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Ellen M Walker

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New PI at Xavier University Louisiana Fall 2025, dog mom, deicing -80s since 2002, will work for data

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Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Aug 19

My first lecture as Professor Walker #xula #NewPI #SfN

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Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Aug 24

XULA strong

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Growing Our Community: 17 New Faculty Join Xavier University of Louisiana

Every August, I get to experience one of the highlights of my role as Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development: welcoming our newest faculty members to Xavier.…

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Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thanks, Tom!! I’m over the moon about my TT faculty job at XULA.

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Aug 19

My first lecture as Professor Walker #xula #NewPI #SfN

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Jason Shepherd @jasonsynaptic.bsky.social · Jul 12

While I’m a big fan of new technologies that help us study human biology…there’s still no replacement for animal research! See my article in Gen News. www.genengnews.com/topics/trans...

Why We Still Need Animal Research in a World of AI and Organoids

The portrayal of uncaring scientists without any thought for the animals being used in their research is far from the truth.

www.genengnews.com

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Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Jun 25

Michigan sunset of hypothalamic proportions. SO amaze #neuroskyence

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · May 5

I am delighted to announce that I will be joining the faculty at Xavier University in Louisiana as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience. The Walker lab is open as of August 2025! #NewPI #XavierLA #neuroskyence

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 21

Pope Francis died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership.

Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n

Pope Francis waving and smiling. Text reads: "1936-2025. Pope Francis." Photo credit: Zach Gibson/The New York Times

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Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Apr 6

Bracing for tariffs wreaking havoc here!

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Mar 29

So baller!! Best wishes!

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Mar 26

As my peers and I, who were postdocs during COVID, now build our labs more than ever it’s clear that people are the most precious resource in the scientific endeavors we pursue. More precious than any deliverable — data, grants or papers — it will always be PEOPLE FIRST scim.ag/4iqGTeA

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Feb 23

Lmk if you have any leads for who may be looking to hire a systems level neurobiologist as myself! Can email/DM my CV et al.

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Feb 18

I am a systems level neurobiologist with experience in rats, mice and cats. Let’s chat!

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Feb 18

I am actively looking for a research scientist position in the East Lansing/Ann Arbor/Grand Rapids area. I have experience with in vivo stereotaxy, epifluorescence, confocal and light sheet microscopy. Please reach out if my background and skillset might fit your lab’s interests. #neuroskyence

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Jan 31

Postdoctoral researchers sponsored by the National Institutes of Health now toil longer than ever before, for less money, fueling a decline in neuroscience postdocs.

By Katie Moisse

#neuroskyence

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Static pay, shrinking prospects fuel neuroscience postdoc decline

Postdoctoral researchers sponsored by the National Institutes of Health now toil longer than ever before, for less money. They are responding accordingly.

www.thetransmitter.org

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Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Jan 28

When is it going to stop?

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Jan 18

Me: I don’t think I’m suited for an R1 institute.

My mentor: With a huge startup you are!

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Dec 25

He was great in Shrill

Ellen M Walker @neuroellen.bsky.social · Dec 20

In case you haven’t heard it today, you are brilliant, you belong and you are an asset — you matter! @PostdocVoice @CouragePhD @msuneuroscience @MsuPsychology #neuroskyence

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JoAnn Trejo @joann-trejo.bsky.social · Dec 9

NIGMS is hosting a virtual office hours for MIRA Early Stage Investigator Applications on Thursday December 12th, 1 -2 PM EST - MIRA apps due dates are - Feb 3rd & Oct3rd.
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