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Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am so grateful to the speakers, disc leaders, attendees, V Chairs, GRS Chairs, 💰contributors & GRC staff that made Catecholamines GRC a success! 2025 organizing was rough but worth the headaches. I am privileged to have led this meeting of brilliant, kind,respectful, and supportive scientists!

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Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thank you!

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Miguel Á. Luján @lujanma.bsky.social · Jun 30

Hiring: Research Technician and Postdoctoral opportunities!
My lab is looking for candidates to join or research in systems neuroscience at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago @uofilsystem.bsky.social. See details below. Please share! lujanlabuic.squarespace.com/joinus

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University of Maryland School of Medicine @medschool.umaryland.edu · May 23

🚨 300 lives are lost daily to overdose.

@kahlertumsom.bsky.social is fighting back—2 years in, they’re launching bold clinical trials, tackling stigma, and building a future where addiction is treated with science and compassion. 💡💊

🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/pi9ne

#Research #OverdoseCrisis

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · May 20

We're sharing photos from last Friday’s Neuro Networks Day, made possible by partners at the Neuro Networks Committee, UM-MIND & the Department of Neurobiology.

Pictured: Associate Director Sarah Kattakuzhy, Associate Director @marykaylobo.bsky.social, Director @drkellydunn.bsky.social

#Addiction

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · May 10

Marie Curie's notebooks are radioactive and must be stored in a lead-lined box in the Bibliothèque Nationale. Curie’s corpse is also radioactive. Her coffin is lined in an inch of lead. Both will remain radioactive for 1,500+ years.

Marie Curie's notebooks, open, with yellowing pages.

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EPFL Brain Mind Institute @epfl-brainmind.bsky.social · May 6

Congratulations to @epfl-brainmind.bsky.social professor @carmensandi10.bsky.social on winning the 2025 ECNP Neuropsychopharmacology Award - www.ecnp.eu/news/press-o...

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The Friedman Brain Institute @sinaibrain.bsky.social · Apr 29

JOIN US & Icahn Mount Sinai in congratulating @ericjnestler.bsky.social for his election to The National Academy of Sciences. This great honor recognizes Dr. Nestler’s cutting-edge work on molecular basis of #DrugAddiction & #Depression & on advancing the field of psychiatry into the molecular era!

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Baltimore Brain Series @bmorebrainy.bsky.social · Apr 3

The spring cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series Award is underway! Mark your calendars - we have an amazing lineup of talks from our awardees that you won’t want to miss.

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Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · Apr 2

I have learned that the directors of ALL: PREP, IMSD, and IRACDA programs across the country have received similar cancelation notices. This follows previous cancellations of MARC and URISE programs. This further dismantles the mechanisms that enable scientific training opportunities for SO MANY.

Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · Apr 2

You want to know the best way to show thanks for chairing a study section? Early the next morning sent them a termination notice for their PREP training grant.

Ryan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · Apr 1

Just completed day 2 of chairing a NIH study section. Brain is tired after intently listening and leading discussions of ~40 apps. So fulfilling to hear the passion people have for others' science, and heartwarming to see so many people who care about the training and environment of others 🫶 (299!)

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Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · Apr 2

I am sorry Rachel. This is truly awful.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Mar 29

We are excited to announce our official partnership with @indivisible.org for the National Day of Action on April 5th!

Stand Up for Science says: HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE!

#standupforscience
#handsoffourscience

Find and register for an event near you: handsoff2025.com?utm_source=s...

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Christie Golden @christiegolden.bsky.social · Apr 1

Inspired by Cory Booker? Live in Wisconsin? Want to do something about *gestures at everything* but not registered to vote? You can register and vote today! There's still time. The polls are open until 8:00 pm, and if you're registered and in line by that time, stay in line and vote.

Dan Shafer @danshafer.bsky.social · Apr 1

REMINDER: Wisconsin has same-day voter registration.

So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY.

Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.

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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · Mar 31

jupiter wishes you a very happy trans day of visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

The planet Jupiter with its cloud bands seen in shades of pink, rusty red, blue, and purple. The Great Red Spot is a deep navy blue, surrounded by bands and swirls of pink, and light blue.

Hubble's ultraviolet view of Jupiter shows the planet in hues of pink and blue.

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Ian L. Campbell, Ph.D. @ramblecamble.bsky.social · Mar 31

Please give for Rümeysa Öztürk's legal defense. She's one of us and doing important work (child studies and human development!).

Standing up for her is fighting fascism and protecting rights to free speech for everyone in academia. Do everything in your power to help. #psychscisky #Devpsych

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · Mar 31

Legal fund for Rümeysa Öztürk:
chuffed.org/project/just...

Justice for Rümeysa Öztürk

Dear Friends, Allies, and Supporters,

chuffed.org

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Talia Lerner @talialerner.bsky.social · Mar 29

F mechanisms are student and postdoc fellowships.

This is the US choking off funding for training the next generation of talent.

Where is the university leadership response?

Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Mar 29

F mechanisms (New and Competitive renewals)

Oof!

3/n

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Alicia Izquierdo @aliciaizquierdo.bsky.social · Mar 26

“Why are some scientists being singled out for removal from a key part of the scientific process?” A handful of board members have received termination letters with no reason or explanation #neuroscience #neuroskyence

The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Mar 25

At least four neuroscientists received termination letters this week dismissing them from NIH advisory boards. “This is unusual and unprecedented,” says @thebalelab.bsky.social, one of the terminated board members.

By @callimcflurry.bsky.social @avaskham.bsky.social

#neuroskyence

bit.ly/4hM0Xa3

Acting NIH director dismisses four neuroscientists from advisory boards

The letters they received this week did not include a reason for their termination.

www.thetransmitter.org

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Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · Mar 26

Congratulations @ericjnestler.bsky.social Dean Nestler!

The Friedman Brain Institute @sinaibrain.bsky.social · Mar 25

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @ericjnestler.bsky.social on being named Interim Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine! As we express great enthusiasm for Dr. Nestler becoming Dean & the exciting time ahead, please join us in thanking Dean Charney for his extraordinary service & commitment to Mount Sinai.

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · Mar 26

The Jacob P. Waletzky Award from @sfn.org recognizes significant contributions to addiction research. Do you know an early career scientist who deserves this recognition? Consider submitting a nomination.

Our Associate Director @marykaylobo.bsky.social, PhD, is a proud past recipient! #AddictionSci

Society for Neuroscience @sfn.org · Mar 24

Recognizing excellence in neuroscience strengthens the entire field.

The 2025 SfN Awards and Prizes celebrate the researchers, educators, and mentors who drive neuroscience forward.

Nominate a colleague, friend, or peer by Thursday, May 8.

🔗 bit.ly/4iXFGLz

#Neurosky

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Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · Mar 26

I am sorry Tracy. This is infuriating.

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Dr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · Mar 25

I wrote a piece for @thetransmitter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/sex-differen... With the fate of NIH-funded research uncertain, it is extra important that the work we do now is most likely to benefit everyone. Adhering to SABV in the lab and in grant & paper review is the right thing to do.

Amid NIH upheaval, how to keep sex as a biological variable

Even in the absence of formal instruction to do so, we should continue to hold our colleagues accountable for SABV practices.

www.thetransmitter.org

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Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · Mar 25

We have multiple openings for basic addiction scientists interested in pursuing translational research within the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social apply @ umb.taleo.net/careersectio... and learn about our institute @ addiction.umaryland.edu

Assistant Professor in Research and Addiction

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

umb.taleo.net

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Pete Manza @petemanza.bsky.social · Mar 25

Our latest now out @pnas.org

Huge thanks to the team (a large group of fantastic post-bacs made this possible), NIAAA, and @kahlertumsom.bsky.social for support!

www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Neural basis for individual differences in the attention-enhancing effects of methylphenidate | PNAS

Stimulant drugs that boost dopamine, like methylphenidate (MP), enhance attention and are effective treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity ...

www.pnas.org

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Serge Ahmed @sergeahmed.bsky.social · Mar 25

Science Under Threat in the United States

The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayer

By my colleague Nicholas W Gilpin from Louisiana who has written this piece in his personal capacity due to the current institutional situation.

elifesciences.org/articles/106...

Science Under Threat in the United States: The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayer

Research funded by the National Institutes of Health is essential for improving the health of Americans and developing new drugs and treatments for a wide range of diseases.

elifesciences.org

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Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · Mar 20

Check out the amazing line up of speakers for the Catecholamines GRC! Apply for GRC www.grc.org/catecholamin... & GRS www.grc.org/catecholamin.... In these uncertain times we appreciate any donation to support the participants in the GRC my.grc.org/p/contributi... & GRS my.grc.org/p/contributi...

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