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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 12h

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 7d

I am glad to see we are on the same email chain lol

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 22d

The Biology department is hiring a developmental neurobiologist focused on neural circuit wiring, maturation, and behavior in animal model systems (maybe even zebrafish? 🦓🐟). Learn more: careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53...

#UOResearch #Neuroskyence #AcademicSky

Current Opportunities | UO HR Website

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 22d

The Bioengineering department at the @uoknightcampus.bsky.social is hiring 2 neuroengineers: one in experimental & translational neuroengineering and one in computational & data-science neuroengineering. Learn more: careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53....

Current Opportunities | UO HR Website

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 22d

Come do neuroscience in Oregon! 🌲🧠 @uoregon.bsky.social University of Oregon has 3 TTF neuro positions open across departments, with applications due around mid-October.

#UOResearch #Neuroskyence #academicsky

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 28d

For the computational & data-science position, expertise could include neural signal processing and analytics, closed-loop behavior tracking, neuromorphic computing and brain-inspired AI, spatial multi-omics analysis.

careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53...

Current Opportunities | UO HR Website

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 28d

For the experimental & translational position, expertise could include neural interfaces, neurophotonics, recording & imaging, pre-clinical models in bioelectric medicine or brain injury repair, brain organoid technology development, & disease models.
careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53...

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 28d

The BioE department at the @uoknightcampus.bsky.social is hiring 2 complementary TTF neuroengineering positions!

We're looking for someone with expertise in experimental & translational neuroengineering and someone else with expertise in computational & data-science neuroengineering.

#neurosky

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Adam C. Miller, University of Oregon @drzebrafish.bsky.social · Aug 14

The University of Oregon is searching for an Assistant Professor with a focus on Developmental Neuroscience. We are excited to have you come join us - apply!
Application information can be found at: careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job...

Current Opportunities | UO HR Website

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Braasch Lab @ Michigan State University @fishevodevogeno.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Braasch Lab @fishevodevogeno.bsky.social will soon post a position to replace manager of our *Ancient Fish Facility* at Michigan State. Looking for aquaculturist excited for unusual 🐟 species (gar, bowfin, paddlefish, polypterus) + zebrafish. Pls send candidates our way (DM or [email protected])!

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Jun 23

If you are at #2025ASEE and are interested in learning more about career opportunities at the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering, including an open position for a Curriculum Development Director/Lecturer position mentoring students and building strong academic programs, connect with us!

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 22

We're hiring a Curriculum Development Director who's passionate about mentoring students and building strong academic programs!

You can learn more about this position, and other openings here: knightcampus.uoregon.edu/faculty-recr...

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Apr 24

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Sara Keller (@sarabkeller.bsky.social) and Dr. David Peeler (@djpeeler.bsky.social) to the Department of Bioengineering. Both will launch their labs in early 2026.

headshots of Dr. Sara Keller and Dr. David Peeler

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Katherine W. Rogers @katwrog.bsky.social · Apr 21

Happy to share a new preprint from my lab! We characterize the on/off kinetics, light dosage-dependence, and more for a suite of optogenetic signaling activators in zebrafish embryos 💡 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

An optogenetic toolkit for robust activation of FGF, BMP, and Nodal signaling in zebrafish

Cell signaling regulates a wide range of biological processes including development, homeostasis, and disease. Accessible technologies to precisely manipulate signaling have important applications in ...

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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · Apr 15

As a recipient of federal grants from #NIH (for now! 😭) that funds research in my lab, I'd like to sincerely thank American taxpayers on #TaxDay for investing in scientific research that lays the foundation for medical and technological innovation in this country and keeps us all safe and healthy

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David Peeler @djpeeler.bsky.social · Apr 7

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm launching the Biomaterial Research for Immunomodulation, Drug delivery, and Genetic Engineering (BRIDGE) lab in January 2026 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Oregon! @uoknightcampus.bsky.social

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · Apr 7

Congrats, David and Sara! We are very excited to have you here. 🦆

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · Apr 2

Even physical activity on weekends only (Weekend warrior, WW) linked with a significant favorable impact of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, cancer mortality
MVPA-moderate to vigorous physical activity
from UK Biobank, >90,000 participants
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

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SynPlexity @synplexity.bsky.social · Mar 26

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Mar 27

Computational and systems neuroscience needs new ideas from other areas, in particular developmental biology, writes @bbscott.bsky.social @cosynemeeting.bsky.social

#neuroskyence

www.thetransmitter.org/systems-neur...

Computational and systems neuroscience needs development

Embracing recent advances in developmental biology can drive a new wave of innovation.

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Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · Mar 18

After multiple failed attempts, the conch was blown at 10:37. The 2025 Barkley Marathons begins in one hour. #BM100.

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Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · Mar 13

The #scicomm group COMPASS is offering a free communication workshop on April 2 for current or former government workers - federal, state, and local levels www.compassscicomm.org/event/sharin...

Sharing Impact & Value: Strategic Communication for Government Workers | COMPASS

Strategically and clearly communicate the importance of your work to relevant audiences, without partisanship. Government workers at all levels — local, state, and federal — provide important and nece...

www.compassscicomm.org

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Anne Martin @eannemartin.bsky.social · Mar 6

#standupforscience2025 #swimupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Mar 4

Terrific how-to on communicating the value of basic research to the public in @thetransmitter.bsky.social by @tonyzador.bsky.social.

You may be curious. But when you are communicating the value of what you do, it’s not about you. Point to discoveries.

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How to communicate the value of curiosity-driven research

The burden of proof is on us, as researchers, to explain why what we do is valuable to society.

www.thetransmitter.org

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Mar 4

On Friday, we Stand Up for Science in locations Nationwide (& internationally!) to support science as a public good that benefits everyone.

Join us! Visit www.standupforscience2025.org for more information & other ways to get involved ☀️

navy blue background with white text that says "3 days until we stand up for science"

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