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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 · 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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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