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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 2d

Six of the nine Nobel Prize winners this year work in the U.S.
Three of the six were born outside the U.S., which is the pattern most years. No country has benefited more from welcoming immigrants from around the world.
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The official website of the Nobel Prize - NobelPrize.org

The Nobel Prize rewards science, humanism and peace efforts. This is one of the central concepts in the will of Alfred Nobel, and it also permeates the outreach activities that have been developed for...

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 3d

Friends in Philly: Tomorrow @upenn.edu (Tuesday October 7, 12p) I'll be giving a public-facing talk about Elusive Cures, as part of the Penn library book series. Join me! RSVP below.

www.library.upenn.edu/events/nicol...

Nicole Rust: "Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders — and How We Can Change That"

Psychology professor Nicole Rust of the School of Arts & Sciences dives into why research on conditions like Alzheimer’s and depression hasn’t translated more effectively into better treatments.

www.library.upenn.edu

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · 8d

There’s something about an early morning walk across campus that is a nice way to start the day - the light was beautiful.

Trying to notice the good things.

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Sep 9

⏰ One day left to submit! ⏰ #Neuroscience 🧠🧪

Society for Neuroscience @sfn.org · Sep 9

Don’t miss your final opportunity to present your latest findings to the global community at #SfN25!

Late-breaking abstract submission closes tomorrow.

Your most recent and exciting research deserves to be heard.

Submit now! 🔗 vist.ly/45gzc

#neurosky #neuroskyence #academicchatter

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Society for Neuroscience @sfn.org · Sep 3

Submissions for late-breaking abstracts are now open!  

Share your most recent and exciting research with a global audience at #SfN25. 

Submit your late-breaking abstract by Wednesday, September 10. 

🔗 vist.ly/45gzc

#neurosky #neuroskyence #academicchatter

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Aug 8

Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Hannah Doyle!!! Her defense was awesome and yes, that is a championship belt that the lab made for her (she’s also a kick a** boxer) 💪🥊🧠👩🏻‍🔬🧪🎉🎊🥳 #neuroscience #WomenInSTEM

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Aug 6

Soccer night with the lab! Go #RIFC !! #neuroscience #soccer

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Aug 5

STAT story about the GAO report on NIH

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Govt. Accountability Office issued a report today finding that the Trump admin has violated a law blocking presidents from withholding funding Congress has approved

@mmolteni.bsky.social & I break it down:

www.statnews.com/2025/08/05/g...

Trump administration violated impoundment law by canceling NIH grants, slowing new awards, GAO finds

The Government Accountability Office found that the Trump administration, by abruptly canceling NIH grants, had violated a 1974 federal law

www.statnews.com

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congratulations to the two undergrads in the lab who presented at Brown's Summer Research Symposium today!! Aiai Calmer and Mmesoma Nwokolo did fantastic! #neuroscience #WomenInSTEM 🧠 🧪 👩‍🔬

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Jul 24

Of course I agree that education and critical thinking are key, but I also think that there could be well-educated folks who might not trust science right now. Seems likely that the science community is going to have to think about what to do on multiple fronts.

Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Jul 23

This article about trust in scientists is interesting, thought-provoking, and perhaps a little depressing. How do we change trust? Do others have ideas? #science

Gligorić et al Political ideology and trust in scientists in the USA. Nat Hum Behav 2025 rdcu.be/exx7n

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jul 21

so.... NIH issued a news item clarifying the new use of animals policy.

It seems that the bottom line is that NIH will not issue NoFOs specifically about creation or use of animal models of disease.

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grants.nih.gov/news-events/...

How Does the NIH Initiative to Prioritize Human-Based Research Affect Research Proposing the Use of Laboratory Animals? | Grants & Funding

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Jennifer Groh @jmgrohneuro.bsky.social · Jul 21

Welcome, Dr Basso!

Michele A. Basso @micheleabasso.bsky.social · Jul 21

I’ve officially moved to BlueSky - yes i’m a little slow! You’ll soon get a following notice from me as I ‘bridged’ my X account - I hope that wasn’t a mistake.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jul 15

Updated dashboard with new funding curves.

jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g...

NIH_since_1_20_25

jeremymberg.github.io

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jul 12

Here is a good link to watch the meeting and COMMENT

www.fda.gov/news-events/...

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jul 8

Well, this happened yesterday...

www.drugdiscoverytrends.com/nih-announce...

I assume that this pertains only to applications that focus on therapeutic development and not those addressing fundamental biology or mechanism.

But I am wary about making assumptions...

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NIH announces end to funding for animal-only studies - Drug Discovery and Development

Drug Discovery and Development covers strategies and technologies related to pharmaceutical research and development and drug formulation.

www.drugdiscoverytrends.com

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jul 8

My quote of the day

Strong men - men who are truly role models - don't need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.

Michelle Obama

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 2

When history marks the point where we lost the future to China, this will be it.

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Jul 3

👀 I see what you did there, lol. Thanks!

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Jul 3

It's finally official! Tenured! #Neuroscience #WomenInSTEM 🧠 🧪👩‍🔬

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jun 14

I should have known that this would come with some head scratchers and frustrations.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jun 13

What? Some good news on a Friday?

Parent Fellowship Notices of Funding Opportunities are up!

F30, F31, F32, F33

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

PA-25-422: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) PA-25-422. NI...

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jun 13

What? Some good news on a Friday?

Parent Fellowship Notices of Funding Opportunities are up!

F30, F31, F32, F33

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

PA-25-422: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) PA-25-422. NI...

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jun 9

The #BethesdaDeclaration stories are now up on the front pages of both the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Thanks again to the brave folks at NIH who stood up and worked together to make this happen.

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Theresa Desrochers, Ph.D. @desrocherslab.bsky.social · Jun 10

Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Jun 10

It's publication day for 📘Elusive Cures. What a moment! 1st book, 1st time on Mindscape (which, as many of you know, is one of my favorite podcasts).

Here, @seanmcarroll.bsky.social and I have a wide-ranging conversation around: Why are brain and mental disorders so hard to understand and treat?

Sean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · Jun 9

Mindscape 317 | Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social on Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders. Or, why Bench to Bedside is harder than it sounds. #MindscapePocast

www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025...

Title card for podcast episode with Nicole Rust.

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