The Division of Nephrology at Washington University in St. Louis proudly announces that Eryn Dixon, PhD, a distinguished postdoctoral research scholar from the laboratory of Dr. Benjamin Humphreys, MD, PhD, has been selected for the prestigious American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology Early Career Reviewer Program.
Eryn Dixon PhD, postdoctoral research scholar at WashU Nephrology, accepted into the Early Career Reviewer Program
This highly competitive program, which accepted only 11 individuals out of 49 applicants this year, offers early career scientists like Dr. Dixon invaluable firsthand experience in the peer-review process. Over the next year, Dr. Dixon will collaborate closely with a senior associate editor at AJP-Renal Physiology. This mentorship will provide her with a comprehensive understanding of manuscript evaluation and the editorial decision-making that shapes the leading journal in renal physiology. The program is specifically designed to cultivate future leaders in academic publishing and prepare participants for potential roles on the editorial boards of journals such as AJP-Renal Physiology.
Dr. Dixon’s acceptance into the Early Career Reviewer Program highlights her growing influence and expertise within the nephrology research community. This is the second editorial role Dr. Dixon has undertaken since joining WashU Nephrology in June 2020, demonstrating her commitment to both research and scholarly communication.
Prior to this, Dr. Dixon became a First Editor at InPrint, a unique WashU trainee-led resource. InPrint offers free editing and design services to fellow Washington University researchers for their scientific manuscripts, abstracts, grants, and posters. “The opportunity to join InPrint was a significant draw for me when I came to Washington University,” Dr. Dixon explains. “It provides an exceptional platform for training and networking, allowing me to contribute to the scientific community while honing my editing skills.”
Dr. Dixon’s passion for scientific communication extends back to her academic roots. “Throughout my education, I was always drawn to writing and refining scientific narratives,” she shares. “During my PhD studies, I developed a deep appreciation for effective science communication across various platforms.” Her goal is to leverage her research background and editorial skills to assist fellow scientists in effectively disseminating their research findings to both expert audiences and the wider public.
Dr. Dixon earned her PhD in toxicology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Currently, her research in the Humphreys Lab focuses on the intricate transcriptional landscape of sex differences in the progression from acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease, utilizing cutting-edge single nuclei sequencing and spatial transcriptomics technologies.
For more updates, follow Dr. Dixon on Twitter @EzrinRadixin and stay connected with the groundbreaking work of @HumphreysLab, @WUNephrology, @InPrintWUSTL and @AJPRenal.
