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Jim Johnson, PhD
@JimJohnsonSci
Mentor, Physiologist, Prof / Assoc. Director, charity cofounder, exPharmaVP, Dad, HockeyGuy. Views≠employer's RT≠endorse he/him/ same handle on Bluesky
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Aug 1, 2019
    1/ After ~5y of experiments/analysis, our peer-reviewed manuscript testing the 'insulin-cancer' hypothesis is online. Primarily work of talented PhD student @annizubc co-supervised by @JanelKopp and myself. Funded - @SRC_CRS @CCSResearch BC Pancreas Centre
    Endogenous Hyperinsulinemia Contributes to Pancreatic Cancer Development
    From cell.com
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Mar 5, 2023
    A lot of times an mRNA is elevated because it's protein is lowered... interpret your RNAseq accordingly...
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Nov 11, 2018
    Replying to @jflier
    Well congrats you’ve got the tiki torch boys all reved up. But I’ll bite, how does a statement describing ones efforts towards diversity affect academic freedom? I also had to make statements about my teaching philosophy and research approach for tenure and my freedom survived.
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Dec 22, 2021
    Replying to @petersm_th
    Who are you? How did you get a checkmark and such irrelevant opinions. Being a foot soldier in the war on expertise is not a good look these days. Show a little respect for the folks who did the foundational research and developed the vaccines that are saving millions of lives.
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Nov 11, 2018
    Replying to @jflier
    1. Yes. 2. Not applicable but can’t hurt. 3. Not at a public institution. 4. Irrelevant. I don’t think my diversity statement would discuss any of those things. I’d just say I’m committed to understanding my own biases and systemic underrepresentation and correcting it. 1/2
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Nov 19, 2023
    It’s very ‘PI-centric’ and IMO slightly disrespectful to talk about students in terms of costs. Working with students is a privilege, and we have a duty to support their learning and careers, and of course their ability to live.
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Oct 28, 2024
    Of all the unhinged ideas, letting an antivaxxer run the FDA, NIH, etc is horrifying.
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    Republicans against Trump
    @RpsAgainstTrump
    Oct 28, 2024
    Trump on anti-vaxxer RFK Jr.: “I'm gonna let him go wild on health. I'm gonna let him go wild on the food. I'm gonna let him go wild on medicines.”
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Nov 11, 2018
    Replying to @JimJohnsonSci and @jflier
    2/2 I’d also just simply point to my hiring and mentoring track record, both in academia and industry, and let it speak for itself. Not that hard. I don’t see what the fuss is about. I’m happy to be asked tough questions and should anyone in leadership.
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Apr 15, 2021
    I've said before, you need 3 things for a successful postdoctoral fellowship. 1. A mentor who cares about your success. 2. An interesting project you can start your career on. 3. The resources to do a thorough job on that project.
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Mar 25, 2024
    Delighted to announce my new role - Associate Director, Fundamental Research and Preclinical Models, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @VCHhealthcare @ubc working alongside the visionary @TTcardUBC . Can’t wait to build new bridges and support growth.
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Nov 11, 2018
    Replying to @jflier
    I looked through the replies you got before making my comment. I’m glad you feel affirmed. But what please inform me, if I’m uninformed, how diversity statements affect academic freedom.
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Dec 3, 2020
    At your service ! I’m excited to work with everyone and help lead the LSI to even greater heights. What a wonderful and collaborative place to do science and learn :-)
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    UBC Life Sciences Institute
    @ubclifesciences
    Dec 3, 2020
    Congratulations to Dr. Jim Johnson of UBC Cellular and Physiological Sciences, our newly appointed Deputy Director! A warm welcome to our colleague in his new post, which officially starts in January. We look forward to great things!
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Apr 2, 2024
    Official announcement :-)
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    VCH Research Institute
    @VCHResearch
    Apr 2, 2024
    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. James Johnson as Associate Director, Fundamental Research & Preclinical Models at VCHRI. Learn more about his role in advancing fundamental research & expediting scientific breakthroughs: vchri.ca/announcement/2… @JimJohnsonSci
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    Jim Johnson, PhD
    @JimJohnsonSci
    Jan 25, 2019
    After 5y of work, excited to post⁩! @annizubc⁩ did the first direct test of the insulin-cancer hypothesis. Mice with a modest insulin reduction, but no change in glucose, have 50% less PanIN lesions and reduced inflammation. ⁦@ubclifesciences⁩
    biorxiv.org
    Endogenous insulin contributes to pancreatic cancer development
    Obesity and early-stage type 2 diabetes (T2D) increase the risk for many cancers, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The mechanisms linking obesity and T2D to cancer have not been...