Sarah Heilbronner

It’s been amazing to see so many of us get more involved in scicomm. I was just exchanging notes with @srheilbronner.bsky.social at SFN, hearing about what has led to the tremendous success of the Science Homecoming effort.
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My piece on brainfacts.org about human brain connectivity! www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab/t...

Sunday was a great day for the members of the @brainfacts.org team at #SFN25!

By day we met to discuss ways to combat disinformation; by night we held a public event.

brainfacts.org specializes in *reliable* info about the brain. Please spread the word about this wonderful resource!

Apathy, effort-based decisions and brain integrity in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases Morris et al. identify a common behavioural signature of apathy in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease: a decision bias towards rejecting the option to exe

When I moved to BCM, an extremely talented movement disorders neurologist, Nora Vanegas Arroyave, reached out to discuss brain circuits responsible for non-motor deficits in Parkinson's Disease. I have learned so much from her and from this collaboration. One paper out, more to come!

University of Rochester Neurobiologist Suzanne Haber Elected to National Academy of Medicine An internationally recognized scientist, her work has transformed our understanding of the brain networks that play a central role in many mental health disorders, including obsessive compulsive disor...

Suzanne Haber was just elected to the National Academy of Medicine! Her work on the organization of the cortex and basal ganglia has had a huge impact. Please take the opportunity to congratulate her the next time you see her. www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/u...

For his hometown in Montana, Nick Weber, PhD reminds his hometown that science once cured “black measles” and Rocky Mountain spotted fever—proof that investment in research saves lives, then and now. 🧪🏠

Opinion: Federal research is a launchpad for future Michigan scientists “If research is expensive, try disease," said Mary Lasker.

Science funding is essential for Michigan cancer biologists Seema Shah and Kingsley Osuala as they carry forward America’s strong legacy in cancer research. As Mary Lasker said: “If research is expensive, try disease.” 🧪🏠
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Mapping and Modulating the Human Brain “Why do we know so much about the brain, but still do not have a map of how everything connects?” Sarah Heilbronner explains it isn’t a lack of interest, but a lack of technology.

‪“Why do we know so much about the brain, but still do not have a map of how everything connects?” Sarah Heilbronner explains it isn’t a lack of interest, but a lack of technology. ‪@srheilbronner.bsky.social vist.ly/3ydy6

Dr. Sarah Heilbronner — Stories of WiN uses cutting-edge neuroanatomical and neuroimaging techniques to decipher the wiring diagram of the primate brain

New profile! Dr. Sarah Heilbronner (@srheilbronner.bsky.social‬) uses cutting-edge neuroanatomical and neuroimaging techniques to decipher the wiring diagram of the primate brain. Follow the link below to learn more!

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#StoriesOfWiN #WomenInNeuroscience

Two Sonoma County 🍇 scientists studying fungi and the ocean warn: 90% of people rely on science—weather, food safety, jobs—but only 10% are worried about funding cuts. That gap threatens the future. 🧪🏠

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Terrific article with concrete examples on the importance of animal research for our health and safety from @eblissmoreau.bsky.social medium.com/@eblissmorea...

As part of @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social ng.bsky.social, I wrote an op-ed in my local paper about how cuts to federal funding put the present and future health of our communities at enormous risk.
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Opinion: Federal funding cuts threaten the next generation of U.S. scientists When we cut federal funding to universities, we’re not just stalling research. We’re closing doors for the next generation of American scientists.

Thanks to @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social initiative for inspiring me to write this op-ed for my hometown paper, where I reflect on how federal funding shaped my path in science—and what’s at stake if we don’t protect those opportunities for the next generation.

“Investments in science and public health are essential for the future of rural southern states like Mississippi.”

Read about my perspectives as a Mississippian and scientist in my recent OpEd : digital.meridianstar.com/The-Meridian...

Inspired by others on here I wrote a short op-ed in support of federal research funding for a local newspaper in small town PA where I grew up

Author map from science homecoming

Hole in the author map in the Midwest

Calling scientists from Iowa, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Minnesota & Wyoming — we have a big hole in our author map, and need you 🧪.
Join the grassroots movement to defend American science by writing in your hometown paper: sciencehomecoming.com

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‘This is a danger to us all.’ Writing to Penn Yan, NY🍎, Dr. Scott M. Thompson warns that devastating NIH cuts threaten research, jobs & even local hospitals. His work in mental health research is now at risk. 🧪🏠 @sthom003.bsky.social

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Hey @sciencehomecoming.bluesky.social, you can add Portland to the map : www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...

U.S. Map of published Science Homecoming articles showing articles in locations all over the country — from their website sciencehomecoming.com

We’ve covered so much ground, so fast! In just one month since launching, we’ve reached thousands of Americans. But there’s more to do. Join us at sciencehomecoming.com to see our map of published articles and learn how you can contribute.
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‘NIH programs like PREP provided my first introduction to research,’ Steven Mesquiti, a San Antonio, Texas native writes, “Without these programs, countless students—regardless of race, gender, or political affiliation—will lose their chance to break into fields that shape our nation’s future.” 🧪🏠

Dr. Vaughn Smider, president of the Applied Biomedical Science Institute, from Ohio 🦌, reflects on how his mother’s “gold shots” for arthritis sparked his curiosity about medicine. After losing his wife to cancer, finding true cures is personal. He wrote about the many dangers of cutting science. 🧪🏠

Government must protect health research funding It’s hard to stand out when you’re one of nine “new kids” in a class of 26, and that’s who I was after moving to Hartland during the mid-’90s subdivision

Prof. Lauren Haack writes to her Wisconsin hometown 🧀 that science funding ‘matters for every student with a passion for science, every family with a loved one in a medical trial, and every young professional entering health care.’ 🧪🏠
@laurenmhaackphd.bsky.social

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My turn! I wrote a piece for my hometown paper about the importance of federal science funding for southwestern PA. Easier than I expected. Thanks @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social for the idea and guides
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Open letter in response to federal funding cuts at Columbia On March 7th, the Trump administration announced the immediate cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University. This includes funding from the Departm...

If you identify as a Jewish member of the academic community, and are appalled by the actions being taken in the name of defending our community, please consider signing this letter (which can be done anonymously) and also sharing it with others:
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Federal science funding: It made my dreams come true My career in brain research was made possible by grants from the NIH and NSF

As a teenager at Great Neck North High School, Long Island NY, 🍎 Debbie Yee got her start in science testing the effect of Mozart vs. Destiny’s Child on her classmates’ problem-solving skills. Now, she fears the American science dream is at risk of permanent harm. 🧪🏠

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Funding the future: The impact of science cuts on rural Idaho Science is often portrayed as the stuff of villains in sci-fi movies or as almost magical in catching criminals on TV dramas. The reality is that the scientific research that benefits us all takes b...

From Idaho 🥔 to leading a microbiome lab, Buck Samuel’s path was paved by NIH & NSF funding. ‘These are your tax dollars at work’—fueling discoveries from the internet to contact lenses to Doppler RADAR, plus 261 Nobel prizes. 🧪 🏠@microbeminded.bsky.social

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Professor of Neuroscience Shelly Flagel from central Ohio 🦌: ‘In 2024, NIH grants brought $1B+ to Ohio, supporting 12,893 jobs & $2.7B in economic activity.’ She notes that while Ohio hasn’t beaten Michigan in football lately, it is winning in science funding. 🧪🏠

Stephen C.J. Parker: NIH funding critical to North Carolina economy My home-grown roots and education drive my love for North Carolina, but new executive orders that block federal science funding have me deeply concerned about the health and economy of

Steve Parker, professor of Computational Medicine, writes to NC ⛰️: “The stunning landscapes & kind-hearted people make this place magical” but a looming threat to federal science funding could undermine both their health & economy. 🧪🏠
@theparkerlab.bsky.social

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