Daniel Gonzales
@dgonzales1990.bsky.social
• Asst. Professor @ Vanderbilt BME
• HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow
• Neurotechnology & BMIs
• Technically a physicist
• Husband • Dad • BBQ • Texan • he/him
https://gonzales.science/
• HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow
• Neurotechnology & BMIs
• Technically a physicist
• Husband • Dad • BBQ • Texan • he/him
https://gonzales.science/
When reviewing PhD applications this cycle, I made small notes of things that stood out to me. Both good and bad.
I think it could be helpful to those considering applying this Fall.
gonzales.science/resource-blo...
I think it could be helpful to those considering applying this Fall.
gonzales.science/resource-blo...
Reviewing PhD Applications: A stream of consciousness — Gonzales Lab
A list of notes takes in real-time when reviewing PhD applications and interviews
gonzales.science
April 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
When reviewing PhD applications this cycle, I made small notes of things that stood out to me. Both good and bad.
I think it could be helpful to those considering applying this Fall.
gonzales.science/resource-blo...
I think it could be helpful to those considering applying this Fall.
gonzales.science/resource-blo...
We snagged two GRFPs and one honorable mention this cycle. Super proud of the lab and the great quality we’re able to recruit!
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April 15, 2025: The lab lands multiple NSF GRFPs — Gonzales Lab
The lab snagged multiple NSF GRFPs!! A huge congrats to Camila Romero and incoming BME PhD student Lauren Iskander on their awards! Hailey Edelman also received an honorable mention. We are so proud o...
gonzales.science
April 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We snagged two GRFPs and one honorable mention this cycle. Super proud of the lab and the great quality we’re able to recruit!
gonzales.science/lab-news/apr...
gonzales.science/lab-news/apr...
The lab has had a hell of a month and I’m excited for some upcoming announcements…
…but for now please enjoy these pics as we move step-by-step towards simultaneous ephys and two-photon imaging with our flexible & semi transparent electrodes
…but for now please enjoy these pics as we move step-by-step towards simultaneous ephys and two-photon imaging with our flexible & semi transparent electrodes
April 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The lab has had a hell of a month and I’m excited for some upcoming announcements…
…but for now please enjoy these pics as we move step-by-step towards simultaneous ephys and two-photon imaging with our flexible & semi transparent electrodes
…but for now please enjoy these pics as we move step-by-step towards simultaneous ephys and two-photon imaging with our flexible & semi transparent electrodes
So as of this week it appears the lab is now in the NHP ephys game
Recorded with thin film flexible electrodes
Recorded with thin film flexible electrodes
March 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
So as of this week it appears the lab is now in the NHP ephys game
Recorded with thin film flexible electrodes
Recorded with thin film flexible electrodes
i want to neuropixels these things
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Scientists aiming to bring back woolly mammoth create woolly mice
Genetically modified mice have traits geared towards cold tolerance, in step towards modifying elephants
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
i want to neuropixels these things
There’s been some talk on here about communicating more with undergrads about science funding, policies, outlook etc.
I admit I was skeptical there would be interest. I polled my course. 70% were interested in having a discussion. The other 30% were “maybe interested.” 0% were not interested.
I admit I was skeptical there would be interest. I polled my course. 70% were interested in having a discussion. The other 30% were “maybe interested.” 0% were not interested.
March 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
There’s been some talk on here about communicating more with undergrads about science funding, policies, outlook etc.
I admit I was skeptical there would be interest. I polled my course. 70% were interested in having a discussion. The other 30% were “maybe interested.” 0% were not interested.
I admit I was skeptical there would be interest. I polled my course. 70% were interested in having a discussion. The other 30% were “maybe interested.” 0% were not interested.
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This new Atlantic piece on the timeline of the NIH shutdown reads like the script to a new Soderbergh film. It is so, so dark and perfectly captures the evil and intentional chaos behind everything we've experienced over the last month www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
Inside the Collapse at the NIH
Administration officials pressured the NIH to avoid clear advice from the agency’s own lawyers to restart grant funding now.
www.theatlantic.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This new Atlantic piece on the timeline of the NIH shutdown reads like the script to a new Soderbergh film. It is so, so dark and perfectly captures the evil and intentional chaos behind everything we've experienced over the last month www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
More bad news
NASA announced on Monday that the odds that an asteroid would smash into Earth in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero.
Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says
The odds that the space rock, 2024 YR4, will smash into our planet in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero, leading astronomers to conclude that we are no longer in danger.
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
More bad news
Microsoft is inventing new forms of matter for quantum computing before making Outlook or Teams usable without feeling the pain of a thousand suns
Microsoft unveils chip it says could bring quantum computing within years
Microsoft unveils chip it says could bring quantum computing within years
Chip is powered by world’s first topoconductor, which can create new state of matter that is not solid, liquid or gas
Quantum computers could be built within years rather than decades, according to Microsoft, which has unveiled a breakthrough that it…
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Microsoft is inventing new forms of matter for quantum computing before making Outlook or Teams usable without feeling the pain of a thousand suns
Awesome thread and be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions
NIH indirects case update:
Hearing ongoing now, and I'll try to live tweet some notable exchanges.
Prior to more detailed arguments, Judge Kelley starts off with a few point questions to both sides:
(I'm paraphrasing here)
Hearing ongoing now, and I'll try to live tweet some notable exchanges.
Prior to more detailed arguments, Judge Kelley starts off with a few point questions to both sides:
(I'm paraphrasing here)
February 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Awesome thread and be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions
Nice to see McKnight digging in when others are stepping back
Compare and contrast the emails from McKnight (left) and Chan-Zuckerberg (right). Proud to be part of the McKnight community.
February 21, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Nice to see McKnight digging in when others are stepping back
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Teaching citizens about science
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Teaching students about being a citizen
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Teaching students about being a citizen
In a special edition of her “How to teach this paper” column, Ashley Juavinett @analog-ashley.bsky.social explains how to best educate students about how the business of scientific research actually works.
www.thetransmitter.org/how-to-teach...
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/how-to-teach...
#neuroskyence
How to teach students about science funding
As researchers reel over the uncertain state of U.S. federal funding, educating students on the business of science is more important than ever.
www.thetransmitter.org
February 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Teaching citizens about science
🤝
Teaching students about being a citizen
🤝
Teaching students about being a citizen
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I just covered this for @thetransmitter.bsky.social — will keep following! www.thetransmitter.org/funding/fede...
Federal Register hold makes ‘end run’ around court pause on NIH funding freeze
NIH-related updates to the Federal Register, which are required for the scheduling of study sections and advisory councils, are on hold indefinitely, according to an email reviewed by <i>The Transmitt...
www.thetransmitter.org
February 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I just covered this for @thetransmitter.bsky.social — will keep following! www.thetransmitter.org/funding/fede...
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NIH meetings are still not being announced in the federal register, so nearly all study sections and councils after this week are not going to happen. This is basically a freeze on funding new grants...
Sounds like upcoming NIH SS/council meetings not posted in the federal register before 1/21 are not going to meet - nothing was posted since then and they must be announced 15 days in advance 🙁
You can see if your meeting is listed: www.federalregister.gov/documents/se...
(e.g. type the SS name)
You can see if your meeting is listed: www.federalregister.gov/documents/se...
(e.g. type the SS name)
February 18, 2025 at 4:28 AM
NIH meetings are still not being announced in the federal register, so nearly all study sections and councils after this week are not going to happen. This is basically a freeze on funding new grants...
2018 vs 2025. This dude has been coming to lab with me since he was in diapers 😭
February 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
2018 vs 2025. This dude has been coming to lab with me since he was in diapers 😭
We’re official doing two photon imaging (and chronic too!). So much work to do but all of these firsts are special
February 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’re official doing two photon imaging (and chronic too!). So much work to do but all of these firsts are special
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also this same org has this super useful infographic, breaking down the difference between direct and indirect (also called Facilities and Administration) costs and what F&A costs can and cannot be used for at a research university or institute
February 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
also this same org has this super useful infographic, breaking down the difference between direct and indirect (also called Facilities and Administration) costs and what F&A costs can and cannot be used for at a research university or institute
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This week's sensorimotor superlab reading list is out @andpru.bsky.social @diedrichsenjorn.bsky.social @paulgribble.bsky.social #neuroskyence #psychscisky #Sensorimotor https://superlab.ca/posts/2025-02-07-list281.html
February 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This week's sensorimotor superlab reading list is out @andpru.bsky.social @diedrichsenjorn.bsky.social @paulgribble.bsky.social #neuroskyence #psychscisky #Sensorimotor https://superlab.ca/posts/2025-02-07-list281.html
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Dear biologists & neuroscientists --
I'd like to collect some cursory data on what the "typical" breakdown of funding between federal & private looks like in labs.
If you run a research lab or know enough about yours, could you fill this small form out? forms.gle/PEzWEYojBjfj...
I'd like to collect some cursory data on what the "typical" breakdown of funding between federal & private looks like in labs.
If you run a research lab or know enough about yours, could you fill this small form out? forms.gle/PEzWEYojBjfj...
February 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Dear biologists & neuroscientists --
I'd like to collect some cursory data on what the "typical" breakdown of funding between federal & private looks like in labs.
If you run a research lab or know enough about yours, could you fill this small form out? forms.gle/PEzWEYojBjfj...
I'd like to collect some cursory data on what the "typical" breakdown of funding between federal & private looks like in labs.
If you run a research lab or know enough about yours, could you fill this small form out? forms.gle/PEzWEYojBjfj...
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Are you an HHMI-funded researcher affected by the cancellation today of IC3 (Inclusive Excellence 3)? Find me at mwadman@aaas.org or on Signal: meredithwadman.13
February 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Are you an HHMI-funded researcher affected by the cancellation today of IC3 (Inclusive Excellence 3)? Find me at mwadman@aaas.org or on Signal: meredithwadman.13
This is so embarrassing
Extremely disappointed to see HHMI decide to kill their Inclusive Excellence program, including terminating the current IE3 awards to over a hundred institutions effective this year in the middle of a 6-year grant. I was hoping HHMI (and other private funders) would continue to lead the way.
February 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
This is so embarrassing
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Sensory inputs trigger a fast-traveling wave, followed by a slower wave carrying top-down info (value/choice). The late wave reactivates ensembles in superficial cortical layers.
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
www.science.org/doi/full/10....
#neuroscience
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
www.science.org/doi/full/10....
#neuroscience
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
Translaminar spacetime patterns organized by feedback-dependent cortical circuits support sparse traveling waves.
www.science.org
February 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Sensory inputs trigger a fast-traveling wave, followed by a slower wave carrying top-down info (value/choice). The late wave reactivates ensembles in superficial cortical layers.
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
www.science.org/doi/full/10....
#neuroscience
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
www.science.org/doi/full/10....
#neuroscience
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Well, would you look at that - travelling waves in cortex have the ingredients necessary to do credit assignment via the apical dendrites of L5 neurons! 😎
#neuroscience 🧪
#neuroscience 🧪
Sensory inputs trigger a fast-traveling wave, followed by a slower wave carrying top-down info (value/choice). The late wave reactivates ensembles in superficial cortical layers.
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
www.science.org/doi/full/10....
#neuroscience
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
www.science.org/doi/full/10....
#neuroscience
Touch-evoked traveling waves establish a translaminar spacetime code
Translaminar spacetime patterns organized by feedback-dependent cortical circuits support sparse traveling waves.
www.science.org
February 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well, would you look at that - travelling waves in cortex have the ingredients necessary to do credit assignment via the apical dendrites of L5 neurons! 😎
#neuroscience 🧪
#neuroscience 🧪
Is there a way to speed this up
On Wednesday, an unprecedented memo from the International Asteroid Warning Network reached government officials. The memo said “Asteroid 2024 YR4,” first detected in late December, might hit our planet on Dec. 22, 2032.
Newly detected near-Earth asteroid has astronomers’ full attention
The risk of impact is likely drop to zero as observations of Asteroid 2024 YR4 continue.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Is there a way to speed this up