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Steve W. C. Chang @stevewcchang.bsky.social · Aug 20

Very timely and insightful OpEd by Prof. Cory Miller on WSJ. It lays out an important point - Advanced AI cannot be developed in a vacuum without understanding the sophisticated machines we have in our brains.
www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...

Opinion | The Future of AI Lies in Monkeys, Not Microchips

Neuroscience research on primates will help us learn how to build an efficient thinking machine.

www.wsj.com

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Steve W. C. Chang @stevewcchang.bsky.social · Aug 28

Super excited to share this new collaborative work - marmosets use diverse and highly flexible strategies when they cooperate. These strategies are powerfully determined by both social factors (sex, dominance, familiarity) & individual partner identity.

www.cell.com/current-biol...

Diverse and flexible strategies enable successful cooperation in marmoset dyads

Meisner and Shi et al. show that common marmosets flexibly coordinate with partners using both gaze-dependent and rhythmic strategies. Cooperation depends on active social monitoring and is shaped by ...

www.cell.com

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you everyone for making SimCo 2025 such a wonderful experience. Your compassion, creativity, science and community make us strong. Ad Astra!

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Jul 1

We are so excited to see you all soon !!

REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING NOW !!!
Come join us at SimCo 2025 in Durham !! Register now for early bird discount and re-share!!!

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Jun 27

SimCo and the European Animal Research Association (EARA) join forces. At SimianCollective 2025 Kirk Leech from @eara.eu will present the EU perspective as well as EU-Simia Japan 2025 !!! eujapan2025.sciencesconf.org

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EU-Simia Japan NHP meeting - Sciencesconf.org

eujapan2025.sciencesconf.org

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Jun 26

REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING NOW !!!
Come join us at SimCo 2025 in Durham !! Register now for early bird discount and re-share!!!

www.simiancollective.com/2025-confere...

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2025 Conference — Simian Collective

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · May 16

2025 Simian Collective Conference in Durham. Abstracts and young investigator solicitations:
Extended deadline. 5/31 !!!!!
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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · May 9

2025 Simian Collective Conference in Durham. Abstracts and young investigator solicitations:
Due May 15th!!!!
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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · May 5

Unprofessional and biased reporting over an even greater unprofessional and unlawful action by UW www.science.org/content/arti...

University must hand over names of anonymous animal committee members, court rules

Advocates of animal research fear decision will lead to harassment of scientists and others who oversee such studies

www.science.org

SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Apr 4

SimCo full supports the ONPRC and its critical mission.

www.nwabr.org/content/our-...

Our friends at the Oregon National Primate Research Center need your help! | NWABR.ORG

Animal research is often misunderstood, but the reality is simple: this work is a mission of love—for both people and animals alike. Every day, researchers, veterinarians, and animal care teams dedica...

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Dr Alison Weiss @dralisonweiss.bsky.social · Apr 4

These animals are incredibly special, people who work with them care deeply about their health and well being. There are serious threats for the future of translational biomedical research that benefits humans and animals alike. Please take action and repost. www.nwabr.org/content/our-...

Our friends at the Oregon National Primate Research Center need your help! | NWABR.ORG

Animal research is often misunderstood, but the reality is simple: this work is a mission of love—for both people and animals alike. Every day, researchers, veterinarians, and animal care teams dedica...

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Dr Alison Weiss @dralisonweiss.bsky.social · Apr 4

Call to action! NHP research is under attack. These special animals receive compassionate care and make medical miracles possible. Please sign and repost!

PRIME-DRE @prime-dre.bsky.social · Apr 2

PRIME-DRE supports the valuable work done at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. Please co-sign this letter to remind Oregonian leadership of its importance prime-dre.github.io/onprc

PRIME-DRE supports the Oregon National Primate Research Center

Landing site for PRIME-DRE now that PRIME-DE and PRIME-RE are merged.

prime-dre.github.io

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PRIME-DRE @prime-dre.bsky.social · Apr 2

PRIME-DRE supports the valuable work done at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. Please co-sign this letter to remind Oregonian leadership of its importance prime-dre.github.io/onprc

PRIME-DRE supports the Oregon National Primate Research Center

Landing site for PRIME-DRE now that PRIME-DE and PRIME-RE are merged.

prime-dre.github.io

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Eliza Bliss-Moreau @eblissmoreau.bsky.social · Apr 1

Currently talking about treatment for Hep C.

That treatment dev required 🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒

Eliza Bliss-Moreau @eblissmoreau.bsky.social · Apr 1

If you’re not watching or listening to @corybooker.com right now, you should be.

Interesting reflections on McCain and now on to HHS funding.

www.youtube.com/live/v2utlMx...

Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker

YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Mar 25

Yup yup associate Amy !!!!

Amy Orsborn @neuroamyo.bsky.social · Mar 25

Call me associate, not assistant*

*starting 9/16/25

a heart with "call me hot, not pretty" written on it. Hot is crossed out with "associate" above it, and "pretty" is crossed out with "assistant" written below it.

Screenshot of a spreadsheet with entries showing that Amy Orsborn will be promoted from assistant to associate professor effective 9/16/25

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Mar 25

2025 Simian Collective Conference in Durham. Abstracts and young investigator solicitations:
Due May 15th!!!!
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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Feb 28

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Urge congress to oppose the SPARE act

https://speak4.app/lp/xe015ndd/

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Vinny Costa @vincentcostaphd.bsky.social · Feb 27

The NIH intramural program is a unparalleled in both its ability to do bleeding edge science and train the next generation of scientists. Not renewing Title 42 employees is hellacious.

www.science.org/content/arti...

NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research

Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs

www.science.org

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Feb 21

Cut it out you two this is a love train!

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Feb 20

SimCo 2025 lineup with wonderful invited speakers! More trainee and junior talks to come as well as a program packed with exciting science, outreach, advocacy and ethics.

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Jan 27

Save the date! SimCo 2025: August 25-27 at Duke in Durham.

With science so hot it makes deepseek seem ancient!

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Jan 26

While we have not read the book yet we suggest that without our NHP friends translation can remain elusive for good

Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · Jan 24

"Elusive Cures" will launch in June. The book describes my personal journey to understand why some brain and mental disorders have proven so difficult to understand and treat.

On the other side of writing it, I'm unequivocally optimistic about our next steps.

Summary:
youtu.be/-DjFT7faAkQ?...

New book! Elusive Cures

YouTube video by Nicole C Rust

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Jan 24

Our wonderful friend Scott and the incredible team at U Chicago. www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...

The paralysed people moving robotic arms with their minds

A Swedish study aims to restore their ability to feel and handle objects — and gain independence

www.thetimes.com

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SimianCollective @simiancollective.bsky.social · Jan 8

They have targeted many and are very prolific at it. We believe communication and outreach are certainly the cornerstone of discourse but likely not enough. The economic reality should speak for all of us and validate our impact.

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David A. Markowitz @davidamarkowitz.bsky.social · Dec 2

Please share: ARIA is offering £500k seed awards for neural interface projects. Apply by 13 Feb 2025.

I've been impressed with ARIA's scientific team and overall execution so far. They deserve your best ideas!

www.aria.org.uk/scalable-neu...

Scalable Neural Interfaces – Opportunity seeds - ARIA

To support scientific and technological breakthroughs, outside of programmes, ARIA Programme Directors can award opportunity seeds to support ambitious research aligned to the opportunity spaces they’...

www.aria.org.uk

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