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Jason Shepherd

@jasonsynaptic.bsky.social

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈNeuroscientist/amateur virologist. Professor, University of Utah. Molecular mechanisms of memory, repurposed transposons, and virus-like intercellular signaling. Personal views. Photography, travel, sports. www.shepherdlab.org

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This is actually CO! Got the scenic route past Moab as well.

11.12.2025 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reason #679 you should always take the window seat!

On my way to Georgia medical school/Augusta university!

11.12.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man from schitts creek is making a funny face and the word yup is above him ALT: a man from schitts creek is making a funny face and the word yup is above him
08.12.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are doing pretty good so far on apps, equivalent to last year at least and prob more domestic apps.

08.12.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜†

08.12.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, that’s what I think too but…why didn’t the just spell this out?! Sigh.

04.12.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So hard to believe good news these days haha. But it’s not clear if the ICs will still β€œpunish” grants that go beyond that limit. And this may be a prelude to stacking β€œindirects” in the β€œdirects” category.

04.12.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜† with all the stupid shit they’ve done recently. I’m weary.

04.12.2025 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, they could have just said β€œyou don’t need to ask permission anymore”. Much clearer πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

04.12.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. I just wanted confirmation.

04.12.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œUpdates are super vague” lol. Thick fingers.

03.12.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe @jeremymberg.bsky.social can interpret this!

03.12.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NOT-OD-26-019: Updated Application Policies: NIH Administrative Burden Reduction Effort Removal of Requirements for Letters of Intent and Unsolicited Applications Requesting $500,000 or More in Dire... NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Updated Application Policies: NIH Administrative Burden Reduction Effort Removal of Requirements for Letters of Inten...

The latest NIH uidated are duoer vague. Today they announced that you cannot contact an IC to get permission to go above $500K Directs. Does this mean the cap is removed OR you can’t go over $500K at all and if you do submit a budget above, it will not go through?! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

03.12.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Medieval Swords and Tankards Strongblade is a manufacturer and retailer of swords, and tankards. We specialize in custom engraved swords and tankards.

Each student gets a custom sword and engraving! I use this company - www.strongblade.com

02.12.2025 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The last month has been..a lot. But it’s always a highlight to have a student defend their PhD! Kaelan worked his ass off and I’m super proud of him.

Now just hoping for good reviews on his resubmitted epic paper🀞🏻

Excited to see what he does in @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social’s lab as a PD!

01.12.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
2026 Conference Program – Park City Winter Conference

πŸ§ͺ🧠 A reminder to come join us in beautiful Park city for the 50th anniversary of the winter learning and memory meeting! Stellar program: parkcitywinterconf.org/conference-p...

01.12.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winter has FINALLY come to the Wasatch! ❄️

30.11.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

😒 having the same issues in the US now for scientists too. Really sad to see what’s happening to basic science in NZ!

27.11.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

lol

27.11.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes! Didn’t have time to do Beethoven house. Next time!

27.11.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice! They were just setting up the Christmas market.

26.11.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to @gokcegroup.bsky.social for playing β€œtour guide” despite the weather! Hiked up to a cool castle above the Rhein and checked out the classic Christmas market in Bonn!

26.11.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a great day visiting the @dzne.science German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn! Thanks to @sabinekrabbe.bsky.social for the invitation and hosting me.

25.11.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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SLCβ€”>JFKβ€”>FRA.

Looking forward to visiting the DNZE in Bonn!

First leg done.

23.11.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

😭

21.11.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

FFS. Awesome. Love it.

21.11.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Christine!

20.11.2025 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We had to say goodbye to our pup Leo who had aggressive cancer. He was only 11 months 😞

19.11.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The heart will break, but broken live on."

19.11.2025 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ§ͺ

18.11.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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