Allen Finley
allenf.bsky.social
Allen Finley
@allenf.bsky.social
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On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal in an act of misogynist violence. The attack targeted women because they were women.
We remember them each year on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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🕯️ On December 6, we remember the Halifax Explosion, a tragic event that reshaped our city and province. Honouring the 1,600+ lives lost, the families affected, and the resilience of those who helped rebuild.

archives.novascotia.ca/explosion/

#HalifaxExplosion #NovaScotia #History
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December 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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On Dec. 6, 1917, Halifax was forever changed by the harbour explosion. Over 1700 lives were lost, including nine brave Halifax firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty that day.
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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December 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Are you an #earlycareer pain researcher with distinguished achievement or extraordinary promise in basic research in pain? Apply by 10 December to the Rita Allen Foundation’s Scholars Award in Pain bit.ly/4afvqNv #PRF
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Do you want to attend #IASP2026, but are unsure how to cover the cost? @iasp.bsky.social provides financial aid to help individuals with limited resources to attend the 2026 World Congress on Pain, apply now bit.ly/4oTk5r7 #PRF
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Dec. 3 marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlighting the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities and reminds us of our shared responsibility to build an inclusive and accessible community by reducing barriers helps us serve everyone safely & respectfully.
December 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Financial Aid opportunities are now available to support attendance at the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Members from developing countries and trainees worldwide are invited to apply.
Deadline: 28 February bit.ly/4oTk5r7
#IASP2026 #WorldCongressonPain
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Alongside altered pain behavior, Abdelkader et al. find that aging mice display sex-dependent low-grade systemic inflammation. Rejuvenating aging mice with young serum restores serum homeostasis and normalizes pain phenotype. Learn more in #PAIN bit.ly/3WFYVAk
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Register for the 4 Dec webinar, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Scientific Publishing: Reading and Writing with a Little Help from My Friends exploring the use of AI-based chatbots in scientific writing: bit.ly/3LIXpLD
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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IASP is now accepting poster abstracts for the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Share your work with 5,000+ multidisciplinary attendees from 130+ countries and strengthen your CV.
Submission Deadline: 15 February bit.ly/3XHoyB2
#IASP2026 #WorldCongressonPain
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Have you heard of MDFIC2, the newly identified sensory neuron-enriched modulator of PIEZO channels? Check out Habib et al. in @pnas.org, one of this week’s #EditorsPick papers chosen by @rpseal.bsky.social bit.ly/4renN08 #PRF
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The December 2025 issue of #PAIN is now available! Catch up on the latest pain research at bit.ly/3YGaclU
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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24 November 1859: 'On the Origin of Species', Charles Darwin's groundbreaking book, was published.

Darwin's magnum opus is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology and is undoubtedly one among the most important books in the history of science.

🧪 #science #histsci #Darwin

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November 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
@Halifax We just had an amazing 5-course fusion tasting menu at #TheOrient Chinese Cuisine, a special weekend event by Chef Ivan Chan. Delicious and beautiful food. Go this Sunday (Nov 23), or watch for future monthly events. theorientns.square.site
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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In this week’s #PAIN Featured Image, Weinrich et al. depict heightened spontaneous ACC activity during nitrous oxide exposure, revealed by calcium imaging and distinct neural clusters. Learn more at bit.ly/4oTY3ny 
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Chowdhury et al.’s results indicate higher quality of life and reduced health care utilization costs in patients with chronic pain >12 months after participating in active day patient treatment. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4p8YxGw
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Are you familiar with immunoglobulin G’s pathophysiological role in fibromyalgia? Check out Israel et al.’s article in @brain1878.bsky.social, and Allan Basbaum’s comment on his view of this paper to find out! bit.ly/47B1fii #PRF
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November 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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IASP provides grant, award, prize and fellowship opportunities for trainees, researchers, and clinicians around the world. Check out the new opportunities on the IASP website and apply by 15 January: iasp-pain.org/resour...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
#Apple #MacOS Tahoe 26.1 upgrade. If your password doesn’t work after upgrade, check keyboard language (right upper corner of the Home Screen). Tahoe seems to be randomly changing the keyboard layout so that you are not entering what you think you are. Easy one-click fix once identified.
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM