Melissa Perreault, PhD

Perhaps. Or.... we could submit it just to see the response. I might find that entertaining.

I have no words. Lol

I feel this.

My X feed. "Autism is genetic" says the human geneticist. "Depression is an energetic state" says the mitochondrial physiologist. Can we please stop with this simplification of complex disorders? It's epistemic arrogance, and simply advocating for one's own field of work. And language matters.

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Indigenous languages summit focuses on revitalization An Indigenous languages summit taking place in Ottawa features language experts from around the world and is focusing on revitalization.

The first full day of the Global Indigenous Languages Summit in Ottawa wrapped up Tuesday afternoon.

The theme was land and language, which featured a social media and youth component, as well as breakout sessions on Indigenous language revitalization.

It's like Search Committee for upper admin. Meaningless.

A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture Hundreds of acres in Michigan are covered in parallel rows of earth that are the remains of an ancient Native American agricultural system. The surprise find has archaeologists amazed.

Archaeologists: "We're amazed!"

Indigenous people: "Well, yeah."

www.npr.org/2025/06/06/n...

Love it

Agreed. And... 1) it's always the same people leading and getting loads of money 2) we need to stop assuming only senior people can lead big teams.

With them on Gump. That movie is #1 on my hate list.

Why animal models are useful for CNS drug discovery: Part 1 CNS drug discovery is more successful than oncology!!

Why are animal models useful for CNS drug discovery?

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New commentary! Indigenous representation in neuroscience scholarship, teaching and care. Such a wonderful collab with @TRyanGregory
and other amazing researchers from around the world!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

I know you all know this, but apparently it needs to be said that basic science is a NECESSARY PRECURSOR to translational science

❤️ that they're pushing back and pulling no punches.

It goes to show, when an Indigenous person chooses a discipline it may not always be immediately apparent how it can help community. Representation in all disciplines is needed.

A lot of folks are going to express strong support for Indigenous leaders in Alberta who are pushing back hard on talk of separation. This can't just be because it's politically useful. Let's also address the issues with treaties and talk seriously about #LandBack.

I really wish you'd stop using MY gov't and switch to OUR. Harper déjà vu. The thought of the eventual Carney gov't, like he did with the Harper gov't, doesn't sit well.

'We can't be left out:' Indigenous leaders want action, inclusion as election heats up | CBC News Indigenous leaders are demanding action as Canada's federal election heats up, hoping their peoples' past sacrifices to secure and defend this country aren't forgotten in the trade and affordability f...

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Obviously I support calls to "Stand With Science", but I can't help noting that scientists as a group almost never stand with anyone else. It's always "science can't be political" or "we must remain neutral". It's deafening silence from academics except when funding is at risk.

👏👏👏 I've definitely noticed this too.

Very happy to team up with Dr. Lawrence Goodridge on this Perspective piece advocating for Indigenous privacy rights and genomic data governance in wastewater-based surveillance. Absolute pleasure to work with Dr. Julio Licinio, EIC of Genome Psychiatry.

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Men’s monopoly on global health leadership is at odds with the scientific evidence, writes @jocalynclark.bsky.social.

And with the current backlash against rights and equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, it’s even more important to advocate for gender equality
www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Thank you Kim!

Thank you Argel! This one was a work of the heart for sure.

Two-Eyed Seeing and other Indigenous perspectives for neuroscience Nature - Combining Indigenous insights with neuroscience methods through Two-Eyed Seeing can broaden the understanding of brain function and mental wellbeing by merging reductionist and holistic...

I am so privileged to have been able to lead this with the amazing Judy Illes and work with the most remarkable people from around the world including @tryangregory and many others not on Bluesky. "Two-Eyed Seeing and Other Indigenous Perspectives for Neuroscience".
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

We are hiring a TT Asst/Assoc Neuro prof! Research focused position with some teaching in Neuroendocrinol/physiol. Translational neuro research in any sub discipline for human disorders/disease would be ideal. Please RT.
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Re-upping this: Deadline is Feb 15th. PI position at our Research Institute at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Successful candidate will be cross-appointed at U of T. Great research community, great city! Early- and mid-career applications welcome.

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Just a reminder