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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks to Dr Higgins and his amazing team a VCBH for an amazing conference focused on behavioral pharmacology. Great people, great science, great place. Already missing Burlington.

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J. David Jentsch 🏳️‍🌈 @jdavidjentsch.bsky.social · 1d

Assistant Professor opening in behavioral neuroscience at the University of Albany (SUNY). Join an outstanding department in one of the nation's greatest university systems.

#neurojobs

albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...

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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

"We're doing the studies to make the proof."

This is not how Gold Standard Science works. Or any science. You do the study to TEST THE HYPOTHESIS, not to prove yourself right.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · 2d

So, looking forward to the Vermont Center on Behavior & Health conference starting tomorrow. Jack Henningfield is keynote with lots of behavioral pharmacology on the agenda.

There is a virtual option. Check out the following website. Registration is free. conta.cc/3VyDTTF

VCBH 13th Annual Conference on Oct 9-10, 2025

Email from Vermont Center on Behavior and Health It's only two weeks away! Registration is still open and free! Join us for one or both days in-person or attend remotely Register Now Visit our websit

conta.cc

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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 6d

This administration once claimed they were going to make sure grants were only funded on pure merit.

Mallory Harris, PhD @malar0ne.bsky.social · 6d

IMO this hasn't gotten enough attention: a recent memo at NIH announces that peer review will be devalued in determining which grants get funded, granting more power to political appointees to make decisions based on the admin's whims over scientific merit

kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Changes at NIH Give Political Appointees Greater Power To Fund or Block Research - KFF Health News

The National Institutes of Health’s long-held standard of peer review for grantmaking has been subverted by President Donald Trump and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, who gave unprecedented power to po...

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · 16d

Same

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · 18d

Came across a picture of our long passed Thomas (circa 2000). Made me smile, made me laugh. Thought I would share.

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Nixon Lab @nixonlab.bsky.social · 25d

Nixon Lab is hoping to recruit a postdoctoral fellow interested in alcohol-microglia and/or alcohol-neural stem cell interactions in recovery from alcohol-induced brain and behavioral damage/dysfunction. Open fellowships on our NIAAA-funded T32! Please spread the word!

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · 26d

Out running gravel among the corn this morning.

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Michaelle DiMaggio-Potter @michaelle.bsky.social · Sep 10

NSF GRFP deadline published! www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

End of October! Solicitation seemingly on the way

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

www.nsf.gov

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Sep 4

First order of business moving to a new town - get my library card!

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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · Aug 31

921 notices issued for NIH grants on or after 8/23…..

reporter.nih.gov/search/wRaeW...

RePORT ⟩ RePORTER

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 27

Me and the frog sharing the same vibe this morning.

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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · Aug 26

grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

PAR-25-322: Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-25-322. OD

grants.nih.gov

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 22

A younger version of me popped up in a #fishing story in the Nebraskaland Magazine.
magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/blogs/in-the...

Freshwater Drum: Hard-Fighting, Tasty Native Game Fish | Nebraskaland Magazine

Greg Wagner dispels some myths and shares some perspective on the benefits of catching and cooking freshwater drum in Nebraska.

magazine.outdoornebraska.gov

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Jibran Khokhar @drjkhokhar.bsky.social · Aug 22

And just like that #CannabinoidGRC2025 comes to an end! Big thank you to all the attendees and speakers and congrats to @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social and @ryanmcpickle.bsky.social on their selection as chairs for the 2029 meeting!

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 13

Great talk today by former trainee Dr. Chou. Thanks to UNMC Psychiatry for hosting. The developing health issues at the intersection of THC and schizophrenia are notable. @unmc.bsky.social

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 9

Sights from the runs this week on the trails in downtown Denver. #running #PublicArt #Colorado

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thanks, @rbevins.bsky.social! Following in some big footsteps…truly honored and very thankful to @apadiv28.bsky.social for selecting me this year.

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 8

Congratulation to @williamstoops.bsky.social for receiving the @apadiv28.bsky.social Brady/Schuster Award. An amazing scholar, scientist, and friend.

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 6

Fun photo of catfish by SavannahB

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 5

An end of an era. This may be my last large garlic harvest from #CnSGardens. Regardless, celebrating one of the best harvests with 81 bulbs. #garlic #OrganicGardening #vampires #ShareTheYumminess

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Dr. Anna Radke @aradprof.bsky.social · Aug 1

Miami is hiring a neurobiologist! I am excited to welcome a new colleague to our Neuroscience community! Please share!

miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamio...

Assistant Professor

Job Title Assistant Professor Department Biology Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible ...

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 1

A pause from grant reviews for #ForestFriday

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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Jul 29

Giving the goldfish a break from this stifling heat.

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