Dr. Sebastian Furness

@SebFurness

Biochemist leading the RTC lab at SBMS @UQMedicine studying #biochemistry of receptor:effector coupling. #GPCR in #metabolism Opinions my own.

Brisbane, Queensland

Joined September 2018

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Jun 19

Excellent Spotlight in Cell Chemical Biology by Nil, Eli, & @m_madan_babu highlighting our recent publication in Mol Cell (sciencedirect.com/science/articl…) Flush with insight: Decoding GPCR crosstalk in the spinal defecation center: Cell Chemical Biology cell.com/cell-chemical-…

SebFurness's tweet card. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are increasingly recognized as part of interconnected, cell-context-specific signaling networks. In the June 5th issue of Molecular Cell, Dehkhoda et al.1 demons...

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Oct 3

realestate.com.au/property-house… Mixed emotions. Our home in Merlynston is for sale. Time to move on - hoping a new family will enjoy this great home in a fabulous location. Sad to leave ....... farewell

SebFurness's tweet card. Introducing 4 Delta Avenue, Coburg North - a sustainably renovated 4-bedroom home, crafted for modern living and effortless entertaining. Nestled in the desirable Merlynston pocket, this home offers...

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Hannes Schihada, PhD@HSchihada · Jul 22, 2024

📢I have open PhD student and Postdoc positions to join my #EmmyNoether lab to decipher how #GPCR-specific signaling is achieved by heterotrimeric #Gproteins! ‼️Interested in developing novel biosensors💡 that reveal yet invisible states and processes🔍? ➡️DM or email me📨‼️

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · May 28

Very excited that our recent DRD2/ghrelin work is out @MolecularCell , huge thanks to the team Farhad, @MitchellRinguet, @whit_emily, @kMutunduwe, @fionawhelan, @NerdyCammy, Desye, @EmmaXuSci, @noahbcp, Richard, @hmakhter, Linda, Stewart, @TheFurnessLab, cell.com/molecular-cell…

SebFurness's tweet card. Dopamine is the relevant neurotransmitter in the spinal-cord voluntary-defecation command center. Dehkhoda et al. demonstrate that dopamine’s atypical excitation via the dopamine D2 receptor requires...

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Apr 7

Great article by Sean @coakleylab ‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat theconversation.com/curiosity-driv… via @ConversationEDU

SebFurness's tweet card. Curiosity-driven research is exactly what it sounds like: research driven by the goal of understanding nature without regard for application.

Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Mar 29

Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed theconversation.com/reliable-scien… via @ConversationEDU

SebFurness's tweet card. ‘Fast science’ can damage research integrity – just as fast food can damage your health. ‘Slow science’ offers an alternative path forward.

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UQ Medicine@UQMedicine · Oct 2

Patents for a drug similar to Ozempic have expired, prompting pharmaceutical companies to create cheaper generic versions. But how do they stack up against Ozempic? Dr @SebFurness discusses via the @ConversationEDU theconversation.com/ozempics-cousi…

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The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand@ConversationEDU · Oct 2

Patents for a drug related to Ozempic have expired, so pharmaceutical companies are working to develop ‘generic’ versions. These are likely to be much cheaper — but how do they compare with Ozempic? @UQ_News theconversation.com/ozempics-cousi…

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Oct 2

Ozempic’s cousin drug liraglutide is about to get cheaper. But how does it stack up? theconversation.com/ozempics-cousi… via @ConversationEDU

SebFurness's tweet card. Patents for a drug related to Ozempic have expired, so pharmaceutical companies are working to develop ‘generic’ versions. These are likely to be much cheaper. But how do they compare with Ozempic?

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Pranesh Padmanabhan@PraneshPadmana1 · Aug 20

Join our 'Molecular and Systems Medicine' group (@UQMedicine, @QldBrainInst, @UQ_News )! There is still time to apply for the 1st postdoc position. Link: seek.com.au/job/77802009

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Jul 30

Congratulations @rsuarezsaa really fantastic news, well deserved & I'm super pleased for you. Woo hoo!

RRodrigo Suárez, PhD@rsuarezsaa · Jul 30

Happily humbled to be listed today, and deeply thankful for our excellent team, collaborators, and the extraordinarily supportive academic environment at the School of Biomedical Sciences @UQMedicine @UQ_News @QldBrainInst @arc_gov_au 🥂🔬

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Adam Dolezal@adolezal · Jul 25, 2024

We just started a search for a postdoc to join my lab group to study honey bee microbes through some collaborative/interdisciplinary projects. We will review applications through Aug 19. Full ad here: igb.illinois.edu/sites/default/…

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Jul 27, 2024

The science communication master at work....

MMassimo@Rainmaker1973 · Jul 26, 2024

This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977. Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.

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Prof. Feynman@ProfFeynman · Jul 26, 2024

You should, in science, believe logic and arguments, carefully drawn, and not authorities.

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Kobe Lab@Kobe_Lab_ · Jul 24, 2024

We’re #hiring! A #postdoc is available in Kobe lab to work on structure-guided inhibitor design of proteins involved in immune system. See job advertisement at uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uqcareer…. Apply by 13th August 2024 11:00 pm. #structuralbiology #drugdesign

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Jul 11, 2024

Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works theconversation.com/our-blood-brai… via @ConversationEDU

SebFurness's tweet card. Our body fiercely protects the brain by holding onto things that help it and keeping harmful things out, such as toxins and bugs that can cause infection.

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UQ Medicine@UQMedicine · Jul 4, 2024

Ever wondered how the brain protects itself from bugs and toxins that can cause infection? #UQ School of Biomedical Science’s Dr @SebFurness discusses the blood-brain barrier via the @conversationedu theconversation.com/our-blood-brai…

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Dr. Sebastian Furness@SebFurness · Jul 4, 2024

New explainer in the @ConversationEDU on the blood-brain barrier @UQMedicine . Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works theconversation.com/our-blood-brai…

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Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa@Tatiana_Biochem · Jul 3, 2024

Are you looking to complete a #PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology and/or plant science? We have 2 fully funded scholarships available @UniofAdelaide as part of my @arc_gov_au Future Fellowship! Info on how to apply 👇🏻 Please RT 🙏🏻 #PhDposition scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/p…

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