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Meghan Puglia

@drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social
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Scientist | Writer | Educator | Analyst

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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Excited to share my research in UVA Today on why a child’s first 1,000 days are a once-in-a-lifetime window for brain development! Small daily interactions really do matter. 💛 🧠 news.virginia.edu/content/qa-w...
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Q&A: Why are a child’s first 1,000 days so critical for brain building?
Many parents think the school years matter most for neurological development, but a UVA expert says the biggest gains start much earlier.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
What if brains aren’t something you’re born with, but something we build? 🧠 Honored to share my TEDx talk on the first 1,000 days of life & why connection, intention, and even imperfection matter more now than ever in the age of AI! 🎥: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzZH...
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How Will AI Affect How We Raise Children? | Meghan Puglia | TEDxMidAtlantic
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Holiday chaos + toddler emotions = a lot. Here are 5 science-backed ways to talk so your little one can actually hear you. 👇 Free download to help you achieve connection, calm, and communication that truly lands this holiday season. 🍁 🧡 www.meghanpuglia.com/resources
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Still buzzing from this weekend’s TEDxMidAtlantic! I had the honor of giving my talk on the science of raising infants in the age of AI. 🎥 The talk will be up on the TEDx YouTube channel in a few months -- can’t wait to share it! #TEDx #Parenting #AI #BrainDevelopment
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Picking a statistical test shouldn’t feel like rolling dice. 🎲 It’s just a flowchart. This week on Un-Hidden Curriculum: The decision tree for choosing the right test– no formulas, just logic. T-test? ANOVA? Regression? The path is clear → 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EcC...
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The Beginners Guide to Statistics: 4 Questions, 0 Equations, 100% Clarity
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
This week's news is filled with scary claims about autism, Tylenol, and pregnancy. My latest blog post translates the sensationalism into science. Read to cut through the headlines and discover the truth: meghanpuglia.com/autism-tylenol #Autism #Pregnancy #Tylenol #Vaccines #Parenting
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Autism, Tylenol, and Pregnancy: Separating Fact from Fear — Meghan H. Puglia, Ph.D.
Autism, Tylenol, and pregnancy: What science really says. Separate fact from fear about autism causes, pain relief in pregnancy, and vaccine myths.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Bad design = bad science. No matter how fancy the data or analysis. This week on Un-Hidden Curriculum: 👉 Variables, controls, randomization 👉 Power, pilots, replication Learn how to turn messy ideas into solid science 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/mOfS_Frz9aw?...
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The Experiment Glow-Up: A Primer on Study Design
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Drowning in data? Coding is your lifeboat! From analyzing brain images to building experiments, coding is an essential skill for scientists. Learn the basics–variables, functions, debugging, and more–in the latest Un-Hidden Curriculum episode: youtu.be/e557Q-zd-SQ?...
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Make Code Make Sense: Programming Basics for Beginners
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Thrilled to share that I’ve been invited to give a TED talk at TEDxMidAtlantic 2025! I’ll be speaking on how we can raise today’s infants to thrive in an AI-driven future. Learn more: tedxmidatlantic.com #ScienceCommunication #AI #TEDx
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Ever named a file “final_FINAL_reallyfinal_v2.docx”? 🤦‍♀️ This week on Un-Hidden Curriculum: how to actually use your laptop like a scientist– files, folders, shortcuts & pro tips you’ll wish you learned sooner. 👀Watch here: youtu.be/Eu1UeSyBwNs?...
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Why Your Computer Isn’t Scary (And How to Use It Like a Scientist)
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers... It’s about listening, asking better questions, and making space for others to thrive. Grateful to UVA's Health Leadership Institute for shaping how I lead with both strategy and heart. 🔗 uvahealth.com/about/health...
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Meghan's Story | UVA Health
Meghan Puglia shares their experience and takeaways from UVA Health's HLI.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
If you can’t understand your own dataset… how do you expect anyone else to? 👀 New Un-Hidden Curriculum episode: how to stop losing data & start trusting it. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Fa... #Research #DataManagement #UnHiddenCurriculum
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Stop Losing Data: Your Ultimate Guide to File Organization
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Thinking about a PhD in Psychology? 🎓✨ Stanford Psych is hosting Paths to a Psychology PhD—a free virtual info session + workshop. 📅 Oct 18, 2025 | Apply by Sept 25! psychology.stanford.edu/diversity/pa...
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Paths to PhD | Department of Psychology
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
📩 Sent a bold email at 14. 🩺 Now training as an MD/PhD in neonatal neuroscience. This is Madelyn’s story. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mszn... #MDPHD #SciencePodcast #Neuroscience
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How a Teen’s Email Sparked an MD/PhD Journey
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Peek inside the brain without cracking the skull 👀🧠 – EEG, fMRI, TMS & more explained in the latest Un-Hidden Curriculum. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=44M5... #CognitiveNeuroscience #ScienceEducation #BrainScience
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Electrodes, Magnets, & Lasers, Oh My!
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
6 paths to unlocking the mysteries of the brain. 1 episode to help you decide... which will you pick? New episode of Un-Hidden Curriculum available now! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePlT... #Neuroscience #BrainScience #STEMCareers #UnHiddenCurriculum
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So you want to be a neuroscientist?
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
37 tabs open... Cold coffee... It’s 11:47 p.m. Someone said: “Just do a lit review.” In the latest Un-Hidden Curriculum, I break down what that actually means—giving you tools & tricks to search, read, and synthesize without losing your mind. 🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=4azU... #AcademicWriting
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Too Many Tabs, Too Little Time: How to Do a Lit Review Without Losing Your Sanity (or Your Sources)
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
We train scientists to run experiments and write papers—but not how to navigate lab politics, power dynamics, and unspoken rules. Episode 3 of Un-Hidden Curriculum breaks down the hidden forces that shape your lab life. 🎧 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqF9...
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Vibe Check your Lab Culture
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Textbooks say science is tidy. Real research? Messy. Episode 2 of Un-Hidden Curriculum breaks down what actually happens in research, and how to succeed—from asking better questions, to ditching perfection. 🎧 Listen/watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzQJ...
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How the science sausage gets made.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
This Puglia Lab Undergrad is making headlines! Meet Nora Fotuhi–changing the game in concussion research. So proud to have her on the Developmental Neuroanalytics Lab team! Read her inspiring story here: news.virginia.edu/content/hoo-...
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This Hoo is ahead of the game on concussion awareness
With a passion for medicine and advocacy, rising third-year student Nora Fotuhi is creating tools to support student-athletes.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
🧠 It’s World Brain Day! This year’s theme: Brain Health for All Ages. Did you know the foundations for lifelong brain health are laid in the first few years of life? 🔗 Learn what you can do to help build a baby’s brain: www.meghanpuglia.com/buildingbrains
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How Brains are Built — Meghan H. Puglia, Ph.D.
Discover how early experiences shape the brain. Practical, science-based insights for parents, educators, and anyone building healthy young minds.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Trying to make it in science? Your grades matter less than you think. My new podcast #UnHiddenCurriculum pulls back the curtain on how the research world actually works—and what it takes to thrive in it. Watch Episode 1 now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edl7...
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They don't teach THIS in science class.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Had so much fun as a recent guest on the Carbon Radio #Podcast! We talked #BabyBrains, #Epigenetics, #AI and behavior, and the future of parenting. If you’re into #Neuroscience or raising tiny humans—this one’s for you! #ChildDevelopment #PrecisionParenting www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qh6...
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Developmental Neuroanalytics Explained
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Love this new video on Junk Labz! Ever wonder where great ideas come from? Sometimes, just an open mind—and a single email. That’s how our collab started. Science meets trash meets art. Bravo! Watch & read: www.meghanpuglia.com/linkinbio #Sustainability #LabToLivingRoom
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Heartbroken by the tragedy in Texas. In times like this, kids need connection, clarity, and care. I made an evidence-based guide to help caregivers talk to young kids about death & disaster. Free printable here: www.meghanpuglia.com/resources #ChildMentalHealth #Parenting #TexasFlood
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
What does Seinfeld have to do with brain development? Find out what “No soup for you!” can teach us about how experience shapes the brain: 🧠 www.meghanpuglia.com/buildingbrains #BrainDevelopment #Parenting #BuildingBrains
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a chef says no soup for you while another chef looks on
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
I’m incredibly proud to share my promotion to Associate Professor! I’m so grateful to the mentors, collaborators, friends, and family who have helped me pursue my purpose – not just a position. Here’s to continuing the journey with passion and perseverance! #AcademicLife #Gratitude
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
The pushback on DEI is hitting close to home. So I made a reel breaking it down like I’d explain it to a 5-year-old. No politics–just toys, games… and an octopus. 🎥 Watch here: IG: www.instagram.com/drmeghanpuglia FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #DEI #EducationForAll
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Fellow science enthusiasts – I hope you'll check out my first blog post on the proposed $ cuts to science and why they matter for all of us! It’s written to help us all understand what’s at stake– cures, care, and our collective future: www.meghanpuglia.com/savingscience #SavingScience #FundScience
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Saving Science — Meghan H. Puglia, Ph.D.
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Meghan Puglia @drmeghanpuglia.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
👋 Hi! I'm Meghan: a neuroscientist, storyteller, educator, and data enthusiast. Check out my new website: meghanpuglia.com 🧠 I’d love to connect with anyone curious about brains, data, or the future of science. Let’s turn ideas into impact – together. #Neuroscience #WomenInScience
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Meghan H. Puglia, Ph.D.
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