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@phdeez.bsky.social
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Neuroscientist »» civil servant committed to creating a biomedical workforce welcoming to all. Spelman BS 💙 Pitt PhD. ⟦Tweets my own⟧

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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
and i extra love 🥰 my lab coat 🥼 signed by the 2025 CARE students🧪🤓
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
many thanks to Drs. Naomi Lee & Joslynn Lee for welcoming me to NAU for the Southwest Summit + Celebration Ceremony this wknd! im proud/grateful NINDS is investing in these *incredible* CARE high school scientists 🫶🏽 may i continue to do work that champions all such scholars 🙏🏽
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
there is no bond quite like the Spelman bond 🩵🥰🤍 grateful to have spent this last wknd celebrating my 20th college reunion with my Limelight sisters 💚 #Spelman05
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
this is my temp office only for this wk (ill get assigned another work station next wk) but i still made it *for me* i may change up the decor each wk for each new office or cube assignment 🤔 just wanna make this fiery pit of hell cozy as possible so i can do my fckng job 🙃
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
today was my last day in the office ive occupied for the last 3yrs - since we were able to return to work from the pandemic hiatus. what makes me sad most? i cant take my white board w/ these lovely msgs from beloved coworkers to whatever space i get assigned next 🥺😩😭
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
today marks 6yrs with the Dream Team! so much *good* and growth has happened over these 6yrs - im eternally grateful that i have gotten to live my purpose here in service to others 🙏🏽💞 cheers to however much time is left to keep doing the work 🥂
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
so glad to spend some QT with my neuro bro @nelsontotah.bsky.social while in town from Finland! feels like just yesterday we were in our grad lab & he was throwing darts 🎯 over my head 😳 LOL! now look at us - professional do-gooders 🥹 well done neuro mom @bita137.bsky.social 🥰#MoghaddamLab
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
when you get to host your bad ass brilliant ass PhD advisor @bita137.bsky.social as an invited speaker for the prestigious NIH Wednesday After Lecures Series 🤗🥰 grateful for our friendship that has developed after all these years 🙏🏽
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
special HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY 🗣️ shout out to all of my beautiful brilliant #BlackInNeuro Sorors 🔺🐘🧠 #DST1913
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
im away at a conference so unable to attend todays NINDS Director’s Award Ceremony but so thankful to my colleagues Drs. Ana E & Jenny K for nominating me for this award 🙏🏽 🥹 i hit the colleague jackpot & feel empowered to embark on my new journey as “supervisor”
Photo of an auditorium stage showing the name Marguerite Matthews for Distinguished Mentorship on a big screen at the NINDS Director’s Award Ceremony
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Curious about research opportunities with NIH NINDS Intramural Research Program? Join us for our next OPEN Stage webinar where intramural researchers will share their journeys to the NIH! #NINDSOPENStage December 9 at 3p EST Register: nih.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Brown theater stage with curtains pulled back revealing the words Open Stage webinar series and the title of the event "OPEN Stage Webinar: Inside NINDS Intramural." The event is Dec 9, 2024 3:00 - 4:00PM ET. The NIH NINDS graphic in the top left corner and the Office of Programs to Enhance the Neuroscience Workforce is in the top right. Images of our speakers are shown: Jeffrey S. Diamond, PhD; Faith Plante, PhD; B. Jeanne Billioux, MD; Héctor Cancel Asencio, BS; Amreen Mughal, PhD; Zayd M. Khaliq, PhD. The bottom text reads Register: https://go.nih.gov/YnhxUIv
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 12/12/2023
WashU Neuroprep is now accepting applications! this 2yr postbacc program is geared toward individuals who had limited opportunity for research experience as undergrads to prepare for graduate training in neuroscience. apps due 2/16/24! neuroprep.wustl.edu
flyer for the Neuroprep Postbacc Program at Washington University with a fluorescent red and green brain image at the top.

flyer text:
Recent graduates and undergraduates who will be finishing this year are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to receive scientific and professional skills training at one of the best neuroscience institutions globally. 

Neuroprep Scholars receive:
• Two years of research experience guided by dedicated mentors expert in clinical and basic neuroscience
• Competitive salary ($35,000+), plus generous benefits and travel costs
• An inclusive community that values diversity of thought, background, and ability
• Opportunities to present at research symposia and travel to scientific conferences

Applications due February 15, 2024. neuroprep.wustle.edu

Washington University in St. Louis logo at the bottom.
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 20/10/2023
#NINDSNervePod Season 4 Episode 9 is OUT NOW! this epi discusses the "hidden curriculum" around succeeding as a mid-career faculty. listen to #NINDSDemystifies at buzzsprout.com/558574/13248...
Building Up the Nerve Season 4, Episode 9: Demystifying the Mid-Career Faculty Stage featuring Rebecca Shansky, PhD, Associate Professor, Northeastern University; Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, Professor, Chief Vision and Values Scientist, Duke University; and Francisco Barrera, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. NINDS logo: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Listen at ninds.buzzsprout.com
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
thanks sis!
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MM @phdeez.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
🤗
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