Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDAaron Besterman @abesterman.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Excited for our new study to come out that suggest that clinical genetic testing should perhaps be considered as part of the standard diagnostic evaluation for schizophrenia. 1155
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDGregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Circulate this widely! We need to know which NIH grants have been terminated. It goes beyond the list that HHS has released. Send to every scientist you know. @scott-delaney.bsky.social @noamross.net 2185179
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDMarino Pagan @marinopagan.bsky.social · 21/03/20251/7 Our paper on individual variability in decision-making is finally out in @nature.com! Inspired by the classic work by Mante and Sussillo, we trained many rats to solve context-dependent decision-making, and we found that different brains use different neural mechanisms to solve the same task!nature.comIndividual variability of neural computations underlying flexible decisions - NatureBehavioural experiments to study decision-making in response to context-dependent accumulation of evidence provide testable models that are consistent with the heterogeneity in neural signatures among... 623685
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDKevin M. King @kevinmking.bsky.social · 08/03/2025I was happy to #standupforscience2025 yesterday. And of course, I have been thinking about things I didn't have a chance to say. Like because of the chaos at NIH (and the freezing of funding), how my team has been waiting for NOAs for two non-competing renewals since mid-January. 1/ 115353
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDCarrie Bearden (she/her) @carriebearden.bsky.social · 08/03/2025What an incredible turnout to #standupforscience in Los Angeles today!! So proud 💪🌎🧬 @katiekarlsgodt.bsky.social @yuenhuo.bsky.social @darbysaxbe.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social 232641
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDKevin M. King @kevinmking.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Seattle showed up to #standupforscience today. It has been really lonely in science lately. We've been facing flurries of changes, cuts, censorship, and all kinds of bad news and rumors of worse. And no clue what to do with all of it. 1/2 724934
Jen Forsyth, PhD @jenforsyth.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Amazing to see so many scientists AND citizens #StandupforScience in Seattle!! 1150
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDAlaina Wood @thegarbagequeen.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Will you be standing up for science tomorrow? If there isn’t an official rally near you, join the nationwide campus and workplace walkout at 12:00 PM local time on March 7th. Learn more here: standupforscience2025.org/local-event-... @standupforscience.bsky.social 5413146
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 06/03/2025STAND UP FOR SCIENCE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! ☀️ Dr. Francis Collins will be speaking at Stand Up for Science in D.C. on March 7th! More speaker announcements coming soon, stay tuned! 👀☀️ 13580116
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDMax Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 06/03/2025“It’s extremely alarming that grants that have been vetted by the scientific community and deemed important and impactful to understand the world are now being cancelled because of political ideology,” says @lkfazio.bsky.social. “This is direct censorship of scientific research.”nature.comExclusive: NIH to terminate hundreds of active research grantsStudies that touch on LGBT+ health, gender identity and DEI in the biomedical workforce could be terminated, according to documents obtained by Nature. 17785372
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDSenator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 21/02/2025It's nearly 5am and Republicans just rammed through their pro-billionaire, anti-middle class budget blueprint. In order to pass massive tax giveaways for billionaires, they're going to defund Medicaid, slash veterans benefits, & force kids to go hungry. Make sure everyone knows it. 6917171039
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDJamie Hanson @jamielarsh.bsky.social · 12/02/2025🏠📉 New research in @jama.com (JAMA Network Open) highlights the impact of housing instability on children's mental health. We explored how stress about eviction or housing loss affects child depression, anxiety, ADHD, & behavioral problems. #HousingInstability jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... /1jamanetwork.comStress About Eviction or Loss of Housing and Child Mental HealthThis cross-sectional study examines the association of stress about eviction or the loss of housing with caregiver-reported depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and behaviora... 12813
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence 289114565402
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDsouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Someone at the American Bar Association ate their Wheaties this morning. 463241406476
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDDarby Saxbe @darbysaxbe.bsky.social · 09/02/2025If you are on a study section that will not be reviewing diversity fellowships but will be reviewing "regular" fellowships, your next move is clear. Do not participate in the review unless all submissions can be reviewed together. Reclassify diversity grants as "regular" grants & review them all 212139
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDColette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Get in Dorks, we are going protesting. STAND UP FOR SCIENCE. MARCH 7th 12-4pm. DC AND YOUR STATE CAPITALS. More information to come. 40847427
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDColette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Can’t believe I’m typing this but… FUCK IT IM PLANNING A STAND UP FOR SCIENCE PROTEST IN DC. If you want to be involved, be dm me. I’m nervous, I’ve never done this before, but we gotta be the change we want to see in the world. 921585510
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDJeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 08/02/2025This leads to the very troubling question. Did the acting NIH director approve this to be sent out? (Bad) or Was this sent out without his knowledge or against his recommendation? (Worse) /finmedia.tenor.coma man says who 's in charge hereALT: a man says who 's in charge here 1016634
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDSanjay Srivastava @sanjaysrivastava.com · 08/02/2025"Indirect costs" just means paying the full cost of the research. That's it. Some costs are for one project, like lab equipment. Some are shared by many, like buildings and utilities. Grants that don't pay shared costs are a net negative. The fact that Harvard used to turn them down drives that home 28249
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDAaron Besterman @abesterman.bsky.social · 18/12/2024📖 Full paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Some folks who might be interested: @jacobvorstman.bsky.social @quantpsychiatry.bsky.social @bogglerapture.bsky.social @cpschaaf.bsky.social @prismarg.bsky.social @danielmorenodeluca.bsky.social @drkkendall.bsky.social @jenforsyth.bsky.socialsciencedirect.comGenomics-informed neuropsychiatric care for neurodevelopmental disorders: Results from a multidisciplinary clinicPatients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) have high rates of neuropsychiatric comorbidities. Genomic medicine may help guide care because path… 5104
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDArmin Raznahan @bogglerapture.bsky.social · 12/12/2024🚨WE'RE HIRING !!! 🚨 Do you fancy tackling big questions wt unique combinations of clinical, neuroimaging & genomic data ? We're for a passionate, dynamic & collaborative Data Scientist to join our team ! Job posting: www.nimh.nih.gov/about/career... Lab info: www.nimh.nih.gov/research/res...nimh.nih.govJob Vacancy Announcement – Data Scientist (Contractor)The National Institute of Mental Health is seeking exceptional candidates for a Data Scientist position within the NIMH Section on Developmental Neurogenomics. 22614
Jen Forsyth, PhD @jenforsyth.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Thrilled and honored to be joining the ranks at ACNP!! Would not be possible without the support of so many incredible mentors and collaborators over the years, thank you @acnporg.bsky.social! 🎉 7204
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDM.J. Crockett @mjcrockett.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Now out in @science.org: misinformation exploits outrage to spread online. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... Doing this work was way harder than it had to be, thanks to Big Tech. I want to highlight our lead analyst @killianmcloughlin.bsky.social for his heroic perseverance to bring you this paper 🧵 12393140
Jen Forsyth, PhD @jenforsyth.bsky.social · 30/11/2024This was so cool to read, we're so lucky to have you at UW @arokem.org! Such a well-deserved deserved award! 🎉 050
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDMichael Ward @michael-e-ward.bsky.social · 21/11/2024 www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comCommon genetic variants contribute more to rare diseases than previously thoughtAssessing the influence of common mutations on rare disease risk. 2366
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDKevin M. King @kevinmking.bsky.social · 20/11/2024📣 Our Clinical Program at the University of Washington is hiring a new Clinic Director! If you're passionate about shaping the clinical training of the next generation, please consider applying! For more info: apply.interfolio.com/159126 Please share broadly!apply.interfolio.com Apply - Interfolio {{$ctrl.$state.data.pageTitle}} - Apply - Interfolio 12116
Jen Forsyth, PhD @jenforsyth.bsky.social · 20/11/2024📣 Our Clinical Program @UWPsychology is hiring a new Clinic Director! If you're passionate about shaping the clinical training of the next generation, please consider applying! For more info: apply.interfolio.com/159126 Please share!apply.interfolio.com Apply - Interfolio {{$ctrl.$state.data.pageTitle}} - Apply - Interfolio 000
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDArielle Keller @ariellekeller.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Starting a Human Neuroimaging pack, let me know if you’d like to be added! 🧠 go.bsky.app/8xs6oWw 14119363
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDDr. Jennifer Pfeifer @jenndsn.bsky.social · 16/11/2024My first starter pack! Adolescence is all about exploration and learning, right? 😅 For researchers studying #adolescence from all angles (biology, brain, mental/physical/global health, cognitive/social/identity development, YPAR, PYD, education, etc.)! Reply if you want to join! go.bsky.app/HzkrXH8 5013129
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDSJo @sjo09.bsky.social · 15/11/2024xcited to share our new results! We (huge team effort led by post-doc extraordinaire Sylvie Lesuis) examined the effects of acute stress on threat memory generalization and engram ensemble architecture. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comStress disrupts engram ensembles in lateral amygdala to generalize threat memory in miceStress induces aversive memory overgeneralization, a hallmark of many psychiatric disorders. Memories are encoded by a sparse ensemble of neurons acti… 1121062
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDAwais Aftab @awaisaftab.bsky.social · 14/11/2024I wrote about psychiatric diagnosis for Psyche magazine — what it means & what it doesn’t mean. If you are looking for a no-nonsense general intro to diagnosis in mental healthcare or you are grappling with your own diagnosis, this is the piece for you. psyche.co/ideas/what-a...psyche.coWhat a psychiatric diagnosis means – and what it doesn’t mean | Psyche IdeasWith stigma and misunderstanding surrounding mental health, it’s vital to know the benefits and limits of a formal diagnosis 129042
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDTalia Lerner @talialerner.bsky.social · 10/11/2024A starter pack! Some of my favorite women in neuroscience (sorry if I forgot you, I will add!) go.bsky.app/SCFmKoC 115738258
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDBlack In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Putting a starter pack together for Black In Neuro! Let us know if you would like to be included 🤗 #Neuroscience 🧪 98025
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDNora Skjerdingstad @noraskjerdingstad.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Created this child and adolescent mental health starter pack!! Please let me know who else (yourself or others) should be included🥰 go.bsky.app/mJXZrD 5710140
Reposted by Jen Forsyth, PhDMichel Nivard @michelnivard.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Lots of new arrivals in the psychiatric and statistical genetics starterpack, time to browse it again to find your old friends go.bsky.app/9643dwo 2143
Jen Forsyth, PhD @jenforsyth.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Hello bluesky! I'm an Assistant Prof at the University of Washington. My lab studies how serious mental illnesses develop, including the role of genetics, the environment, and brain development! More here: sites.uw.edu/forsythlab/ 020