@phdmarie.bsky.social
Interested in all science, but particularly neuroscience and neurorehabilitation! Science communicator, consultant, & podcast host (People Behind the Science, Changing What's Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast, The Anti-Doping Podcast).
Dr. Kristen Lynch studies how cells decide when to use an entire part of their DNA vs when to exclude parts that aren't useful or may be harmful. She's examining alternative splicing in the immune system & what happens when cells face immune challenges.
www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-kristen-l...
New episode! The detrimental impacts of doping extend far beyond a missed medal ceremony for clean athletes. Olympic bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury shared her remarkable athletic career, her commitment to #cleansport, and her story from the London 2012 Games. π«π
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Neurologist Dr. Bruce Dobkin discusses his his personal experience with progressive sensorineural hearing loss and the musical hallucinosis that followed implantation of his unilateral cochlear neuroprosthesis.
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#neurorehabilitation #rehabilitation #hearingloss
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/thrilli.... Great write up about BCI research in the UC system.
18.09.2025 16:26 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Rahul Gupta in this interview about his work in drug control policy, including initiatives to address the opioid epidemic, save lives, protect clean sport, & improve public health. We also covered the cool work he is doing now in predictive diagnostics and drug discovery.
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This is a flyer for the NYBCI25 (New York Brain-Computer Interface Symposium) event coming up on Oct 3-4th. There is a QR code in the lower left, and the information about the event and speakers can be found on the website linked in the post.
Don't miss the 2025 New York #BCI Symposium October 3-4th at The New York Academy of Medicine!
This 2-day global symposium will include engaging keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions led by top experts in #neuroscience, surgery, neurotech, and regulation.
www.nybci.com/event/2886b6...
#NYBCI25
What do the experts think about the recent results from clinical trials of stem cell-derived dopamine cell therapies for #Parkinsons?
1. The trials were safe
2. "It appears that none of the patients have shown a dramatic reversal of their PD"
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Amen... but at the same time, if you told me way back when that people could lose a lot of weight w/o the grueling bits of exercise & feeling hungry, I'd have been very skeptical. But GLP-1 drugs work for many. Obesity is very different from stroke, but I'm kind of cautiously optimistic about this.
05.09.2025 16:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This was a fun episode with lots of talk of #darkmatter, particle #physics, #astrophysics, and what life is like when you dedicate your career to making new discoveries in these areas! Dr. Djuna Croon is a fantastic researcher and science communicator, and I enjoyed our chat! π©βπ¬ π§ͺ
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A blood test for pain?
New work in Nature identifies circulating biomarkers that distinguish chronic pain statesβoffering a path toward objective, biologically grounded diagnostics.
#PainResearch #Neuroskyence #Biomarkers #ScienceWatch #SciComm #ScienceInTranslation #ChronicPain
Photo of a person wearing a lab coat and working in a lab. The text in the lower right reads, "Thank You Innovative Research".
We are grateful to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for their support of our new #podcast episode w/ Dr. Beth Stroupe! They have been great partners in helping us share the stories of scientists for 3 years!
Follow them & visit www.innov-research.com for more info on their products & services. #bio
Photo of Dr. Beth Stroupe on the left. On the right, text reads, "Episode 826 featuring Dr. Beth Stroupe." The People Behind the Science podcast cover art image is below.
The road to scientific discovery can be long & full of unexpected twists. Dr. Beth Stroupe shared her career path & a recent structural #biology breakthrough in her lab that was decades in the making.
Learn more in this new podcast episode! #scicomm π©βπ¬
www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-beth-stro...
β°οΈ High-altitude air helps mice with Parkinsonβs
In mice with Parkinsonβs-like disease, breathing lower-oxygen air (like at high altitudes) protected brain cells and improved movement, even after symptoms began.
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#Parkinsons π§ͺ #SciComm
Granular movement tuning of SNr firing changes.
CRN Team Surmeier has now shown that individual neurons in the basal ganglia make highly precise decisions about when to allow and when to actively stop specific movements.
π Read the full #publication: bit.ly/4785CBr
βοΈ @antofala.bsky.social @harsh-kanodia.bsky.social
The text at the top reads, "The Importance of Neurorehabilitation Research". Below on the left, there is a headshot photo of Dr. James Finley. On the right, there is a quote from him from the linked article: "We have always had a very diverse team of researchers, both in terms of ethnicity and academic training, and our studies often provide a unique environment where both participants and research team members can learn about each otherβs life experiences." His name is written below, along with the article title: "Understanding Motor Control and Motor Learning to Improve Walking". The logo of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation (ASNR) appears below.
Understanding how motor control & motor learning are affected by neurological conditions is key for maximizing the effectiveness of #neurorehabilitation. In this article, Dr. @jamesmfinley.bsky.social discusses his career, research, the impacts of federal funding & more.
www.asnr.com/files/Import...
Amazing mentors have been instrumental in helping me get to where I am today, but cultivating a mentorship network is a skill. Looking forward to hearing advice and insights from these 3 fantastic scientists!
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On the left there is a photo of Dr. Ganesh Anand. On the right, the text at the top reads, "Episode 823 featuring Dr. Ganesh Anand." Below, the cover art for the podcast is displayed. The text reads, "People Behind the Science with Dr. Marie McNeely."
Proteins aren't static, & the dynamic nature of proteins is critical for many biological functions. Dr. Ganesh Anand brings the world of shape-changing proteins to life as he discusses his research on molecular switches, his career path & more!
www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ganesh-an...
#scicomm
This monthβs Discover ASAP features Ricardo MΓ‘rquez GΓ³mez of @craggasap.bsky.social, discussing a fluid-wall microfluidic platform to model human corticostriatal circuits π§ͺ
This platform enables axon studies, long-term culture, & scalable testing for #Parkinsons.
πΊ youtu.be/dutY_mxext4
Mount Holyoke College in lovely western Massachusetts is hiring a tenure-track neuroscientist. Amazing students and fantastic faculty support - please share!
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My lab is hiring a postdoc to work on new TDP-43 biomarkers! Please get in touch and re-post!
25.07.2025 15:18 β π 5 π 8 π¬ 0 π 1Great opportunity for #neurology residents interested in learning more about movement disorders! The application deadline is coming up on August 1st! π§ π π§ π
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2/ The Rehabilitation Research Program is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of neurorehabilitation with a focus on stroke, as well as traumatic brain injury, to lead clinical research projects to develop and test rehabilitation interventions.
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...
Two of our labs are hiring! Please share these opportunities
1/ The CEDAR Lab is looking for a research coordinator to facilitate daily operations, data collection, and research protocols, including progress of research projects.
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New episode! USADA's I&I Director Dan Burke describes their approach, tactics, & tools, for #antidoping investigations as well as his insights from federal law enforcement on key issues like counterfeit pharmaceuticals, designer steroids, & tainted supplements.
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The text at the top reads, "Join us for ASNR2026, Los Angeles". At the bottom, it says, "March 24-27, 2026, Hyatt Regency Long Beach". There is a photo of the beach in the background.
Already planning your 2026 conference schedule? You're not going to want to miss #ASNR2026 in sunny Los Angeles, CA! Join us March 24-27 for an amazing event full of great conversations, scientific sessions, networking opportunities, and more!
#neurorehabilitation #rehabilitation #neuroscience
Some of the things I like most about interviewing scientists are: 1) learning about cool #science; 2) hearing about all of the wonderful places they have traveled, trained, & worked, and 3) hearing how passionate they are about making a difference in the world. Sven did not disappoint! #scicomm
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There is a photo of Dr. Starz-Gaiano on the left. On the right, the text reads, "Episode 820 featuring Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano". Below, the cover art is displayed for our podcast. The text reads, "People Behind the Science with Dr. Marie McNeely".
How do cells in your body know where to go & when? Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano shares insights from her research on this topic, as well as stories from her scientific journey, how she gets through tough times, a recent success, scientific travel & more! π§ͺ
www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-michelle-...
Learn more about lab director Dr. Sven Voss, his career spanning multiple #antidoping labs around the world, and the history & current projects at IDAS β Dresden. He covered their routine work and research on erythropoietin (EPO), blood doping, & other areas. π§ͺ
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