Zoe McElligott
@nanopharmnc.bsky.social
Neurosci w/ tiny farm. PI of McE lab! AWARD WINNING PEARS! #FriendsWithLyricalGenius #TheEldestMillennial, often found running in the woods, She/Her, views expressed are not as a rep of UNC-CH. www.mcelligottlab.org
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4717-5698
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4717-5698
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I wonder if they plan to be transparent about how grants are selected going forward. What percentile will the “competitive but ND” pickups be assigned? Can’t be prelim scores because some sections recalibrate scores during discussion.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/b...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/b...
In Massachusetts visit, Trump’s NIH chief defends move to prioritize funding research in places like Iowa, Nebraska - The Boston Globe
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya told the Globe that he wants "scientists at every institution to be able to compete on the same level playing fields with the brilliant scientists here in Massachusetts."
www.bostonglobe.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I wonder if they plan to be transparent about how grants are selected going forward. What percentile will the “competitive but ND” pickups be assigned? Can’t be prelim scores because some sections recalibrate scores during discussion.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/b...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/b...
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🧠 We're hiring! 🧠 Are you passionate about neuroscience and education? Join our faculty at UNC Chapel Hill to inspire and teach the next generation of neuroscientists. Apply now: 🔗https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308455
#Neuroscience #TeachingJobs #AcademicJobs #HigherEd
#Neuroscience #TeachingJobs #AcademicJobs #HigherEd
December 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🧠 We're hiring! 🧠 Are you passionate about neuroscience and education? Join our faculty at UNC Chapel Hill to inspire and teach the next generation of neuroscientists. Apply now: 🔗https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308455
#Neuroscience #TeachingJobs #AcademicJobs #HigherEd
#Neuroscience #TeachingJobs #AcademicJobs #HigherEd
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Two years ago, our office found that Mayor Adams' homeless sweeps were, by every measure, an abject failure.
Proven policies that secure stable housing & services will actually help unhoused New Yorkers, not just cycle them in & out of our streets and subways.
comptroller.nyc.gov/newsroom/com...
Proven policies that secure stable housing & services will actually help unhoused New Yorkers, not just cycle them in & out of our streets and subways.
comptroller.nyc.gov/newsroom/com...
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Two years ago, our office found that Mayor Adams' homeless sweeps were, by every measure, an abject failure.
Proven policies that secure stable housing & services will actually help unhoused New Yorkers, not just cycle them in & out of our streets and subways.
comptroller.nyc.gov/newsroom/com...
Proven policies that secure stable housing & services will actually help unhoused New Yorkers, not just cycle them in & out of our streets and subways.
comptroller.nyc.gov/newsroom/com...
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Do you want to see what scientists have been working on in animal models of translatable neuromodulation?
Stop by our panels at Winter Brain. We would love to see you there (and talk science with you), and we would love to hold similar panels representing all of this subfield in the future.
Stop by our panels at Winter Brain. We would love to see you there (and talk science with you), and we would love to hold similar panels representing all of this subfield in the future.
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Do you want to see what scientists have been working on in animal models of translatable neuromodulation?
Stop by our panels at Winter Brain. We would love to see you there (and talk science with you), and we would love to hold similar panels representing all of this subfield in the future.
Stop by our panels at Winter Brain. We would love to see you there (and talk science with you), and we would love to hold similar panels representing all of this subfield in the future.
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UNCG will be hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in child clinical psychology! We are late in the cycle, so please help us circulate to any interested parties:
spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/33557
spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/33557
Clinical Psychology Assistant Professor
The Department of Psychology at UNC-Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology (Assistant Professor level), to begin August 1, 2026. The Department of Psycholog...
spartantalent.uncg.edu
December 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
UNCG will be hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in child clinical psychology! We are late in the cycle, so please help us circulate to any interested parties:
spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/33557
spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/33557
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Circulating a petition against a proposal to force UNC system faculty to share their syllabi publicly, a move that would potentially exposing faculty to bad faith actors without necessarily improving student access to syllabi (which are already accessible in the course catalog) #AcademicFreedom
Protect Academic Freedom, Our Faculty, Our Communities
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members: The UNC System is preparing to cave to political pressure from the Heritage Foundation, the Oversight Project, and the James Martin Center by ...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Circulating a petition against a proposal to force UNC system faculty to share their syllabi publicly, a move that would potentially exposing faculty to bad faith actors without necessarily improving student access to syllabi (which are already accessible in the course catalog) #AcademicFreedom
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A #ScienceSignaling study reveals functionally different mutations in a #Gprotein associated with a rare neurodevelopmental disorder, showing that the potential contribution of each variant—and any potential therapeutic intervention—must be examined individually. https://scim.ag/4opWfC7
GNAI1 missense mutations associated with a neurodevelopmental syndrome modify Gαi1 function
Neurodevelopmental syndrome–linked mutations in Gαi1 cause variable biochemical and biological effects.
scim.ag
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A #ScienceSignaling study reveals functionally different mutations in a #Gprotein associated with a rare neurodevelopmental disorder, showing that the potential contribution of each variant—and any potential therapeutic intervention—must be examined individually. https://scim.ag/4opWfC7
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I taught Genetics again this year. We need to include discussion of the problematic history of our field, especially as the claims of eugenics are once again centered in our political discourse. Last year I wrote this piece, explaining my reasoning and approach 🧪 1/n
www.cell.com/trends/genet...
www.cell.com/trends/genet...
December 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I taught Genetics again this year. We need to include discussion of the problematic history of our field, especially as the claims of eugenics are once again centered in our political discourse. Last year I wrote this piece, explaining my reasoning and approach 🧪 1/n
www.cell.com/trends/genet...
www.cell.com/trends/genet...
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Excited to publish my first alcohol paper and first paper as a post doc in the @superkash.bsky.social Lab, titled Lateral hypothalamus CRFR1 regulation of binge drinking: divergence along anterior-posterior axis. Available here authors.elsevier.com/c/1m84v_GtWa...
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Excited to publish my first alcohol paper and first paper as a post doc in the @superkash.bsky.social Lab, titled Lateral hypothalamus CRFR1 regulation of binge drinking: divergence along anterior-posterior axis. Available here authors.elsevier.com/c/1m84v_GtWa...
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New episode of Fast People, with Laurie Henes, out today. I really appreciate her saying this (and a lot of other things).
I considered posting this on Threads as well, but it seems like it's really easy for content to get into the wrong hands over there. fastpeople.buzzsprout.com/2442756/epis...
I considered posting this on Threads as well, but it seems like it's really easy for content to get into the wrong hands over there. fastpeople.buzzsprout.com/2442756/epis...
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
New episode of Fast People, with Laurie Henes, out today. I really appreciate her saying this (and a lot of other things).
I considered posting this on Threads as well, but it seems like it's really easy for content to get into the wrong hands over there. fastpeople.buzzsprout.com/2442756/epis...
I considered posting this on Threads as well, but it seems like it's really easy for content to get into the wrong hands over there. fastpeople.buzzsprout.com/2442756/epis...
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Bye, everyone. (Including the men she was running with.) I can see the "Born for the Marathon" headlines now.
December 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Bye, everyone. (Including the men she was running with.) I can see the "Born for the Marathon" headlines now.
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GLP-1 drugs can help people lose weight by quelling hunger queues. Nature reports on the work by scientists testing if these drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids. 🧪
Will blockbuster obesity drugs revolutionize addiction treatment?
Scientists are testing whether GLP-1 drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids — as well as food.
go.nature.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
GLP-1 drugs can help people lose weight by quelling hunger queues. Nature reports on the work by scientists testing if these drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids. 🧪
This is my primary interest in college football.... welcome to 🔵 sky you delicious mascots
Welcome to Selection Sundae!
a bag of pop candy is sitting on a field
ALT: a bag of pop candy is sitting on a field
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This is my primary interest in college football.... welcome to 🔵 sky you delicious mascots
The post I didn't know I needed
One of my neighbors has been putting up these fish facts posters. All kinds of different fish, marine, freshwater, deep, shallow, all kinds. This is a good one. “Stg this real fish” took me out. Good work, neighbor.
December 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The post I didn't know I needed
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) said she was pepper sprayed by ICE agents in Tucson as she tried to find out more information about a raid taking place at a restaurant in her district.
Rep. Grijalva says ICE agents pepper sprayed her at Tucson restaurant raid
ICE agents deployed both tear gas and pepper balls at protesters, video obtained by The Post shows.
wapo.st
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) said she was pepper sprayed by ICE agents in Tucson as she tried to find out more information about a raid taking place at a restaurant in her district.
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“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
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In partnership with UBC's Department of Psychiatry, we are excited to be recruiting for a CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Cognitive Resilience for Dementia Prevention and Mental Wellness in Aging.
Learn more: med-fom-psychiatry-sandbox2019.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/1...
Learn more: med-fom-psychiatry-sandbox2019.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/1...
December 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
In partnership with UBC's Department of Psychiatry, we are excited to be recruiting for a CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Cognitive Resilience for Dementia Prevention and Mental Wellness in Aging.
Learn more: med-fom-psychiatry-sandbox2019.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/1...
Learn more: med-fom-psychiatry-sandbox2019.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/1...
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In @elife.bsky.social: Sex differences in BNST signaling and BNST CRF in fear processing doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
Official version finally out. Thank you to reviewers, made it better!
Official version finally out. Thank you to reviewers, made it better!
Sex differences in BNST signaling and BNST CRF in fear processing
Critical differences in how the BNST responds to different types of fear across male and female mice.
doi.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
In @elife.bsky.social: Sex differences in BNST signaling and BNST CRF in fear processing doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
Official version finally out. Thank you to reviewers, made it better!
Official version finally out. Thank you to reviewers, made it better!
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Boom! We getting in the political game.
Because if we don't fight in the political arena for the best interests of universities—which includes their students, faculty, & communities!—then these politicians will keep trying to take over our universities & dictate what we teach & research.
Because if we don't fight in the political arena for the best interests of universities—which includes their students, faculty, & communities!—then these politicians will keep trying to take over our universities & dictate what we teach & research.
That’s right and we are gonna fight for free public higher ed, and end to student debt, an end to contingent and a new compact that prioritizes academic freedom, freedom of speech, shared governance and the right to assembly & protest on campus! JOIN US!
@aaup.org
news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
@aaup.org
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Professors Launch PAC to Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks
The American Association of University Professors, a union whose members are fighting policies from the Trump administration and GOP Congress, launched a PAC this week to spend in federal elections.
news.bgov.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Boom! We getting in the political game.
Because if we don't fight in the political arena for the best interests of universities—which includes their students, faculty, & communities!—then these politicians will keep trying to take over our universities & dictate what we teach & research.
Because if we don't fight in the political arena for the best interests of universities—which includes their students, faculty, & communities!—then these politicians will keep trying to take over our universities & dictate what we teach & research.
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“Fact checkers not wanted here”
Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“Fact checkers not wanted here”
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Updates to the submission process for LOIs and grants requesting more than $500K in any budget periods. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-26-019: Updated Application Policies: NIH Administrative Burden Reduction Effort Removal of Requirements for Letters of Intent and Unsolicited Applications Requesting $500,000 or More in Dire...
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Updated Application Policies: NIH Administrative Burden Reduction Effort Removal of Requirements for Letters of Inten...
grants.nih.gov
December 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Updates to the submission process for LOIs and grants requesting more than $500K in any budget periods. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Hey look, Notice on Implementation of Common Forms Biosketch and Other Support for Due Dates on/after Jan 25, 2026. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-26-018: NIHs Implementation of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2026
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: NIHs Implementation of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Due Dates on or...
grants.nih.gov
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hey look, Notice on Implementation of Common Forms Biosketch and Other Support for Due Dates on/after Jan 25, 2026. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Tarrrrrrrrrrr!!!
December 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Tarrrrrrrrrrr!!!
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This is so gross. Anyone who has lived in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul specifically) will tell you that the Somali population there is among the kindest and hardest-working people you'll ever meet.
Trump on Minnesota's Somali community: "They contribute nothing. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you."
December 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This is so gross. Anyone who has lived in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul specifically) will tell you that the Somali population there is among the kindest and hardest-working people you'll ever meet.