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Danielle Beckman
@daniellebeckman.bsky.social
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PharmD, MS in Biophysics, PhD in BioChem
I like taking photos of weird things inside the brain 🔬
Cure #LongCovid
‪Long Covid Advisory Team: https://whn.global/long-covid-advisor.

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Danielle Beckman @daniellebeckman.bsky.social · Jul 1
Very honored to have given this Rising Star interview, where I could talk a bit about myself, my research, my passion for microscopy, and my dream to help find a cure for #LongCovid one day 💔

Link for the full interview: short-link.me/123uR
Press release:
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Brazilian neuroscientist reveals how viral infections transform the brain through microscopic detective work
Dr. Danielle Beckman's innovative research at the California National Primate Research Center demonstrates how viral infections disrupt brain homeostasis, leading to neuroinflammation and cognitiv...
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"Of the 18 124 live births, 861 infants were exposed to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection.

About 16% of children whose mothers tested positive for #COVID during pregnancy were diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition by age 3 years, compared with about 10% of those whose mothers tested negative."
January 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Starting the year with a manuscript accepted as first author! 😎 In this study, we show that E. Coli infection during pregnancy can induce loss of neurons in the fetal brain that is not rescued by antibiotic treatment. More evidence of the impact pathogens can have on the 🧠! Coming out soon! #Neuro
Dear Dr Beckman, Re: "Diffuse neuroinflammation and immature neuron loss in fetal Rhesus macaques after short-term intrauterine infection" We are delighted to let you know that the above submission, which you co-authored, has been accepted for publication in Journal of Neuroinflammation. Please contact the corresponding author if you would like further details on this decision, including any reviewer feedback. Thank you for choosing Journal of Neuroinflammation and we look forward to publishing your article. Kind regards, Editorial Assistant Journal of Neuroinflammation
January 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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After 9 years in the U.S and getting ready to move to Europe, I needed a good break to spend some time with my family in Brazil. Home is where my heart is. Rio, I love you 🇧🇷♥️
A photo of me with my 2 nieces, one in my lap and one in my back :) My travel buddy teddy bear photo in the ipanema beach as photo of the ocean at the Arpoador Beach - Rio A photo of the ocean - Buzios - Rio
January 2, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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**Job opportunity in Drug Discovery for Long Covid! 🙌
Do you have experience in early-stage biotech and want to make disruptive science that will impact the lives of millions of people suffering with #LongCovid? This job is for you.
(Ps: we will work together!)
*Please share!
December 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Today at 1:00 PM ET, the WHN New Year’s Eve gathering begins. Join us for science discussions, live Q&A, community conversation, and moments of connection as we close out the year together — intentionally and informed.

Register here:
necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WHN NYE 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WHN NYE 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
necsi-edu.zoom.us
December 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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What do I want for 2026:
December 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Here's a really easy New Year's Resolution:
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.

If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.

By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The message below is for my Brazilian friends ☺️🇧🇷

Eu estou no Rio pelas próximas três semanas e gostaria de conversar sobre como podemos melhorar a pesquisa de Covid Longa por aqui. Se alguém tiver interesse, me manda uma mensagem!
#CovidLonga #PosCovid #LongCovid
December 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Is there evidence of Autonomic Disorders in #LongCovid?
Dr. Satish , one of the leading experts in #POTS prepared an amazing presentation for us (I will just try to complement a bit!)

Tomorrow 2-3 PM ET time

Free registration and complete program: whn.global/events/new-y...

Happy New Year! 🥂
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Taking a break from social media but not from our #LongCovid community! Join us for a special section for the @thewhn.bsky.social on the 31st. We are preparing a bench-to-bedside presentation with a special focus on neuroscience and #POTS.
Register and check the program: whn.global/events/new-y...
This year’s WHN New Year’s Eve Party, taking place Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Content sessions include the speakers: Danielle Beckman, PhD, (Neuroscientist) Research Updates and live Q & A Danielle Beckman Neuroscientist Danielle Beckman is a neuroscientist interested in neurovirology and neurodegenerative diseases. She has a master’s in Biophysics and a PhD in Biological Chemistry. Currently, she is a project scientist at the California National Primate Research Center, coordinating the development of novel monkey models for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and neuroCovid. Research Interest and Collaborations – High-resolution microscopy – Acute and chronic viral infections in the brain – Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases – Post-viral syndromes and Long Covid Satish R. Raj, MD, MSCI, (Cardiologist) POTS Presentation and live Q & A Heart Rhythm Cardiologist Satish R Raj MD MSCI is a heart rhythm cardiologist. He spent 12 years at the Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center. After moving back to Calgary in 2014, he founded the Calgary Autonomic Investigation & Management Clinic. He is currently the Director of Education at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and Professor of Cardiac Sciences at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine.He runs an active Human Autonomic Physiology research program. His primary research interests relate to understanding and better treating postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), vasovagal syncope, orthostatic hypotension, and Initial Orthostatic Hypotension…and now Long COVID.
December 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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The COVID-19 iceberg.

These numbers are just the tip of the iceberg. Reported cases only show a fraction of what’s really out there, but they still give us some sense of what’s going on.

#COVID19iceberg #COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
An image of a large iceberg floating in the ocean, with the small visible tip above the water labeled “REPORTED CASES.” The massive submerged portion beneath the surface is labeled “UNREPORTED CASES.” In the center of the iceberg, the text “COVID-19” is written, illustrating how reported infections represent only a small fraction of the true number of cases.
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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While in the U.S. this topic became politicized, Germany just committed US$582 million to post-infectious disease research. With #COVID and now with the #BirdFlu risk, we are witnessing a major leadership shift, with the U.S. losing ground to Europe, and Germany now leading the way.
#LongCovid #ME
Nature news: NEWS 08 December 2025 Long-COVID research just got a big funding boost: will it find new treatments? The German government has committed half a billion euros to research into long COVID and other post-infection syndromes.
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Santa has never been so disappointed as this year, folks.
Santa is sitting in front of his laptop. Text reads: I saw you share anti-vax memes. You are getting a science textbook this year.
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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It's #FluorescenceFriday, and this is a reminder that I'm coordinating a collection on the Brain-Immune-Vascular interface in Dementia for @natureportfolio.nature.com, and we have several APC (Article Processing Charge) waivers available! Check out more here:
www.nature.com/collections/...
The microscopy image shows blood vessels (claudin 5 🔴 ) and astrocytes (GFAP 🔵 ) in the brain.
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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What are we going to do about the millions of people who are not recovering nor dying after an acute infection event? Will we continue to pretend they don't exist?
#LongCovid #MECFS #LymeDisease #PANS etc, etc 🙄
Graphical summary of acute infections and the subsequent post-acute sequelae
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Important review from @virusesimmunity.bsky.social group, with @jannamoen.bsky.social and Christine Miller, just published: 'The lingering shadow of epidemics: post-acute sequelae across history', a highlight of post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS) through the centuries #LongCOVID
cp-trendsimmuno.bsky.social Trends in Immunology @cp-trendsimmuno.bsky.social · Dec 4
The lingering shadow of epidemics: post-acute sequelae across history #immunology
The lingering shadow of epidemics: post-acute sequelae across history
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has drawn global attention to post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS), with millions affected by post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC, or Long COVID). While Long COVID is newly defined, PAIS have been described for over a century following epidemic infections. Multiple pathogens – including influenza, Epstein-Barr virus, and Borrelia burgdorferi, among others – can precipitate persistent, poorly understood symptoms. Chronic illnesses such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have long been linked to infectious triggers. This recurring association highlights critical knowledge gaps and underscores the need for systematic investigation. Unlike prior pandemics, the current era offers advanced technologies and analytic tools to address these gaps. Defining the biology of Long COVID may yield broader insights into host–pathogen interactions and mechanisms of chronic illness.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Super important topic: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not dangerous! Not only is it important to remove the warning labels, but also to encourage more women to take the therapies for menopause. Women are 2x more likely to develop #Alzheimer, and HRT can protect the brain.
fanny-elahi.bsky.social Fanny Elahi, MD, PhD @fanny-elahi.bsky.social · Dec 3
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not dangerous. Timing and formulation are critical components of benefit vs. harm. I’m glad to see the FDA warnings removed from HRT.

Thanks @bloomberg.com for covering this important topic: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Merci for a great time, France! Really inspired to see one of the largest #LongCovid communities in Europe. A lot of promising research, especially on biomarker development, with more than 1,000 samples from Long Covid patients across France. Good stuff is coming! My travel buddy approved 😜
A photo of my travel parter (teddy bear) in front of the Eiffel Tower Photo of travel buddy and the Arc the Triomphe Travel buddy at the Louvre Museum Travel buddy at the Champs-Élysées (cause he is fancy)
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Minimalist white poster with a subtle crumpled-paper texture; small ‘whn.global’ logo centered at the top. A small intro line sits above a huge headline where ‘COVID’ is bright red and ‘is different.’ is black. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. COVID is different. SARS-CoV-2 behaves differently from the viruses most of us grew up with. And treating it like “another flu” is costing people their health.’ Footer: The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world. Same white, paper-texture poster and top ‘whn.global’ logo. Large title reads ‘What makes COVID different?’ with ‘COVID’ in red, followed by a bulleted list. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. What makes COVID different? • It can breach the blood–brain barrier • It can damage your endothelial lining and increase clot risk • It can persist in tissues • It can lower key immune cells • It may increase cancer risk • You can catch it multiple times per year These are not “normal cold virus” behaviors.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same clean white poster with paper texture; ‘whn.global’ at top. Big statement line mid-page where ‘Long COVID’ appears in red and the rest in black; two short paragraphs below. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Long COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Persistent symptoms come from real, documented damage. Not anxiety, not imagination, not “just needing rest.” Hundreds of thousands of studies show SARS-CoV-2 affects the body in ways we’re still uncovering. Just because you’ve had multiple infections and “felt fine” doesn’t mean it will stay that way.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same minimalist white, paper-texture layout with ‘whn.global’ at top. A large heading ‘Here’s what you can do.’ sits above a simple bullet list; the final URL slug ‘covid-is-different’ is in red. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Here’s what you can do. • Improve air quality (filters, ventilation) • Wear a high-filtration mask in shared indoor air • Test when exposed or symptomatic • Stay home when sick • Use layered protections with friends, family, and workplaces Read more at whn.global/covid-is-different’ Footer line about the World Health Network.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Very important study and more evidence that #NeuroCovid can contribute to neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment. When they say 'it's all in your head', they might be trying to be dismissive, but are accidentally being very realistic.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#LongCovid #COVID
First page of the manuscript: Distinct brain alterations and neurodegenerative processes in cognitive impairment associated with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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LOL, et tu, Brute (ChatGPT)?
Question to chatGPT: Do you think PhD students have social life? Answer: PhD is a complex academic process and PhD students usually do not get time to interact with family and friends. However, they are academically social when they are with et al.
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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#LongCOVID "significantly increases vulnerability to food insecurity. This highlights the need for integrated health and social interventions for individuals with long COVID":

Because chronic or severe illness often translates into poverty -

www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Long COVID and the Increased Risk of Food Insecurity Among Participants in Arizona CoVHORT: A matched cohort study
Objectives To assess whether individuals with long COVID face a higher risk of food insecurity compared with those without long COVID. Methods We used data from the Arizona CoVHORT, which is a prospe...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Spreading science not virus - European mission:
✅Rome
✅Amsterdam
✅Delft
Next stop: Paris, I'm coming!
#NeuroCovid #LongCovidKids
I will be giving a talk at the NeuroDiderot - Children's Hospital Robert Debré, on Nov 28
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Happy #Thanksgiving friends! I might have missed my flight to Paris and might be sleeping in the Amsterdam airport, but at least I am wearing the appropriate socks for the occasion!😅
A photo of my foot, my socks read: Sad & Brazilian
November 28, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Important video from fellow scientist and microscopist @stephanie-shiers.bsky.social. Please respect our work.
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM