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Dr. Nathan A Smith

@drnathanasmith.bsky.social

Neuroscientist, Martial Artist, and Mentor

2,660 Followers  |  426 Following  |  118 Posts  |  Joined: 26.08.2023  |  1.8747

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In case anyone is still wondering if air traffic controller staffing is a problem and has downstream impact…
1. The pilot just told us that they have to fly around NYC because they are short staffed for air traffic control
2. They had to calculate whether or not we had enough gas to do it

02.07.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today was bittersweet in the Smith Lab as we celebrated Opeyemi’s last day! She’s off to study Neuroscience in Indiana. We’ll miss you, but you’re ready for this new chapter! Shine bright and conquer your journey! We’re so proud! #thefutureisbright

28.06.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't miss Dr. Doris Tsao of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social on our latest episode of Neuroscience Perspectives with
@johnfoxe.bsky.social

πŸ‘‡Along with AI vs the brain, she shares that a mentor's support was pivotal in her career & how her father's curiosity helps fuel hers

➑️ urmc.info/25C

20.06.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all postdocs! Looking to enter the job market and gain hands-on experience with job talks & chalk talks? Apply to our NeuroYes Program @urneuroscience.bsky.social Neuroscience Commission NeuroYes 2025-2026 applications are open!!! Click on the link below to find out more! neuroyes.urmc.edu

19.06.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Understanding how brain cells communicate could reveal new insights into cognitive decline

πŸ‘‡Neuro grad student Estephanie Balbueno studies how astrocytes & neurons communicate to support brain function in @drnathanasmith.bsky.social lab #URochesterResearch
@urochestersmd.bsky.social

13.06.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Postdocs who are looking to enter the job market: Mark your calendars! @urneuroscience.bsky.social Neuroscience commission NeuroYes 2025-2026 applications open on June 19th. Click on the link below to find out more! neuroyes.urmc.edu

09.06.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Understanding how brain cells communicate could reveal new insights into cognitive decline

Neuro grad student Estephanie Balbueno studies how astrocytes & neurons communicate to support brain function in @drnathanasmith.bsky.social lab #URochesterResearch
@urochestersmd.bsky.social

04.06.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Stage with people in caps and gowns, with Dr. Shrager at center receiving the award

Stage with people in caps and gowns, with Dr. Shrager at center receiving the award

Dr. Shrager at lectern accepting the the Lifetime Achievement Award for Graduate Education

Dr. Shrager at lectern accepting the the Lifetime Achievement Award for Graduate Education

πŸ‘A well deserved honor: Prof Emeritus Peter Shrager receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Graduate Education @urochestersmd.bsky.social

He brought clarity, depth & humanity to the fields physiology & neuroscience. He's been acknowledged for his brilliance & compassion

16.05.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
students standing together on stairwell

students standing together on stairwell

students, bench mentors, and PI's standing together on stairwell

students, bench mentors, and PI's standing together on stairwell

bench mentor showing student part of lab

bench mentor showing student part of lab

PI showing students mock MRI room

PI showing students mock MRI room

Welcome Scholars! We've kicked off another summer of NEURO RocHS. Looking forward to seeing what these high school students will accomplish this summer! @urochestersmd.bsky.social @uor-braincogsci.bsky.social #URochesterResearch

21.05.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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yoda is standing in a hallway and says " if so powerful you are ... why leave " ALT: yoda is standing in a hallway and says " if so powerful you are ... why leave "

May the 4th be with you!!!

04.05.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Exploring the Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Brain Health
YouTube video by Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience Exploring the Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Brain Health

Exploring the Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Brain Health #URochesterResearch

On the latest episode of Neuroscience Perspectives Professor Deborah Cory-Slechta shares with @johnfoxe.bsky.social how working with young families early on transformed the way she studies chemical exposure‡️

28.04.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Easter πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

20.04.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great people! Amazing science! An Excellent Opportunity! #NEUROYES

12.04.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had an amazing time hosting our last @urneuroscience.bsky.social #NEUROYES Scholar for 2024-2025, Dr. @c3llas.bsky.social. His research, β€œEstablishing a Multidisciplinary ADRD Research Laboratory: Exploring Neuropathology, Sex-Based Variations, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Biomarker Shifts.” #BRAINS

11.04.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

I had wonderful time at UR and received such wonderful questions, feedback, and a level of hope and enthusiasm that I both personally needed and is needed in these times. Thank you so much to all of the NEUROYES organizers, faculty, staff, and trainees that made my visit possible and so welcoming!

09.04.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Saturday night, the @urochestersmd.bsky.social Graduate Giving Gala was a heartwarming event supporting local charities like Golisano Children’s Network and The Black Alumni Network Scholarship. Huge thanks to the URSMD GSS Executive Board and all the graduate students for your #generosity!

07.04.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m so proud of my #MSTP student Sid for presenting his poster on Microglia today at the Medical Scientist Research Symposium. What a fantastic study with significant implications for understanding microglia in physiology! He made the Smith Lab proud. #TheFutureIsBright #URochesterResearch

04.04.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had an incredible time hosting our 3rd NEUROYES Scholar for 2024-2025, Dr. @coryjwhite.bsky.social, who shared fascinating findings from his research titled "Evaluating how HIV infection and antiretrovirals impact brain lipid metabolism." #thefutureisbright @urneuroscience.bsky.social

04.04.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Lawsuit aims to broadly overturn NIH’s grant terminations Multiple groups and NIH-funded scientists challenge agency’s decision as arbitrary and capricious

Breaking news: A new lawsuit seeks to challenge the National Institutes of Health’s decisions to abruptly terminate hundreds of grants, totaling more than $2.4 billion, over the past month. scim.ag/3DZnylL

02.04.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2968    πŸ” 824    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 21

Another terrible day for young scientists. The NIH just sent termination notices for the MARC, PREP, IMSD, IRACDA and Bridges programs.

02.04.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 10

Wishing my friends and everyone celebrating a wonderful Eid Mubarak!

30.03.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was nice painting Alesandra Martin’s portrait @ the Mardi Gras themed University of Rochester’s Admissions Party. She’s officially starting her graduate studies in the neuroscience department🎈YAY!
@drnathanasmith.bsky.social
@urmc.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social @urneuroscience.bsky.social

28.03.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Despite everything happening in the world, the Northern Lights are putting on a breathtaking show tonight, lighting up the skies over Rochester and Webster. #NorthernLights #Roc

22.03.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was an honor to present my research @UTexas_Dallas! A special thanks to Dr. @mdburton.bsky.social for being a wonderful host. It was a pleasure meeting outstanding students and connecting with remarkable faculty. Thank you for the warm welcome and true southern hospitality!

14.03.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would love to be there as well.

12.03.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you can't judge a book πŸ“•- then don't judge a brain🧠‡️

Our cells aren't always as they seem.

Watch the full episode w/ @drnathanasmith.bsky.social &
@johnfoxe.bsky.social πŸ‘‰ urmc.info/1XD

#BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 #URochesterResearch
@urochestersmd.bsky.social

11.03.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, AL. I will never forget the legacy of Dr. King and the countless others who fought for justice. I’m especially reminded of the sacrifice of the Honorable John Lewis. Meeting him was a profound honor that I will cherish forever. #Peace

07.03.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grad Admission Impacts Survey It is grad admissions season and many postbacs are feeling the chilling impacts of the Trump administration's recent executive orders freezing and slashing extramural research funding. Dozens of gradu...

As a result of Trump’s slashes to research funding, dozens of graduate programs have announced reductions and cancellations of graduate admissions slots.

If you are an impacted applicant, please fill out this survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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24.02.2025 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 264    πŸ” 271    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD

This will set us back for years to come!!!

08.02.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Lunar New Year to all those who celebrate πŸŽ‰

29.01.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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