Debby Silver

Development is at the heart of our community, created by scientists for scientists. The leading #devbio journal for over 70 years, Development covers a broad range of in vivo research organisms and in vitro systems. See more reasons to publish:

The choreography of development: RNA localization across time and space Chia-Fang Lee, @flydrbnl.bsky.social & @debbysilver.bsky.social highlight developmental roles for RNA localisation in cell polarity, fate and function across model organisms. journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...

What a fantastic visit I had. Thanks so much @martinowk.bsky.social for hosting me and excited for future collaborations!

Delighted to share that our study is now out @cp-cellstemcell.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell-stem-ce... Congrats to Dr. @federicamosti.bsky.social for the culmination of a beautiful thesis!

There's still time to apply to be a 2026 @dev-journal.bsky.social Pathway to Independence fellow For those about to apply for their first independent academic position, the programme offers - mentoring - leadership training - profile rising - networking journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...

heads up neuro bsky 😎 must-read seminal discoveries: ultimate translation of genetic information in the farthest reaches of the neuron ➡️ @erin-schuman.bsky.social & in cortex development ➡️ @debbysilver.bsky.social thanks again 🤝 @natrevneuro.nature.com Darran Yates for editorial collaboration

At Sfn? Join us at the Cajal Club Social! Sunday, Nov. 16th, 6:30PM–8:30PM. Salt & Whiskey bar@Horton Grand Hotel, www.hortongrand.com/dine-bar. We will learn about an exhibition on Cajal's Work and give out this year's awards to outstanding trainees and established scientists in our community!

“Intraspecific sequence variation and complete genomes refine the identification of rapidly evolved regions in humans” New work on HAQERs, by @rimangan.bsky.social Yanting Luo Craig Lowe @debbysilver.bsky.social @manoliskellis.bsky.social & colleagues 🧪🧬 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Thanks @blibep.bsky.social for hosting me in Marseille and sharing your exciting science on cerebellar evolution!! Thanks as well to @alexbaffet.bsky.social and @sbaulac.bsky.social for hosting me in Paris!! What a treat to visit with and discuss fantastic science with all! #internationalscience!

From RNA to evolution: Come join our next keynote lecture on the choreography of brain development by @debbysilver.bsky.social, Professor at Duke University! 📍September 15 at 11am in NQ105 in Martinsried Art by @somedonkey.bsky.social

"What I would simply say is cancer can't wait." --Richard Schlueter, a 56-year-old metastatic cancer patient whose therapy was delayed due to terminations at NIH.

Taking a snippet of genetic code that is unique to humans and inserting it into mice helps them grow bigger brains than usual https://go.nature.com/3GOTQkz

Here is a link to 60 Minutes NIH segment... www.cbsnews.com/news/scienti...

Re-amplifying this webinar! #metasci #neuroscience #science This would also be a great opportunity for early-career scientists to learn more about the prize and consider submitting an entry for the NINDS Early-Career Rigor Champions Prize (deadline 5/2/25)! www.challenge.gov?challenge=ni...

"This will go down as one of the darkest days in modern scientific history." Story on the decimation of NIH by @maxkozlov.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...?

Inspiring speakers highlighting the importance to our collective health as well as economic return on investment of basic, curiosity-driven research at yesterday’s @standupforscience.bsky.social Frightening to see active dismantling of decades of public investments in our health and futures.

New story on NIH intramural research issues. www.science.org/content/arti...

I have been talking to the media, Time, Fortune, NBC, etc., to explain how the onslaught on science and NIH will impact the health of all Americans. Everyone knows someone who has cancer, heart disease, or depression. Spread the word about how cutting science impacts all. time.com/7216299/nih-...

Don’t lose hope. Remember, Watergate took over two years to fully unravel from the initial break-in to Nixon’s resignation. Just like then and now, Americans are losing faith in their government. We are documenting every illegal action and will hold this administration and Elon Musk accountable.

Our values and resolve are only strengthened by recent events.

Trump & Musk are making massive cuts to the National Institutes of Health. I know there is a lot going on right now, but this is one of worst things they have done so far, will affect cancer research and trials, the search for cures, innovation and competitiveness, our universities. Your lives.

To my friends and colleagues at UAB, IU, UF, FSU, UL, WashU, OSU, CWRU, etc, etc. Call both your senators and your representative. They listen. Emphasize the direct economic impact of NIH research, and the indirect impacts on pharmaceutical/biotech. Underscore its relevance to national security.

OMB memo tonight “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance”

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

I joined 75+ @nobelprize.bsky.social laureates urging US Senators to oppose RFK Jr.'s confirmation as DHHS Secretary. If you’re in a state with GOP senators, PLEASE reach out to them! I’d deeply appreciate it if you amplified this post! 🙏 www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...

Today the Trump admin abruptly and indefinitely terminated many of the activities of the National Institutes of Health, the $50B/year collection of agencies that power the US biotech and health ecosystems. Even if these orders were lifted tomorrow, the disruption would be enormous. Why care? 🧵

📢Vote for the 2024 Development cover image of the year @dev-journal.bsky.social featured 24 cover images in 2024. Now is the chance to pick your favourite! Browse through the images and vote by 13 Jan: https://thenode.biologists.com/vote-for-the-2024-development-cover-image-of-the-year/ #DevBio

Delighted to announce a new call for applications for our Pathway to Independence programme. Now entering its third year, this scheme supports postdocs going on the job market in 2025 - with training, mentorship, profile-raising and networking opportunities. Application deadline 31 Jan 2025. 1/3