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Aaron Fleischer

@neuroendoawf.bsky.social

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Neuro grad student in the Frick Lab @uwm. 🚨LOOKING FOR POSTDOC LAB NOW🚨 Dabbles in learning and memory, hormones, and sex differences and similarities. Fan of dogs, climbing, and running. He/him. All views presented here are my own.

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · Nov 15

First post = NEW @karynfrick.bsky.social LAB PAPER 🚨🚨

In 2018, the lab worked alongside collaborators at Marquette and Concordia Universities to develop and test novel estrogen receptor beta (ERb) agonists for memory effects.
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a golden retriever is standing on its hind legs in a room .

ALT: a golden retriever is standing on its hind legs in a room .

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Stephen Turner @stephenturner.us · 1d

Lost Science is a new NYT series of accounts from scientists who have lost their jobs or funding. You can send your story to the Times here www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 6h

New — Video shared with me shows ICE officers in DC detaining a man on Friday.

Bystander filming asks man for his name. ICE agent lies and says he’s not allowed to speak to him “by law” and another says “We’ve arrested American citizens for being too close…If he gets any closer, put him in cuffs.”

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 4h

On the 84th day of this thread, the pets both recommend cuddling up and getting some rest. #UglyDogs

White husky and gray cat lying next to each other with an orange ball by the cat

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 3d

Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.

Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site

Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.

www.jsonline.com

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Zoe McElligott @nanopharmnc.bsky.social · 1d

We've extended the deadline for #WCBR2026 posters! New due date is Oct 16th! www.winterbrain.org please share!

Winter Conference on Brain Research | WCBR

www.winterbrain.org

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 22h

aaand we are officially in the hide-your-neighbors stage

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 1d

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 1d

Day 83. Friday. That means… gasp… it’s almost the weekend! And Izzie is here for it! #UglyDogs

Gray cat sitting atop a foot stool with TV and game systems in background, looking concerned that she is being photographed

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 1d

I do biomedical research to help people. When people come in this space making things up, it makes it harder for people not in the field to trust the extensive studies that we do and distinguish fact from fiction. Baseless claims reduce future cures. Willful ignorance drives us backwards.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 3d

📢DEADLINES📢 for the 20th Annual #OSSD Annual Congress in Kona, Hawaii, May 12-15 2026!

🗓️SYMPOSIUM PROPOSALS must be in by this Friday 10th October🗓️

Info:
www.ossdweb.org/ossd-annual-...

#OSSD2026 #OSSD20thAnnualMeeting #sabv #SexDifferences #HumanHealth

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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 2d

Talking to Congressional staff is a great way for scientists to inform Congress about the impact of science in their state and the nation. We just had a superb meeting with Abigail Lancaster of NC Senator Budd's office. She was knowledgeable and emphasized their support for science funding 1/2

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Aaron Ross Powell ☸️ @aaronrosspowell.com · 2d

Democrats should demand the firing of Stephen Miller as a condition for reopening the government.

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 2d

Do @sasshole.bsky.social and I get to use that for our first big cat petting extravaganza or….?

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 2d

@sasshole.bsky.social have you seen Baby Luna before???

Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 2d

Suze, you should have asked if you could break your foot. We would have said no! Hope you feel better soon, friend ❤️

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 2d

Day 82, and Luna would like to try the whole throwback Thursday thing. If she can make it past her awkward puppy years and bad haircut days, she thinks you can accomplish anything this Thursday! #UglyDogs

Shaven white husky sitting, staring at camera

White husky chillin’ like a puppy not-villain

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 3d

Fantastic conversation on all fronts!

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Denise J. Cai, Ph.D. @denisejcai.bsky.social · 8d

It has been an immense honor to learn & grow with two of the greatest scientists I know: @zachtpennington.bsky.social & @joezaki.bsky.social 🧑‍🔬

Listen in on our conversation about mentorship, building trust and creating a safe space to disagree: neuronline.sfn.org/professional...

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Mike Feigin 🥯 @mikefeigin.bsky.social · 3d

“Could?” Let me be clear. A $100,000 H1B will kill our ability to do world class science in the US.

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Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 4d

“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk.”

Six former surgeons general condemn RFK Jr.

Opinion | Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans

It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · 4d

Surgeon Generals’ Warning: Secretary Kennedy has rejected science, misled the public and compromised the health of Americans. The nation deserves a health and human services secretary who is committed to scientific integrity and can restore morale and trust in our public health agencies.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/10/07/surgeons-general-rfk-jr-robert-kennedy/

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 3d

He was a very good cutie rat-tootie 🥰

Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 3d

Luna mlem ❤️

Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 3d

Today is the day! Last chance to submit your abstract to the Online Research Symposium!

@sbn-bsky.bsky.social

Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 5d

Monday is a great day to submit an abstract! Abstracts are due in just 2 days, on October 8, and registration closes on October 15! Please submit and register if you haven’t already - we would love to have you there and see your cool science!

@sbn-bsky.bsky.social

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 3d

Day 81. Salt recommends a little rat nap to get yourself through a busy Wednesday. #UglyDogs

Tan-headed rat curled up on himself, snoozing the day away

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