Jelena Brasanac, PhD

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A screenshot of the first page of the review article "A Review of Sex Differences in Neurodegeneration and Psychological Comorbidities in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders" by Brasanac, Heine, and Chien

📣 New publication 📣

Our latest review article explores the role sex differences play in neuroimaging, disease progression and clinical outcomes of #multiplesclerosis and related diseases.

- with @jelenabrasanac.bsky.social and Claudia Chien

doi.org/10.1159/0005...

🧵 #ms #nmosd #womenshealth

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Illustration for an article titled "Mental health in academia is too often a forgotten footnote. That needs to change" featuring a person overwhelmed by a swirl of papers and books.

"Academics tend to be averse to discussing mental health openly, and higher education’s mental health safety net is patchy—a forgotten footnote that all too often fails its students." #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth scim.ag/4m61iaU

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romotional flyer for the "International Postdoc – Junior PI Retreat," taking place 1–3 September 2025 in Neupitz near Berlin. The flyer features a four-panel layout with images of sticky notes, a lakeside view, an outdoor dining setup, and a writing desk. Central text reads “Connect with peers. Build collaborations.” Below, the date, location, and a QR code for registration are shown. (Design: Canva | Images: Unsplash)

🎓 Join us for the International Postdoc–Junior PI Retreat!
📍 Neupitz, near Berlin
🗓️ Sept 1–3, 2025

Connect, collaborate & recharge with peers in nature.
🆓 Travel, stay & meals funded.
🔗 Apply by May 31: torbenottlab.org/postdoc-youn...

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Psychedelics reduce fear by targeting immune cells that modulate brain cells Immune cells boost stress-linked fear responses by communicating with brain cells. One way that psychedelics lessen such fear is by modulating this interaction.

Immune cells boost stress-linked fear responses by communicating with brain cells.

Psychedelics can modulate this interaction, lessening such fear

https://go.nature.com/4ixzclU

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Tattoo it 🤩

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Thank you for sharing our work @zeronoiselab.bsky.social 😁

15.04.2025 08:23 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

We have something special to share with you - our #Breathwork paper is out in the world! 🌍✨ We explored the mechanisms and effects of Breathwork-induced altered states of consciousness 🌬️🧠

Huge thanks to the wonderful Martha Havenith @zeronoiselab.bsky.social for bringing me into this project 🤗

14.04.2025 16:05 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Forever grateful to you, Martha, for bringing me on board and giving me the chance to be part of this project! Love for the work, the energy, and the mission behind it—it’s truly special. Seeing the paper published now feels different in the best way. So proud and thankful to have been part of it!

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