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Hi, are you an academic biology lab in the Boston area? I am a lab manager at a local biotech and I will be getting rid of a lot consumables in the near future (as will many of my colleagues, unfortunately). If you would be interested in free consumables, please reach out to me!

07.08.2025 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

Or

The application is for a diversity pipeline program (non-exhaustive list: MOSAIC, F31 Diversity, IRACDA, MARC, ARC, IMSD, ReWARD, B-INSPIRE, CPACHE, BRAIN Initiative, Cancer Moonshot Scholars Diversity Program).

7/n

30.07.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Microsoft Forms

Court accepting updated list of plaintiffs/grantees impacted! MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 1st 5pm EST! Please disseminate!!!

Message from ACLU team below:

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30.07.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Computational Urban Ecology of New York City Rats Urban rats are highly adaptable, thriving in the dynamic and often inhospitable conditions of modern cities. Despite substantial mitigation efforts, they remain an enduring presence in urban environme...

New preprint!



tl;dr β€” We ran around late at night to record wild rats in NYC and figured out how to quantify their behavior and environment. 🧡

w/ Dima Batenkov, @zamakany.bsky.social, Emily Mackevicius

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

25.07.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 4

Looking for a postdoc or staff scientist with brain slice electrophysiology experience. If you or someone you know is interested in, message me.

22.07.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Estrous cycle stage gates the effect of stress on reward learning Neuropsychopharmacology - Estrous cycle stage gates the effect of stress on reward learning

Ever wonder how stress and the estrous cycle affects reward learning? Well we have answers for you in our paper led by @askaneuroscientist.bsky.social published in
@npp-journal.bsky.social

And huge thanks to the NIH and NSF who supported this research.

16.07.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

1. NIH won't review proposals "substantially developed" by AI
2. Max of 6 submissions/year as PI

17.07.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The Fakira Lab at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our R01-funded research project focused on neuropeptide receptor function in the context of pain and addiction.

16.07.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Find some great language for your comment about the need for community input, need for rigorous validation of NAMs & importance of animal research at @faseborg.bsky.social β€˜s statement : www.faseb.org/getmedia/9ee... πŸ§ͺ

12.07.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Philadelphia SPINE

🚨Attn philly neuro postdocs🚨Philadelphia SPINE is hosting its annual postdoc symposium again this year and we are looking for applications (due 7/25)! We are seeking applicants with well-developed projects who want to share their work and make new connections! See the link below for more info!

08.07.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never thought I would feel such a sense of relief to receive an NoA for year 2 of my F32. Shout out to all of the super hard working and dedicated folks at the #NIH who are doing the best they can in these uncertain times.

10.07.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's the joyful reaction of my 65 yo central Ohio FIL about to ride the not at all frightening @septaphilly.bsky.social for the first time. The trains, they are convenient! and not scary! Maybe even delightful!

19.06.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE ALERT 6/18 Center City Philly: This was forwarded to us and wanted to share ASAP:

Please try to Document & Deter ICE Agents if you feel you can do so safely and share this within your local personal networks.

18.06.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

We are generating a tremendous amount of output right now, but understanding less than ever.

17.06.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I am excited to share that @standupforscience.bsky.social is growing!

We are looking to hire several positions including:
- Event and volunteer coordination
- Copywriting (press releases, emails, website, blogs, some social media)
- Data analytics and research (marketing, not science πŸ˜‰)

🧡

16.06.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 200    πŸ” 105    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5

NIH has an open RFI on their AI strategy. With everything going on, it would be easy to miss. I urge you to take a look it and to offer your own comments. If you are unsure about AI, please take a look at my Substack post, linked below. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide... #NIH #Neuroskyence #Science

13.06.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 NIH head Bhattacharya is about to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee.

We'll be keeping a close watch.

Follow along for updates HERE⬇️

(🧡):

10.06.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 422    πŸ” 131    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 10

(5/5)

🚨 It’s time to flood the zone.

NIH scientists just took a huge risk speaking out. Now it’s our turn.

πŸ“œ Read the Bethesda Declaration
✍️ Sign the Public Letter of Support
πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈFollow NIHers doing the work: @nihvigils.bsky.social

Read and sign here πŸ‘‰ www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...

09.06.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 457    πŸ” 255    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 35
Blue text says Final Thought (underlined). Then it says Please be real with yourself over who (underlined) you are reaching and whether that will *save any of us*. then underneath there are two bullet points. Doing what we have always done has failed. Sometimes the approaches that reach NEW AUDIENCES are not "respectable" or fantastic CV lines.

Blue text says Final Thought (underlined). Then it says Please be real with yourself over who (underlined) you are reaching and whether that will *save any of us*. then underneath there are two bullet points. Doing what we have always done has failed. Sometimes the approaches that reach NEW AUDIENCES are not "respectable" or fantastic CV lines.

It's not a pretty slide

04.06.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 227    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 11

I will never get over how afraid of the outside these people are, terrified of subways and needing guns to go to the applebees.

Take a walk. take a train. stop being such a coward.

30.05.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NOT-OD-25-115: Notice of Temporary Policy Exception to NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS) Section 12.3.7 to Permit Continued Eligibility for Mentored Career Development Award When an Award Ended Ear... NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Temporary Policy Exception to NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS) Section 12.3.7 to Permit Continued Eligibi...

Could be huge. Especially for those terminated in the anti-DEI purge.

"...NIH will allow individuals whose mentored career development awards prematurely ended on or after January 1, 2025, to be eligible to apply for a new mentored career development award"

grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

28.05.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 95    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 8

Considering a similar provision for my grants. All enthusiasm is welcome at study sections. Critical sentiment is embargoed until after council.

22.05.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

congratulations!

22.05.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And I can't wait to check out your book! ❀️

22.05.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What an excellent time this was! Thanks to everyone who came out, the other amazing speakers, and the organizers for putting together such a great event!

22.05.2025 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Philadelphia scientists!

Hackett elementary in East Kensington (just north of Fishtown/East Kenzo border) just had 2 judges drop out for their science fair today at 1pm. Is anyone able to fill in?? I’ll be there!

21.05.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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SIGN UP: Press Connection Are YOU willing to speak to the press? Join the Summer Fight for Science Air Game by signing up to be a source for break science news stories. We will provide media training and keep your information ...

🚨ATTENTION SCIENTISTS🚨

πŸ‘€ Are you looking for a way to connect with the press to share your story?

πŸ“° We are excited to announce the *safe and secure* SUFS Press Connect System. Whether you are looking to be a face or stay anonymous--we have you covered.

actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...

20.05.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6
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Mind Over Matter: A Happy Hour of Brains, Bytes, and Buzz Join us for an evening of mind-blowing scienceβ€”from how we hear and interpret sound, to how alcohol changes our brains, and what futuristic brain implants …

Philly, I hope that today you are voting and tomorrow you're coming to Pint of Science!

pintofscience.us/event/mind-o...

vote.phila.gov/voting/elect...

20.05.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
When the government cancels your research grant, here’s what you can do | Nature The mass cancellation of US federal grants marks yet another escalation in political interference in science, but there are ways to keep crucial research going. The mass cancellation of US federal grants marks yet another escalation in political interference in science, but there are ways to keep crucial research going.

Full text at rdcu.be/emD0Z if you hit a paywall

19.05.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some protests happening this weekend so time to re-up this banger

16.05.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 594    πŸ” 283    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 9

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