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Day two at the @aaas.org annual meeting! Great to hear from France Córdova, president of the Science Philanthropy Alliance. #AAASmtg #neurosociety
February 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Great first day at the @aaas.org annual meeting yesterday! Exciting to see @erinmorrow.bsky.social, Dana Center Initiative trainee from UCLA/CDU, as part of this plenary lecture. #neurosociety #AAASmtg
February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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📅 On the occasion of 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, we are thrilled to invite you to 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 for a half-day event dedicated to the future of #brain health research in Europe!

🔍 Learn more and register now: www.braincouncil.eu/event/europe...
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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ITRC project benefits for early career researchers: 📄 Results in 2 publications (academic and public-facing), 🎓 training on translating work for a popular audience, 💰 project funding, 💼SPAN2027 conference presentation, 🤝 hands on interdisciplinary research + more! 🏅 @danafoundation.bsky.social 🧠
February 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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The Dana Foundation is seeking a content manager to help shape and execute the Foundation’s content strategy, creating compelling multimedia and written content across all communication channels.

➡️ dana.org/jobs

#neurosociety #hiring #jobopportunity #communications #scicomm
February 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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The Dana Foundation is hiring a program assistant for our Neuroscience & Society team to provide administrative support for the Vice President of Neuroscience & Society and program directors, and assist with the grantmaking process.

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#neurosociety #jobopportunity #hiring
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
(1/2) New NeuroSociety Stories episode coming soon… 🎥

#Neuroethics pioneer Karen Rommelfanger sits down with Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo to discuss her path to neuroethics and why it’s important to consider its application through different cultural lenses.

#neurosociety #neurotech
February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
(1/2) What are the societal and ethical implications of the use of brain data, and how should neuroscience researchers be thinking about these privacy concerns?

Dr. Nicole Martinez-Martin (@girasoul.bsky.social) shares her insights on this growing discussion.

#neurosociety #neuroethics
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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20 Days until applications are due for the @danafoundation.bsky.social funded SPAN ITRC and Mentorship programs! Visit our website for full details on how to apply!
Interdisciplinarity Through Research Collaboration & Philosophy and Neuroscience Mentorship Program applications are due 2.28.26. Visit our website for more information.
February 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The Dana Foundation is hiring a program assistant for our Neuroscience & Society team to provide administrative support for the Vice President of Neuroscience & Society and program directors, and assist with the grantmaking process.

➡️ dana.org/jobs

#neurosociety #jobopportunity #hiring
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The Dana Foundation is seeking a content manager to help shape and execute the Foundation’s content strategy, creating compelling multimedia and written content across all communication channels.

➡️ dana.org/jobs

#neurosociety #hiring #jobopportunity #communications #scicomm
February 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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99 IBRO/Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week awardees from 44 countries have been selected as we gear up for #BrainAwarenessWeek 2026 🧠

👏 Congratulations to all awardees! https://ibro.org/brain-awareness-week-results-2026/

Stay tuned as we share updates from their events & community activities.‬
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Discover @thetransmitter.bsky.social's Mentorship Directory, connecting mentors and mentees at all stages of their careers.

#neuroskyence

www.thetransmitter.org/mentorship-d...
Neuroscience Mentorship Program Directory
Discover neuroscience mentorship opportunities through this living directory, connecting mentors and mentees at all stages of their careers.
www.thetransmitter.org
February 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Join us for the 11th annual Research Ethics Day conference! This year's theme is "The Future of Research Ethics: Threats & Opportunities."

📅Wednesday, March 4
⏰9am-3pm Central
📍Live Webinar on Zoom

Register for this free, public event today at z.umn.edu/RED26t
January 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Interdisciplinarity Through Research Collaboration & Philosophy and Neuroscience Mentorship Program applications are due 2.28.26. Visit our website for more information.
December 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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🧠 CALL FOR SYMPOSIA ABSTRACTS 🌴 SPAN is now accepting abstracts for a special session at the PSA. Put a group and a topic together and submit your idea via email by March 1st 🥳
January 15, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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🧠On 2/24, the #BrainBodyResearchInstitute Seminar Series & Dr. Hongzhen Hu host @nyupress.bsky.social's Dr. Kara Margolis. @margolislabnyu.bsky.social's research is focused on discovering ways to alter gut signaling to treat disorders of brain & GI tract. Register👉 mountsinai.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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🧠 Save The Date! Join us for this year’s #BrainAwarenessWeek Distinguished #Neuroethics Lecture featuring Dr. Oliver Rollins (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)!

🎟️ Everyone is welcome! Free admission with registration: bit.ly/2026baw

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February 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Read the winning articles from the Dana Program for Neuroscience and Society at Loyola University Chicago journalism competition, which encourages journalism and neuroscience students to enhance their understanding of values essential for the ethical reporting.

#scicomm #neurosociety #neuroscience
Preparing Students to Report Science Responsibly
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January 27, 2026 at 5:17 PM
🚨 Reminder! The deadline to submit a letter of interest for pilot projects in Neuroscience & Society is ONE WEEK away!
⭐ Submit a letter of interest for pilot projects in Neuroscience & Society.

Applicants may request up to $150,000 in funding for projects over a period of up to 18 months.

Apply by Jan. 30 to align with our 2026 funding cycles.

🔗 on.dana.org/loi-2026

#neurosociety #fundingopportunity #grants
January 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Reminder! Join us this Saturday, 1/24, for Neuro&Philanthropy! ⬇️
Join Dana VP of Neuroscience & Society Khara Ramos on 1/24 for Neuro&Philanthropy hosted by the @youthneuro.bsky.social.

Explore neuroscience with a focus on philanthropy, science funding, policy, and the social impact of neuroscience research.

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#neurosociety #neurosky
January 22, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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2 contests. 8 categories. More than $15,000 in total prize money. Enter the National Association of Science Writers' Science in Society Journalism Awards or Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards by February 1, 2026. Membership not required.
Submit by Feb. 1: Entries open for NASW’s annual awards
Each year, the #SciWriAwards recognize some of the best works in science journalism and science writing, as judged by fellow science journalists and science writers. Deadline to enter is Feb. 1, 2026.
www.nasw.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Concerned about the future of research ethics? Join us for the 11th annual Research Ethics Day conference featuring stellar expert speakers. You don't want to miss it!

📅Wed, March 4
⏰9am-3pm CT
📍Live Webinar on Zoom

Register for this free, public event: z.umn.edu/RED26s
January 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Learn about the myriad ways researchers are employing and adopting AI tools. Subscribe to the “Neuroscientists using AI” newsletter and get notified every time a new piece is published: www.thetransmitter.org/newsletters-...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last summer, the Dana NextGen program supported an internship at @bcmhouston.bsky.social, offering eight emerging scholars the opportunity to receive individualized mentorship and to engage with ethical questions raised by advances in neuroscience.

#neurosociety #nextgen #neuroethics
A Summer of Inquiry and Interdisciplinary Professional Development
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January 21, 2026 at 6:42 PM