Smith Lab at University of Louisville - passionate about utilizing genomics technology to investigate host-pathogen interactions. Long-read fan. (she/her)
Joined November 2020
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So proud of @EastonFord11 - you deserve all the accolades!
I am very humbled to be selected as the recipient of the UofL John M. Houchens prize. This prize is awarded to the doctoral student who presents the most meritoriuous dissertation for the current commencement. Thank you @SmithLab_UofL @ctwatson29 @uofl for all the support!
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This is great! @NIAIDNews have launched a collection of public domain illustrations (currently 550 individual icons) bioart.niaid.nih.gov/
Want to join the amazing team we've been growing @BMGUofL1 ? I can't say enough about how fantastic it is to work with @TheLovelyLab @ctwatson29 and the rest of the department. Apply below and DM me with questions! Please amplify!
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This is why I love my lab...
.Currently accepting invitations to get my PhD, and/or @SmithLab_UofL, sponsored by Big Parm. Be the dairy product that takes a blatant stance in support of HIV cure!
Attending the @uofl MD/PhD program retreat. Science is amazing, sunrise over the bluegrass landscape... even better. @StevenPJones @e_engelbrecht1 @stevennadakal
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Next up: Kara Gouwens, AHA-awardee, is presenting her newest project in the Hill Lab. She’s always thinking outside the box.
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This weekend, some of the Center’s MD/PhD students are at their retreat. Right now, Dan Nguyen (F30-awardee in the Hill Lab) is presenting one of his projects. And, in typical fashion, he is killing it.
So excited and proud to congratulate my first student @EastonFord11 on the successful defense of his PhD thesis. Introducing Dr. Ford! @BMGUofL1
Great way to end a long week. Thanks to my team and collaborators, particularly @EastonFord11 and @ctwatson29 who have made the move to @uofl four years ago the best decision I've ever made!
Honored to participate in #PRISMBangkok, hosted by @PacBio The enthusiasm for inclusive #immunogenomics research was wonderful. Excited to build collaborations around the world! Biscuit felt so welcome.
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.@SmithLab_UofL : better immune rep databases are necessary. Current state of databases are horrible…population-specific genomic references needed for better mapping.
TCR genotype implicated in vaccine and drug responses.
@PacBio #PRISMBangkok
We are still looking for the perfect person to lead the @UofL_STC into the future of genomics. We are a research genomics core, so get ready for lion, tiger, and bear (genomes), oh my! Please amplify! DM me for further information and/or apply here: tiny.cc/oejdyz
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Thank you @airr_community for letting me share our work in Porto 🇵🇹 yesterday! @SmithLab_UofL @ctwatson29
Easton Ford (University of Louisville) presents recent technology developments for the near full-length resolution of antibody heavy chains (FLAIRR-seq) applied to Acetylcholine Receptor Myasthenia Gravis (AChR MG) #AIRRC7 Full agenda: tinyurl.com/airrcmeeting7
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Check out our new publication about reproducible analysis of adaptive immune receptor repertoire sequencing data:
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Come see our #AAI2024 poster today to find out how we are leveraging long reads in antibody repertoires to address questions in autoimmunity. Board605! @SmithLab_UofL @ctwatson29
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Morning run and morning coffee ✅ Ready for #AAI2024 day 3! Make sure to check out my lab mates posters on IGL (board 733) and IGH (board 725) genetics today 🧬! @ctwatson29 @SmithLab_UofL @olrodriguez_
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Could not be more proud of @EastonFord11 ! I'm going to take this chance to brag on him a bit before he becomes Dr. Ford in a few months!
Very excited for what's next!
Impact score: 22 @uofl is one step closer to establishing the Louisville Clinical And Translational Research Center (LCTRC). Transformative potential. 🤞
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New AIRR-C seminar, this time on IG germline gene diversity! antibodysociety.org/the-airr…. Thursday, March 28. 1600 CET. Direct registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi….
Speakers: @SmithLab_UofL and Oscar Rodriguez.