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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 8d

really bummed to miss AISES 2025 National Conference - this would have been my first time! hope everyone has safe travels to Minneapolis and enjoy an amazing few days together celebrating, sharing, and learning 🤗 See you next year!

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 8d

Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding (as of October 1, 2025) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

NOT-OD-26-004: Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding NOT-OD-26-004. NIH

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jul 29

and i extra love 🥰 my lab coat 🥼 signed by the 2025 CARE students🧪🤓

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jul 29

many thanks to Drs. Naomi Lee & Joslynn Lee for welcoming me to NAU for the Southwest Summit + Celebration Ceremony this wknd! im proud/grateful NINDS is investing in these *incredible* CARE high school scientists 🫶🏽 may i continue to do work that champions all such scholars 🙏🏽

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jun 13

please note: NINDS is only signed on to the F30 NOFO for Students at Institutions *WITHOUT* NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs

students at MSTP institutions will need to apply to the F31.

MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jun 13

i was not hopeful it would happen before August 8 lol smh

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jun 13

the reissued NOFO for theRuth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) is finally published! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

PA-25-425: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Par...

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without N...

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jun 13

the reissued NOFO for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) is finally published! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

PA-25-422: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) PA-25-422. NI...

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · May 19

attending Spelman was the best decision i ever made 🙏🏽🙌🏽

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · May 19

there is no bond quite like the Spelman bond 🩵🥰🤍 grateful to have spent this last wknd celebrating my 20th college reunion with my Limelight sisters 💚 #Spelman05

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Mar 18

this is my temp office only for this wk (ill get assigned another work station next wk) but i still made it *for me*

i may change up the decor each wk for each new office or cube assignment 🤔 just wanna make this fiery pit of hell cozy as possible so i can do my fckng job 🙃

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Mar 14

before anyone asks: im still employed (for now)

just dealing with the ugly realities of almost our entire workforce being forced to return to the physical workplace next wk🙄😒

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Mar 14

today was my last day in the office ive occupied for the last 3yrs - since we were able to return to work from the pandemic hiatus.

what makes me sad most? i cant take my white board w/ these lovely msgs from beloved coworkers to whatever space i get assigned next 🥺😩😭

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Feb 20

thanks so much Susanne!

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Feb 19

today marks 6yrs with the Dream Team! so much *good* and growth has happened over these 6yrs - im eternally grateful that i have gotten to live my purpose here in service to others 🙏🏽💞

cheers to however much time is left to keep doing the work 🥂

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Feb 17

so glad to spend some QT with my neuro bro @nelsontotah.bsky.social while in town from Finland! feels like just yesterday we were in our grad lab & he was throwing darts 🎯 over my head 😳 LOL! now look at us - professional do-gooders 🥹

well done neuro mom @bita137.bsky.social 🥰#MoghaddamLab

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Feb 7

when i write my tell all…

a woman in a white dress is standing in front of a car that is on fire .

ALT: a woman in a white dress is standing in front of a car that is on fire .

media.tenor.com

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Feb 2

im beyond grateful for all the texts, DMs, emails the last 2wks saying “checking on you” “thinking of you” “thank you for all you do” “i/we support you/your team”❣️

the recognition has meant EVERYTHING. its all fuel that keeps me focused to fight instead of deep in despair 🙏🏽

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · Jan 24

Welp! NIH diversity supplement grants now have newly updated expiration dates dates of January 2025 revised from May 2026. 🤷‍♀️
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

PA-23-189: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-23-189....

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jan 21

folks supposedly cared about “the working class” and “the price of eggs” and yet…

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jan 21

withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization on Day 1????

lmaooooo “bUt kAmAlA…”

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jan 16

amazing - CONGRATS!

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Bita Moghaddam @bita137.bsky.social · Jan 16

An amazing honor to give NIH’s WALS lecture today as the last speaker under the leadership of NIH Director Dr Monica Bertagnolli

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jan 16

when you get to host your bad ass brilliant ass PhD advisor @bita137.bsky.social as an invited speaker for the prestigious NIH Wednesday After Lecures Series 🤗🥰 grateful for our friendship that has developed after all these years 🙏🏽

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · Jan 14

soooo many incredible scientists i know and adore made this PECASE list! CONGRATS to all recognized 👏🏽🙌🏽 www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up...

President Biden Honors Nearly 400 Federally Funded Early-Career Scientists | OSTP | The White House

Today, President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outst...

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