Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026It's been a wonderful 15 years. Thank you to all of my past and present lab members. Looking forward to the next 15! 🧠1️⃣5️⃣🥳 1193
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboNature Reviews Neuroscience @natrevneuro.nature.com · 27/07/2026Brain mitochondria as key drivers of cognition and behaviour — a Review by Carmen Sandi, Mary Kay Lobo, Fiona Hollis, Yusuke Hirabayashi, Jaime de Juan-Sanz & Juan P. Bolaños #neuroscience #neuroskyence www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comBrain mitochondria as key drivers of cognition and behaviour - Nature Reviews NeuroscienceNeuronal and glial mitochondria support neuronal circuit function and plasticity through the supply of energetic substrates and the regulation of cellular physiology. Sandi and colleagues describe how... 13113
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboUMSOM Program in Neuroscience @umsomneurosci.bsky.social · 15/06/2026TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Daniela Franco from the Lobo lab will publicly defend her dissertation - Divergent routes to convergent endpoints: neuronal, microglial & molecular adaptations of the NAc in chronic social stress. Join us in Howard Hall 101 or via zoom at 3:00! @marykaylobo.bsky.social 042
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboUMSOM Program in Neuroscience @umsomneurosci.bsky.social · 29/04/2026TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Mikah Greene will present his thesis proposal from the Lobo Lab - CRISPR epigenome editing of Hdac1 in D1-MSNs during fentanyl abstinence. Come show your support at 10:00 in the HSF II auditorium! @marykaylobo.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboNeuropsychopharmacology @npp-journal.bsky.social · 28/04/2026#TWiNPP This study shows how distinct neuron subtypes in the nucleus accumbens respond to chronic social stress in females, identifying sex- and subtype specific molecular signatures including a conserved PI3K/Akt/mTOR module that may shape vulnerability to MDD / @marykaylobo.bsky.socialnature.comNucleus accumbens neuron subtype translatome signatures in socially stressed females - NeuropsychopharmacologyNeuropsychopharmacology - Nucleus accumbens neuron subtype translatome signatures in socially stressed females 163
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 14/01/2026#ACNP2026 come check out our panel on Microglia in Brain in Behavior happening right now in Grand Ballroom B! 0141
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboUMSOM Program in Neuroscience @umsomneurosci.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Congratulations Dr. Kumar!! The Lobo lab and all of PIN congratulate you on a dissertation well defended! Best of luck in your future endeavors 🥳 @marykaylobo.bsky.social 041
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025I am so grateful to the speakers, disc leaders, attendees, V Chairs, GRS Chairs, 💰contributors & GRC staff that made Catecholamines GRC a success! 2025 organizing was rough but worth the headaches. I am privileged to have led this meeting of brilliant, kind,respectful, and supportive scientists! 180
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboMiguel Á. Luján @lujanma.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Hiring: Research Technician and Postdoctoral opportunities! My lab is looking for candidates to join or research in systems neuroscience at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago @uofilsystem.bsky.social. See details below. Please share! lujanlabuic.squarespace.com/joinus 11916
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine @medschool.umaryland.edu · 23/05/2025🚨 300 lives are lost daily to overdose. @kahlertumsom.bsky.social is fighting back—2 years in, they’re launching bold clinical trials, tackling stigma, and building a future where addiction is treated with science and compassion. 💡💊 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/pi9ne #Research #OverdoseCrisis 053
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 20/05/2025We're sharing photos from last Friday’s Neuro Networks Day, made possible by partners at the Neuro Networks Committee, UM-MIND & the Department of Neurobiology. Pictured: Associate Director Sarah Kattakuzhy, Associate Director @marykaylobo.bsky.social, Director @drkellydunn.bsky.social #Addiction 051
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboDr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Marie Curie's notebooks are radioactive and must be stored in a lead-lined box in the Bibliothèque Nationale. Curie’s corpse is also radioactive. Her coffin is lined in an inch of lead. Both will remain radioactive for 1,500+ years. 1430067
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboEPFL Brain Mind Institute @epfl-brainmind.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Congratulations to @epfl-brainmind.bsky.social professor @carmensandi10.bsky.social on winning the 2025 ECNP Neuropsychopharmacology Award - www.ecnp.eu/news/press-o... 2226
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboThe Friedman Brain Institute @sinaibrain.bsky.social · 29/04/2025JOIN US & Icahn Mount Sinai in congratulating @ericjnestler.bsky.social for his election to The National Academy of Sciences. This great honor recognizes Dr. Nestler’s cutting-edge work on molecular basis of #DrugAddiction & #Depression & on advancing the field of psychiatry into the molecular era! 0466
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboBaltimore Brain Series @bmorebrainy.bsky.social · 03/04/2025The spring cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series Award is underway! Mark your calendars - we have an amazing lineup of talks from our awardees that you won’t want to miss. 031
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboRyan Hernandez @rdhernand.bsky.social · 02/04/2025I have learned that the directors of ALL: PREP, IMSD, and IRACDA programs across the country have received similar cancelation notices. This follows previous cancellations of MARC and URISE programs. This further dismantles the mechanisms that enable scientific training opportunities for SO MANY. 915396
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 29/03/2025We are excited to announce our official partnership with @indivisible.org for the National Day of Action on April 5th! Stand Up for Science says: HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE! #standupforscience #handsoffourscience Find and register for an event near you: handsoff2025.com?utm_source=s... 201601606
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboChristie Golden @christiegolden.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Inspired by Cory Booker? Live in Wisconsin? Want to do something about *gestures at everything* but not registered to vote? You can register and vote today! There's still time. The polls are open until 8:00 pm, and if you're registered and in line by that time, stay in line and vote. 61130484
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboJasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · 31/03/2025jupiter wishes you a very happy trans day of visibility 🏳️⚧️ 29106503880
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboIan L. Campbell, Ph.D. @ramblecamble.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Please give for Rümeysa Öztürk's legal defense. She's one of us and doing important work (child studies and human development!). Standing up for her is fighting fascism and protecting rights to free speech for everyone in academia. Do everything in your power to help. #psychscisky #Devpsych 19556
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboTalia Lerner @talialerner.bsky.social · 29/03/2025F mechanisms are student and postdoc fellowships. This is the US choking off funding for training the next generation of talent. Where is the university leadership response? 17639
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboAlicia Izquierdo @aliciaizquierdo.bsky.social · 26/03/2025“Why are some scientists being singled out for removal from a key part of the scientific process?” A handful of board members have received termination letters with no reason or explanation #neuroscience #neuroskyence 0156
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Congratulations @ericjnestler.bsky.social Dean Nestler! 061
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 26/03/2025The Jacob P. Waletzky Award from @sfn.org recognizes significant contributions to addiction research. Do you know an early career scientist who deserves this recognition? Consider submitting a nomination. Our Associate Director @marykaylobo.bsky.social, PhD, is a proud past recipient! #AddictionSci 054
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboDr. 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
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 25/03/2025We have multiple openings for basic addiction scientists interested in pursuing translational research within the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social apply @ umb.taleo.net/careersectio... and learn about our institute @ addiction.umaryland.eduumb.taleo.netAssistant Professor in Research and AddictionClick the link provided to see the complete job description. 22317
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboPete Manza @petemanza.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Our latest now out @pnas.org Huge thanks to the team (a large group of fantastic post-bacs made this possible), NIAAA, and @kahlertumsom.bsky.social for support! www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...pnas.orgNeural basis for individual differences in the attention-enhancing effects of methylphenidate | PNASStimulant drugs that boost dopamine, like methylphenidate (MP), enhance attention and are effective treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity ... 053
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboSerge Ahmed @sergeahmed.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Science Under Threat in the United States The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayer By my colleague Nicholas W Gilpin from Louisiana who has written this piece in his personal capacity due to the current institutional situation. elifesciences.org/articles/106...elifesciences.orgScience Under Threat in the United States: The NIH is a sound investment for the US taxpayerResearch funded by the National Institutes of Health is essential for improving the health of Americans and developing new drugs and treatments for a wide range of diseases. 0118
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Check out the amazing line up of speakers for the Catecholamines GRC! Apply for GRC www.grc.org/catecholamin... & GRS www.grc.org/catecholamin.... In these uncertain times we appreciate any donation to support the participants in the GRC my.grc.org/p/contributi... & GRS my.grc.org/p/contributi... 03614
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Assistant Professor @neuro-summer.bsky.social will be a keynote presenter for the Alcohol and Immunology Research Interest Group (AIRIG) Satellite Session at the 2025 Research Society on Alcohol Annual Meeting. We're excited for your presentation, Dr. Thompson! rsaofficial.bsky.social #AddictionSci 052
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Congratulations to Associate Director of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Sarah Kattakuzhy, MD, MPH! Dr. Kattakuzhy has earned the 2025 Person of the Year – On the Rise award by the UMB Roundtable on Empowerment in Leadership & Leveraging Aspirations (UMBrella). @umbaltimore.bsky.social 063
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Six decades ago, hope surged for depression & opioid addiction treatments. Today, depression management has advanced significantly, but progress in #OUD has been more gradual. @drkellydunn.bsky.social explores this in a @medpagetoday.bsky.social #opinion piece: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco.... 021
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboUM-MIND - Institute for Neuroscience Discovery @um-mind.bsky.social · 06/03/2025NIH funding is central to the research enterprise, providing critical support for neuroscience research across the country and here at UM-MIND. What are the effects of federal budget cuts to neuroscience research? Learn more in the infographic below and share with your community. #NIHSavesLives 0119
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Federal funding plays a vital role in addiction research and treatment. What are the potential effects of budgetary changes on these areas? Explore a summary from the University of Maryland School of Medicine that provides information on common concerns. #NIHSavesLives @ummedschool.bsky.social 033
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboJeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Bluetorial: My NIH grant got funded; The money is in the bank What happens behind the scenes with NIH fund transfersmedia.tenor.coma cartoon says hey everybody an old man 's talking while bart simpson looks onALT: a cartoon says hey everybody an old man 's talking while bart simpson looks on 332397
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboTristan Yates @tristansyates.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Last year, I was overjoyed to receive an NIH NRSA fellowship to study toddler brains and caregiving effects on memory at Columbia. Last night, my grant was terminated. 821002370
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboJennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 09/03/2025Since Trump fired most of the National Park Service, the bears have to pick up the slack. “Alaskan bear corrects a fallen roadside cone” Credit @gunsnrosesgirl X @altnps.bsky.social 25265851747
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboDrug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 06/03/2025SRO force halved? Welcome to 200 application panels and 75% triage rates. Buckle tf up. 1267
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboAngeline J. Dukes, PhD @heydrdukes.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Excited to be protesting today with my UMN colleagues because #ScienceIsForEveryone 🧪🧬 🧠 I’ll also be giving a brief speech at the MN state capitol about why diverse perspectives are an integral & necessary component for us to do good science ✨ #standupforscience2025 #ScienceNotSilence 518236
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Got here early and ended up with front row viewing. Francis Collins up now! 0513
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Headed to the DC #standupforsciene after 22hours in planes and airports yesterday. Very Grateful for a talented lab member who made me a sign while I was traveling and working on a grant. 🧠🧬🔬🧫🧪 07512
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Wonderful visit to the Universidad de Concepción for the Neuropsiquiátricas y Adicciones Congreso. Exciting neuroscience in Chile & Argentina. Privileged to see research informed by and tools from NIH funded research which has worldwide impact. & felt like home with the Pacific Ocean I grew up in. 031
Mary Kay Lobo @marykaylobo.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Thur- Excited about a student's talk on their journey from Peru with limited neuroscience to a PhD program here. Fri- Excited I added this to my talk at UMD and inspired by trainees plans for science advocacy. Today- excited to ✈️ to Chile to meet with scientists and trainees there. 250
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboGrace Lindsay @neurograce.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Attended the Union of Concerned Scientist's webinar about protecting scientists engaged in advocacy and I think the most important message was: The more people who do it, the safer we all are. See the list of resources they shared below. Carry your weight and let others carry you!ucs-documents.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com 315466
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboJeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 26/02/2025This is a powerful (and accurate) speech both about curiosity driven research and about which institutions would be most hurt by a 15% cap on indirect cost rates (smaller academic med centers) and who would benefit (China). 1/2 16318
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Yesterday, members of our team joined MHAMD for its 2025 Legislative Briefing and Reception. We're proud to partner with the MHAMD community in our shared goal to improve behavioral health outcomes for all Marylanders. @kellycoble.bsky.social @petemanza.bsky.social @marykaylobo.bsky.social 122
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboSenator Angela Alsobrooks @alsobrooks.senate.gov · 20/02/2025New Bluesky account. Let's get to work, Maryland! 4028432
Reposted by Mary Kay LoboTracy Bale @thebalelab.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Still lots of opportunities to get involved organizing for the #StandUpForScience2025 rally across the US on March 7. 📣 Check out @standupforscience.bsky.social for info. Lots to do, colleagues! 👏 Let’s not sit by and watch science be destroyed. There’s always a need for anything you can do. 🔬🩺🧠 02411