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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · 2d

Our open letter (awaiting peer review) is now available on Wellcome Open Research:
👉 wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/10-...

More inclusive science = broader participation, better data, stronger impact. 💡 (🧵 3/3)

#OpenResearch #ResearchAccessibility @oxcin.bsky.social @ndcnoxford.bsky.social

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · 2d

Based on what we learned, we co-developed a practical checklist to help researchers design more inclusive studies — from early planning to results dissemination. The aim of the checklist is to make it easier for more people to take part in and benefit from research. (🧵 2/3)

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · 2d

Ever thought about how to make your research more inclusive? 🧠✨

We worked with members of the public and patient contributors to understand what makes it harder for people to take part in research — from accessibility and scheduling to lab environments and communication. (🧵 1/3)

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The British Pain Society @britishpainsoc.bsky.social · 14d

📢 MHRA Drug Safety Update:
Paracetamol remains safe to use in pregnancy. It is the first-choice pain reliever, used at the lowest dose for the shortest duration. It also treats fever.

ℹ️ More info & guidance: www.gov.uk/drug-safety-...

Paracetamol and pregnancy - reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe

Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice pain reliever for...

www.gov.uk

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Aug 12

Now available as a reviewed preprint on @elife.bsky.social: Phasic and tonic pain serve distinct functions during adaptive behaviour doi.org/10.7554/eLif... 👏🏻⬇️

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Emily Finn @esfinn.bsky.social · May 9

Despite everything going on, I may have funds to hire a postdoc this year 😬🤞🧑‍🔬 Open to a wide variety of possible projects in social and cognitive neuroscience. Get in touch if you are interested! Reposts appreciated.

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Jun 23

@janne-nold.bsky.social How exciting - have an amazing time! 🙌

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Jun 19

Glasgow bound for the Chronic Pain Neurotechnology Network #CPNN Neurofeedback Workshop at @uofglasgow.bsky.social! Stunning views on the way up (which we were directed to look at by the train conductor) 🙌🏻

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Jun 10

Last Thursday, we hosted the second Careers and Networking Day on behalf of @ndcnoxford.bsky.social's Clinical Neurosciences Society. Huge thanks to the attendees for getting involved in lively discussions and our speakers for taking the time to share their inspiring career journeys with us.

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Prof. Vladimir Litvak @vlitvak.bsky.social · May 27

A funded PhD position focused on spinal OPM recordings. Please share www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

PhD opportunities in the Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences

A Spinal Research-funded position is available to study full-time for a PhD registered at UCL

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · May 26

Are you interested in exploring career options in clinical neuroscience? Join the Clinical Neurosciences Society networking and career day focused on AI, big data, and machine learning.

9-5pm, 5 June
LT 2, Academic Centre, JR
FREE entry, plus lunch, refreshments and drinks reception

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Charlotte Reese Marshall used to be Tom Rhys Marshall @tomrhysmarshall.bsky.social · May 20

<<help requested>>

Folks working with human volunteers: What do you do to ensure your advertising and recruitment texts use *inclusive language*?

Looking for examples; the more specific the better. Feel free to reply in thread or direct message.

Please repost and share for visibility.

Thanks! 👍

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · May 9

The paperweight is sitting proudly on my desk! 🫶🏻

Good Citizen Award certificate and paperweight

Slide with the details of the award, given to Juju Fars and Danielle Hewitt for contributions to the research centre community

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · May 6

Youcanbookme or Calendly (or Microsoft Bookings if your uni subscribes to that) - all integrate with your calendar and you can set durations/buffer periods etc.

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · May 3

Looking back on a great time in Lyon last week for #EFIC2025 - lots of interesting talks, and more cheese and bread than you'd think was possible for a 5 day trip (France 1, vegetarians 0). Looking forward to the next one!

View of bridge and buildings over the water at nighttime

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Apr 24

Poster pdf can be found here: linktr.ee/dhewitt16 🙌🏻🔥

Danielle Hewitt | Linktree

Postdoc Researcher at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, Oxford

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Apr 24

Day one of #EFIC2025 - let's go! Here presenting poster 1 of 2 on the effects of tonic #pain on behavioural responses to approaching threats as a proxy for peripersonal space representations in #VR @efic.bsky.social

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European Pain Federation EFIC @efic.bsky.social · Mar 11

Pain is more common than you think! From migraines to musculoskeletal pain, millions live with chronic pain. This infographic breaks down the numbers—raising awareness is the first step toward change. europeanpainfederation.eu/sip/access-t...
#PainAwareness #ChronicPain

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Laura Sirucek @laurasirucek.bsky.social · Apr 16

Hey Early Career Pain Researchers/Professionals,

who's going to the @efic.bsky.social #EFIC2025 in Lyon next week? 😊
As a member of the @iasp.bsky.social #IASPECN, I am particularly looking forward to some exciting activities just for us ECRs!

Program:
tinyurl.com/3x2dpx2p

See you there?😎

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Apr 16

I'm coming! Looking forward to it 🎉🤓

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Sam Wass @profsamwass.bsky.social · Mar 24

Are brain states in children passively generated in response to things that happen in our environment? Or are they actively created through micro-level movements? Big questions in latest pre-preprint from @MarriottIra that re-examines developmental EEG findings 👇 1/8

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Matthew Apps @brainapps.bsky.social · Feb 20

3.5 year PhD studentship in cognitive computational neuroscience open in my MSN lab, @thechbh.bsky.social, co-supervised with @selmalugtmeijer.bsky.social & @simonlittle.bsky.social. Deadline 23rd March. Only open to UK candidates. More details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Pls repost

https://findaphd.com/phds/project/p…

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Mar 11

Thank you!! 😁

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Diego Candia-Rivera 🏳️‍🌈 @diegocandiar.bsky.social · Mar 7

Gentle, slow stroke touch significantly moves the heart by lowering rate and increasing rhythmicity. This effect is much stronger when someone else touches us, compared to self-touch. Out now in IEEE Trans Affective Comp @rebeccaboehme.bsky.social, @paulasalamone.bsky.social doi.org/10.1109/TAFF...

Autonomic modulations to cardiac dynamics in response to affective touch: Differences between social touch and self-touch

The autonomic nervous system plays a vital role in self-regulation and responding to environmental demands. Autonomic dynamics have been hypothesized to be involved in perceptual awareness and establi...

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Danielle Hewitt @dhewitt.bsky.social · Mar 10

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