Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 22/07/2026share.google/mTuTsiZEKtpf...share.googleASU science workshop gets teens' 'minds in motion' | ASU NewsFor Tristen McKenna, the path was clear — he would become a welder when he graduated from high school."My family never pushed for college," said McKenna, a senior in Arizona's foster care program. "Th... 000
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 21/07/2026This week I ran our first Mind in Motion workshop with First Star to teach science. This would never have been possible without the amazing program leaders at First Star. It was an honor to work with the students and we hope to do more events together! 🧬🧪🔭 #fostercare #firststar #science 131
Reposted by Jess VerpeutDr. Amelia Gallitano @ameliaforaz.bsky.social · 02/07/2026For nearly 20 years, I've helped educate Arizona's future doctors. Strong public schools and education are how we build a stronger future for every Arizona family. 021
Reposted by Jess VerpeutPooky Amsterdam @pookymedia.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Looks like it will be a great Day! What a candidate! 033
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The lab participated in Phoenix Fan Fusion this past weekend to talk to the public about neuroscience. Everyone had a blast making pipe cleaner neurons and learning about neural activity. It is important to connect to our community and show why science is so important to keep funding! 🧪🧬🔬 083
Reposted by Jess VerpeutTalmo Pereira @talmo.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Officially an Ass. Prof. at Salk now! 🤘 www.salk.edu/news-release...salk.eduSalk Institute appoints Talmo Pereira as assistant professor and promotes Julie Law to professor - Salk Institute for Biological StudiesHighlights Salk Fellow Talmo Pereira, who designs AI-based tools to study movement in fields ranging from neuroscience to plant biology, joins the faculty as assistant professor Julie Law, who studies... 9513
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Another end to a great semester. 🧪🧬 Thanks to all that supported our lab fundraiser!! I cannot express my appreciation enough to those that donated. If you missed the chance to donate, you still can through the ASU Foundation: lnkd.in/gfSyR3fQ 0111
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 25/04/2026There is still time to contribute to our fundraiser! My lab studies the brain across the lifespan and our research is important in understanding developmental and aging disorders. No amount is too small. 🧪🧬Find the link here: www.givecampus.com/schools/Ariz...givecampus.comThe Verpeut Lab Cerebellum ProjectSupport cerebellum research and help us advance healthy aging! 083
Reposted by Jess VerpeutJess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 24/03/2026What does “funding student research” actually mean? It means a grad student gets to run one more experiment. It means a dataset doesn’t get left unanalyzed. It means a good idea gets a real chance. That’s how progress happens. Support here: tinyurl.com/SocialNeurolab #STEMEducation #FundScience 021
Reposted by Jess VerpeutSam Wang @samwang.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Indeed, why would our community support such extreme policies? We know that immigrants built America and get the job done! Let’s make the administration of immigration what it was before 2003: a civilian agency, not a masked paramilitary. SamForNJ.orgsamfornj.orgSam Wang for New Jersey | Join the Democratic Reform MovementSupport Sam Wang's campaign for a fair, transparent, and accountable government in New Jersey. Join the movement to reform democracy and challenge gerrymandering. 097
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 24/03/2026What does “funding student research” actually mean? It means a grad student gets to run one more experiment. It means a dataset doesn’t get left unanalyzed. It means a good idea gets a real chance. That’s how progress happens. Support here: tinyurl.com/SocialNeurolab #STEMEducation #FundScience 021
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 19/03/2026This Sun Devil Giving Day the lab is also hosting a fundraiser! Money donated will go towards training the next generation of neuroscientists and our projects studying the brain and behavior. 🧬🧪🔬 Donate here (link also in bio): tinyurl.com/DonateSocial...tinyurl.com 001
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Our manuscript showing cerebellar nuclei impacts on distal cortical activity, structure, and social behavior is now out! 🧪🔬 www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comAttenuation of social preference and alteration of cortical neurons following adolescent cerebellar nuclei perturbation - Molecular PsychiatryMolecular Psychiatry - Attenuation of social preference and alteration of cortical neurons following adolescent cerebellar nuclei perturbation 1112
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 15/10/2025We are hiring! apply.interfolio.com/175705 The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026.apply.interfolio.com Apply - Interfolio {{$ctrl.$state.data.pageTitle}} - Apply - Interfolio 020
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Cerebellar GRC with the best colleagues 🧠🧪🐄 The cerebellum is so understudied and the work that has been presented has been incredible. 080
Reposted by Jess VerpeutCarlos Brody @carlosbrody.bsky.social · 08/05/2025we're crowd-sourcing a searchable repository of tangible benefits stemming from federally-funded research. Come enjoy the great stories; or send in an idea; or volunteer to join the team. publicusaresearchbenefits.com please share and re-share so we get more great stories in there!publicusaresearchbenefits.comSearchable database of tangible benefits that federally-funded research gave us.A crowd-sourced site. Health and Well-being. National Security. Prosperity. 1139113
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Trump’s Cuts to N.I.H. Grants Focused on Minority Groups Are Illegal, Judge Rules www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...nytimes.comTrump’s Cuts to N.I.H. Grants Focused on Minority Groups Are Illegal, Judge Rules 020
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Congratulations to all the ASU 2025 graduates! Showcased here are Carlos and Mariela who will be off to: Carlos Quintero- Michigan pharmacology PhD program Mariela Bejan- Neurodegeneration computational fellow (NDCF) 020
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Congratulations to our Barrett honors graduates!! 🧪 They are off to: Mayo, Tufts, Umeå University, and NYUAD!! 2592
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 05/05/2025WAESO 🧪 (Western Alliance to Expand Student Opportunities) was just completely canceled. 33+ years and a priceless impact on future generations of scientists gone…😞 152
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 04/05/2025We celebrated our graduating seniors (8!) and all lab accomplishments over pizza. Our 8 graduating seniors have obtained positions at various graduate programs and medical school (more posts to come)!! 🎉 🧪 0222
Reposted by Jess Verpeutregreader.bsky.social @regreader.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Speaking up works - keep marching and contacting your senators and representatives 127473
Reposted by Jess VerpeutMary Beth Hatten @mbhatten.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Congratulations - beautiful Paper! 151
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 17/04/2025My amazing honors thesis students at the ASU Barrett Honors Symposium. 🧪 000
Reposted by Jess VerpeutTim Stearns @stearnslab.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Harvard president Alan Garber: "The administration’s prescription goes beyond the power of the federal government. It violates Harvard’s First Amendment rights and exceeds the statutory limits of the government’s authority..." www.harvard.edu/president/ne...harvard.eduThe Promise of American Higher EducationNo government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue 02710
Reposted by Jess VerpeutChanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 10/04/2025www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comHow Trump 2.0 is slashing NIH-backed research — in chartsNature analyses which fields of science and US states are being hit hardest by grant terminations. 24118
Reposted by Jess VerpeutThanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanh-neville.bsky.social · 07/04/2025These graphs of dramatically reduced NIH funding this year are so depressing to look at. This administration is out for revenge on intelligence. #SaveOurScience 99727
Reposted by Jess VerpeutDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 05/04/2025Spectacular view of 100,000 people attending the #HandsOff march in NYC 13617773117451
Reposted by Jess VerpeutJanelia Research Campus @hhmijanelia.bsky.social · 31/03/2025🥼 Janelia researchers led by @boazmohar.bsky.social @nspruston.bsky.social @rhodamine110.bsky.social & @svoboda314.bsky.social @alleninstitute.bsky.social have developed a new imaging tool that maps brain-wide changes in neuronal connections. 🧠 🔗 www.janelia.org/news/new-ima... 05021
Reposted by Jess VerpeutDr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · 25/03/2025I wrote a piece for @thetransmitter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/sex-differen... With the fate of NIH-funded research uncertain, it is extra important that the work we do now is most likely to benefit everyone. Adhering to SABV in the lab and in grant & paper review is the right thing to do.thetransmitter.orgAmid NIH upheaval, how to keep sex as a biological variableEven in the absence of formal instruction to do so, we should continue to hold our colleagues accountable for SABV practices. 06732
Reposted by Jess VerpeutSam Wang @samwang.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Here at Princeton, we’re amplifying our university president’s leadership. It’s time for everyone - faculty, students, staff - to speak out. tl;dr: rights can’t be blackmailed. From me and science colleagues: www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...dailyprincetonian.comTo stop intimidation, Eisgruber needs your helpWhen targeting one institution is a bald attempt to divide and conquer, as is the case with Columbia, it is essential for a coalition or group of institutions and individuals to stand up together.&nbs... 8582163
Reposted by Jess VerpeutSTAT @statnews.com · 24/03/2025“We really try in planetary science to stay away from the politics. But man, it’s really hard right now — this is so extreme.” - Bill Nyebuff.ly'Polio, bad': Bill Nye the Science Guy rebukes RFK Jr. over vaccine viewsBill Nye critiqued HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on science and vaccines at a STAT event in New York. 03212
Reposted by Jess VerpeutJack @nashtn5.bsky.social · 21/03/202515,000 people were in attendance in Tempe, Arizona tonight for our Fighting Oligarchy tour with Bernie Sanders and AOC. 613237
Reposted by Jess VerpeutSTAT @statnews.com · 20/03/2025“The word ‘science’ is in the US Constitution." Bill Nye gives a passionate speech at the #STATBreakthrough Summit. 18034
Reposted by Jess VerpeutThanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanh-neville.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Someone developed a ChatGPT tool to flag "DEI language" and give suggestions on how to make the grant "compliant with new guidelines". It's actually quite good, but such a weird sign of the times. #academicsky #medskychatgpt.comChatGPT - PalatableReviews documents for DEIA language and provides ways to change to be compliant with new guidelines 59016
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Academics are the invisible hand of innovation 🧪 youtu.be/qqfk7-3iN-Uyoutu.beUniversity research is the "invisible hand" in advancing innovationYouTube video by Dr. Michael M. Crow 1184
Reposted by Jess VerpeutNature @nature.com · 07/03/2025The mood was defiant at many of the rallies, where chants of “Scientists will not be silenced”, “Facts over fear” and “What do we want? Peer review! When do we want it? Now!” were heard. go.nature.com/3F8T6FXgo.nature.com‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cutsResearchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration. 13639211
Reposted by Jess VerpeutScience Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 07/03/2025In today's episode, we check in on the Stand Up for Science rallies that spread to 32 cities. Listen here 🎧: buff.ly/YgplAQ4 166112812089
Reposted by Jess VerpeutArt Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Bill Nye at the Stand Up for Science rally in DC: "What are you afraid of? What is it about the process of science, modern medicine, caring for our neighbors, or Women's History Month, that you all find so scary?" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 227122223769
Reposted by Jess VerpeutGregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 07/03/2025As #Trump #Musk #Memoli & #Vought destroy the National Institutes of Health remember these facts. What they are doing is a crime. Thanks to @amfarofficial.bsky.social. 15921
Jess Verpeut @drverpeut.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Stand up for Science Washington D.C. event: www.youtube.com/live/eemj-gg...youtube.comWATCH LIVE: 'Stand up for Science' rally with Bill Nye and others at Lincoln Memorial in WashingtonYouTube video by PBS NewsHour 020
Reposted by Jess VerpeutImaging Neuroscience @imagingneurosci.bsky.social · 06/03/2025New paper in Imaging Neuroscience by Leana King, Kevin S. Weiner, et al: Transcriptomic gradients of the human cerebellum doi.org/10.1162/imag... 0166
Reposted by Jess VerpeutDr. Sven-Eric Jordt #TobRegSky @sejordt.bsky.social · 06/03/2025#MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #neuroskyence #painresearch 🧪 053
Reposted by Jess VerpeutSam Wang @samwang.bsky.social · 06/03/2025What would it take for us to step back from the brink of losing a functional democracy? One step is court orders. Today, a small piece of good news for NIH. Another step is large-scale protest. Today I describe how these two components fit together: samwang.substack.com/p/for-us-sci...samwang.substack.comFor U.S. science, a small step back from the brinkAnd an evidence-based path for you to help on Friday. 411845
Reposted by Jess VerpeutSarah Szalavitz💡 @dearsarah.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Judge issues preliminary injunction blocking Trump cuts to NIH research overhead payments Ruling suggests plaintiffs are likely to succeed in overturning 15% cap on indirect costs www.statnews.com/2025/03/05/n...statnews.comJudge issues preliminary injunction blocking Trump cuts to NIH research overhead paymentsA federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from slashing NIH payments for research overhead 432573