Brielle Ferguson
@brielleryan.bsky.social
Neuroscientist | K99/R00 Fellow | @ForbesUnder30 | Asst. prof @harvardmed | Co-Founder of @BlackInNeuro | she/her
Reading that more than 24,000 grant reviews are being rescheduled due to the shutdown. Because of that only 30-35% (vs 50%) will be discussed at study sections.
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Reading that more than 24,000 grant reviews are being rescheduled due to the shutdown. Because of that only 30-35% (vs 50%) will be discussed at study sections.
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Massive Study Debunks One of RFK Jr’s Biggest Claims about Fluoride in Tap Water www.scientificamerican.com/article/mass...
Massive Study Finds No Link Between Fluoride in Tap Water and Lower Child IQ
Researchers tracked thousands of Americans for decades, finding no links between ingesting recommended levels of fluoride and lower cognitive skills
www.scientificamerican.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Massive Study Debunks One of RFK Jr’s Biggest Claims about Fluoride in Tap Water www.scientificamerican.com/article/mass...
Earlier this year, I was the keynote for the UNCF STEM Scholars Meeting. Although there's lots to be angry about right now, it was powerful to share space with a room of bright-eyed future scientists and see that they're pushing forward and just as motivated as ever. It reminded me of my why.
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Earlier this year, I was the keynote for the UNCF STEM Scholars Meeting. Although there's lots to be angry about right now, it was powerful to share space with a room of bright-eyed future scientists and see that they're pushing forward and just as motivated as ever. It reminded me of my why.
Had such a great conversation with @phdgprotein86.bsky.social. It's always great to go down memory lane with @heydrdukes.bsky.social to the early days of @blackinneuro.bsky.social, but listening back also gave me a much-needed reminder of the power of community, especially right now.
Surviving isn’t enough; underrepresented groups in academia need to thrive.
In this STEM Tea episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social is joined by @brielleryan.bsky.social and @heydrdukes.bsky.social.
Learn why visibility is sometimes the most important step >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪
In this STEM Tea episode, @phdgprotein86.bsky.social is joined by @brielleryan.bsky.social and @heydrdukes.bsky.social.
Learn why visibility is sometimes the most important step >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/ste... 🧪
STEM Tea | Founding Black in Neuro
Brielle Ferguson and Angeline Dukes discuss Black in Neuro, the power of visibility in representation and critical lessons about mentorship.
www.biotechniques.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Had such a great conversation with @phdgprotein86.bsky.social. It's always great to go down memory lane with @heydrdukes.bsky.social to the early days of @blackinneuro.bsky.social, but listening back also gave me a much-needed reminder of the power of community, especially right now.
Came home to this treasure from/by the brilliant @itsafronomics.bsky.social.
Can’t wait to dig in! 🤩
Can’t wait to dig in! 🤩
September 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Came home to this treasure from/by the brilliant @itsafronomics.bsky.social.
Can’t wait to dig in! 🤩
Can’t wait to dig in! 🤩
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#BINW25 Day 2 kicked off with an incredible panel on Science Communication & Ethics ✨
Great advice from our panelists:
•Ask the community what they want to learn!
•Be transparent about research (pros/cons, who has access, etc)
•Collaborate with others w/ similar passions
#BlackInNeuro 🧠
Great advice from our panelists:
•Ask the community what they want to learn!
•Be transparent about research (pros/cons, who has access, etc)
•Collaborate with others w/ similar passions
#BlackInNeuro 🧠
September 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#BINW25 Day 2 kicked off with an incredible panel on Science Communication & Ethics ✨
Great advice from our panelists:
•Ask the community what they want to learn!
•Be transparent about research (pros/cons, who has access, etc)
•Collaborate with others w/ similar passions
#BlackInNeuro 🧠
Great advice from our panelists:
•Ask the community what they want to learn!
•Be transparent about research (pros/cons, who has access, etc)
•Collaborate with others w/ similar passions
#BlackInNeuro 🧠
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“If a new pandemic began today, mRNA vaccines are currently the only type of vaccine that could be developed quickly enough to disrupt its spread”
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims | CNN
At a Sept. 4, 2025, hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced heated questions from numerous senators about his vaccine policies, inc...
www.cnn.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
“If a new pandemic began today, mRNA vaccines are currently the only type of vaccine that could be developed quickly enough to disrupt its spread”
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
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Meanwhile, on HBCU campuses, lockdowns after bomb threats and though I'm sure this won't interest most media types, it is worth noting: abcnews.go.com/amp/US/multi...
Multiple HBCUs under lockdown after receiving threats amid rising campus security concerns
At least six historically Black colleges enacted lockdowns after receiving threats, amid heightened concerns following recent campus violence at Utah Valley University.
abcnews.go.com
September 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Meanwhile, on HBCU campuses, lockdowns after bomb threats and though I'm sure this won't interest most media types, it is worth noting: abcnews.go.com/amp/US/multi...
Closing off our #BINW25 sessions with a panel featuring leaders in sectors beyond the bench.
Peace Olaniran, and Drs. Sheena M. Posey Norris, Korie Grayson are sharing insights from their inspiring journeys on how they navigated transitioning out of academia.
Peace Olaniran, and Drs. Sheena M. Posey Norris, Korie Grayson are sharing insights from their inspiring journeys on how they navigated transitioning out of academia.
September 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Closing off our #BINW25 sessions with a panel featuring leaders in sectors beyond the bench.
Peace Olaniran, and Drs. Sheena M. Posey Norris, Korie Grayson are sharing insights from their inspiring journeys on how they navigated transitioning out of academia.
Peace Olaniran, and Drs. Sheena M. Posey Norris, Korie Grayson are sharing insights from their inspiring journeys on how they navigated transitioning out of academia.
Amazing conversation and learned so much! 💎💎💎
September 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Amazing conversation and learned so much! 💎💎💎
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Kicking off #BINW25 Day 2 with a session on science communication. We're learning from three leaders in this space on combating misinformation, science accessibility, and building visibility for underrepresented scientists.
Join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
Join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Kicking off #BINW25 Day 2 with a session on science communication. We're learning from three leaders in this space on combating misinformation, science accessibility, and building visibility for underrepresented scientists.
Join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
Join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
Happy #BINW25! What a whirlwind it's been since we started, but I credit so much of my progress to the community I've found through blackinneuro.bsky.social.
In honor of 5 years of #BIN, we'd love for you to share your Then & Now posts, just remember to use the hashtag #BlackInNeuroRollCall.
In honor of 5 years of #BIN, we'd love for you to share your Then & Now posts, just remember to use the hashtag #BlackInNeuroRollCall.
September 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Happy #BINW25! What a whirlwind it's been since we started, but I credit so much of my progress to the community I've found through blackinneuro.bsky.social.
In honor of 5 years of #BIN, we'd love for you to share your Then & Now posts, just remember to use the hashtag #BlackInNeuroRollCall.
In honor of 5 years of #BIN, we'd love for you to share your Then & Now posts, just remember to use the hashtag #BlackInNeuroRollCall.
Reposted by Brielle Ferguson
Our next session is on how to best "Communicate Your Credentials" from Melissa Reitkopp. You won't want to miss these tricks of the trade for standing out in this current moment. Join the livestream below:
www.youtube.com/live/ApDxGan...
www.youtube.com/live/ApDxGan...
September 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our next session is on how to best "Communicate Your Credentials" from Melissa Reitkopp. You won't want to miss these tricks of the trade for standing out in this current moment. Join the livestream below:
www.youtube.com/live/ApDxGan...
www.youtube.com/live/ApDxGan...
We’re so happy to have the @alleninstitute.org and @simonsfoundation.org join us here at #BINW25.
Stop by their tables to learn more about funding, career opportunities and more!
Stop by their tables to learn more about funding, career opportunities and more!
September 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We’re so happy to have the @alleninstitute.org and @simonsfoundation.org join us here at #BINW25.
Stop by their tables to learn more about funding, career opportunities and more!
Stop by their tables to learn more about funding, career opportunities and more!
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Happy #BlackInNeuro Week 2025!!! ❤️🎉
So much has changed over the past 5 years and we’d love to see how you’ve grown! Use the link below to make your own Then & Now post 🥰
#BINW25 #BlackInNeuroRollCall #5YearsOfBIN 🙌🏾 🧠
So much has changed over the past 5 years and we’d love to see how you’ve grown! Use the link below to make your own Then & Now post 🥰
#BINW25 #BlackInNeuroRollCall #5YearsOfBIN 🙌🏾 🧠
September 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Happy #BlackInNeuro Week 2025!!! ❤️🎉
So much has changed over the past 5 years and we’d love to see how you’ve grown! Use the link below to make your own Then & Now post 🥰
#BINW25 #BlackInNeuroRollCall #5YearsOfBIN 🙌🏾 🧠
So much has changed over the past 5 years and we’d love to see how you’ve grown! Use the link below to make your own Then & Now post 🥰
#BINW25 #BlackInNeuroRollCall #5YearsOfBIN 🙌🏾 🧠
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Our second #BINW25 hybrid session is LIVE! We’re learning from scholars around the globe about their experiences navigating academia. Join us for the #NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora Symposium below:
www.youtube.com/live/TubJDkY...
www.youtube.com/live/TubJDkY...
#NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora - #BINW25
YouTube video by Black In Neuro
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September 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our second #BINW25 hybrid session is LIVE! We’re learning from scholars around the globe about their experiences navigating academia. Join us for the #NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora Symposium below:
www.youtube.com/live/TubJDkY...
www.youtube.com/live/TubJDkY...
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We’ve come a long way since 2020, and so have you! 🥳 Create your ‘then and now’ roll call post with the #BINW25 template using the link or QR code below.
Tag your post on social media with #BlackInNeuroRollCall
As always, we can't wait to connect with everyone 👋🏽
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Tag your post on social media with #BlackInNeuroRollCall
As always, we can't wait to connect with everyone 👋🏽
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
September 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We’ve come a long way since 2020, and so have you! 🥳 Create your ‘then and now’ roll call post with the #BINW25 template using the link or QR code below.
Tag your post on social media with #BlackInNeuroRollCall
As always, we can't wait to connect with everyone 👋🏽
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Tag your post on social media with #BlackInNeuroRollCall
As always, we can't wait to connect with everyone 👋🏽
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
@blackinneuro.bsky.social Good morning, and happy #BINW25 🎉
If you're joining on-line, check your inbox for your link to join the #BINW25 zoom. You can also follow along with livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
If you're joining in person, can't wait to meet you! 🤩
If you're joining on-line, check your inbox for your link to join the #BINW25 zoom. You can also follow along with livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
If you're joining in person, can't wait to meet you! 🤩
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September 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
@blackinneuro.bsky.social Good morning, and happy #BINW25 🎉
If you're joining on-line, check your inbox for your link to join the #BINW25 zoom. You can also follow along with livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
If you're joining in person, can't wait to meet you! 🤩
If you're joining on-line, check your inbox for your link to join the #BINW25 zoom. You can also follow along with livestream here: www.youtube.com/blackinneuro...
If you're joining in person, can't wait to meet you! 🤩
Had THE best time hosting the lab at my place for the first time (minus two who were out of town). So grateful for this wonderful group of humans 🥹
August 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Had THE best time hosting the lab at my place for the first time (minus two who were out of town). So grateful for this wonderful group of humans 🥹
Had so much fun at the Boston @BlackInNeuro social. 🥳 So beautiful to see these local communities forming.
August 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Had so much fun at the Boston @BlackInNeuro social. 🥳 So beautiful to see these local communities forming.
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I’m so honored to be selected as both a 2025 McKnight Scholar and 2025 HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar. And I couldn’t be prouder to share these honors with awesome @ucdavis.bsky.social colleagues 💙💛💙💛
health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
UC Davis researchers honored by McKnight and Howard Hughes Medical Institute
UC Davis faculty Sergey Stavisky, Theanne Griffith and Elisa Zhang receive prestigious early-career recognition from McKnight Endowment Fund and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
health.ucdavis.edu
June 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m so honored to be selected as both a 2025 McKnight Scholar and 2025 HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar. And I couldn’t be prouder to share these honors with awesome @ucdavis.bsky.social colleagues 💙💛💙💛
health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
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I am happy to share that I’ve been awarded tenure here at Columbia University. Alhamdulillah. I thank my wife, parents, mentors, colleagues, friends, and family. I thank my lab members, present and past, for entrusting their careers in my hands and making this a thrilling journey.
July 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I am happy to share that I’ve been awarded tenure here at Columbia University. Alhamdulillah. I thank my wife, parents, mentors, colleagues, friends, and family. I thank my lab members, present and past, for entrusting their careers in my hands and making this a thrilling journey.
A late shout out to my first graduate student, Ricky, for crushing his qualifying exam. Such a big milestone, and super excited to see all you accomplish.
Wins can feel like they’re hard to come by these days, so celebrating all of them!! Congrats to the new PhD candidate!!🎉🥳
Wins can feel like they’re hard to come by these days, so celebrating all of them!! Congrats to the new PhD candidate!!🎉🥳
July 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A late shout out to my first graduate student, Ricky, for crushing his qualifying exam. Such a big milestone, and super excited to see all you accomplish.
Wins can feel like they’re hard to come by these days, so celebrating all of them!! Congrats to the new PhD candidate!!🎉🥳
Wins can feel like they’re hard to come by these days, so celebrating all of them!! Congrats to the new PhD candidate!!🎉🥳
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Let’s get the word out about the importance of federal funding of curiosity -driven science
We all have similar stories to share
We all have similar stories to share
Protecting the Brain Requires Persistence
@bethstevenslab.bsky.social, NIH-supported investigator of Alzheimer’s and other disorders, explains how one discovery can lead to another.
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
@bethstevenslab.bsky.social, NIH-supported investigator of Alzheimer’s and other disorders, explains how one discovery can lead to another.
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
Taking the long view on Alzheimer’s — Harvard Gazette %
Beth Stevens' work has built a foundation for new kinds of medicines to treat neurodegenerative diseases. "I was just following the science."
news.harvard.edu
May 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Let’s get the word out about the importance of federal funding of curiosity -driven science
We all have similar stories to share
We all have similar stories to share
Something good - Got to share space with one of the GOATs when I hosted @KafuiDzirasa a few weeks ago for our seminar series. Always the inspiration, even in this moment, the visit left me feeling motivated and energized to keep on keeping on.
May 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Something good - Got to share space with one of the GOATs when I hosted @KafuiDzirasa a few weeks ago for our seminar series. Always the inspiration, even in this moment, the visit left me feeling motivated and energized to keep on keeping on.