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Meet Amanda Watts (he/they), an artist, activist, and neuroscientist merging music and medicine into their research to advance community healing and wellness. Read their full interview in Neuroscience Quarterly to learn about their life and career. 🔗 bit.ly/4jDdSxm #BlackHistoryMonth #Neurosky

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You can now submit your Neuroscience Scholars Program application by Friday, February 21! Connect with a community that empowers your scientific journey through mentorship, collaborative opportunities, and professional growth resources. Submit now. 🔗 bit.ly/4ahB0wW #NeuroSky

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📢 Stay informed about recent federal administration policies affecting biomedical research using SfN's new response center. Track key public statements & action alerts from SfN & select coalition partners to find out how you can join in on advocacy efforts. bit.ly/41emT8H #Neurosky #NeuroAdvocate

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I’m thrilled to be a part of the outstanding 2025 class of Early Career Policy Ambassadors! Being a #NeuroAdvocate feels especially empowering right now. I’m read to get to work to fight for scientific research and adequate funding. Thanks so much to Society for Neuroscience for this opportunity.

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SfN welcomes the 2025 class of Early Career Policy Ambassadors! This group of #NeuroAdvocates is ready to make their mark, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to critical conversations about neuroscience funding and policy. Stay tuned to hear more about their impact! 🔗 bit.ly/3WZO6cF #Neurosky

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Sign up to receive SfN's monthly Advocacy Network Newsletter to stay informed on the latest science policy developments, engagement opportunities, and advocacy resources. The next edition will be delivered tomorrow: share.hsforms.com/1zubI7IVAT8S...

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Audrey Shields Penn is the first African American woman to serve as an acting director of an Institute of the National Institutes of Health. #BlackHistoryMonth bit.ly/3Tf4RPL

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The NIH’s new imposed standard indirect cost rate threatens life-saving brain & behavior research that benefits millions of Americans. SfN, with other scientific organizations,urge reversal of this policy & implore Congress to protect critical research infrastructure. Full statement: bit.ly/4jVJnCL

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Federal restrictions & funding freezes threaten vital research and halts scientific progress that benefits all Americans. Join fellow #NeuroAdvocates in urging Congress to protect congressionally approved funding & ensure uninterrupted support for the scientific workforce. 👇 #NeuroSky

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Percy Lavon Julian was the first Black chemist to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences. #BlackHistoryMonth www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab...

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February is Black History Month! Follow along as we highlight Black neuroscientist all month long. bit.ly/3Q7vjIK

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Claim your post for next week's webinar in collaboration with @grassfoundation.bsky.social on Neuronline! Sikoya Ashburn, Thomas Carew, and Anne West will share practical advice on finding leadership opportunities and developing management skills early in your career. Register now: bit.ly/4gnuxSA

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, SfN celebrates African American scientists who've transformed neuroscience. From labs to clinics, Black neuroscientists drive progress while creating paths for future generations, advancing brain research & strengthening the scientific community and workforce. #Neurosky

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Advance your research career through the Neuroscience Scholars Program. Receive dedicated funding, professional development support, and access to a network of leading scientists committed to advancing neuroscience trainees. Submit your application by Wednesday, February 19. ▶️ bit.ly/3Wg33qT

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SfN is governed by a Council and over 15 committees, all led by volunteer leaders dedicated to advancing neuroscience research, education, and advocacy. Help shape the future of the field! Nominate yourself or a colleague for a committee or Council position by Friday, February 7. 🔗 bit.ly/3HVsebE

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Listen now to the second episode of "Think Alike?", @sfn.org's new mentoring podcast on @neuronline.sfn.org! Mentor Ramesh Raghupathi discusses the dynamics of mentorship styles and creating a supportive environment in the lab with mentees Taylor McCorkle and Nishell Savory. 🎧: bit.ly/3PSnuGR

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Call to End Freeze on Federal Grants The White House's pause on federal grants threatens our nation’s scientific progress. Read SfN's full statement urging this Administration to lift the freeze to protect the health and security of our nation: bit.ly/4gq9i2I

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Meet Craig McFarland, recent Harvard University graduate and a 2024 SfN Early Career Policy Ambassador, whose interest in producing impactful neuroscience research fuels his passion for learning about the intersection of neuroscience, policy, law, ethics, and society. #NeuroSky

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As an #NSPeep, you'll gain access to: 🧬 Research funding support 🔬 Professional development 🤝 Networking opportunities 📊 Career advancement resources Applications open for underrepresented grad students and postdocs. Submit yours by Wednesday, February 19. ▶️ bit.ly/4ahB0wW #NeuroSky

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Why serve? What can you achieve? David Beversdorf, MD, transformed his concerns about research funding into meaningful action through SfN volunteer leadership. Today, he advocates for the neuroscience community and helps shape policy decisions that matter. #NeuroSky

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Daniela Schiller, PhD, SfN Program Committee Chair, speaks on the importance of session and event proposal submissions. Help shape discussions, fuel collaborations & inspire the next generation of neuroscientists at #SfN25. Submit your proposal by Monday, January 27, 5 p.m. EST. 🔗 bit.ly/3Wu3SfH

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SfN is thrilled to launch a new webinar series in collaboration with the @kavlifoundation.bsky.social exploring how different species’ nervous systems acclimate to environmental changes! #NeuroSky

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THRILLED that Icahn Mount Sinai's Dr. Daniela Schiller is #SfN25's Program Committee Chair! @sfn.org & Dr. Schiller invite you to share your ideas/proposals for Neuroscience 2025. Deadline: Jan 27 at 5pm. SUBMIT NOW👉https://www.sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2025

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⏰ Starting soon! Join moderator Elizabeth Glater, PhD, and speakers Costas Arvanitis, PhD, Sreekanth Chalasani, PhD, and Hong Chen, PhD, as they present new frontiers in neuroscience techniques: the applications of ultrasound for neuroscience research. Register now on Neuronline. 🔗 bit.ly/4a4C5IA

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You now have more time to submit an #SfN25 session or events proposal. Your ideas are crucial to building a dynamic and impactful scientific program. 📅 Submit your proposal by the final deadline: Monday, January 27, 5 p.m. EST 🔗 bit.ly/3Wu3SfH #NeuroSky

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Stayed connected with SfN on BlueSky! 🧠 Follow @sfn.org for SfN news & updates, @brainfactsorg.bsky.social for neuroscience education, @sfnjournals.bsky.social for the latest research from JNeurosci & eNeuro, and @neuronline.sfn.org for career resources & community discussions. #Neurosky

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Want to have a say in what science is presented at this year's @sfn.org annual meeting? Now is the time to submit proposals for the symposia, minisymposia, featured panels, Professional Development Workshops, and Ask Anything Sessions. More information at www.sfn.org/am2025

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⏰ Less than a week to submit your nominations for the ALBA-Roche Research Prize for Excellence in #Neuroscience! 🔍 outstanding mid-career neuroscientists from underrepresented groups advancing research on the causal mechanisms of brain diseases 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4 @fens.org @ibroorg.bsky.social

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This is a great opportunity to share your vision and science with fellow neuroscientists around the world.

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Have a great idea for a SfN Symposia, Minisymposia, Dual Perspectives Sessions, Basic-Translational-Clinical Roundtables, Storytelling Sessions, Professional Development Workshops, Ask Anything Sessions, or Neuroscience Networking Events? Proposals are due Jan 22nd. Come be a part of SfN 2025!

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The Neuroscience Scholars Program is more than a program—it's a community dedicated to advancing diverse perspectives in science. Applications are now open for underrepresented graduate students and postdocs in neuroscience. Learn more. ▶️ bit.ly/4ahB0wW #NeuroSky

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Register now for SfN's upcoming webinar in collaboration with @kavlifoundation.bsky.social, "Neural Adaptation in Changing Ecosystems - An Overview," taking place January 29, noon–1 p.m. ET. 🔗: bit.ly/4gLkKqv

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Brett Morrison, PhD, Program Committee member, shares the importance of diversity in #SfN25 sessions. Diverse panels help enrich discussions, foster innovation, and strengthen the field as a whole. Submit your proposal by Wednesday, January 22. 🔗 www.sfn.org/meetings/neu...

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Highly recommend submitting session ideas for SfN 2025! I had an excellent time chairing a minisymposium this past year, and it was both a great opportunity and a perfect way to hear all of the talks I personally wanted to hear! Deadline for this year is Jan 22 @sfn.org

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Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Learn to navigate collaborations, negotiations, and conflict resolutions from panelists Anne Etgen and André Fenton, and moderator Martha Dávila-García. Register now and submit questions for the live Q&A! neuronline.sfn.org/training/com...

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Rediscover our most popular content published in 2024. bit.ly/4h3k6UO

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📢 Submit your application for SfN’s Early Career Policy Ambassador program by Wednesday, January 8! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to gain the tools and experience to effectively communicate the value of neuroscience to policymakers and the public. Apply: bit.ly/3AtSSHw #NeuroSky #AcademicSky

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Be a part of the world’s premier neuroscience community! Become an SfN member for 2025, or choose the two-year membership (2025–2026), and enjoy: 🗺️ Connections with neuroscientists worldwide 📖 Tools for professional growth 🧠 #SfN25 perks www.sfn.org/membership/b...

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Happy New Year! Look back on the most popular content on Neuronline in 2024 and get a jump start on your new year's resolutions with Neuronline's vast collection of professional development articles, webinars, and more, today: bit.ly/36lzLMY

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This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | How Arousal States Impact Retrotrapezoid Nucleus Neuron Activity during Breathing; Problem Gamblers Have Impaired Behavioral Adjustment Following Losses www.jneurosci.org/content/45/1...

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New @neuronlinesfn.bsky.social podcast out now! Mentor Karina Alviña, PhD, and mentee Farhana Afroz, PhD, discuss how a combination of personal understanding and respect for one another's scientific ideas developed a successful mentoring relationship. 🎧: neuronline.sfn.org/professional...

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Don't miss the next #ResearchInConversation webinar with Karl Herrup, Michelle Jin, James Noble, and #eNeuro EiC Christophe Bernard. Register now: neuronline.sfn.org/scientific-r...

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👋 Hello, from SfN’s official BlueSky account: @societyforneuro.bsky.social! SfN is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and the nervous system. Follow along for the latest from SfN! sfn.org #neuro #neuroscience #neuroscholar

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