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Rhien Hare, MPH
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Account Executive at @stellatecomms.bsky.social
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We had such a great time celebrating Tian Lab student Nikki Tjahjono’s successful PhD defense last week!

Over the past six years, it has been a privilege to work with Nikki and watch her grow into an exceptional scientist, mentor, and community builder.

Congratulations, Dr. Tjahjono! 🎓🎉
December 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Don’t miss out on the chance to present at #OptoGRC2026!

Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤

Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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@thetransmitter.bsky.social's portrait of the state of neuroscience presents a great opportunity to look back & reflect as we come toward the end of 2025. I'm quoted alongside leaders in the field as we reflect on the current challenges & hopes for the future: www.thetransmitter.org/state-of-neu...
The State of Neuroscience 2025
The Transmitter presents a portrait of the field through four lenses: its focus, its output, its people and its funding.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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🚨 Reminder: Applications for #OptoGRC2026 are now OPEN!

Don’t miss your chance to join an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection with the brightest minds in optogenetics 💡🧠

Apply now for the best chance of acceptance: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Thanks to @nature.com for featuring our work in this piece on genetically-encoded sensors.

The article does a great job highlighting their importance for both basic research and translational impact, such as in our lab's research on serotonin.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How genetically encoded sensors have lit up neuroscience
Tools that track specific molecules in neurons have enabled researchers to probe previously unexplored aspects of neurobiology — although important caveats remain.
www.nature.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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It's time to meet your #OptoGRC2026 chairs!

Co-vice chair @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social is an assistant professor at @princeton.edu who spent the summer building a van for weekend adventures 🚐✨

She's most looking forward to meeting new people & exploring areas outside of her usual wheelhouse!
November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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A preprint out today from Arc Innovation Investigator Theo Roth, Austin Hartman, Oliver Takacsi-Nagy, and colleagues introduces CRISPR All–a unified programming language for editing human cells across all major genetic perturbation types at once.
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Published today in @nature.com, @adititm.bsky.social & researchers from the @brianhie.bsky.social lab report that the large-scale genomic model, Evo, is capable of using surrounding genomic context to produce novel, functional genes, enabling an an emergent approach they've termed 'semantic design'.
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The Tian Lab is headed to San Diego for @sfn.org #Sfn25!

Proud to have Postbac Fellow, Landon Lee representing us this year––if you’re attending, be sure to stop by his poster to hear more about the science we've been developing this year! ☀️🧠
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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🎉 Join us on Monday for the best party of the year!

The Cai-Tye Collective is throwing a bash at #SfN25 and everyone is invited!

🎉 November 17, 9pm at Parq Nightclub in San Diego. See you all there!
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Current research continues to emphasize that adolescents should not be consuming #cannabis and need to be better educated about its health impacts 🧠

Read more about the mental and physical effects of cannabis use on the brain ⬇️
www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/addi...
Early Cannabis Use Poses Risks to Physical and Mental Health
Recent studies have found earlier teen cannabis use significantly increases risks for serious health problems in adulthood. Best goal: Delay or prevent cannabis use in adolescents.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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✨ Program Manager Job Alert ✨ Join our Mount Sinai team in NYC to steer a multi-institutional neuroscience initiative aimed at understanding Bipolar Disorder.

If you’re passionate about science, data & impact we’d love to hear from you!

Learn More & Apply 👇
careers.mountsinai.org/jobs/3032351...
Research Project Manager I (Dr Saez's Lab) - Neurosciences in New York, NY | Mount Sinai Health Systems
Mount Sinai is hiring a Research Project Manager I (Dr Saez's Lab) - Neurosciences in New York, NY. Review all of the job details and apply today!
careers.mountsinai.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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What does "Human-centered neural engineering and AI" mean?

It means prioritizing the patient across the entire pipeline: Discovery, Design, and Delivery of neuro-engineering treatments for psychiatric disorders.

Join me to discuss at @embs.org #NER25 hosted by @onemindaccelerator.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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A study out today in @natgenet.nature.com from Core Investigator Luke Gilbert, Haolong Li, & others identifies PTGES3 as a critical regulator of androgen receptor (AR) protein levels in prostate cancer, revealing a potential new target for tumors that become treatment-resistant.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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How mood states shift in the brain remains one of psychiatry’s biggest mysteries.

With generous support from @bipolardiscoveries.org, our @sinaibrain.bsky.social team will apply cutting-edge techniques to map these transitions—aiming to build the most precise understanding of bipolar disorder yet.
PRESS RELEASE! @mountsinainyc.bsky.social receives $4.5 million @bipolardiscoveries.org grant! Led by @ignaciosaezphd.bsky.social, team will investigate neural mechanisms underlying #BipolarDisorder & pioneer novel neuromodulation-based treatment strategies 👉 www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Must-read #NYBCI25 coverage by @neurotechnology.substack.com in @forbes.com.

My key takeaway on cognitive BCI: Our biggest limiting factor isn't tech—it's fundamental scientific understanding.

We can’t advance the tech until we define the disorder. Basic research must lead the way!
@mountsinainyc.bsky.social's #BrainComputerInterface Symposium has cemented itself as a must-attend for those interested in the nexus of brain health & implanted technologies. This is a MUST READ, in-depth summary of #NYBCI25 penned for @forbes.com by Naveen Rao 👉 www.forbes.com/sites/naveen...
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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⚗️ @stellatecomms.bsky.social began with the idea that science deserves to be shared, understood & celebrated.

This month we celebrate 5 years of Stellate!

To my team: thank you for believing in this dream as much as I do. You’re the magic behind it all✨

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU5P...
5 Years of mad science magic ✨
YouTube video by Stellate Communications
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October 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Published today in @natureportfolio.nature.com Biotechnology, Laine Goudy, Luke Gilbert, Alex Marson, & colleagues report an epigenetic editing platform that safely reprograms multiple genes in human T cells without many of the challenges & risks associated with traditional gene editing approaches.
October 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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What does it take to move neuroengineering breakthroughs into real-world impact?

Our workshop at @embs.org #NER25 hosted by @onemindaccelerator.bsky.social, will explore how research, startups, and investment can come together to advance mental health care.

neuro.embs.org/2025/satellite-workshops/
October 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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In 2016, the first Opto GRC was created to bring together scientists pushing the boundaries of optogenetics research 🧠🌟

Join us to celebrate 10 incredible years of collaboration and discovery—applications for #OptoGRC2026 are now open!

Apply now: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
October 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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"It takes a village!" and I'm incredibly grateful to be a part of this one.

It was inspiring to witness the growing community driving cutting-edge #BCI research from the bench to real life at #NYBCI25

Here’s to building the future of #neurotechnology, together. 🧠⚡
October 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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For decades, human genome editing has been limited to small, localized modifications.

Today, in a new paper published in @science.org , researchers from Arc's Hsu lab show that bridge recombinase technology is capable of large-scale genomic rearrangements in human cells.
September 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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In another preprint from the @brianhie.bsky.social Lab and @synbiogaolab.bsky.social, they introduce Germinal, a generative AI system for de novo antibody design.

Germinal produces functional nanobodies in just dozens of tests, making custom antibody design more accessible than ever before.
September 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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This week is the 16th Annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week, and we couldn't be prouder of our postdocs in the Tian Lab! ✨

Our postdocs drive forward research, plan and lead projects, mentor students, present and publish work, and much more. I am grateful for you every day!

#NPAW2025
September 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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I was going to write a whole post about all this incredible work with all these amazing scientists and organizations, but I’ll just leave @stellatecomms.bsky.social design sizzle reel here.

It speaks for itself.

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Stellate Communications Reel
YouTube video by Stellate Communications
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September 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM