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Katharina Schmack @kathaschmack.bsky.social · 5d

Amazing line up - this will be fun!
@bita137.bsky.social
@torbenott.bsky.social
@sthom003.bsky.social
@theborislab.bsky.social

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · 8d

Interested in bridging the translatability gap between mice and humans, specifically with regard to psychedelics? Have I got an opportunity for you! Join us for an interactive and stimulating pre-meeting before #SfN2025. @theborislab.bsky.social @bita37.bsky.social @fredbarrettphd.bsky.social

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · 9d

“Science at the edge” seems appropriate for a discussion of the potential of psychedelics to improve mental health. Exciting things are happening and Colorado is leading the way. Join us to learn more -from mice to people to public policy and everything in between! institute.dmns.org/events/scien...

Science at the Edge: Psychedelics and Mental Health

A discussion exploring the growing field of research and the evolving medical landscape surrounding psychedelic drugs used to treat mental health.

institute.dmns.org

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · 9d

Synchronized swimming?

Boris D Heifets @theborislab.bsky.social · 9d

They would be bashed

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · 9d

Well, we might, just a little… How about bashing the head twitch response instead?!

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Boris D Heifets @theborislab.bsky.social · 9d

Amazing lineup! And I promise we won’t just bash forced swim tests

Nate Heller @nate-h-heller.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 Limited spots!

👉 🌈🧠 SfN Psychedelic Research Event 🌈🧠

Join us before #SfN2025 (Friday, Nov 14) for a deep dive into cross-species psychedelic neuroscience.

Register + speaker profiles: 👉 hopkinspsychedelic.org/sfn2025

Posters, 🎤 panels, 🔑 keynotes,🍸 cocktails + 🥟 bites.
#psychedelicresearch

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · 9d

Interested in bridging the translatability gap between mice and humans, specifically with regard to psychedelics? Have I got an opportunity for you! Join us for an interactive and stimulating pre-meeting before #SfN2025. @theborislab.bsky.social @bita37.bsky.social @fredbarrett.bsky.social

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · 26d

Amid all the attention CK is getting, let’s not forget those who are suffering in my community as a direct result of his hateful ideology. When they examine the weapon, they will find his fingerprints all over it!

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Matthew Cobb @matthewcobb.bsky.social · Sep 8

News in the history of molecular biology. The Science History Institute in Philadelphia has acquired a huge archive of correspondence and other scientific material from the pioneers of molecular biology (Franklin, Klug, Perutz, Delbrück etc, with items from Crick and Watson, too). 1/n

History of Molecular Biology Collection

This unparalleled collection includes Rosalind Franklin's historic 'Photo 51,' which revealed the double-helix structure of DNA.

www.sciencehistory.org

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Tracy Bale @thebalelab.bsky.social · Sep 4

Friday night is the night! 4 women comedians partnered with 4 women scientists 🤯 Making women’s brain health a top priority. 🧠 Smart women. Sharp jokes. Zero apologies. Come join us at the Bug Theater in Denver and laugh your stress off! 🤣 @nancynorton.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social

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Tracy Bale @thebalelab.bsky.social · Aug 26

Community engagement event for #BrainFest in Denver #Headstrong is a twist on #WomensBrainHealth across the lifespan using comedy! Denver's top women comedians paired with @cuanschutz.bsky.social top women scientists for an incredible show. If you're in the area Sept 5, come laugh your stress off!

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 26

WOO HOO! You’ll no doubt be shocked to hear that there are really exciting things happening with psychedelics these days! You don’t want to miss this chance to catch the latest science. See you in San Diego!

Nate Heller @nate-h-heller.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 Limited spots!

👉 🌈🧠 SfN Psychedelic Research Event 🌈🧠

Join us before #SfN2025 (Friday, Nov 14) for a deep dive into cross-species psychedelic neuroscience.

Register + speaker profiles: 👉 hopkinspsychedelic.org/sfn2025

Posters, 🎤 panels, 🔑 keynotes,🍸 cocktails + 🥟 bites.
#psychedelicresearch

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 24

Send this to everyone you know! Especially your non-science family and friends!

Alt-NIHscience4ALL @alt-nihscience4all.altgov.info · Aug 24

A short, must-watch video. Thanks to these scientists for sharing. We really need more scientists standing up against the assault on research.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...

Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.

www.nytimes.com

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Alt-NIHscience4ALL @alt-nihscience4all.altgov.info · Aug 24

A short, must-watch video. Thanks to these scientists for sharing. We really need more scientists standing up against the assault on research.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...

Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.

www.nytimes.com

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 22

Of course, an absence of evidence of pathology is not evidence of an absence of risk! LSD is metabolized faster in mice than humans. Also, our mice were healthy and people with pre-existing heart conditions could be at greater risk. Prospective human studies are needed.

Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 22

John McCorvy (Medical College of Wisconsin) compared mouse and human 5HT2BRs and found equivalent affinity and potency. Calculated human PKAs for LSD revealed lower and shorter 5HT2BR activation for microdosed LSD than the pathogen fenfluramine, presumably accounting for the different pathology. 3/

Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 22

John McCorvy (Medical College of Wisconsin) compared mouse and human 5HT2BRs and found equivalent affinity and potency. Calculated human PKAs for LSD revealed lower and shorter 5HT2BR activation for microdosed LSD than the pathogen fenfluramine, presumably accounting for the different pathology. 3/

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 22

We gave mice low doses of LSD (0.01 and 0.03 mg/kg) for 8 weeks and used longitudinal echocardiography to look for changes in heart structure and function. Changes were seen in positive control groups, but not LSD groups. Why not? 2/

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 22

We still don’t know if microdosing psychedelics is effective or a placebo, but is it safe? Could microdosing activate cardiac 5HT2B receptors and cause valvulopathy? New work online at pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1... from @deffinger.bsky.social suggests that - at least in mice - the answer is no. 1/

pubs.acs.org

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 21

Congratulations Max!! Important work!!

Maxwell Madden @maxwellmadden.bsky.social · Aug 21

Excited my PhD work in @brianmathur.bsky.social’s lab is now published and available!

Bertoglio lab (FMC/UFSC) @bertogliolab.bsky.social · Aug 20

Serotonin and psilocybin activate 5-HT1B receptors to suppress cortical signaling through the claustrum
doi.org/10.1038/s414...

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 16

As an #OG at risk for aging related dementia, I find it incredibly distressing that they claim the books are closed on this promising research 3 months before the end of the fiscal year!

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 12

Fantastic discussion between two excellent psychedelic scientists, spanning the generations of research progress! It really should say Huxley to Hefter to Jaster! Well done @jasteralaina.bsky.social!

josh hardman @josh-hardman.bsky.social · Aug 12

From Huxley to Heffter: Mark Geyer Reflects on a Life in Psychedelic Research

psychedelicalpha.com/news/from-hu...

From Huxley to Heffter: Mark Geyer Reflects on a Life in Psychedelic Research - Psychedelic Alpha

Dr. Alaina Jaster speaks with Dr. Mark Geyer in a discussion that traces his path to psychedelics research, the field’s scientific and cultural shifts, and the role of the Heffter Research Institute.

psychedelicalpha.com

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Scott Thompson, PhD @sthom003.bsky.social · Aug 12

So important to recognize the value and recognize the importance of lived experiences! Thank you to all the panelists for your courage and generosity!

Uma R. Chatterjee, M.S., MHPS @umarchatterjee.bsky.social · Aug 12

THRILLED to share @acnporg.bsky.social news x2!

1) Our study group “Centering Lived Experience in Psychiatric Neuroscience Research” @ericjnestler.bsky.social @mayaschumer.bsky.social @deffinger.bsky.social @viscidula.bsky.social @noelvest.bsky.social @cahill-lab.bsky.social=ACCEPTED! 🤩 #ACNP2026

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Uma R. Chatterjee, M.S., MHPS @umarchatterjee.bsky.social · Aug 12

THRILLED to share @acnporg.bsky.social news x2!

1) Our study group “Centering Lived Experience in Psychiatric Neuroscience Research” @ericjnestler.bsky.social @mayaschumer.bsky.social @deffinger.bsky.social @viscidula.bsky.social @noelvest.bsky.social @cahill-lab.bsky.social=ACCEPTED! 🤩 #ACNP2026

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Lin Tian, PhD @lintianphd.bsky.social · Aug 7

I attended the first ever Neurobiology of Psychedelics GRC last month.

I was impressed by how interdisciplinary the field is, from molecules to humans. We are just starting to understand the mechanisms of these drugs and how they can unlock future treatments. #GRCPsychedelics

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Tracy Bale @thebalelab.bsky.social · Aug 2

Last day of BRAIN CAMP was a hit! Campers finished their mini brains, used their brain knowledge to solve a treasure hunt for ice cream and helped with the art on the giant sculptures 🧠. Was an amazing week of incredible learning and fantastic fun with hands-on science and art. 🎉 Phew! 😅

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