Bryan F. Singer
@bfsinger.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer, Director of the Sussex Addiction Research & Intervention Centre, and Chair of the Science & Technology Ethics Committee at The University of Sussex. Associate Lecturer at The Open University. Part-time Shepherd. X/Twitter, @basalganglia
Galeón Andalucía at Shoreham Port
September 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Galeón Andalucía at Shoreham Port
Interested in learning about the psychology of laughter, lies, and gambling? Come to Think Again!, hosted by broadcaster @claudiahammond.bsky.social on 18th Nov in Brighton, UK. I'll be joined by @gillyforrester.bsky.social & Tom Ormerod from Sussex Uni. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-agai...
September 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Interested in learning about the psychology of laughter, lies, and gambling? Come to Think Again!, hosted by broadcaster @claudiahammond.bsky.social on 18th Nov in Brighton, UK. I'll be joined by @gillyforrester.bsky.social & Tom Ormerod from Sussex Uni. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-agai...
I might be late at sharing this, but I just listened to an interesting @radiolab.bsky.social episode exploring models of how ketamine & psychedelic drugs (when used in very specific contexts - this is crucial) could 'reset the brain' & may be clinically beneficial radiolab.org/podcast/the-...
The Ecstasy of an Open Brain
As babies, our brains are open. As adults, our brains close. But what if we could reopen them? What a trip.
radiolab.org
January 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I might be late at sharing this, but I just listened to an interesting @radiolab.bsky.social episode exploring models of how ketamine & psychedelic drugs (when used in very specific contexts - this is crucial) could 'reset the brain' & may be clinically beneficial radiolab.org/podcast/the-...
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Excited to see this review manuscript from lab MD/PhD student Dalton Fitzgerald officially out in Addiction Neuroscience!
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Neuronal heterogeneity in the ventral tegmental area: distinct contributions to reward circuitry and motivated behavior
The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a critical component of brain reward circuitry that influences motivation, learning, and emotional regulation. Alt…
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November 29, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Excited to see this review manuscript from lab MD/PhD student Dalton Fitzgerald officially out in Addiction Neuroscience!
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I'm not entirely sure why, but today I've been slightly distracted by Medieval art featuring killer rabbits.
Medieval killer rabbits: when bunnies strike back
Vengeful, merciless and brutally violent... yes that’s right, we’re talking about medieval bunnies. Rabbits can often be found innocently frolicking in the decorated borders or illuminations of mediev...
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November 28, 2024 at 3:34 PM
I'm not entirely sure why, but today I've been slightly distracted by Medieval art featuring killer rabbits.
Reposted by Bryan F. Singer
There are many layers here, but I want to comment on one aspect of these findings for now--the editorial board representation. Some will see this and immediately think: we need to get more POC on our boards! I understand that impulse, but encourage you to think a few steps down the game tree 1/n.
"Non-White scientists appear on fewer editorial boards, spend more time under review, and receive fewer citations"
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Non-White scientists appear on fewer editorial boards, spend more time under review, and receive fewer citations | PNAS
Disparities continue to pose major challenges in various aspects of science. One such
aspect is editorial board composition, which has been shown t...
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November 27, 2024 at 1:55 AM
There are many layers here, but I want to comment on one aspect of these findings for now--the editorial board representation. Some will see this and immediately think: we need to get more POC on our boards! I understand that impulse, but encourage you to think a few steps down the game tree 1/n.
Check this out! Work with me and other amazing scientists at Sussex!
Our Sussex Neuroscience 4-year PhD Programme is open for applications! Deadline Jan 13th, for Sept 2025 entry. Brilliant community of students and supervisors, and a choice of >60 labs for rotations- come and join us by the sea! www.sussex.ac.uk/research/cen...
Sussex Neuroscience 4-year PhD Programme : PhD Programmes in Neuroscience : Sussex Neuroscience : University of Sussex
www.sussex.ac.uk
November 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Check this out! Work with me and other amazing scientists at Sussex!
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A nice little article on collaborative science and bringing novel approaches to the lab. I mostly agree with it, but I do think it's probably easier to have a multidisciplinary lab if you are a more established faculty member.
How to be a multidisciplinary neuroscientist
Neuroscience subfields are often siloed. Embracing an integrative approach during training can help change that.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 21, 2024 at 12:01 AM
A nice little article on collaborative science and bringing novel approaches to the lab. I mostly agree with it, but I do think it's probably easier to have a multidisciplinary lab if you are a more established faculty member.
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There is still time to submit your papers for the upcoming special issue in #Psychopharmacology "Stress, Trauma and Cannabinoids" (deadline Dec 31st), guest edited by @connorhaggarty.bsky.social , @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social, Christine Rabinak and Christelle Baunez. link.springer.com/journal/213/...
Psychopharmacology
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November 20, 2024 at 2:44 PM
There is still time to submit your papers for the upcoming special issue in #Psychopharmacology "Stress, Trauma and Cannabinoids" (deadline Dec 31st), guest edited by @connorhaggarty.bsky.social , @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social, Christine Rabinak and Christelle Baunez. link.springer.com/journal/213/...
The Department of Pharmacology is advertising a faculty position for someone to study addiction. I enjoyed my time at Michigan, and there are fantastic researchers in Ann Arbor. If you're OK with the snow in the winter, I encourage you to apply! careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor | U-M Careers
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November 19, 2024 at 11:48 AM
The Department of Pharmacology is advertising a faculty position for someone to study addiction. I enjoyed my time at Michigan, and there are fantastic researchers in Ann Arbor. If you're OK with the snow in the winter, I encourage you to apply! careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Only a day left to apply for a research technician position in my lab. Be part of an exciting project, looking at how early life adversity impacts the development of drug and gambling addiction-like behaviour. jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/49b38475...
November 19, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Only a day left to apply for a research technician position in my lab. Be part of an exciting project, looking at how early life adversity impacts the development of drug and gambling addiction-like behaviour. jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/49b38475...
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New paper with @jocelynrichard.bsky.social + @janaklab.bsky.social! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Pavlovian cue-evoked alcohol seeking is disrupted by ventral pallidal inhibition
Cues paired with alcohol can be potent drivers of craving, alcohol-seeking, consumption, and relapse. While the ventral pallidum is implicated in appe…
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November 18, 2024 at 6:41 PM
First post here; I thought I'd post something not related to science. In my spare time, I'm a volunteer shepherd for Brighton (a 'lookerer') - here are our ponies :)
November 17, 2024 at 11:53 AM
First post here; I thought I'd post something not related to science. In my spare time, I'm a volunteer shepherd for Brighton (a 'lookerer') - here are our ponies :)