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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Ack! Apparently my account was hacked this morning, and whoever did it responded to a bunch of posts. Please know that this was not me! I’ve deleted everything and apologies to anyone that whoever hacked me spammed. Thanks to those who let me know!!!!

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Calling all emerging scholars! Please stop by our networking event tonight from 7-9pm! It’s a great chance to meet other emerging scholars and chat with senior scientists. Emerging scholar attendees will also be entered to win several amazing raffle prizes! @rsaofficial.bsky.social

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 31/05/2026

Russell Vought has a plan for science, but so do we. Join the fight by joining our Emergency Science Meeting AND taking action against the latest OMB grant funding proposal here 👉 zurl.co/NWZp0 Donate to our fight here 👉 zurl.co/muvwU

Promotional graphic for a Stand Up for Science emergency action event. The headline reads “Stop Vought. Save Science.” A photo of Russell Vought appears on the left, framed with tape-style graphics. On the right, a list of actions includes: email and call members of Congress, leave a public comment, donate to Fuel the Fight for Science, and register for an Emergency Science Meeting on June 2. At the bottom, text reads “Emergency Science Meeting, June 2nd, 4 PM EST” alongside a red emergency siren icon and a “Link in Bio” call to action. The design uses a textured red background with torn-paper and protest-poster styling.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Psychiatric Evaluation of My Dog: Impulse control: ate the evidence Respect for literature: corner-specific Eye contact: deeply unsettling Remorse: pending (but unlikely) We’ll be moving forward with a comprehensive treatment plan that includes…not leaving notebooks at Birdie level.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Sometimes when you have full days of back-to-back meetings, you have to do things to amuse yourself and hopefully your colleagues as well.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Super excited for this fun event tomorrow!

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📣Join us THIS WEDNESDAY for updates from RSA Gordis Award Winners!🎉 The seminar will be held on March 4th from 1:30-2:30pm EST via Zoom. See flyer for more information and the zoom link below! 🔗 bit.ly/46eQ3H2

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Turns out that grant writing skills are useful for things other than research. I sure hope this isn’t the only grant that I get this year though! www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/2/...

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starrlab-uta.bsky.social @starrlab-uta.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Huge congrats to Allison Greene for successfully passing her dissertation defense! We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication she’s poured into her research. Her work was supported by an NIH F31, which makes this accomplishment even more impressive. Excited to see what’s next for Allison!

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🎓 Civics & Advocacy for Scientists: An RSA Introduction This webinar covers the basics of civics and advocacy for alcohol researchers—plus practical tips for engaging with policymakers. 🗓️ February 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET 🔗 Register to receive the link: bit.ly/4aEhs7L

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starrlab-uta.bsky.social @starrlab-uta.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Two leaders. One critical mission. As co-directors of the STARR Lab, Drs. Lewis and Litt lead innovative research focused on adolescent and young adult alcohol use and related risk, with the goal of informing prevention, intervention, and real-world impact. Learn more: www.uta.edu/academics/sc...

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starrlab-uta.bsky.social @starrlab-uta.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Research from UTA School of Social Work, led by @melissa-lewis.bsky.social in collaboration with , @phdlitt.bsky.social, is featured in a @jsadjournal.bsky.social press release! This work shows smartphone-based, personalized interventions can help young adults reduce alcohol & cannabis use.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

If I seem a little distracted today, my RA got spooked by a giant clap of thunder and has now taken up residence in my lap.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

My new work notebook seems fitting.

Notebook that has a cover that says psych psychiatric evaluations of my dog

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I’m sorry if I was distracted during my last meeting. I couldn’t hear you over my research assistant’s snoring.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

With the new school year starting, it’s definitely time to refresh my cheesy office snack supply. I found myself wholly unprepared today and want to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Just in case you were worried that I fired my research assistant, she’s here and still as useful as always.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 01/08/2025

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: 31 Days of Action – All August! Funding cuts. Banned words. Fired public servants. Trump & his cronies are dismantling America’s greatest experiment - our democracy - & with it, science. Between now & Sept 30th we decide: Are we a democracy… or an oligarchy? (1/4)

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I’m going to need Teams and Webex to up their beauty filters to Zoom standards. My vanity can’t take it.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

So proud of the work that @melissa-lewis.bsky.social and I are doing and excited to grow our work in the UTA School of Social Work!

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The UTA School of Social Work tackles youth alcohol use with the STARR Lab

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Trying to keep a straight face on a zoom call is hard when this is across from you.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 08/07/2025

Science doers, allies & stans in the House, literally: RIGHT NOW! Standup for #Science. Stand up for #NIH. Standup for #EPA. Standup for #NSF. Standup for #CDC. Standup to #Trump Standup to #RFK Standup to #Bhattacharya Standup to #Zeldin EVERYBODY UP! Resist here zurl.co/QdR9F #SUFS #EPA139

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I feel like we could all use a Birdie smile about now.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

My research assistant is sleeping on the job again.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I had the privilege of being interviewed recently to talk about two subjects close to my heart: mental health and the profound connection between humans and animals. Even better? I wasn’t alone as I was joined by two very special co-hosts. youtu.be/sh7KKP54CWo

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I don’t have popcorn, but I do have a party size bag of nerds clusters from Costco. Who wants to join me for the show?

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

People are going to start expecting me to bring puppies to work every day….

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

This is the last time I take my research assistant to work with me at a coffee shop, because I’m pretty sure she’s trying to interview to work with someone else…

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Wishing strength to everyone working on grants right now for the June submission cycle . May your cutting-to-length go smoothly, your finalizing stay final, and your sanity hold despite… looks around… everything. We’ve got this.

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a man with long hair and a beard is wearing a blue tank top .

Alt: a man with long hair and a beard is wearing a blue tank top .

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Midge @midge.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

When the IT guy takes over my computer remotely

Picture of a translucent hooded, caped, skeleton wrapped around an alarmed looking man seeming to move him involuntarily

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

My research assistant and I are caffeinating in preparation for the day.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Puppy yoga = perfect finals week reset. I’m so proud to bring together my passions for mental health and animal welfare for events like this one! See below for more info! Story here: tinyurl.com/38rcn2zf Video here: youtu.be/UZiXngCxkvs

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 14/05/2025

At the end of this summer, the future of U.S. science and research will be decided. From weather alerts to cancer breakthroughs, science shapes every part of our lives. We need everyone in this fight. The Summer Fight for Science starts now. Are you in? The fight starts here: bit.ly/4ddiuqU

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

People are concerned about AI in the classroom and I’m just sitting here making my dog into cartoons.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended the @rsa_education 3MT competition today! Huge congrats to the winners (Destinee Cruthird and @kathylindquist.bsky.social ) and to everyone who participated. My apologies for not being able to host given an ill-timed power outage. Hope to do it again next year!

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Congrats to @kathylindquist.bsky.social for winning the 3MT competition for preclinical students - way to go, Kathy!!! @drjrink.bsky.social

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Sometimes, when the world is in complete chaos, you need to impulse buy a zen hippo.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The RSA Career Development and Training Committee is hosting our first ever 3MT competition! Please join us and support our trainees on May 6th over zoom. Link to register and more info is below! @rsaofficial.bsky.social @rsaeducation.bsky.social

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Chris Kahler @chriskahlerphd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

RSA Members, I am running for VP of @rsaofficial.bsky.social. Check your email from RSA and exercise your right to VOTE! We need everyone engaged to preserve our science and the next generation of diverse outstanding addiction scholars. I would be honored to represent our members in this work.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Mark your calendar for this fun event! Let’s support our student scientists!

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Grateful for the opportunity to present at #CPA2025. It was also a much needed opportunity to reconnect and recharge with our strong and vibrant research community and to be around those with shared goals and values, particularly during these challenging times. @apadivision50.bsky.social

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Science Magazine @science.org · 02/04/2025

Breaking news: A new lawsuit seeks to challenge the National Institutes of Health’s decisions to abruptly terminate hundreds of grants, totaling more than $2.4 billion, over the past month. scim.ag/3DZnylL

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Lawsuit aims to broadly overturn NIH’s grant terminations

Multiple groups and NIH-funded scientists challenge agency’s decision as arbitrary and capricious

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Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

NEW: Researchers have sued the NIH and HHS, alleging that they have engaged in a "reckless and illegal purge to stamp out NIH-funded research that addresses topics and populations that they disfavor" by terminating hundreds of grants, violating the APA, Fifth Amendment and the Separation of Powers.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Two things to brighten your day.

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Dana Litt, PhD @phdlitt.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

So how are we listing terminated grants on our CV? 😬

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