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· Nov 22
Welcome to all of our new followers 🦋! Stay tuned to this page for the latest BD² news, events, and more. Thank you for joining us as we work towards our shared goal to improve the lives of people with bipolar disorder.
⏰ Just 2 weeks left to apply!
BD² is investing up to $18M in Discovery Research to uncover the biological mechanisms of #BipolarDisorder.
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🧠 Join a growing network driving progress in bipolar science.
Apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
BD² is investing up to $18M in Discovery Research to uncover the biological mechanisms of #BipolarDisorder.
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🧠 Join a growing network driving progress in bipolar science.
Apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
⏰ Just 2 weeks left to apply!
BD² is investing up to $18M in Discovery Research to uncover the biological mechanisms of #BipolarDisorder.
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🧠 Join a growing network driving progress in bipolar science.
Apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
BD² is investing up to $18M in Discovery Research to uncover the biological mechanisms of #BipolarDisorder.
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🧠 Join a growing network driving progress in bipolar science.
Apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
🧪 Research Spotlight: Michael Fox, MD, PhD (@foxmdphd.bsky.social) of Mass General Brigham (@mgbresearch.bsky.social) will map brain circuits driving symptoms in #BipolarDisorder
👉 Goal: Go beyond imaging correlations to identify the circuits causing symptoms.
🔗 bit.ly/4gTbBwU
👉 Goal: Go beyond imaging correlations to identify the circuits causing symptoms.
🔗 bit.ly/4gTbBwU
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🧪 Research Spotlight: Michael Fox, MD, PhD (@foxmdphd.bsky.social) of Mass General Brigham (@mgbresearch.bsky.social) will map brain circuits driving symptoms in #BipolarDisorder
👉 Goal: Go beyond imaging correlations to identify the circuits causing symptoms.
🔗 bit.ly/4gTbBwU
👉 Goal: Go beyond imaging correlations to identify the circuits causing symptoms.
🔗 bit.ly/4gTbBwU
We are proud to award $18M to four new Discovery Research teams exploring neuromodulation and brain circuits in #Bipolar 🧠📈
🔗bit.ly/48M1TKP
🎙️ Hear from Daniel Pham, PhD, and the teams about their innovative projects 👇
🔗bit.ly/48M1TKP
🎙️ Hear from Daniel Pham, PhD, and the teams about their innovative projects 👇
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are proud to award $18M to four new Discovery Research teams exploring neuromodulation and brain circuits in #Bipolar 🧠📈
🔗bit.ly/48M1TKP
🎙️ Hear from Daniel Pham, PhD, and the teams about their innovative projects 👇
🔗bit.ly/48M1TKP
🎙️ Hear from Daniel Pham, PhD, and the teams about their innovative projects 👇
📺 “The best antidote to stigma is people sharing their own stories.”
Major General Gregg Martin, PhD, joins BD²’s Emily Baxi, PhD, Program Director, to discuss resilience, recovery, and how science and lived experience can change care for #BipolarDisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4nWlnkw
Major General Gregg Martin, PhD, joins BD²’s Emily Baxi, PhD, Program Director, to discuss resilience, recovery, and how science and lived experience can change care for #BipolarDisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4nWlnkw
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
📺 “The best antidote to stigma is people sharing their own stories.”
Major General Gregg Martin, PhD, joins BD²’s Emily Baxi, PhD, Program Director, to discuss resilience, recovery, and how science and lived experience can change care for #BipolarDisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4nWlnkw
Major General Gregg Martin, PhD, joins BD²’s Emily Baxi, PhD, Program Director, to discuss resilience, recovery, and how science and lived experience can change care for #BipolarDisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4nWlnkw
🧠📈 TOMORROW: Join BD²’s Daniel Pham, PhD, and Kelsey Barcomb, PhD, for a webinar answering questions on the Cycle 4 Discovery Research RFA—investing up to $18M in #BipolarDisorder research.
💡 Up to $1.5M/yr for 3 years (with possible renewal)
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🔗 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
💡 Up to $1.5M/yr for 3 years (with possible renewal)
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🔗 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🧠📈 TOMORROW: Join BD²’s Daniel Pham, PhD, and Kelsey Barcomb, PhD, for a webinar answering questions on the Cycle 4 Discovery Research RFA—investing up to $18M in #BipolarDisorder research.
💡 Up to $1.5M/yr for 3 years (with possible renewal)
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🔗 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
💡 Up to $1.5M/yr for 3 years (with possible renewal)
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
🔗 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
🚨 REMINDER: Next Wednesday, BD²'s Daniel Pham, PhD & Kelsey Barcomb, PhD, are hosting a webinar on the Cycle 4 Discovery Research RFA. They'll review the key information and requirements for your application.
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 REMINDER: Next Wednesday, BD²'s Daniel Pham, PhD & Kelsey Barcomb, PhD, are hosting a webinar on the Cycle 4 Discovery Research RFA. They'll review the key information and requirements for your application.
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
📢 Next Wednesday (October 8, 12 PM ET), BD² will host a webinar on the Cycle 4 Discovery Research RFA. Daniel Pham, PhD, & Kelsey Barcomb, PhD, will review eligibility, scope, LOI requirements, Open Science expectations, & key dates.
Register now 👉 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
Register now 👉 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📢 Next Wednesday (October 8, 12 PM ET), BD² will host a webinar on the Cycle 4 Discovery Research RFA. Daniel Pham, PhD, & Kelsey Barcomb, PhD, will review eligibility, scope, LOI requirements, Open Science expectations, & key dates.
Register now 👉 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
Register now 👉 forms.office.com/r/MvBUnTUCbK
📢 Exciting update: BD² and CareEvolution have partnered to launch BD² Connect.
This new digital tool supports BD² Integrated Network study participants manage EHRs, sync wearables, and engage in research that aims to improve care for #bipolardisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/46lil2Y
This new digital tool supports BD² Integrated Network study participants manage EHRs, sync wearables, and engage in research that aims to improve care for #bipolardisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/46lil2Y
September 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📢 Exciting update: BD² and CareEvolution have partnered to launch BD² Connect.
This new digital tool supports BD² Integrated Network study participants manage EHRs, sync wearables, and engage in research that aims to improve care for #bipolardisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/46lil2Y
This new digital tool supports BD² Integrated Network study participants manage EHRs, sync wearables, and engage in research that aims to improve care for #bipolardisorder.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/46lil2Y
🌎🧪 Apply for our open Discovery Research grants and join a network of scientists across the world who are dedicated to improving the lives of people with #bipolardisorder.
🔗 Read the RFA: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
🔗 Read the RFA: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌎🧪 Apply for our open Discovery Research grants and join a network of scientists across the world who are dedicated to improving the lives of people with #bipolardisorder.
🔗 Read the RFA: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
🔗 Read the RFA: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC
🚨We’re investing up to $18M in Discovery Research, dedicated to uncovering the biological mechanisms of #BipolarDisorder.
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years per team
🧑💻 Applicant webinar Oct 8
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
Hear from Daniel Pham, Program Director, on what’s ahead + how to apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC 🧠📈
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years per team
🧑💻 Applicant webinar Oct 8
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
Hear from Daniel Pham, Program Director, on what’s ahead + how to apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC 🧠📈
September 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨We’re investing up to $18M in Discovery Research, dedicated to uncovering the biological mechanisms of #BipolarDisorder.
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years per team
🧑💻 Applicant webinar Oct 8
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
Hear from Daniel Pham, Program Director, on what’s ahead + how to apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC 🧠📈
🔬 Up to $1.5M/year for 3 years per team
🧑💻 Applicant webinar Oct 8
📅 LOIs due Nov 21
Hear from Daniel Pham, Program Director, on what’s ahead + how to apply: bit.ly/4mtZ6tC 🧠📈
BD² is transforming science, care & outcomes for people with #bipolardisorder. 🧪
Our 2025 Progress Report shows how we’re expanding our network, advancing research & building resources to improve care.
Check out the update: www.bipolardiscoveries.org/2025/08/2025...
Our 2025 Progress Report shows how we’re expanding our network, advancing research & building resources to improve care.
Check out the update: www.bipolardiscoveries.org/2025/08/2025...
August 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
BD² is transforming science, care & outcomes for people with #bipolardisorder. 🧪
Our 2025 Progress Report shows how we’re expanding our network, advancing research & building resources to improve care.
Check out the update: www.bipolardiscoveries.org/2025/08/2025...
Our 2025 Progress Report shows how we’re expanding our network, advancing research & building resources to improve care.
Check out the update: www.bipolardiscoveries.org/2025/08/2025...
What if #BipolarDisorder care was shaped by those living it—and powered by real-time data? 🧪
Read about how BD² Integrated Network is doing that with insights from Mark Frye, MD, Sam Savitz, PhD, and @ahvinson.bsky.social
bit.ly/477P5xr
Read about how BD² Integrated Network is doing that with insights from Mark Frye, MD, Sam Savitz, PhD, and @ahvinson.bsky.social
bit.ly/477P5xr
August 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What if #BipolarDisorder care was shaped by those living it—and powered by real-time data? 🧪
Read about how BD² Integrated Network is doing that with insights from Mark Frye, MD, Sam Savitz, PhD, and @ahvinson.bsky.social
bit.ly/477P5xr
Read about how BD² Integrated Network is doing that with insights from Mark Frye, MD, Sam Savitz, PhD, and @ahvinson.bsky.social
bit.ly/477P5xr
BD² leaders @dr-altimusprime.bsky.social, Katherine Burdick, PhD, and Mark Frye, MD, sat down with @morra.bsky.social on the Anxious Achiever Podcast for a conversation about the future of #bipolardisorder research. Tune in ▶️ tinyurl.com/58fxkmxt
Understanding Bipolar Disorder With The Scientists Driving Innovation
The Anxious Achiever · Episode
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August 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
BD² leaders @dr-altimusprime.bsky.social, Katherine Burdick, PhD, and Mark Frye, MD, sat down with @morra.bsky.social on the Anxious Achiever Podcast for a conversation about the future of #bipolardisorder research. Tune in ▶️ tinyurl.com/58fxkmxt
🔬 BD² Integrated Network Program Director @emilybaxi.bsky.social recently joined @biorender.bsky.social on a panel about the state of science funding. Watch as she discusses how BD²’s funding strategically supports its priorities in #bipolardisorder research.
August 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🔬 BD² Integrated Network Program Director @emilybaxi.bsky.social recently joined @biorender.bsky.social on a panel about the state of science funding. Watch as she discusses how BD²’s funding strategically supports its priorities in #bipolardisorder research.
🔍 New in @thelancet.com: A Comprehensive Update on #BipolarDisorder
Led by BD² investigator Balwinder Singh, MD, this is a must-read for those working to improve outcomes for individuals with #bipolardisorder.
📖 Read the paper: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lTurV-4XS...
▶️ Hear from Balwinder Singh, MD:
Led by BD² investigator Balwinder Singh, MD, this is a must-read for those working to improve outcomes for individuals with #bipolardisorder.
📖 Read the paper: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lTurV-4XS...
▶️ Hear from Balwinder Singh, MD:
July 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🔍 New in @thelancet.com: A Comprehensive Update on #BipolarDisorder
Led by BD² investigator Balwinder Singh, MD, this is a must-read for those working to improve outcomes for individuals with #bipolardisorder.
📖 Read the paper: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lTurV-4XS...
▶️ Hear from Balwinder Singh, MD:
Led by BD² investigator Balwinder Singh, MD, this is a must-read for those working to improve outcomes for individuals with #bipolardisorder.
📖 Read the paper: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lTurV-4XS...
▶️ Hear from Balwinder Singh, MD:
A huge congratulations to BD² Investigators Balwinder Singh, MD, and@drsarahsperry.bsky.social, and SSC Chairs Katherine Burdick, PhD, and Mark Frye, MD, on their new Seminar in @thelancet.com—a global review of bipolar disorder diagnosis, treatment, and future directions. Take a look ⬇️
Check out our new Seminar on bipolar disorder in @thelancet.com! Was wonderful to work with these co-authors, led by Balwinder Singh.
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lTurV-4XS...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lTurV-4XS...
authors.elsevier.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A huge congratulations to BD² Investigators Balwinder Singh, MD, and@drsarahsperry.bsky.social, and SSC Chairs Katherine Burdick, PhD, and Mark Frye, MD, on their new Seminar in @thelancet.com—a global review of bipolar disorder diagnosis, treatment, and future directions. Take a look ⬇️
🚨 Happening TODAY at 2:00 PM ET (7/23): BD² Integrated Network Program Director @emilybaxi.bsky.social joins fellow scientific leaders for a timely discussion on the state of U.S. science funding.
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/3p96dypp
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/3p96dypp
https://tinyurl.com/3p96dypp"
July 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🚨 Happening TODAY at 2:00 PM ET (7/23): BD² Integrated Network Program Director @emilybaxi.bsky.social joins fellow scientific leaders for a timely discussion on the state of U.S. science funding.
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/3p96dypp
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/3p96dypp
ICYMI: We announced our first international Integrated Network site! We are joining forces with @braincanada.bsky.social to support our newest site at @ottawahospital.on.ca. Learn more about this milestone: tinyurl.com/cppm65hj
BD² and Brain Canada Announce Partnership and New International Site to Join Landmark Bipolar Disorder Research Network
Washington, D.C.: Today, Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) and Brain Canada announced an international partnership to advance research and transform care for people liv...
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July 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ICYMI: We announced our first international Integrated Network site! We are joining forces with @braincanada.bsky.social to support our newest site at @ottawahospital.on.ca. Learn more about this milestone: tinyurl.com/cppm65hj
Reposted by BD²
Brain Canada is investing in cutting-edge mental health research. Learn how our support is helping transform care for bipolar disorder in Ottawa and beyond: shorturl.at/CNRZ7
@bipolardiscoveries.org @ottawahospital.on.ca
via @ottawacitizen.com
@bipolardiscoveries.org @ottawahospital.on.ca
via @ottawacitizen.com
Ottawa part of research initiative aiming to transform bipolar disorder care
The Ottawa Hospital Research Network is the first international centre involved in the initiative.
shorturl.at
July 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Brain Canada is investing in cutting-edge mental health research. Learn how our support is helping transform care for bipolar disorder in Ottawa and beyond: shorturl.at/CNRZ7
@bipolardiscoveries.org @ottawahospital.on.ca
via @ottawacitizen.com
@bipolardiscoveries.org @ottawahospital.on.ca
via @ottawacitizen.com
We just announced our partnership with @braincanada.bsky.social to launch the first international BD² Integrated Network site at @ottawahospital.on.ca. Watch as Lead PI Jess Fiedorowicz discusses the opportunity to accelerate research and improve the lives of those with #bipolardisorder ▶️
July 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We just announced our partnership with @braincanada.bsky.social to launch the first international BD² Integrated Network site at @ottawahospital.on.ca. Watch as Lead PI Jess Fiedorowicz discusses the opportunity to accelerate research and improve the lives of those with #bipolardisorder ▶️
Reposted by BD²
Brain Canada is proud to partner with @bipolardiscoveries.org to improve care for people with bipolar disorder. As part of this effort, @ottawahospital.on.ca will receive $2.3M USD to join the BD² Integrated Network. Learn more: bit.ly/3GoGfR5
Brain Canada and BD² announce partnership and new international site to join landmark bipolar disorder research network
Today, Brain Canada and Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) announced an international partnership to advance research and transform care for people living with bipolar d...
bit.ly
July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Brain Canada is proud to partner with @bipolardiscoveries.org to improve care for people with bipolar disorder. As part of this effort, @ottawahospital.on.ca will receive $2.3M USD to join the BD² Integrated Network. Learn more: bit.ly/3GoGfR5
Reposted by BD²
Exciting news! Our very own Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz is leading Canada’s first site in a network to improve research and care for bipolar disorder! Learn more about this partnership with @bipolardiscoveries.org and Brain Canada: www.ohri.ca/newsroom/sto...
July 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Exciting news! Our very own Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz is leading Canada’s first site in a network to improve research and care for bipolar disorder! Learn more about this partnership with @bipolardiscoveries.org and Brain Canada: www.ohri.ca/newsroom/sto...
🌍 We’re excited to announce our partnership with @braincanada.bsky.social to welcome @ottawahospital.on.ca as the first international site into the BD² Integrated Network, an integral step to ensure research reaches those living with #bipolar disorder globally.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/cppm65hj
Learn more: tinyurl.com/cppm65hj
July 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌍 We’re excited to announce our partnership with @braincanada.bsky.social to welcome @ottawahospital.on.ca as the first international site into the BD² Integrated Network, an integral step to ensure research reaches those living with #bipolar disorder globally.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/cppm65hj
Learn more: tinyurl.com/cppm65hj
In an interview on Short Wave from NPR, BD² SSC Member Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, discusses her life as a researcher living with and studying #bipolardisorder. Listen here:
www.npr.org/2025/05/28/1...
www.npr.org/2025/05/28/1...
One researcher shares her experience studying and living with bipolar disorder : Short Wave
Around 40 million people around the world have bipolar disorder, which involves cyclical swings between moods: from depression to mania. Kay Redfield Jamison is one of those people. She's also a profe...
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/28/1253247265/bipolar-disorder-treatment-lithium-mood-depression-mania"
June 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In an interview on Short Wave from NPR, BD² SSC Member Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, discusses her life as a researcher living with and studying #bipolardisorder. Listen here:
www.npr.org/2025/05/28/1...
www.npr.org/2025/05/28/1...
On a recent episode of the On Point podcast, Will Walkey visited BD² Discovery Research Investigator @jennymtam.bsky.social in her lab. Listen at the link below to learn more about how her team is using brain organoids to find new treatments for bipolar disorder.
tinyurl.com/5a7n22n2
tinyurl.com/5a7n22n2
Is animal testing even needed anymore?
Running tests on lab rats, mice and other species is an integral part of biomedical research. Now, some say artificial intelligence and other technologies could soon make the practice obsolete.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
On a recent episode of the On Point podcast, Will Walkey visited BD² Discovery Research Investigator @jennymtam.bsky.social in her lab. Listen at the link below to learn more about how her team is using brain organoids to find new treatments for bipolar disorder.
tinyurl.com/5a7n22n2
tinyurl.com/5a7n22n2