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Clíona Murray, PhD (neé Kelly) @clionamurray.com · 27/07/2026

Happy #BINW26 !! I'm Dr. Clíona Murray and I am the Co-Director of Programming at Black In Neuro. The future that I'm reimagining is one where we can authentically show up in a space that was never designed for us. Each and every member of the BIN community remind me of that. So, thank you all 🫶🏽

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A photograph of a group of friends on a hike. The background is a typical English country lane with a small single-traffic road central and a large green space to the left of the image. Everyone is smiling, happy and cold!

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BioTechniques @biotechniques.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🧠 In this interview with @shaine.bsky.social, we learn about the innovative devices he’s developing to monitor neurological disorders. We also had the opportunity to hear about his role in co-founding the ACRC and @blackinneuro.bsky.social >>> www.biotechniques.com/podcasts/the... 🧪

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The BRAIN miniseries | Meet the neuroengineer building brain-monitoring devices and thriving communities

Meet De-Shaine Murray, the researcher developing innovative brain-monitoring devices. In this podcast, we speak with De-Shaine about his research, motivations and outreach initiatives.

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

🧠 Poster abstract submissions are OPEN for #BINW25! Join us in person to share your science, your story, and your brilliance. ✨ Let’s #PictureABINScientist — and that includes YOU! 🔗 tinyurl.com/poster-binw25 🗓️ Deadline: Aug 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET #BlackInNeuroConference

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🧵1/ We’re celebrating 5 years of building a global movement for Black neuroscientists — and we need your support to keep it going. 🧠💛 Help support #BlackInNeuro as we grow our impact in academia, industry, and public health.

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Federally funded DEI training programs and funding sources are disappearing. Meet seven neuroscientists who are filling these gaps. By Paige Miranda www.thetransmitter.org/qa/we-still-...

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Neuroscience advocacy groups on navigating DEI funding cuts

Minority trainees are losing pillars of support, but grassroots organizations are stepping in to continue championing these early-career researchers.

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

🎉BIN is turning 5️⃣—and going in-person for Black In Neuro Conference 2025 in Washington, DC 🧠✨ 🗓️ It's time to save the date: September 10-12, 2025 Let’s celebrate 5 years of community, connection, and Black excellence in neuroscience! More details to come soon!! 🤗

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Cell Press @cellpress.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Jheannelle Johnson (jheannellejohnson.bksy.social) is a development director for @blackinneuro.bsky.social and researches cell vulnerability in Alzheimer’s disease. Read her essay “The sounds of music: Tracing memories and pathways through research and resistance" www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Quote from 5th Annual Rising Black Scientists Award winner Jheannelle Johnson: "In all my challenges and breakthroughs, my grandmother’s memory sings as a reminder of my greater purpose and commitment to changing the tune around Alzheimer’s for unrepresented communities."

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Cell Press @cellpress.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We are proud to announce the winners of the 5th annual Rising Black Scientists Awards! www.cell.com/news-do/risi... Learn more about each winner and their essays now published in @cp-cell.bsky.social below. 🧵 Sponsored by #CellPress, @cellsignal.bsky.social, and @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

Headshots of the winners of the 5th Annual Rising Black Scientists Awards Jheannelle Johnson of Stanford and Howard University, Victor Ekuta, MD, of the Morehouse School of Medicine, Kenna Gloria Agbugba of Philander Smith University, & Nyasha Milanzi pf Michigan Technological University. Sponsored by Cell Press, Cell Signaling Technology, and the Elsevier Foundation

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jheannellejohnson.bsky.social @jheannellejohnson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I am so honored to be a recipient of the 5th Annual Rising Black Scientists Award! I hope that my story will inspire others to share their journey to neuroscience because our voices are important to shaping the field forward.

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Check out this replay of last year’s SURF panel with the Program Directors for the University of Cincinnati and University of Minnesota! This panel also includes testimonials from students on their SURF experiences! Still time to register for the SURF Info Session! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/4mzjyz9 🧪

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BIN SURF Panel

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JAMA @jama.com · 30/12/2024

🧵 Pulse oximeters overestimate arterial oxygen saturation and provide more variable readings in people with darker skin pigmentations. Despite guidance from the @fda.gov, the reporting of participant skin tones in pulse oximeter testing has been inconsistent. ja.ma/3DKuKBw

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Futebol Clube @futebolclub10.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

GOL DA ROMA ⚽️ Paulo Dybala 🅰️ Artem Dovbyk Milan 1x1 Roma 🏆 #SerieA 🇮🇹

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Angeline J. Dukes, PhD @heydrdukes.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Affirmation of the week (courtesy of an IG post): “You’ve been strong all year. So don’t finish strong — finish rested.” ✨

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Camille A. Clare MD MPH @cclaremdmph.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... check us out #Blacksky #Blackmedsky @acog-org.bsky.social

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Science News @scinews.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Just let me be a scientist: The experienced, highly qualified postdoc is a valuable resource. PDF download www.embopress.org/doi/epdf/10....

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Ruha Benjamin @ruha9.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Thousands of documents obtained from the Yale Police Department show how the campus police closely surveilled pro-Palestine protestors, in collaboration with the FBI and counterterrorism forces. What other campuses followed this playbook?

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Inside the Yale Police Department’s War on Student Protesters

Exclusive documents reveal the YPD’s use of counterterrorism tactics in suppressing pro-Palestine activism.

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Dr Ruby (she/her) @paperwhispers.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

If you are part of of know of a community group that is for or has Black researchers in biomedical science please wave or DM! You do not need to be formalised, just active. This is for the purpose of being added to a list for small grants funding to the group.

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

The 2024-2025 BME TT Faculty jobs list has 126 positions. #FacultySearch #BME #BMEJobsList Add a job: forms.gle/HPzAKkS1x44t... Jobs list: ericaprattlab.com/bme_jobs_list/

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Jared Boyce @jared-boyce.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

After being on the care team for a patient with tetanus (unvaccinated). No child should have to experience that hell. Sadly, it will take people seeing their own children in tetany (see below) to understand the importance of vaccines.

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christine liu / two photon art @christineliu.art · 12/12/2024

Get your holiday orders in the next couple days!! I hate being late in any context so we close the shop early to prevent the chance of any orders arriving late lol www.twophotonart.com

Two racks of neuroscience themed jewelry, with necklaces in the foreground and earrings in the background

A bunch of science themed enamel pins with a microscope pin and brown hand with blue pipette pin both in the foreground

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Dr. Jens Foell @jensfoell.de · 12/12/2024

You’re not properly dressed for your conference without at least one item from @christineliu.art. And if you’ve seen me at a conference over the last years 10 years or so, you’ve seen one of her brain pins on my lapel.

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Heather Snell @heatherdsnell.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

To celebrate the closing of my first year as a PI, I present the drastically miss-sized things I have ordered next to what I was trying to order, a thread. #sciencesky #neuroskyence #neuroscience Up first...Rosie the wrench. Silver lining torque is amazing and we now have a lab mascot.

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Usha Lee McFarling @usha.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Welp, the news is out. It's a gutting day for us at STAT with layoffs of 11 treasured, hardworking colleagues. I can't say this loud enough: Please subscribe/support the journalism you trust. Science writing jobs are going extinct at a time when we're needed most. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/09/b...

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Health and medicine publication STAT News lays off 11 employees - The Boston Globe

The decision to lay off STAT employees comes after years of growth, including a significant expansion during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Terika McCall, PhD, MPH, MBA @telementalhlth.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

As I wrap this year, I have been reflecting on what was accomplished and plans for the year ahead. One thing remains constant is my desire to continue to collaborate on impactful projects to promote health equity in the US and abroad. 🔗 jamaicans.com/yale-assista...

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Yale Assistant Professor of Jamaican Descent Fighting to Narrow Digital Health Divide for People of Color

Terika McCall, Jamaican assistant professor, is focusing attention on one of the most important aspects of mental health care: access to care.

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Minnesota Vikings @vikings.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Nah these two are wiiiiiiild‼️ Camryn Bynum & Joshua Metellus 🎥🍿🎬 #Skol

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ACNP @acnporg.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Congratulations to Michelle D. Jones-London, Ph.D., for being awarded the Dolores Shockley Diversity and Inclusion Advancement Award! #ACNP2024 1/2

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Dr. T. Flo (Trying to get back on two feet in 2026) @tnflorvil.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Just a little reminder that Black Europe is not a monolith. The concept itself poses problems for some. I will drop some news in the spring about Black Europe too. Stay tuned.

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Mariam Aly @mariamaly.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We had a wonderful time at this workshop w/ @blackinneuro.bsky.social! If you missed seeing me & @shahana-ansari.bsky.social talk about how to give constructive & kind feedback on manuscripts, check out the recording – coming soon! Huge thanks to the @blackinneuro.bsky.social team for having us! ❤️

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

There’s still time to register for the first-time reviewers workshop with @reviewerzero.bsky.social! Geared toward people in the 🧠 sciences but useful and open to all ✨ Register 👇🏽 blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-5883989 #Neuroskyence #Blackademics #PhDSky #AcademicSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪

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Black In Neuro - Reviewer Zero: Training for first-time reviewers

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De-Shaine Murray, Ph.D @shaine.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Whenever men and women straighten their backs up, they are going somewhere, because a man can't ride your back unless it is bent

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Angeline J. Dukes, PhD @heydrdukes.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Hi 👋🏾 I’m Dr. Angeline Dukes - daughter of Haitian & Trinidadian immigrants 🇭🇹 🇹🇹, proud #HBCU alumna 💙💛, AND #ForbesUnder30 Social Impact honoree 🙌🏾 Always grateful for #BlackInNeuro and the incredible community we’ve grown together ✨ #BlackSky #NeuroSkyence

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Dr Ruby (she/her) @paperwhispers.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

**Black UK PhD students** This is the programme you want! It is all the bells and whistles, full fees and stipend, any subject, industrial experience offered, 50 other Black scholars already on board and administrated in an environment of care. **Tell everyone**

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WRMS Traffic & Weather Reporter on the 2’s @carnegro.blacksky.app · 28/11/2024

The Damon branch of the Wayans family to “squabble up”. They got some moves.

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The Jobfather™️🇯🇲🇨🇦🇬🇧 @thejobfather.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Just a reminder. Calendly is a Black Owned Tech business.

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Desmond Warren, M.A. @desmondwarren.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Black in Psychology go.bsky.app/KbrZvB8 #PsychSky #PsychSciSky #BlackSky #AcademicSky #Psychology

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Angeline J. Dukes, PhD @heydrdukes.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

We’re still trying to find all of our #BlackInNeuro fam here 👀 Let @blackinneuro.bsky.social know if you want to be added to this starter pack & use the BIN hashtag on your posts so we can amplify you 🤗❤️ go.bsky.app/F8PpdPe

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De-Shaine Murray, Ph.D @shaine.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I didn't know this was a thing but now I do, the ticket is booked! The speaker list is 🔥 See you in Atlanta ✈️ #BlackSky #AcademicSky #Blacademics

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Dr. Karmella Haynes @drkhaynes.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

The AfroBiotech conference has moved from October to February 2025. John Lewis Student Center @GA Tech, Atlanta, GA. The early bird $95 rate for postdocs and students ends Dec 1, 2024! www.aiche.org/sbe/conferen...

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5th AfroBioTech Conference

The 2025 AfroBioTech Conference will showcase the innovation, contributions and leadership from diverse disciplines that can advance biotechnology while also inspiring the next generation of diverse p...

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drug doc @pkpd-babe.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Quick reminder! If you’re posting a STEM job listing, include a tag like #ScienceJobs, so your post ends up on a feed (like the one linked below) or is more easily searchable 🧪 #AcademicSky bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

The 2024-2025 BME TT Faculty jobs list has 122 positions. #FacultySearch #BME #BMEJobsList Add a job: forms.gle/HPzAKkS1x44t... Jobs list: ericaprattlab.com/bme_jobs_list/

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Joel Babdor @joelbabdor.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Wow, there's a lot of us here now. Reintroducing myself: I am Joel 👋🏿. My lab studies how the microbiome shapes the immune system in health & disease, using a mix of bench and computational approaches. I am also passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists 🥼. #immunology #microbiome

Joel in his office, sitting at his desk.

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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 23/11/2024

"92 million low-income people in the U.S. states—everyone whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty line—have some basic aspect of their lives decided by AI" www.techtonicjustice.org/reports/ines... this is a damning report

reads: The Ways AI Decides How Low-Income People Work, Live, Learn, and Survive

The use of artificial intelligence, or AI, by governments, landlords, employers, and other powerful private interests restricts the opportunities of low-income people in every basic aspect of life: at home, at work, in school, at government offices, and within families. AI technologies derive from a lineage of automation and algorithms that have been in use for decades with established patterns of harm to low-income communities. As such, now is a critical moment to take stock and correct course before AI of any level of technical sophistication becomes entrenched as a legitimate way to make key decisions about the people society marginalizes.

Employing a broad definition of AI, this report represents the first known effort to comprehensively explain and quantify the reach of AI-based decision-making among low-income people in the United States. It establishes that essentially all 92 million low-income people in the U.S. states—everyone whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty line—have some basic aspect of their lives decided by AI.

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