Sepand Rastegar
@rastapopolus.bsky.social
Developmental biologist interested in neurogenesis, transcription, regeneration, zebrafish, and Middle East geopolitics.
https://bip.ibcs.kit.edu/78.php
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4411-5646
https://www.germanfishmeeting.org/
Opinions are my own
https://bip.ibcs.kit.edu/78.php
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4411-5646
https://www.germanfishmeeting.org/
Opinions are my own
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Two fruitful, intense days at the German Fish Meeting — looking forward to the Gala dinner and day 3! 🐟
The second day of the German Fish Meeting starts with the keynote of @tillymommersteeg.bsky.social and their story of metabolism, regeneration and what makes the heart go badum badum 🧪🐟
September 17, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Two fruitful, intense days at the German Fish Meeting — looking forward to the Gala dinner and day 3! 🐟
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And it's off! Sepand @rastapopolus.bsky.social kicks off the 1st German Fish Meeting at the COS Heidelberg, with three days full of talks, chats and community-building 🧪🐟
September 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
And it's off! Sepand @rastapopolus.bsky.social kicks off the 1st German Fish Meeting at the COS Heidelberg, with three days full of talks, chats and community-building 🧪🐟
The 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting starts tomorrow! 🐟
We'll kick things off with two workshops organized by @Bruker and @Molecular Instruments, followed by a fish facility tour led by @EHEIM. The first scientific session begins at 1 PM.
www.germanfishmeeting.org
See U
#GermanFishMeeting
We'll kick things off with two workshops organized by @Bruker and @Molecular Instruments, followed by a fish facility tour led by @EHEIM. The first scientific session begins at 1 PM.
www.germanfishmeeting.org
See U
#GermanFishMeeting
1st German Fish Model Research Meeting | German Fish Model Research Meeting
Discover the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting—uniting global experts on zebrafish, cavefish, killifish, medaka & more. Join us to collaborate, share breakthroughs, and advance fish biology resea...
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September 15, 2026 at 7:19 AM
The 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting starts tomorrow! 🐟
We'll kick things off with two workshops organized by @Bruker and @Molecular Instruments, followed by a fish facility tour led by @EHEIM. The first scientific session begins at 1 PM.
www.germanfishmeeting.org
See U
#GermanFishMeeting
We'll kick things off with two workshops organized by @Bruker and @Molecular Instruments, followed by a fish facility tour led by @EHEIM. The first scientific session begins at 1 PM.
www.germanfishmeeting.org
See U
#GermanFishMeeting
🐟 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting next week! 170+ participants, 57 institutes, 17 countries. Thanks to EZS, @ezrc.bsky.social, @biologists.bsky.social, @brukercorporation.bsky.social & @zeiss-microscopy.bsky.social. Sept 16–18, COS Heidelberg. germanfishmeeting.org
#GermanFishMeeting
#GermanFishMeeting
1st German Fish Model Research Meeting | German Fish Model Research Meeting
Discover the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting—uniting global experts on zebrafish, cavefish, killifish, medaka & more. Join us to collaborate, share breakthroughs, and advance fish biology resea...
germanfishmeeting.org
September 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
🐟 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting next week! 170+ participants, 57 institutes, 17 countries. Thanks to EZS, @ezrc.bsky.social, @biologists.bsky.social, @brukercorporation.bsky.social & @zeiss-microscopy.bsky.social. Sept 16–18, COS Heidelberg. germanfishmeeting.org
#GermanFishMeeting
#GermanFishMeeting
🐟 One week to go! The 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting kicks off Wednesday in Heidelberg — 171 participants, 17 countries, 47 PIs + 124 students, 6 sessions on zebrafish, medaka, killifish, cavefish & more. Can't wait to see everyone there! #Zebrafish #ModelOrganisms
September 11, 2026 at 8:49 AM
🐟 One week to go! The 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting kicks off Wednesday in Heidelberg — 171 participants, 17 countries, 47 PIs + 124 students, 6 sessions on zebrafish, medaka, killifish, cavefish & more. Can't wait to see everyone there! #Zebrafish #ModelOrganisms
🐟 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting | Sept 16–18, 2026, Heidelberg. ~200 participants, 40 talks, 75 posters. Keynotes: Tilly Mommersteeg, Laure Bally-Cuif, Ferenc Müller. germanfishmeeting.org #Zebrafish #FishModels
1st German Fish Model Research Meeting | German Fish Model Research Meeting
Discover the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting—uniting global experts on zebrafish, cavefish, killifish, medaka & more. Join us to collaborate, share breakthroughs, and advance fish biology resea...
germanfishmeeting.org
September 10, 2026 at 9:43 AM
🐟 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting | Sept 16–18, 2026, Heidelberg. ~200 participants, 40 talks, 75 posters. Keynotes: Tilly Mommersteeg, Laure Bally-Cuif, Ferenc Müller. germanfishmeeting.org #Zebrafish #FishModels
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Dearest all: I am looking for a queer-owned store that would sell rolls of stickers (or something as in tens of them) with pronouns for handing them out upon registration at the German Fish Meeting. Any pointer/s and RT appreciated! 🧪🐟
August 6, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Dearest all: I am looking for a queer-owned store that would sell rolls of stickers (or something as in tens of them) with pronouns for handing them out upon registration at the German Fish Meeting. Any pointer/s and RT appreciated! 🧪🐟
🎉 Thank you to everyone who has registered and submitted abstracts for the 1st German #Fish Meeting (16–18 September, #COS #Heidelberg)!
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📢 Abstract submission deadline: 20 June! 🐟🌍
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📢 Abstract submission deadline: 20 June! 🐟🌍
June 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
🎉 Thank you to everyone who has registered and submitted abstracts for the 1st German #Fish Meeting (16–18 September, #COS #Heidelberg)!
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📢 Abstract submission deadline: 20 June! 🐟🌍
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📢 Abstract submission deadline: 20 June! 🐟🌍
🐟 Only 10 days left until the abstract submission deadline for the German Fish Meeting. Share your research and submit your abstract today!
Deadline extended for the 1st German Fish Meeting to mid-June (woooo) www.germanfishmeeting.org/from-postoc-... and the deadline for the special "Postdoc to PI" session to mid-July (double wooo). There will be a Prize for the best Postdoc to PI talk and for talks and posters throughout the meeting 🧪
From Postoc to PI Session | German Fish Meeting
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June 10, 2026 at 5:54 PM
🐟 Only 10 days left until the abstract submission deadline for the German Fish Meeting. Share your research and submit your abstract today!
Last chance to register !!!!!
Deadline extended for the 1st German Fish Meeting to mid-June (woooo) www.germanfishmeeting.org/from-postoc-... and the deadline for the special "Postdoc to PI" session to mid-July (double wooo). There will be a Prize for the best Postdoc to PI talk and for talks and posters throughout the meeting 🧪
From Postoc to PI Session | German Fish Meeting
www.germanfishmeeting.org
May 27, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Last chance to register !!!!!
Great opportunity for postdocs to present their work to the German fish community and showcase their current research, future plans, and projects. This is very important for your career development.
I'm very happy to announce that the "From Postdoc to PI Session" will be sponsored by the @biologists.bsky.social and we will be offering a $$ Prize to the best talk, so now a twofer reason to apply! www.germanfishmeeting.org/from-postoc-... Let me know if you have any question/s! 🐟
From Postoc to PI Session | German Fish Meeting
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May 21, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Great opportunity for postdocs to present their work to the German fish community and showcase their current research, future plans, and projects. This is very important for your career development.
March 13, 2026 at 6:48 AM
It’s completely wrong to claim the Iranian people have only two choices: a far-right pro-U.S. regime or an Islamic dictatorship. That’s a false narrative.
The people of Iran have the right to choose their own future freely and independently — without foreign powers dictating their options. Free Iran
The people of Iran have the right to choose their own future freely and independently — without foreign powers dictating their options. Free Iran
March 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
It’s completely wrong to claim the Iranian people have only two choices: a far-right pro-U.S. regime or an Islamic dictatorship. That’s a false narrative.
The people of Iran have the right to choose their own future freely and independently — without foreign powers dictating their options. Free Iran
The people of Iran have the right to choose their own future freely and independently — without foreign powers dictating their options. Free Iran
Visit our webpage (www.germanfishmeeting.org) and register for the first German Fish Meeting in beautiful Heidelberg! #GermanFishMeeting2026 #Zebrafish #Medaka
February 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Visit our webpage (www.germanfishmeeting.org) and register for the first German Fish Meeting in beautiful Heidelberg! #GermanFishMeeting2026 #Zebrafish #Medaka
I am free when everyone is free
January 27, 2026 at 7:53 AM
I am free when everyone is free
All key information about the German Fish Meeting at COS, Heidelberg (16–18 September 2026) is summarized in this flyer. Please feel free to share it with colleagues and researchers working with any fish model. Thank you!
January 24, 2026 at 9:36 AM
All key information about the German Fish Meeting at COS, Heidelberg (16–18 September 2026) is summarized in this flyer. Please feel free to share it with colleagues and researchers working with any fish model. Thank you!
Important meeting to come!!!!
#Zebrafish 🐟 meeting klaxon🧨 The registration period for the 1st German Zebrafish Meeting (16-18 Sept) is open www.germanfishmeeting.org with Sessions on Development, Pharma, Behavior, Omics, and more. Deadline for Abstracts at the end of April. Hope to see y'all there! 🧪 (1/n)
1st German Fish Model Research Meeting | German Fish Model Research Meeting
Discover the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting—uniting global experts on zebrafish, cavefish, killifish, medaka & more. Join us to collaborate, share breakthroughs, and advance fish biology resea...
www.germanfishmeeting.org
January 24, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Important meeting to come!!!!
🐟📢 It’s happening! Registration is OPEN for the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting
📅 16–18 Sept 2026 | Heidelberg
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
#FishResearch #ModelOrganisms #Zebrafish #Medaka
📅 16–18 Sept 2026 | Heidelberg
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
#FishResearch #ModelOrganisms #Zebrafish #Medaka
1st German Fish Model Research Meeting | German Fish Model Research Meeting
Discover the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting—uniting global experts on zebrafish, cavefish, killifish, medaka & more. Join us to collaborate, share breakthroughs, and advance fish biology resea...
www.germanfishmeeting.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
🐟📢 It’s happening! Registration is OPEN for the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting
📅 16–18 Sept 2026 | Heidelberg
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
#FishResearch #ModelOrganisms #Zebrafish #Medaka
📅 16–18 Sept 2026 | Heidelberg
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
#FishResearch #ModelOrganisms #Zebrafish #Medaka
Honored that our review on adult forebrain #regeneration in #zebrafish and mouse, highlighting the pro-regenerative role of the immune system (Chen J. et al., 2024, doi.org/10.1111/febs.17231), was highlighted again by the #FEBSJournal Journal Editorial Board (doi.org/10.1111/febs.70355).
FEBS Press
In adult zebrafish, injury prompts successful telencephalon regeneration, characterized by transient activation of microglial cells and hypertrophy of radial glial cells (RGCs). Notably, inflammation...
doi.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Honored that our review on adult forebrain #regeneration in #zebrafish and mouse, highlighting the pro-regenerative role of the immune system (Chen J. et al., 2024, doi.org/10.1111/febs.17231), was highlighted again by the #FEBSJournal Journal Editorial Board (doi.org/10.1111/febs.70355).
Join us Sept 16–18, 2026 at Heidelberg University #2026germanfishmeeting
🐟 Announcing the 1st German Fish Model Research Meeting!
Join us Sept 16–18, 2026 at Heidelberg University for 3 days of cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration.
Save the date & stay tuned ! #FishModels #2026germanfishmeeting #zebrafish #cavefish #killifish #medaka #science
Join us Sept 16–18, 2026 at Heidelberg University for 3 days of cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration.
Save the date & stay tuned ! #FishModels #2026germanfishmeeting #zebrafish #cavefish #killifish #medaka #science
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Join us Sept 16–18, 2026 at Heidelberg University #2026germanfishmeeting
Germany hosts a world-leading fish research community, yet never had a Fish Meeting. That changes now 🐟
We are organizing the 1st German Fish Meeting to connect the community, support early-career scientists,discuss challenges facing basic research #2026GermanFishMeeting
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
We are organizing the 1st German Fish Meeting to connect the community, support early-career scientists,discuss challenges facing basic research #2026GermanFishMeeting
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Germany hosts a world-leading fish research community, yet never had a Fish Meeting. That changes now 🐟
We are organizing the 1st German Fish Meeting to connect the community, support early-career scientists,discuss challenges facing basic research #2026GermanFishMeeting
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
We are organizing the 1st German Fish Meeting to connect the community, support early-career scientists,discuss challenges facing basic research #2026GermanFishMeeting
👉 www.germanfishmeeting.org
Preview of the German Fish Meeting webpage www.germanfishmeeting.org. Please repost!!!!! #EZRC #EZS #ZFIN
1st German Fish Meeting - Heidelberg University - September 16-18, 2026
The 7th European Zebrafish PI Meeting will be held in Paris, France - April 2 to 5, 2025. Principal investigators in zebrafish research will share their discoveries
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December 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Preview of the German Fish Meeting webpage www.germanfishmeeting.org. Please repost!!!!! #EZRC #EZS #ZFIN
"All That’s Left of You" is among the movies you should absolutely watch to better understand what’s going on in the Middle East and stop believing everything mainstream media tells you.
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"All That’s Left of You" is among the movies you should absolutely watch to better understand what’s going on in the Middle East and stop believing everything mainstream media tells you.