas! Big thanks to Martin Picard, the Baszucki Group, and the wonderful Banbury Center for their exceptional support, facilities and the perfect environment for such a stimulating meeting!

Thank you to all participants of "Mitochondrial Psychobiology" for exciting discussions on this emerging field of research. Special thanks to Drs. Martin Picard and @carmensandi10.bsky.social for organizing, and to the Baszucki Group for support. Agenda: bit.ly/MITO-24 #MitochondrialPsychobiology

Thank you to all participants of "Cancer during Pregnancy" for three days of productive discussion. Special thanks to Dr. Camila dos Santos @caoresco.bsky.social for organizing, and to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/PREG-24

Thank you to participants of "AI and HIV Programs in Africa" for three days of inspiring discussions. Special thanks to lead organizers Drs. Mike Reid and Maaya Sundaram, and to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read the agenda here: bit.ly/HIV-24

This was a historic moment. The largest convening of #Indigenous geneticists, data scientists, physicians to include national leaders at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's #science think tank, the Banbury Institute @cshlbanbury.bsky.social, to discuss Indigenous reference #genomes and implications:

Thank you to participants of "An 'Indigenous Reference Genome': Ethical, Cultural, Policy, and Governance Considerations" for three days of thoughtful discussions, led by the incredible @kstsosie.bsky.social View the agenda here: bit.ly/IRG-24

Thank you to all participants of "Cognition and Behavior in Neurofibromatosis type 1" for inspiring and productive discussions. Special thanks to the organizers, and especially to Penny's Flight Foundation for their support and partnership. Read the agenda: bit.ly/NF-24 #Neurofibromatosis #NF1

In a new "Open Access Government" article, Professor Pamela J. Lein shares insights from 2023’s “Exposomics” meeting discussions. Read more about how #exposomics can provide a more comprehensive understanding of human health and disease.   Article here! bit.ly/EXPOS-OPEN

It was a pleasure to kick off October at Banbury with the annual Lustgarten Foundation Scientific Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in two days of stimulating discussions! #PancreaticCancer

Thank you to all participants of this week's "Harnessing Protein Quality Control in SBMA" workshop for sharing their expertise. Special thanks to our partner, the Kennedy's Disease Association. Looking forward to the new ideas for research that emerge from these discussions! #SBMA

Professor Alessandra Luchini's love of mysteries led her to pursue research to improve diagnostics for cancer. Along the way, she took on tests for an array of inflammatory and infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. Read our "Humans of Banbury" interview with Professor Luchini: bit.ly/HOB-AL

It’s Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day! Today we raise awareness of this most common and deadliest form of brain cancer, supporting research to improve patient outcomes. (1/2)

For decades, Dr. Georges Benjamin has employed his firsthand experience as a physician to serve as one of the most influential voices in public health. Read our latest "Humans of Banbury" interview with the executive director of the American Public Health Association: bit.ly/HOB-GB

The field of information science is rapidly changing. At CU Boulder, Professor Leysia Palen is leading the next generation of scholars as they tackle new challenges and opportunities in the social sciences of computing.   Read our latest "Humans of Banbury" interview with Prof. Paylen: bit.ly/HOB-LP

Banbury convened our first meeting on racism: “Measure Racism, Not Just Race.” We’re grateful to each expert who took part in stimulating discussions of tools needed to measure racism and advance (health) equity. We look forward to the next steps – stay tuned!

Out now: Participants of 2023's "Psychedelics Research and Use" meeting share recommendations for managing ethics and policy issues related to the integration of psychedelic therapies into clinical practice. Read the JAMA Network Open paper here: bit.ly/JAMA-PSYCH

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New paper alert! Participants of "Environmental Consequences of Deep-sea Mining: A Comparison with Land-based Mining" present a holistic approach for comparing relative ecosystem impacts by mining. Read the Global Change Biology paper here: bit.ly/SEA-PAPER

Professor Cranos Williams wanted to be an engineer since age 10. Now, his lab at N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative applies engineering and computational approaches to complex biological systems, developing solutions for agricultural challenges. Read our interview with Professor Williams: bit.ly/HOB-CW

This week in 2022, experts convened to discuss "Future Concepts for Disruptive #Therapeutics."  Read the result of those discussions - opportunities and challenges for innovative and equitable healthcare - in this @natureportfolio.bsky.social Reviews Drug Discovery article:

At MSU's Plant Resilience Institute, Professor Sue Rhee is leading the next generation of plant scientists. Amidst a growing climate crisis, they are working together to uncover how plants adapt and acclimate to change. Read Professor Rhee's "Humans of Banbury" interview here! bit.ly/HOB-SR

Thanks to participants who kicked off this week's "Working Group on Innovations in Nitrogen Circular Economies" with an eclipse! Special thanks to the organizers, and CSHL Corporate Sponsor Program, Foundation for Agricultural Research (FFAR) for support. Read the agenda here: bit.ly/NITRO-24

Dr. Andrew Peterson is a philosopher working with scientists and clinicians to tackle questions in neuroscience and consciousness... and causing good "trouble" along the way. Read our "Humans of Banbury" interview from June 2023's "Psychedelics Research and Use" meeting here: bit.ly/HOB-AP

Thank you to the interdisciplinary experts who visited Banbury last week to discuss "Systems Neuroimmunology: Innovative Strategies, Milestone Objectives, & Research Priorities." Special thanks to organizers, Drs. Lisa Boulanger @neurocentric.bsky.social, & Robyn Klein. Agenda: bit.ly/NEUIMM-24

Out now: Participants of June 2023's "Developing an Ethical Framework for Psychedelics Research and Use" pose bioethical considerations for psychedelics' re-emergence. Read the articles in a special section of Perspectives in Biology and Medicine: bit.ly/PSYCH-PAPERS

It was great to host Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) SPORE investigators and collaborators at Banbury this week, tackling complex research to advance new therapies for this rare form of cancer. Read more about the LMS SPORE here: bit.ly/LMS-SPORE

We continue our Black History Month spotlight series with Dr. Cornelius Taabazuing. Dr. Taabazuing is the Presidential Assistant Professor at Penn Medicine; his lab's research focuses on understanding cell death, including how it affects the immune system. (1/3)