Silvi Rouskin
@silvirouskin
Asst. Prof. at Harvard Medical School. #RNA biology#viruses #AI # http://nextepoch.org @harvardmicro ; opinions are my own.
At 15, I left all my family and friends and came to the US , ALONE, seeking a country where MERIT and HARD WORK mattered-not politics. For 30 years, I worked tirelessly, even doing reseach at MIT the day my mother died, knowing she’d want me to keep pushing forward. Today, my…
An absolutely great memory from the NNO GRC. You can see me breaking my back with laughter on the podium. Tracy, my brave partner in this competition has a beautiful tattoo and our “political” platform was based on Mano (Alnylam) getting identical tattoo if we win (he has none).
“Judge questions relationship between antisemitism charges and grant cancellations.” Because there is none … harvardmagazine.com/2025/07/harvar…
Got a massage and suddenly thought about my dog dying in 15years from now and started crying. The masseuse “ lady are you OK is this too much pressure ?!” Me : “ no , I’m just crying because my dog is going to die in 15 years from now.” Masseuse : “ I’ll just turn up the music…
This cuts to the core of why people do science “Undertake it only if nothing else will satisfy you; for nothing else is probably what you will receive.”
“Do not undertake a scientific career in quest of fame or money. There are easier and better ways to reach them. Undertake it only if nothing else will satisfy you; for nothing else is probably what you will receive.” — Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900-1979)
I got a bodyPod scale to measure all muscle and fat and water etc
What lab members are discussing at 9:20pm on a Friday !! and while I’m sick ! 🥹🥹 (names scrambled for privacy:)
🗨️ “Vaccines have done more to improve public health than any other medical intervention.” A Viewpoint focuses on cancer vaccines and the future of immunotherapy—analysing trials, different vaccine approaches, and how the next generation of cancer vaccines can help improve…
My interview with France24 : “I collaborate and co-publish with over 20 labs across the United States – including labs in Florida, Nebraska, California, and Texas," she says. "Now, due to government funding cuts, I cannot even afford to support my students france24.com/en/science/202…
My dinner !
Dark chocolate enhances cognitive function & releases nerve growth factors. 🧵1/9