Kerry Walker
@kerrywalker.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Auditory Neuroscience
University of Oxford; Exeter College
University of Oxford; Exeter College
Good Morning, San Diego! A hearty brunch to prepare for APAN tomorrow - the best day of SfN www.med.upenn.edu/apan/
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Good Morning, San Diego! A hearty brunch to prepare for APAN tomorrow - the best day of SfN www.med.upenn.edu/apan/
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The real generational divide is people who refuse to watch a video if it could be an article versus people who refuse to read an article if it could be a video
September 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The real generational divide is people who refuse to watch a video if it could be an article versus people who refuse to read an article if it could be a video
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In neuroscience, we often try to understand systems by analyzing their representations — using tools like regression or RSA. But are these analyses biased towards discovering a subset of what a system represents? If you're interested in this question, check out our new commentary! Thread:
![What do representations tell us about a system? Image of a mouse with a scope showing a vector of activity patterns, and a neural network with a vector of unit activity patterns
Common analyses of neural representations: Encoding models (relating activity to task features) drawing of an arrow from a trace saying [on_____on____] to a neuron and spike train. Comparing models via neural predictivity: comparing two neural networks by their R^2 to mouse brain activity. RSA: assessing brain-brain or model-brain correspondence using representational dissimilarity matrices](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6ewzleebkdi2y2bxhjxoknt/bafkreiav2io2ska33o4kizf57co5bboqyyfdpnozo2gxsicrfr5l7qzjcq@jpeg)
August 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In neuroscience, we often try to understand systems by analyzing their representations — using tools like regression or RSA. But are these analyses biased towards discovering a subset of what a system represents? If you're interested in this question, check out our new commentary! Thread:
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In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
Being Too Helpful At Work Can Hurt Your Career—Here’s How To Say No
Women are more likely to take on behind-the-scenes duties at work—extra tasks like onboarding or event planning—and it's hurting their careers. Here's how to say no.
www.forbes.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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Imperial is hosting a workshop on volumetric imaging of neural circuit connectivity and dynamics on Jul 22nd.
opticalneurophysiology.org?page_id=420
This international workshop brings together innovators and users of volumetric neural imaging technologies, with a particular focus on voltage imaging.
opticalneurophysiology.org?page_id=420
This international workshop brings together innovators and users of volumetric neural imaging technologies, with a particular focus on voltage imaging.
Workshop | Optical Neurophysiology
opticalneurophysiology.org
June 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Imperial is hosting a workshop on volumetric imaging of neural circuit connectivity and dynamics on Jul 22nd.
opticalneurophysiology.org?page_id=420
This international workshop brings together innovators and users of volumetric neural imaging technologies, with a particular focus on voltage imaging.
opticalneurophysiology.org?page_id=420
This international workshop brings together innovators and users of volumetric neural imaging technologies, with a particular focus on voltage imaging.
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Today we came together in the Chapel to celebrate the people who make Exeter feel like home 🏡 — from tutors and scouts to friends and porters.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our first Student–Staff Appreciation Event.
Exeter, you are truly special ✨
#FloreatExon
Thank you to everyone who took part in our first Student–Staff Appreciation Event.
Exeter, you are truly special ✨
#FloreatExon
June 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today we came together in the Chapel to celebrate the people who make Exeter feel like home 🏡 — from tutors and scouts to friends and porters.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our first Student–Staff Appreciation Event.
Exeter, you are truly special ✨
#FloreatExon
Thank you to everyone who took part in our first Student–Staff Appreciation Event.
Exeter, you are truly special ✨
#FloreatExon
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⏰ Don't procrastinate on your abstract submission!
The #SfN25 abstract submission deadline is next week, Wednesday, June 4, 5 p.m. EDT.
Early submission allows you more time to address any issues & beat the last-minute rush.
Submit now. 🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky #AcademicChatter
The #SfN25 abstract submission deadline is next week, Wednesday, June 4, 5 p.m. EDT.
Early submission allows you more time to address any issues & beat the last-minute rush.
Submit now. 🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky #AcademicChatter
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
⏰ Don't procrastinate on your abstract submission!
The #SfN25 abstract submission deadline is next week, Wednesday, June 4, 5 p.m. EDT.
Early submission allows you more time to address any issues & beat the last-minute rush.
Submit now. 🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky #AcademicChatter
The #SfN25 abstract submission deadline is next week, Wednesday, June 4, 5 p.m. EDT.
Early submission allows you more time to address any issues & beat the last-minute rush.
Submit now. 🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky #AcademicChatter
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We're hiring! Our lab is looking for a postdoc to investigate the #evodevo of #cephalopod brains. Did you recently graduate, and do you want to join our EU #WEAVE project with the Simakov and @simon-sprecher.bsky.social labs? Find the application form👇Thanks for RT 🐙🦑
www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
Postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary developmental neurobiology
Come join our EU cephalopod consortium to discover how octopuses and other coleoids developed their large nervous system. Postdoc position available in the Seuntjens Lab in Leuven, Belgium.
www.kuleuven.be
May 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We're hiring! Our lab is looking for a postdoc to investigate the #evodevo of #cephalopod brains. Did you recently graduate, and do you want to join our EU #WEAVE project with the Simakov and @simon-sprecher.bsky.social labs? Find the application form👇Thanks for RT 🐙🦑
www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
Thank you students of @exeter.ox.ac.uk for organising such a wonderful celebration of Women in STEM last Saturday. The future is bright!
www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/celebrating-...
www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/celebrating-...
May 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Thank you students of @exeter.ox.ac.uk for organising such a wonderful celebration of Women in STEM last Saturday. The future is bright!
www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/celebrating-...
www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/celebrating-...
Quite a cool study on snake antibodies development with an interesting backstory. A one man hero! www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Snake venom protection by a cocktail of varespladib and broadly neutralizing human antibodies
To combat snake bites from diverse species, this work identifies broadly neutralizing
antibodies from a donor hyperimmune to snake venom, and it demonstrates that a combination
of two of the identifie...
www.cell.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Quite a cool study on snake antibodies development with an interesting backstory. A one man hero! www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts for US science in next fiscal year
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts to US science
Huge reductions, if enacted, could have ‘catastrophic’ effects on US competitiveness and the scientific pipeline, critics say.
www.nature.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts for US science in next fiscal year
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Reposted by Kerry Walker
March 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Writing this took some guts, but we are all thinking it.
Why academia is sleepwalking into self-destruction. My editorial @brain1878.bsky.social If you agree with the sentiments please repost. It's important for all our sakes to stop the madness
academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
March 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Writing this took some guts, but we are all thinking it.
Used Google Colab for the first time today to teach undergraduates how to analyse spike data. Have to say, I was very impressed with how it allows a novice to easily use Python. 👍🏻👍🏻
February 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Used Google Colab for the first time today to teach undergraduates how to analyse spike data. Have to say, I was very impressed with how it allows a novice to easily use Python. 👍🏻👍🏻
OMG, I just realised that my daughter designed the DeepSeek logo 5 years ago, when she was 3yo.
January 29, 2025 at 7:23 AM
OMG, I just realised that my daughter designed the DeepSeek logo 5 years ago, when she was 3yo.
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"What should we make electric cars sound like?"
"A choir of wailing ghosts."
*everyone laughs*
"Okay, but really, guys."
*nine hours later*
"So we're going with the choir of wailing ghosts?"
"A choir of wailing ghosts."
*everyone laughs*
"Okay, but really, guys."
*nine hours later*
"So we're going with the choir of wailing ghosts?"
January 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
"What should we make electric cars sound like?"
"A choir of wailing ghosts."
*everyone laughs*
"Okay, but really, guys."
*nine hours later*
"So we're going with the choir of wailing ghosts?"
"A choir of wailing ghosts."
*everyone laughs*
"Okay, but really, guys."
*nine hours later*
"So we're going with the choir of wailing ghosts?"
Oxford University Park this morning, or cortical layers II/III? @oxforddpag.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
January 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Oxford University Park this morning, or cortical layers II/III? @oxforddpag.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
As a J Neuroscience editor, may I take this moment to say a sincere "thank you" to those of you who suggest other suitable reviewers when you have to turn down an invitation to review. This is incredibly helpful to the peer review process. 🤗
January 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
As a J Neuroscience editor, may I take this moment to say a sincere "thank you" to those of you who suggest other suitable reviewers when you have to turn down an invitation to review. This is incredibly helpful to the peer review process. 🤗
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when the star on the tree is an actual star lol
A NASA photo of the Christmas Tree Cluster 🎄
A NASA photo of the Christmas Tree Cluster 🎄
December 24, 2024 at 7:08 PM
when the star on the tree is an actual star lol
A NASA photo of the Christmas Tree Cluster 🎄
A NASA photo of the Christmas Tree Cluster 🎄
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You there - what day is it?
Why sir, it's stylish but illegal ikea monkey day
Stylish but illegal ikea monkey day! Then I haven't missed it!!
Why sir, it's stylish but illegal ikea monkey day
Stylish but illegal ikea monkey day! Then I haven't missed it!!
December 10, 2024 at 4:08 AM
You there - what day is it?
Why sir, it's stylish but illegal ikea monkey day
Stylish but illegal ikea monkey day! Then I haven't missed it!!
Why sir, it's stylish but illegal ikea monkey day
Stylish but illegal ikea monkey day! Then I haven't missed it!!
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Order matters: neurons in the human brain fire in sequences that encode information www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Order matters: neurons in the human brain fire in sequences that encode information
A timing-based code for semantic knowledge in humans complements the established role of firing rates in neural coding.
www.nature.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Order matters: neurons in the human brain fire in sequences that encode information www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Want to start your own lab at the
@uclofficial.bsky.social
Ear Institute? You have 8 days left to apply to this round of our fellowship sponsorship scheme! www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/research...
#neuroscience #neuroskyence #hearing #auditoryneuroscience
@uclofficial.bsky.social
Ear Institute? You have 8 days left to apply to this round of our fellowship sponsorship scheme! www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/research...
#neuroscience #neuroskyence #hearing #auditoryneuroscience
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 28, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Want to start your own lab at the
@uclofficial.bsky.social
Ear Institute? You have 8 days left to apply to this round of our fellowship sponsorship scheme! www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/research...
#neuroscience #neuroskyence #hearing #auditoryneuroscience
@uclofficial.bsky.social
Ear Institute? You have 8 days left to apply to this round of our fellowship sponsorship scheme! www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/research...
#neuroscience #neuroskyence #hearing #auditoryneuroscience
Having served as an editor for 2 journals, I honestly can not fathom the level of negligence required to let something like this through.
November 25, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Having served as an editor for 2 journals, I honestly can not fathom the level of negligence required to let something like this through.