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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 2d

Fred Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi & Mary E. Brunkow share #NobelPrize in Medicine for discoveries relating to immune tolerance - how immune system attacks invaders (like bacteria) without attacking ourselves. Key for autoimmune disease, cancer, transplants.
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 25d

We shared research about things affecting us all: addiction, autism, brain injury, dementia, mental illness. This work has been arbitrarily cut or delayed.
Thats a human brain on cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts. @sfn.org @standupforscience.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Yes, that’s a human brain on a cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts under Trump

UCLA's researchers go low-tech to plead their case to the public with poster boards and props. The Trump administration has suspended more than $500 million in research grants to the university.

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 29d

Today! @UCLA #SuspendedScience Fair corner of LeConte & Westwood Blvds 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn about ground-breaking research by investigators @dgsomucla.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @aanmember.bsky.social @sfn.org @neurotrauma.org @latimes.com @laismartins.com

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 29d

Today! @UCLA #SuspendedScience Fair at corner of LeConte & Westwood Blvds 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn about ground breaking research by investigators @dgsomucla.bsky.social @uclahealth.org @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social ! @aanmember.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @sfn.org
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 29d

Amazing science from #uclaneurology @dgsomucla.bsky.social opens door for recovery from #stroke & #braininjury. #TBI @uclahealth.org @neurotrauma.org @aanmember.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/s...

A Pill to Heal the Brain Could Revolutionize Neuroscience

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Aug 7

Life-changing & life-saving discoveries on hold as hundreds of research & training grants suspended unnecessarily. Pay Attention America. #PAA @neurotrauma.org @aaas.org @sfn.org @uofcalifornia.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social @scifri.bsky.social
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UCLA to pursue talks for U.S. funding

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jul 30

New post! Biomechanics of Concussion by #NyabogaA & @meeryo.bsky.social! @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @pinkconcussions.bsky.social @ccn-rcc.bsky.social @cesopenko.bsky.social @dremily-d.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jul 30

Concussive Brain Injury pathophysiology is evolving! Its more than "acute neurometabolic" cascade now #ShaneBR @mayumiprins.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @ccn-rcc.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jun 29

More #IceCream, less ICE!
Rally for ice cream man Ambrocio "Enrique" Lozano, kidnapped off our streets! Support him & his family! #ThisIsNotOK @culvercityrocks.bsky.social @ccxrds.bsky.social @bikeculvercity.bsky.social @culvercitydemclub.bsky.social @laist.com
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jun 29

Join today's fundraiser & rally for Ambrocio Lozano, our local ice cream vendor for years, who was taken into detention off our #CulverCity street. Starts 12:30pm at #VetsMemorialPark! @ccxrds.bsky.social @laist.com @lacity.bsky.social @culvercityrocks.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jun 15

This is what democracy looks like. Peaceful rally in downtown Culver City (& all across our country) this morning. #FlagDay #NoKings #OldGlory #USA #CulverCity #california #NoKingsDay

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Laura White @laurakwhite.bsky.social · Jun 14

Among other things

A handmade protest sign reads “DEFUND ICE, RE-FUND SCIENCE”

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thanks!

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jun 14

Morning bike ride thru downtown Los Angeles, all calm. #FlagDay #NoKings @bikinginla.bsky.social @bikeculvercity.bsky.social @cyclegranny.bsky.social @willstewneuro.bsky.social @urbancyclinginstitute.org @janellebelle.bsky.social

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jun 13

Celebrating graduation of our @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social residents & fellows! #SHashim #GSeehra #MAyoub #AGroves #JNgo #SMoyen So grateful for them & our whole team, working hard in these challenging times for equitable child health & research!! @uclahealth.org @childneurosoc.bsky.social

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Jun 5

Tomorrow 6/5/25: A New Era of #TBI Classification! This is huge! Register here: nationalacademies.org/event/45126_...
TBI is more than mild, moderate & severe! TBI should be classified by biology: #Clinical #Biomarker #Imaging #Modifiers #CBIM.
Read @Neurotrauma: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40409315/

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 15

Learning about #Parasports in Portuguese (with translation) last week, shows widespread implementation in #rehabilitation #SARAHRehab. #WFNR2025 #paralympics @paraheritage.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @sportsmedreview.bsky.social

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 9

Part 4: Language is a fundamental part of brain development! Distinguishing phonemes starts even in premies! #DrGhislaneDehaeneLambert #WFNR2025 @neuropsychblog.bsky.social @world-j-pediatr.bsky.social @acrmrehab.bsky.social @aapmr.bsky.social

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 9

Biological markers can delineate different endotypes of #pedTBI, improve prognosis & develop mechanistic therapies. These include meds, rehab, behavior, neuromodulation & more. #WFNR2025 #SARAHRehab @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @pncrg.bsky.social @mayumiprins.bsky.social

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 8

Part 3: #Pediatric family-based interventions by #DrShariLWade including an online teen problem solving aide! #WFNR2025 #pedTBI #familybased #SARAHRehab #pediatricrehab @childneurosoc.bsky.social @acrmrehab.bsky.social @meeryo.bsky.social @world-j-pediatr.bsky.social

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 8

Part 2: Pediatric Rehab #PedTBI evidence-based approach to #familycenteredcare by #DrVickiAnderson. Child's priorities often differ from parents & medical providers! #SARAHRehab #WFNR2025 @acrmrehab.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @neuropsychblog.bsky.social @world-j-pediatr.bsky.social

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 8

Endotypes of mild #pedTBI & concussion, include migrainous & autonomic, & can be linked to symptoms of headache & anxiety! Treat underlying biology! #WFNR2025 #SARAHRehab @concussionalliance.bsky.social @ccn-rcc.bsky.social @pinkconcussions.bsky.social #UCLABrainSPORT @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 8

Endotypes of moderate-severe #pedTBI can have synaptic, axonal & inflammatory biology. Precise treatments target these mechanisms. #WFNR2025 #SARAHRehab @pncrg.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @childneurosoc.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @mayumiprins.bsky.social

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 8

Excited to lead day 2 #WFNR2025 #WorldFederationOfNeuroRehab with a morning of #Pediatrics! Dont treat #TBI like one diagnosis. Uncover biological endotype & treat that! #UCLABrainSPORT #SARAHRehab @neurotrauma.org @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 7

Incredible sunrise & welcome on 1st day #WFNR2025! The SARAH Rehab Network provides care for >2 million patients annually, free of charge. Will visit #Pediatric Rehab Lago Norte this week! #WorldFederationNeuroRehabilitation #SARAHRehab #DrLuciaBraga @acrmrehab.bsky.social @aapmr.bsky.social