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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 5h

(2/2) Watch the full interview with Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo here:

Sergiu Pasca: Brain Organoids and Assembloids, Ethics, and the Future of Psychiatric Therapies

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 5h

(1/2) On Nov. 10-12, scientists, ethicists, policymakers, patient advocates, and science communicators will convene to explore the ethical and societal questions posed by #organoid and #assembloid research.

Hear more from @sergiuppasca.bsky.social in this clip from #NeuroSociety Stories.

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 7h

Submit your vote for #BAVC25 People’s Choice by giving your favorite video a thumbs up! vist.ly/49qig

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 1d

(2/2) Interested applicants have until Friday, October 10, to submit a proposal. Any questions can be directed to [email protected]. Please see the full request for proposals for details. ⬇️

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 1d

(1/2) Dana VP of Neuroscience & Society Khara Ramos explains why the Foundation has launched an RFP for rapid response bridge funding for scholars, practitioners, and teams doing work in neuroscience and society and impacted by recent shifts in federal funding. #neurosociety #neuroscience #neurosky

Now Open: Dana Foundation Rapid Response Bridge Funding

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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 1d

Have you registered for #SciWri25? You won’t want to miss this year’s exciting line up of events organized by science writers, for science writers. Join us online October 22-24 and in Chicago November 7-9.

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation @sloanfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stacie Bloom as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, effective January 2026!

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International Neuroethics Society @neuroethics.bsky.social · 5d

We invite scholars from around the world to submit their neuroethics research for presentation at the Neuroethics 2026 conference next April — with opportunities to present virtually or in-person at locations in the U.S., Italy and South Africa.
neuroethicssociety.org/meeting/neur...

Research Abstracts

Neuroethics 2026April 15-17, 2026 The convening partners of the Neuroethics 2026 conference invite students, researchers, and professionals from around the world to submit abstracts to be considered f...

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 7d

(3/3) In more recent years as chairman of the board, Hyman led the Foundation’s shift to its new mission in neuroscience and society, building upon its legacies in neuroscience, #neuroethics, and public engagement.

#neurosociety #philanthropy #leadership

Neuroscience and Society

Neuroscience has incredible potential to impact all of us—as individuals, in our communities, and across broader society.

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 7d

(2/3) As the Foundation began to champion the need for ethical considerations to be paired with neuroscience research, Hyman was an influential voice and a key connection to the @neuroethics.bsky.social—where he was a founding member and first president—a partnership that continues today.

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 7d

(1/3) Steven E. Hyman, M.D., joined the Dana Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2004, later becoming its chairman in 2019, a role he still holds. He brought deep expertise in #neuroscience and mental health at a time when the Foundation was expanding its support for neuroscience #research.

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 7d

Applications are now open for our spring internship! This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to report and write about the fast-moving field of neuroscience. Apply now: simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simons...

#neuroskyence

Science Reporting Intern, The Transmitter

The Transmitter offers up-to-date news and analysis of neuroscience and is dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections. Our award-winning news team is seeki...

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 8d

Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25.

If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv

#studyBRAIN

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 8d

Thinking about which neuroscience conferences to attend in 2026? Check out our recently updated calendar, featuring top neuroscience meetings and events through April 2027.

Are you organizing a conference? Share it with us at [email protected].

www.thetransmitter.org/events/?utm_...

Events

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International Brain Research Organization @ibroorg.bsky.social · 8d

If you have an outreach event in mind to raise awareness about brain health, apply by 31 Oct for a 2026 #BrainAwarenessWeek grant to bring it to life 🧠
https://ibro.org/grant/brain-awareness-week-grants/

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope
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Knowable Magazine @knowablemag.bsky.social · 9d

Take a scientific journey through the adolescent mind with our free, expert-backed email course.

Expect:

✅ Key insights from leading researchers
✅ Evidence-based strategies for supporting executive function
✅ Short, accessible breakdowns of key studies

Start today 👉 knowmag.org/TBB_bsky

TEEN BRAIN BOOTCAMP A free email course for teachers and parents on the science of executive function. start anytime, at your own pace.

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 12d

Save the Date! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25 on Sunday, November 16 from 7-9:30pm.

We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu

#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 9d

🔔 Applications for the #BrainAwarenessWeek 2026 Grants are open!

Event organisers across Europe can apply for financial support of up to EUR 1,000. The grant is offered by #FENS in collaboration with the @danafoundation.bsky.social.

🗓️ Deadline: 15 October 2025
👉 https://loom.ly/kwUsyd8

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 13d

Want to learn more about The Modernizing Academic Appointment and Advancement (MA3) Challenge? Join @orca-open.bsky.social on October 1 at 3pm ET for a virtual information session.

See details and register below. ⬇️

#academia #highereducation #grantopportunity

Modernizing Academic Appointment & Advancement

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Knowable Magazine @knowablemag.bsky.social · 13d

🧠 What is executive function?
🧠 How does dopamine affect the teen brain?
🧠 Are cell phones the problem... or is something else going on?

We dive into these questions – and more! – in our FREE email course.

📧 Enroll today: knowmag.org/3WaZeTa

Register for Teen Brain Bootcamp

Knowable Magazine explores the real-world significance of scholarly work through a journalistic lens. A digital magazine from Annual Reviews.

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International Brain Research Organization @ibroorg.bsky.social · 13d

In Puerto Rico, students are learning neuroscience “rice & beans style” thanks to Dr. Manuella Oliveira Yassa & graduate student Gimarie Irizarry.

📘 Discover their story & the 2026 #BrainAwarenessWeek call: buff.ly/RQodXjy

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 14d

Our new episode of NeuroSociety Stories is officially live! @sergiuppasca.bsky.social discusses his pioneering work using human stem cells to create neural #organoids and #assembloids for studying brain development and psychiatric disorders.

#neurosociety #neuroscience #neuroethics #brainresearch

Sergiu Pasca: Brain Organoids, Ethics, and the Future of Psychiatric Therapies

YouTube video by Dana Foundation

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 15d

(2/2) Please see the full RFP for eligibility and application requirements: dana.org/rapid-respon...

Applications must be received by Friday, October 10. Your application and any questions regarding the RFP can be emailed to [email protected].

#neurosociety #fundingopportunity #neuroscience

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 15d

(1/2) The Dana Foundation has launched a rapid response bridge funding opportunity for work impacted by recent shifts in federal funding. We encourage scholars, practitioners, and teams doing work that falls within the Foundation's mission area of neuroscience and society to apply. #neurosky

Promotional image for the Dana Foundation featuring details of the Neuroscience & Society Bridge Funding Program with a deadline of October 10. Contact email provided as RapidResponse@dana.org.

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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 16d

On Sept. 25 at #UNGA80, the Dana Foundation is partnering with the @braincouncil.eu to present a panel on strengthening trust and engagement in science through community-partnered neuroscience.

Read the President's Perspective to learn more and to register.

#neurosociety #neurosky #neuroskyence

Trust and Engagement in Neuroscience: Listening Must Shape the Future

President's Perspective

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