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Zoe McElligott @nanopharmnc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Gearing up for #WCBR2027! (Please repost!) Helpful links for submission (panels due 9/15/26, posters 10/13/26) and travel fellowships (Due 9/15/26): winterbrain.org/science-of-t... winterbrain.org/travel-fello...

Why Reserachers Choose Winter Brain, From the mouths of attendees: "Great quality science, small meeting, great location" "It was the perfect size for a meeting, with a great networking opportunity" "The quality of the science and the networking combined with opportunity for snowboarding is very appealing"

Find Your Way to Share Your Science
We are now accepting Panel, Perspective, Short Course, and Poster proposals for the 59th Winter Conference on Brain Research in Breckenridge, Colorado, January 30 – February 4, 2027. Winter Brain seeks proposals from across different neuroscience disciplines and in different formats.

Build the Conversation: Panels
Panels have a cohesive scientific theme. Presentations that approach a theme from different experimental angles or have clinically translational themes are highly encouraged.

Panel Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2026.
Challenge the Conversation: Perspectives
Perspectives are intended to bring people in a field together to discuss and debate ideas and findings. Brief slide presentations (1–5 slides per panelist) and audience participation should be encouraged by panelists.
Perspective Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2026.

Share Your Expertise: Short Courses
Short Courses introduce a topic/technique to non-experts, addressing its foundations, strengths, and limitations, with ample time for questions. Opportunities for hands-on participation are encouraged.
Short Course Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2026.

Put Your Research in the Spotlight: Posters
Share your latest research and connect directly with scientists in the Winter Brain Community through a Poster presentation.
Poster Proposal Deadline: October 13, 2026.

Supporting the Next Generation of Neuroscience - Travel Fellows

The Travel Fellowships page provides information on how to apply for these junior investigator awards. The application deadline is September 15, 2026, for both Panel and Poster Travel Fellowships. In addition to Travel Fellowships, awards for best posters by junior investigators will be presented at the closing banquet. You can indicate your eligibility for a poster award when submitting your poster abstract.

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Andrew Hardaway @andrewhardaway.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

If you have not left a public comment on the draconian OMB-2026-0034, here's a quick thread to make it easy. #standupforscience #neuroskyence Click here: www.regulations.gov/document/OMB...

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Janet Kinneberg @jkinneberg.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Grateful for these brilliant scientists brave enough to sign this Open Letter calling out 5/23/2025 Trump Admin EO, “Restoring Gold Standard Science” which will undermine scientific rigor and the transparent progress of science. Pass along this Open Letter www.standupforscience.net/open-letter-...

Current signatories
1. Colette Delawalla, MA, MS, PhD Candidate at Emory University and Executive Director of Stand Up for Science
2. Victor Ambros, PhD, 2024 Nobel Laureate of Physiology or Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Chan
Medical School
3. Jeremy M Berg, PhD Director, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH 2003-2011; Editor-in-Chief, Science magazine 2016-2019
4. Joachim Frank, PhD 2017 Nobel Laureate of Chemistry, Columbia University Irving
Medical Center
5. Carl Bergstrom, PhD. Professor of Biology, University of Washington
6. Carol Greider, PhD. 2009 Nobel Laureate of Medicine, Distinguished Professor University of California Santa Cruz
7. Brian Nosek, PhD. Executive Director, Center for Open Science. Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia.
8. Michael E. Mann, Presidential
Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania.
9. Kate Starbird, Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🧪 Attention those with terminated grants, including for NSF, NASA, EPA, NIH, etc: Let Congress know about the impact of terminations via this form: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela... Only Dem staff on the House Science Committee will have access (unless if you explicitly state otherwise).

How many trainees were supported by your award?
Enter your answer
14.What was the reason given for your grant’s cancelation?
Enter your answer
15.Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee?
Enter your answer
16.Are you comfortable with the Committee publicly sharing the information you provided?
If you select “ask me first,” please be sure you have provided an email address or phone number.

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James Sims @simsjames.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

“The ecosystem of research and the creation of new knowledge in universities has been so powerful for American prosperity, American freedom, American ingenuity. To have that disrupted by government overreach is a disaster for this country.” —Wesleyan University President Michael Roth on @msnbc.com

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I am not going to call this a Bluetorial, because I do not want to sully that term (which, at least I, find joyful). Let’s call it a Orwellial.

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a cartoon of homer simpson holding a card

ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson holding a card

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?

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Scott Delaney @scott-delaney.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

NIH indirects case update & summary of Trump admin’s args: - Trump admin not backing down - Oral argument this Friday, 2/14 - Hearing is to decide whether to extend the block - 1 hearing for all 3 cases Trump admin filed its arguments on Friday. Here’s some of what it’s arguing: 🧵

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025

Welcome 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

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone Call it a Day Of Transparency

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Megan Zahneis @mzahneis.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

We @chronicle.com reported on Friday that applications for F31 diversity fellowships had been withdrawn. Now, multiple scholars tell me their applications have been re-assigned to their original study sections, in a reversal of instructions NIH officials gave reviewers last week. #AcademicSky

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‘We’re Being Punished’: NIH Tosses Some Grant Applications From Minority Researchers

The sudden withdrawal affects early-career scholars who applied for a prestigious federal grant with a diversity notation — flagging that they came from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Look. If AOC can do this and knit at the same time... you can make a few phone calls. I believe in you. The calls are making a difference. Regardless, I promise YOU will feel better doing something than doing nothing. (Doomposting = doing nothing, btw.)

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Marta Filizola @martafilizola.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Since there has been a lot of misinformation circulating since last night, I find this AAMC infographic helpful in illustrating which types of expenses are and are not covered by NIH indirect cost reimbursements.

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Kurt Fraser @kurtfraser.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Takes all of 5 seconds!

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Alt NIH Bluesky 🧪 @altnih4science.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

This account is for sharing info with US scientists, both extramural and intramural to NIH, about attacks on science in the US. Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪 We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

The 2026 Alcohol and the Nervous System GRC will be held Feb 22-27 at the Four Points Sheraton/Holiday Inn Express in Ventura, California. The GRS will be Feb 21-22. Please share! #AlcoholGRC2026 #AlcoholGRS2026

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Rita Fuchs @mergezettegerke.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Looking for a motivated postdoc for my lab in Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience at Washington State U. We study circuit and synaptic plasticity mechanisms that regulate the strength of cocaine-related contextual memories. Please DM me if you are interested! 🐁🧠🧑‍🔬🏞️

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Katie Witkiewitz @katiew.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

We ran out of space in the first Addiction science starter pack so heres a second one! go.bsky.app/GQ31XUx

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Janet Frick @jfrickuga.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Welcome new followers! And thanks to @nataliebrito.bsky.social for creating a Developmental Psychology starter pack. I’d encourage everyone interested in supporting federal funding for scientific research to follow @fabbs.org , which is working to create a new presence here.

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Career Quartermaster @cmiciek.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

1. Resist the uncritical, unnuanced breakneck adoption of AI. 2. Reject board members and leaders who think like biz, not edu 3. Stop prostrating to biz and the narrative that skill shames uni work and student preparedness Do these and we dramatically weaken threats and restore our voices.

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Tom Beesley @tombeesley.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

BlueSky tip: go to settings; go to "thread preferences"; turn on "Threaded Mode"; you're welcome. I've always HATED the weird twitter styling for replies. This is more like Reddit style.

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Lori Knackstedt @loriknacklab.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

First post here to announce a new paper with @purely-science.bsky.social! Oxycodone-alcohol polysubstance use prevents oxytocin from reducing alcohol intake in 🐀. This is interesting because oxytocin reduces motivation to seek both drugs separately, but not in 🐀that consumed both drugs. Link below⬇️

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