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Ross Williamson

@rswilliamson.bsky.social

Scottish neuroscientist (Assistant Professor @ University of Pittsburgh). Likes brains, books, maths, and music. Avid endurance runner and cyclist.

960 Followers  |  577 Following  |  31 Posts  |  Joined: 31.07.2023  |  1.9978

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That's why Sundays are for running in the woods (and whisky).

05.10.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

YES! GO @markhisted.org!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02.10.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Aaron! I had a wonderful time!

12.09.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @rswilliamson.bsky.social from University of Pittsburgh for giving a wonderful seminar at @erasmusmc.bsky.social about his exciting work on #auditory #corticofugalprojections. We thoroughly enjoy the discussion and hope you had a great time in the beautiful city of Rotterdam.

12.09.2025 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A cortical output channel for perceptual categorization Perceptual categorization allows the brain to transform diverse sensory inputs into discrete representations that support flexible behavior. Auditory cortex (ACtx) has been implicated in this process,...

Really excited to share the latest work from my lab, where we identify how distinct cortical projections differentially encode sensory category and choice.

06.09.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a massive, and totally worthwhile, rabbit hole. Check out Yoseka, great range of Japanese stuff.

15.08.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha I literally thought MD as soon as I read that sentence.

23.07.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

RIP Ozzman. At least you and Randy Rhoads can rock out together now.

22.07.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolute cowards. CMU should be ashamed.

16.07.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Melissa Caras β€” Stories of WiN studies the neurophysiological mechanisms of auditory perceptual learning.

Our next profile is here! Dr. Melissa Caras studies the neurophysiological mechanisms of auditory perceptual learning. Follow the link to listen and learn more!

www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...

#WomenInNeuroscience #StoriesOfWiN

26.06.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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The Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund thanks @rswilliamson.bsky.social, β€ͺβ€ͺ@megyounger.bsky.social‬, and @sungsoo.bsky.social for presenting their research at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.

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12.06.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahh! Sad news!

12.06.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful stuff dude, congrats!

11.06.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

New work from the lab highlighting the differential effect of arousal on distinct excitatory projections!

10.06.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

So proud of you @meenakshiasokan.bsky.social!!!!! Congrats!

30.05.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing news!!! Congrats dude!

22.05.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But is it a computer?

15.05.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really sorry that I missed your talk yesterday! I hear it was great!

24.04.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Propaganda poster saying "The Dean Protects"

Propaganda poster saying "The Dean Protects"

Imperial propaganda if Warhammer 40k was set in academia
1/∞

19.04.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Go work with Pierre! He is the business!

18.04.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing! Congrats!!!!!

15.04.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As Pitt faculty, this disturbs me greatly. Thank you for your honest words in these trying times!

11.04.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

OMG he is adorable!

06.04.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful new work from @anbuhlk.bsky.social! Go join her new lab!

04.04.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dan!

30.03.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"What makes an artificial system a good model of intelligence?" Researchers at CMU are addressing this question with a focus on artificial brain models.

Read more about how the proposed "NeuroAI Turing Test" offers a standard benchmark to develop "truly brain-like AI"! arxiv.org/abs/2502.16238

25.03.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Incredible new work from the legendary @caroline-runyan.bsky.social. Congrats to all!

17.03.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You both are awesome. Thanks so much for all your efforts!

13.03.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope you guys are holding up ok!

05.03.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But is the brain a computer? ;-)

05.03.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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