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Syed (FlyGuy)

@neuroseq.bsky.social
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Also known as “Fly Guy.” Passionate about brain development, mentoring, and making science accessible to everyone. To further this mission, I founded www.jkscientists.org www.pueblobrainscience.org I www.neuraldiversity.org

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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Grateful to @mblscience.bsky.social for an incredible Whitman Fellowship summer. Back at the bench, learning Parhyale, new techniques, and evo-devo from a leader in the field. Morning runs on the Shining Sea Bikeway were the perfect meditation. Woods Hole is special.
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Last semester, two outstanding undergraduates from the Neural Diversity Lab — Nicholas Redhouse and Michael Velasquez- graduated with honors. It has been an absolute pleasure watching them grow as scientists. Both have done amazing work in the lab!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We are excited to host the final "Meet a Scientist" session of the term with Dr. Jennifer Malin. We will discuss how the nervous system develops and her journey as a scientist. She will also present at our biology seminar series on Thursday at 3:30 PM. Thanks so much, Jennifer!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Excited to be in Bengaluru next spring, the place where my scientific journey began. #ISDN2027 This is going to be an amazing meeting!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Five years ago, we packed microscopes, fruit flies, & a lot of hope and headed to the Four Corners & Pueblos of New Mexico. Today, the Pueblo Brain Science Neuroscience Workshop reaches students at UNM, San Juan College, Diné College, Zia/Jemez Pueblo, and now Newcomb! High School! Thanks to all!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Today, we are fortunate to have four amazing neuroscientists with us! Our students will have lots of fun learning from the experts in the fields of lineages, Circuits, and Behaviors. Thank you, Matt, Jelly, Abhilash, & Frank, for being with us this entire week - more later.
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We’re excited to celebrate some outstanding science from our trainees today! Two of our undergraduate researchers, Nicholas Redhouse & Michael Velasquez, are presenting their Biochemistry honors theses. Zoe Marriner, our postbacc scholar, is presenting on the cell adhesion code of circuit wiring.
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Ph.D. Openings — Fall 2026! If you are passionate about neuroscience, developmental biology, & working with fruit flies, our research group might be the perfect home for you. You can apply using this link: forms.gle/Abt8gX7JhJaE... See poster for more details. Thanks
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Sometimes, you meet a student who reminds you why we teach & mentor. Our latest paper, led by Gonzalo & now published in eLife, reveals how the cell cycle acts as a timekeeper for NSCs. A truly exceptional undergrad whose curiosity & hard work made this work possible. doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Today, we are excited to host a "Meet A Scientist" session with Dr. Asif Ahmad Bakshi from New York University Abu Dhabi. If you are in the area and interested in learning about his research, scientific journey, and opportunities at NYU Abu Dhabi, please join us. Also, there will be pizza!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
LINEAGES, TIME, AND DIVERSITY: We are excited to host our inaugural Neural Diversity Lab Retreat! A special thank you to Asif Bakshi for joining us and sharing his passion for science and mentoring through @jkscientists!
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The Hassan Brain Development Team @hassanbraindevlab.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
For those who understand Arabic 😊 A podcast about @bassemh.bsky.social work and career. Thank you Haifa Alhadyian, PhD for this amazing initiative. www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...
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الحلقة الأولى من بودكاست "مقابلات مع علماء عرب حول العالم" متاحه للإستماع الآن 🎙️ 🧠 🔬 .. ضيفي للحلقة الأولى هو الدكتور باسم حسن (Bassem Hassan)، قائد فريق في معهد باريس للدماغ في فرنسا في ...
الحلقة الأولى من بودكاست "مقابلات مع علماء عرب حول العالم" متاحه للإستماع الآن 🎙️ 🧠 🔬 .. ضيفي للحلقة الأولى هو الدكتور باسم حسن (Bassem Hassan)، قائد فريق في معهد باريس للدماغ في فرنسا في تخصص علم ا...
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
This week, we are excited to host Dr. Ismail Ahmed from the University of Utah. Yesterday, Ismail had an interactive session with our students! Today, he will present his research in our Department of Biology Seminar. Thank you, Ismail www.pueblobrainscience.org/meet-a-scien...
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
I feel incredibly honored and grateful to receive the SDB Elizabeth D. Hay New Investigator Award. Thank you @socdevbio.bsky.social for this recognition! I am looking forward to connecting with everyone at #ICDB2025 and sharing our work and excitement about #DevBio. See you there!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
The deadline to register for the Annual Southwest Developmental Biology meeting is fast approaching! Don’t miss out—register soon, and we’ll see you in New Mexico! More information about the program and speakers here www.swsdb2025.org #SWSDB25
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Deadline to register for the Annual Southwest Developmental Biology is approaching. Register ASAP and see you all soon in New Mexico!
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Abhilasha Joshi, PhD @rhythmicspikes.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📣🏝️🏖️ Excited to kick off the Neural Mechanisms of Cognitive Function meeting in Pipa, Brazil 🇧🇷 Beautiful venue 📸 sites.google.com/isd.org.br/i... Obrigada 🙏🏽 @simonsfoundation.org @ibroorg.bsky.social @thorlabs.bsky.social 💰 Also @network-alba.bsky.social for supporting my long travel here 🌎
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Our mission to educate, train & mentor the next generation continues. Grateful to the dedicated instructors who share our mission & fly in from all corners to teach in New Mexico—and to our sponsors, without whom this wouldn’t be possible. Three days of fun begins in NM #PuebloBrainScience✊
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
It is the time to highlight our research accomplishments on the 34th Annual Research Day at the Department of Biology UNM In addition to trainee talks/posters, we have two amazing scientists talking about Lizards and Flies! More information about the program here biology.unm.edu/news-events/...
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Registration is open for the Annual SWSDB @socdevbio.bsky.social meeting. Join us for insightful talks from leading experts at the forefront of Dev Bio, along with special sessions on education/outreach featuring impactful programs & their leaders. Register, submit your abstract, & see you soon!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
I am thrilled to share that Dr. Adil Wani has passed his PhD with distinction! 🎉 His dedication & brilliance have been the driving force behind our lab’s success—every award & grant we received has his hard work at its core. Adil's clonal images are beautiful. I couldn’t be prouder of my lineage!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
#SWSDB2025 Apply and visit us in NM!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Time for Developmental Biologists to convene @unm.edu in New Mexico for this exciting SouthWest Dev Bio meeting www.swsdb2025.org. We have a fantastic panel of scientists and educators. Register for this exciting conference, and see you soon! NM is very pleasant in spring.
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Society for Developmental Biology @socdevbio.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
SDB will be hosting its Inaugural Art Show at the 20th International Congress of Developmental Biology in Puerto Rico June 18-22. Both 2D and 3D art submissions related to developmental biology are welcome. Learn more: www.sdbonline.org/2025icdb_art... #2025SDB #2025ICDB
Submit to the 2025 SDB Inaugural Art Show
Image Credit: Amanda Powell and Elizabeth Ables
Post-acquisition edited image of a mirrored Drosophila ovarian tumor showing the localization of the differentiation factor Bam (green)
Submission deadline: May 1st, 2025
2D and 3D art submissions related to developmental biology are welcome, see submission form for details. Accepted submissions will be on display at the 20th International Congress of Developmental Biology in Puerto Rico for the duration of the conference and prizes awarded on the last day.
QR code to Google form. https://forms.gle/Jb7ePs5s9RKkCmvU7
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The Show Must Go On - In our "Meet A Scientist" Session, today we are excited to meet and interact with our own alumni Natalia Chmielenko, who is now a graduate student at Springfield College, Boston. Natalia is also a great artist & we use her painting in almost all of our posters. Thanks
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
This is a huge recognition from the community I love so much. Winning the Elizabeth D. Hay New Investigator Award is a big surprise and honor! This recognition belongs to my incredible mentors, colleagues, and the amazing people in my lab. 1(n) #DevelopmentalBiology #DevNeuro
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eLife @elife.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Driver lines for studying associative learning in #Drosophila. buff.ly/4gmT0Hu
Generation and annotation of split-GAL4 lines.
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Sad to see - HHMI shutting program when it mattered the most :-( www.science.org/content/arti...
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HHMI kills program aimed at boosting inclusivity in STEM education
“Inclusive excellence” program had committed $60 million to 104 institutions
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
"The Natives Remain" #ABQStreetArt
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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
A week left to apply to @dev-journal.bsky.social Pathway to Independence programme Deadline 31 January The programme supports postdocs going on the academic job market in 2025 We offer training, mentorship, profile-raising and networking opportunities journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...
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PI programme | Development | The Company of Biologists
PI programme | Development | The Company of Biologists Development's Pathway to Independence programme Development is excited to announce our call for our Pathway to Independence program...
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Gonzalo's work on "Cell cycle as a timer of temporal gene transitions" is online now! Gonzalo, an exceptional undergrad researcher in the lab, led this work. Gonzalo is now a graduate student at the UO & already a rising star in #DevBio Congrats, Gonzalo! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Cell cycle-dependent cues regulate temporal patterning of the Drosophila central brain neural stem cells
During nervous system development, diverse types of neurons and glia are sequentially generated by self-renewing neural stem cells (NSCs). Temporal changes in gene expression within NSCs are thought t...
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Nice story! Congrats all!
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Thanks to the National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS) for making our dream come true. We thank the NCBS for this transformative initiative & TTK Prestige Ltd. sponsorship. Thanks to JKScientists, who have been working hard for over a decade to democratize science. #STEMForAll @JKSCientists
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Syed (FlyGuy) @neuroseq.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Still figuring out how Blue Sky works! I found some old friends = work in progress.
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