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Klingenstein Philanthropies

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Klingenstein Philanthropies is comprised of three foundations focused on neuroscience, children’s health, early literacy, and the environment.

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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund is pleased to support the NYU Grossman Undergraduate Research Training in Neuroscience Program to add three undergraduate students to its 2027 summer program and extend their participation in the program into the fall semester. med.nyu.edu/departments-...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Congratulations to Relay Graduate School of Education on receiving a grant for a third year of literacy coaching for the teachers and leaders of New York City’s District 18 elementary schools. www.relay.edu
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Relay Graduate School of Education | Relay / GSE
Relay's programs prepare teachers and leaders to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund is hiring a Program Assistant to join our team and support the Fund’s Early Childhood program! Learn more about the position: klingenstein.org/careers/
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to the Kismet Rock Foundation, recipient of a 2026 Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Patricia D. Klingenstein grant to support its Rock Climbing Program, which provides equitable access to enriching outdoor education for under-served youth in Maine. www.kismetrockfoundation.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund is pleased to support AppleTree Institute with a grant to continue scaling Every Child Ready, a program that helps young children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. www.appletreeinstitute.org
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AppleTree Institute
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to Relay Graduate School of Education on receiving a grant to provide coaching in literacy leadership skills to leaders of Washington, DC's Center City Public Charter Schools. www.relay.edu
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Relay Graduate School of Education | Relay / GSE
Relay's programs prepare teachers and leaders to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to the DC Charter School Alliance on receiving a grant to train teachers and leaders at seven small charter school LEAs in DC in the science of reading via the AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Literacy Leadership courses. @dccharters.bsky.social dccharters.org
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DC Charter School Alliance
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Congratulations Catherine Dulac, Ph.D., a member of the Klingenstein Neuroscience Scientific Advisory Committee, for receiving the 2026 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize, a preeminent international honor recognizing outstanding women scientists. @dulaclab.bsky.social www.rockefeller.edu/news/40511-m...
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The Rockefeller University » Molecular biologist and neuroscientist Catherine Dulac wins the 2026 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Dulac's research revealed the neural circuits underlying instinctive behaviors such as mating, parenting, and aggression. She will be presented with the award on October 20.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Congratulations to the @lenfestinstitute.org on receiving a grant from the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund to support its News Creator Collaborative designed to spur collaboration between news creators and traditional newsrooms. www.lenfestinstitute.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congratulations to Instruction Partners on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Early Literacy Program grant to train and support Maryland State Department of Education’s Regional Coordinators and Literacy Coaches. www.instructionpartners.org
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Instruction Partners
Instruction Partners is a nonprofit working shoulder to shoulder with educators to support great teaching and accelerate student learning.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Applications are open for the Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience, supporting early-career investigators engaged in basic or clinical research that may lead to a better understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Learn more: klingenstein.org/esther-a-jos...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation applications are open! Learn more about the Child and Adolescent ADHD and Depression Fellowship: klingenstein.org/klingenstein... Learn more about the Transformation of Mental Health Care Program: klingenstein.org/klingenstein...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Congratulations to Instruction Partners on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Early Literacy Program grant to coach the leaders of DC’s Rocketship Public Charter Schools’ elementary schools as part of Instruction Partners’ Early Reading Initiative. www.instructionpartners.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Congratulations to Augusta Food Bank, recipient of a 2026 Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Patricia D. Klingenstein grant to provide Augusta area schoolchildren with weekend KidPaks, each of which contain six health, easy-to-prepare meals and snacks. www.augustafoodbank.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Applications for the Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience open soon. The fellowship supports early-career investigators engaged in basic or clinical research that may lead to a better understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders. klingenstein.org/esther-a-jos...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Congratulations to @selc.bsky.social on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its Local Action to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure project to incentivize EV infrastructure in multifamily housing in Virginia. @selc www.selc.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Congratulations to the Environmental Law Institute on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its Climate Judiciary Project, which provides neutral, evidence-based judicial education about climate change science and law. @eliorg.bsky.social www.eli.org
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ELI Home | Environmental Law Institute
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Congratulations to Joe’s Movement Emporium on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its GreenWorks program, which will increase tree canopy in four Prince George’s County cities and five district schools. www.joesmovement.org/creative-gre...
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GreenWorks — Joe's Movement Emporium — Joe's Movement Emporium
GreenWorks is a year-round environmental young adult employment and community development initiative created by Joe’s Movement Emporium to provide young adults with entry-level environmental jobs in their own community.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Congratulations to ExcelinEd on receiving a grant to host the third Train the Trainer convening of state education leaders to be trained in research-based practices in literacy coaching, and to sustain the Literacy Coaching Community. excelined.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Congratulations to New Buildings Institute on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its Local and Model Code Decarbonization project, which will enable advancements in state and city building codes. newbuildings.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Congratulations to CORE Learning on receiving a grant to support the Maryland State Department of Education’s Academic Excellent Program Pilot, which will provide literacy coaching to teachers and leaders in elementary schools within Maryland’s Prince George’s County. www.corelearn.com
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Teacher Professional Learning | Literacy, Math
CORE provides comprehensive math and reading professional learning services to educators so that all students receive high-quality instruction.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Congratulations to the PlayReadVIP National Center on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Early Childhood grant to advance the organization’s financial sustainability initiative and ensure the long-term stability and high-quality delivery of the program. www.playreadvip.org
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PlayReadVIP - You are your child's VIP
PlayReadVIP is an empirically studied parent support program, developed by pediatricians at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Video Interaction Project is now PlayReadVIP.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Congratulations to Zero to Three on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Early Childhood grant to support the State Strategies for Financing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Diagnosis program. @zerotothree.bsky.social www.zerotothree.org
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Empowering Early Childhood Development
Zero To Three is dedicated to ensuring a strong start for every child. Explore our resources, research, and advocacy for early childhood development.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Learn more about the Child and Adolescent ADHD and Depression Fellowship: klingenstein.org/klingenstein... Learn more about the Transformation of Mental Health Care Program: klingenstein.org/klingenstein...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation applications are open! New for the 2027 funding cycle: Applications are due November 20, 2026.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to Chamber of Mothers on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund general operating support grant. This bipartisan, grassroots organization unites mothers as advocates for paid family leave, affordable child care, and maternal health. chamberofmothers.com
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Chamber of Mothers – The nonpartisan nonprofit uniting mothers as advocates for a better America
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Congratulations to the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families on receiving a general operating support grant from the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund to protect and expand health coverage for children and families. @georgetownccf.bsky.social ccf.georgetown.edu
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Congratulations to ECO City Farms on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its Creating Urban Resilient Eco-Systems program to increase the number of Prince George’s County urban farms engaged in climate-smart agriculture while reducing food insecurity.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Thank you Arkarup Banerjee, Ph.D. for presenting his talk, "Neural Basis for a Behavioral Innovation: Insights from a Singing Mouse" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference. @arkarupbanerjee.bsky.social
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Thank you Hongjun Song, Ph.D. for presenting a plenary lecture, "Epitranscriptomic regulation in the mammalian nervous system" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation applications are opening soon! Learn more about the Child and Adolescent ADHD and Depression Fellowship: klingenstein.org/klingenstein... Learn more about the Transformation of Mental Health Care Program: klingenstein.org/klingenstein...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Thank you Mala Murthy, Ph.D., for presenting her talk, "From Connectome to Computation: Linking Circuits and Behavior in the Fly" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Congratulations to the National Wildlife Federation on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its Sacred Grounds project, which will partner with five Prince George’s County congregations to reduce emissions and install pollinator gardens.
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Sacred Grounds | National Wildlife Federation
Sacred Grounds™ is a National Wildlife Federation Garden for Wildlife™ program that recognizes congregations, houses of worship, and faith communities in the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic regions, who ...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Thank you Kevin Yackle, M.D., Ph.D. for presenting his talk, "Intentional control of breathing by emotional learning" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Thank you Sarah Ackerman, Ph.D., for presenting her talk, "Activity-dependent regulation of circuit dynamics by astrocytes" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Thank you Brady Weissbourd, Ph.D. for presenting his talk "Mechanisms of robustness in jellyfish neural networks" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Thank you Lu Sun, Ph.D. for presenting his talk, "Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Governing Neuron-Glial Interactions" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Congratulations to NCTQ on receiving a grant to create a literacy implementation working group of state leaders, pilot a new high quality instructional materials analysis of teacher prep programs, and continue work to leverage the 2026 Teacher Prep Review to improve teacher prep programs.
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National Council on Teacher Quality
Great teachers change lives. NCTQ improves educational outcomes for millions of children by engaging with states, school districts, and teacher preparation programs to strengthen and diversify the…
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Thank you Ken Loh, Ph.D., for presenting his research at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you Fenna Krienen, Ph.D., for presenting her talk, "Cellular Innovations in Primate Brains" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference. @fennak.bsky.social
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you Brittany Needham, Ph.D. for presenting her talk "Gut Bacterial Signals that Influence Myelination Patterns" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Congratulations Emilia Cardenas, Ph.D., recipient of a 2026 Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Child and Adolescent Depression Fellowship for the project, "Maternal Depression, Reward Processing, and Parenting Effects on Child Internalizing Risk." @efcardenas.bsky.social
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Congratulations Patricia Cavazos-Rehg, Ph.D., recipient of a 2026 Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Transformation of Mental Health Care grant for the project, "Linking Teens to Mental Health Care Through Digital Innovations."
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Thank you Hume Stroud, Ph.D. for presenting his talk, "Epigenetic regulation in brain health and disease" at the recent Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Conference.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Congratulations to the Center for Rural Affairs on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its Agrivoltaics and Rural Solar Development project, which will provide rural stakeholders with renewable energy siting and implementation guidance.
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Clean Energy Policy | Center For Rural Affairs - Building a Better Rural Future
Clean energy offers a significant opportunity to diversify the rural economy while generating cheap, renewable power for rural homes and businesses.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Congratulations to @buildingdecarb.org on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Environment Program grant for its Empowering Local Governments in California to Electrify project, which helps local governments adopt building codes that facilitate the transition to heat pumps.
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Driving the future of electrification
Americans need safer, healthier, more affordable energy. The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) is harnessing the power of coalition to forge paths for effective upgrades that power homes and bu...
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Health care providers in the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health pilot ‘Improving Maternal Mental Health by Embedding Community Health Workers in Obstetric Settings’ talk about the importance intervening early. www.kcra.com/article/dign...
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New Dignity Health program helps identify mental health risks for pregnant and postpartum women
A new maternal mental health initiative in the Sacramento region is already helping connect pregnant and postpartum women with critical support services, according to Dignity Health.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Congratulations to @ctmirror.org, recipient of an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund general operating grant, on winning the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting with ProPublica for "On The Hook," an investigation into predatory practices in the towing industry impacting low-income CT residents.
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CT Mirror wins first Pulitzer Prize for 'On the Hook' series
The series, produced with ProPublica, focused on how CT laws had come to favor towing companies at the expense of low-income residents.
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Congratulations to Christopher Zimmerman, Ph.D., recipient of a 2026 Klingenstein Fellowship Award in Neuroscience for the project, "Neural Algorithms for Learning Across Long Delays." @czimmerman.bsky.social zimmerman-lab.org
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Klingenstein Philanthropies @klingensteinorg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Congratulations to Stephen Zhang, Ph.D., recipient of a 2026 Klingenstein Fellowship Award in Neuroscience for the project "How to Synchronize 20,000 Clock Neurons" @stephen-zhang.bsky.social www.stephenzhanglab.org
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