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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed $19.8M in funding for BioPACIFIC MIP, a partnership between UC Santa Barbara, California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), and California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA that accelerates discovery of sustainable, bio-based materials. Launched in 2020 as one of only four Materials Innovation Platforms nationwide, BioPACIFIC MIP provides researchers across the U.S. with access to cutting-edge tools in synthetic biology, chemistry, AI, and robotics—driving breakthroughs in degradable plastics, microelectronics, and next-gen biomaterials while training the future workforce. BioPACIFIC MIP is also training the next generation of scientists. More than 100 graduate students and postdocs have already gained hands-on experience in AI-powered discovery and polymer synthesis—skills aligned with emerging industries. This renewal supports the platform’s second five-year phase, expanding its role as a national hub for materials innovation. Learn more about this partnership here: biopacificmip.org Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/d6CDUFHY #ResearchPowersProgress

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"Everything you always wanted to know about MHC-E, but were afraid to ask.... is covered in this Nature Review, the result of a team effort together with Louis Picker here at Oregon Health & Science University and Andrew McMichael, Geraldine Gillespie and Persephone Borrow from University of Oxford. MHC-E is a non-classical MHC class I protein that has been studied for many years by the Oxford group and that we stumbled upon in our research on using cytomegalovirus as a novel vaccine vector. We found that T cells targeting MHC-E might be the key to the development of an AIDS vaccine. In addition, MHC-E has a number of fascinating functions in regulating immunity that have many possible applications for the development of vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and cancer." -Klaus Früh, Ph.D. Here is a link to the full text: https://lnkd.in/g94kt9ht

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UC Riverside has received an $800,000 grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation to bolster essential scientific research in agricultural science, quantum mechanics, and regenerative medicine. Read more ⬇️ #ucr #ucriverside #ucrresearch

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New Fund for Science and Technology Announces Inaugural Grants The foundation is launching with an initial slate of grants to local scientific centers of excellence in Seattle. #grant #bioscience #environment #ArtificialIntelligence Allen Institute

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'Air Quality Impacts of the January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: Insights from Public Data Sources' in Environmental Science & Technology Letters was featured as an ACS Science Release. Read the release: https://go.acs.org/d3i Read the article: https://go.acs.org/d3h UCLA Fielding School of Public Health UCLA UBC Geography The University of British Columbia

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🌟 Thank you to Prof. Erica Bree Rosenblum, University of California, Berkeley for her newly published talk on the genetics of adaptation! 🦎 In this talk, Prof. Rosenblum introduces the concept of adaptation, emphasizing how organisms evolve traits suited to their environment through natural selection acting on heritable genetic variation. She shares a number of real-life examples – including a detailed case study from her own research on White Sands lizards – and explores various methods for studying the genetics of adaptation. 👇 Click the link below to access Prof. Rosenblum’s talk in full, along with a host of others on evolutionary biology within The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection. https://lnkd.in/esp-HRN2 #EvolutionaryBiology #Genetics #Adaptation #LifeSciences #ScienceEducation

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🎧 Tune in! Episode 36 is live. Food scientist. Fungal fanatic. Systems thinker. In this episode of Munching on Molecules, Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas, RSE, CRC meet Brian C., whose serendipitous start at UC Davis led to a career spent bridging food science with human systems, transforming how food ideas become reality. Brian’s consulting firm Chau Time has supported everything from early-stage product R&D to complex contract manufacturing searches. With an eye on infrastructure and integrity, he shares how to build not just great products, but great processes. Key themes we explored: ✅ The “three rounds” method: structured R&D that flexes for real-world constraints. ✅ Scaling with intention: insights from launching 500+ SKUs across 13+ categories. ✅ Biodiversity & specialty crops: why valorization is the future. ✅ Building bridges from Bay Area tech to Midwestern manufacturing hubs. Plus: Brian’s top Chicago eats, and a powerful question for our next guest to chew on. Heading to Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST in Chicago July 13–17? So is Brian. Connect with him there! Resources:  Chau Time: www.chau-time.com

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Good news for the Eastern Washington ecosystem. "Two Spokane innovation clusters have garnered infusions of funds through the Washington state Department of Commerce's Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program. The Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster has secured $140,000 through the grant program and plans to use that money to launch a bioscience incubator focused on "climate-smart lab operations." The initiative includes a two-year lease of a 3,400-square-foot lab-and-office space for startups working on public-health challenges. Michaele Armstrong, PhD, MBA, executive director of Evergreen Bioscience , says in a press release, "This award helps us activate underutilized space and drive inclusive economic development." That cluster, which is sponsored fiscally by Greater Spokane Incorporated, is working in collaboration with My Green Labs, Washington State University, and local bioscience firms." #spokane #lifesciences #climatescience #publichealth #funding

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Cancer research is a vital part of Oregon’s bioscience sector, an engine that in 2023 fueled more than $11.5 billion in economic activity that enhanced the vibrancy of communities throughout our state. The Portland Business Journal recently spoke with three leading cancer researchers at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to learn about the challenges and opportunities impacting Oregon’s cancer research ecosystem—and what is needed to maintain and accelerate the pace of innovation. We invite you to learn more about this sector and how partnerships can drive a prosperous and healthy future for our region. Read the full PBJ conversation at:  https://lnkd.in/dmTbHq6n #CancerResearch #SupportScience #HealthInnovation #OregonEconomy #CommunityImpact

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🌟 PhD Spotlight: Bivas Nag at UCSF our keynote speaker Meet Bivas Nag, a first-year PhD student in Alex Pollen’s lab at UCSF, where he is tackling one of science’s most fascinating questions: what makes us uniquely human? Bivas studies early brain development and neuronal maturation across species. By decoding the molecular and genomic blueprint of the human brain—and comparing it to others—he seeks to uncover how human-specific genomic features shape our cognitive abilities and our susceptibility to neuropsychiatric disorders. 🌍 His academic journey spans three countries: 🎓 St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai – where his scientific foundation was built 🎓 LMU Munich – Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Biology 🎓 Yale University (DAAD fellow) – thesis on non-coding regulatory regions and their role in human-specific gene regulatory networks 💡 Beyond research, Bivas wears many hats: Part of the leadership team at UREKA, a student-led initiative connecting science with real-world healthcare innovation. A dedicated mentor, having guided 500+ students through applications and international academic transitions. Many of his mentees are now at top institutions like Harvard, ETH Zurich, EMBL, and UCSF. 🔥 Curious about the world of startups, venture science, and biotech entrepreneurship, Bivas loves learning from founders and innovators about how research can translate into impact. But what sets him apart is his commitment to sharing the real journey of a PhD—the challenges, breakthroughs, burnout, and small wins that make the process deeply human. Because for Bivas, understanding what makes us human isn’t just a scientific question—it’s a personal one. #INCOB2025 #Bioinformatics #Genomics #Neuroscience #BrainDevelopment #HumanEvolution #PhDLife #ResearchToImpact #Mentorship #ScientificCommunity Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNET)

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In a recent webinar, experts from UCSF’s Center to End Corporate Harm spotlighted the Industry Documents Library (IDL), a vast archive of internal corporate records that reveal how tobacco, chemical, fossil fuel, and food companies have manipulated science and policy to protect their bottom lines. From distorting toxicology research to concealing known health risks, these documents expose the systemic tactics driving what experts now call an “industrial epidemic” of non-communicable disease. The IDL’s more than 24 million searchable documents are a crucial resource for scientists, journalists, and the public. As shown in the PFAS case study presented by Dr. Nicholas Chartres, companies like 3M and DuPont privately documented severe health risks while publicly denying them for decades. This digital library offers not just historical accountability but a tool for preventing future harm. ➡️ Explore the archive and learn more: https://buff.ly/L5FEud6

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