Dr. Nathan A Smith
@drnathanasmith.bsky.social
Neuroscientist, Martial Artist, and Mentor
The Northern Lights danced across the sky all last night and were still visible this morning.
January 20, 2026 at 9:44 AM
The Northern Lights danced across the sky all last night and were still visible this morning.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today with a truth from his "Life's Blueprint" speech: "A deep belief in your own dignity... Do not allow anybody to make you feel that you are nobody." This self-worth is vital for a purposeful life. Let’s reflect and act with service and kindness.
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today with a truth from his "Life's Blueprint" speech: "A deep belief in your own dignity... Do not allow anybody to make you feel that you are nobody." This self-worth is vital for a purposeful life. Let’s reflect and act with service and kindness.
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New #URochesterResearch discovers the brain’s immune cells may drive more damage in the female brain than in males with Alzheimer’s disease
via @SpringerNature 👉
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@urochestersmd.bsky.social #neuroscience
via @SpringerNature 👉
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@urochestersmd.bsky.social #neuroscience
Brain Immune Cells May Drive More Damage in Females than Males with Alzheimer’s
New research led by researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience discovered that the immune cells in the brain, known as microglia, act differently in the male and female Alzheimer’s brain,...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New #URochesterResearch discovers the brain’s immune cells may drive more damage in the female brain than in males with Alzheimer’s disease
via @SpringerNature 👉
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@urochestersmd.bsky.social #neuroscience
via @SpringerNature 👉
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@urochestersmd.bsky.social #neuroscience
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"We are an integral part of the larger [neuroscience] community... As scientists, we are stronger together; collaborations are vital to advancing the field forward, and creating strong connections across the country and around the world is pivotal to our future" -@johnfoxe.bsky.social
#NYE2026
#NYE2026
A Look Back: URochester Neuroscience in 2025
The professional and research advancements of the faculty and students at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester were inspiring in 2025. Inside, you will find some of ...
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December 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"We are an integral part of the larger [neuroscience] community... As scientists, we are stronger together; collaborations are vital to advancing the field forward, and creating strong connections across the country and around the world is pivotal to our future" -@johnfoxe.bsky.social
#NYE2026
#NYE2026
Happy New Year! Wishing you all an amazing 2026, full of health, prosperity, and peace.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Happy New Year! Wishing you all an amazing 2026, full of health, prosperity, and peace.
Merry Christmas 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Merry Christmas 🎄
New preprint: Collaborative Team Science effort: @drnathanasmith.bsky.social & @phdgprotein86.bsky.social #URochesterResearch #VanderbiltResearch www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
The role of MICOS in modulating mitochondrial dynamics and structural changes in vulnerable regions of Alzheimer's Disease
Mitochondrial contact site and cristae organizing system (MICOS) complexes are critical for maintaining the mitochrondrial architecture, cristae integrity, and organelle communication in neurons. MICO...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
New preprint: Collaborative Team Science effort: @drnathanasmith.bsky.social & @phdgprotein86.bsky.social #URochesterResearch #VanderbiltResearch www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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I was fortunate to have the opportunity to share my latest research with @urneuroscience.bsky.social. @drnathanasmith.bsky.social and everyone were great hosts - our conversations will certainly shape my research going forward.
Read my research here:
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Read my research here:
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
December 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to share my latest research with @urneuroscience.bsky.social. @drnathanasmith.bsky.social and everyone were great hosts - our conversations will certainly shape my research going forward.
Read my research here:
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Read my research here:
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate 🕎🕎🕎
December 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate 🕎🕎🕎
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NIGMS R35 Maximizing Investigator's Research Award (MIRA) for Outstanding Investigators new NOFO is available!!
Submission dates starting in January 2026 through May 2028.
See link below: simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/...
Submission dates starting in January 2026 through May 2028.
See link below: simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/...
December 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
NIGMS R35 Maximizing Investigator's Research Award (MIRA) for Outstanding Investigators new NOFO is available!!
Submission dates starting in January 2026 through May 2028.
See link below: simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/...
Submission dates starting in January 2026 through May 2028.
See link below: simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/...
A huge thank you to Dr. @phildeming.bsky.social, of @northeasternu.bsky.social for kicking off our 2025/2026 @urneuroscience.bsky.social #NEUROYES speaking series this week! We really enjoyed your visit and insightful talk. #neuroscience #URochesterResearch #NeuroscienceCommission
December 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A huge thank you to Dr. @phildeming.bsky.social, of @northeasternu.bsky.social for kicking off our 2025/2026 @urneuroscience.bsky.social #NEUROYES speaking series this week! We really enjoyed your visit and insightful talk. #neuroscience #URochesterResearch #NeuroscienceCommission
Honored to receive the 2025 @urochestersmd.bsky.social Trainee Mentoring Award in Basic Science. Grateful to Drs. @johnfoxe.bsky.social Foxe & Kerry O’Banion, my mentees, staff, and colleagues. Mentoring is my passion—thank you, trainees. #mentorship #URResearch2025
December 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Honored to receive the 2025 @urochestersmd.bsky.social Trainee Mentoring Award in Basic Science. Grateful to Drs. @johnfoxe.bsky.social Foxe & Kerry O’Banion, my mentees, staff, and colleagues. Mentoring is my passion—thank you, trainees. #mentorship #URResearch2025
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🚨Save the date
NEURO YES kicks off the 2025/2026 speaking series this week with Philip Deming, PhD, of Northeastern University
⏲️Thursday, Dec. 11: 10 - 11 am
📍 Upper Auditorium 3-7619
NEURO YES kicks off the 2025/2026 speaking series this week with Philip Deming, PhD, of Northeastern University
⏲️Thursday, Dec. 11: 10 - 11 am
📍 Upper Auditorium 3-7619
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨Save the date
NEURO YES kicks off the 2025/2026 speaking series this week with Philip Deming, PhD, of Northeastern University
⏲️Thursday, Dec. 11: 10 - 11 am
📍 Upper Auditorium 3-7619
NEURO YES kicks off the 2025/2026 speaking series this week with Philip Deming, PhD, of Northeastern University
⏲️Thursday, Dec. 11: 10 - 11 am
📍 Upper Auditorium 3-7619
Our Christmas tree is finally up, and we’re all set for the holidays.
December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our Christmas tree is finally up, and we’re all set for the holidays.
From my family to yours. This Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for the small kindnesses that restore our faith in humanity. We are our brother's keeper. Let's choose compassion and the common good.
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude 💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude 💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
From my family to yours. This Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for the small kindnesses that restore our faith in humanity. We are our brother's keeper. Let's choose compassion and the common good.
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude 💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude 💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃💙🦃
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New York needs an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to create new statewide funding opportunities for scientists & physician-scientists so that patients and their families get the life-saving and life-changing new therapeutics they're hoping for ✏️ c.org/TDMy2H9JTW
New York needs an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to create new statewide funding opportunities for scientists & physician-scientists so that patients and their families get the life-saving and life-changing new therapeutics they're hoping for ✏️ c.org/TDMy2H9JTW
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November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
📢 SIGN & SHARE THE PETITION! 📢
New York needs an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to create new statewide funding opportunities for scientists & physician-scientists so that patients and their families get the life-saving and life-changing new therapeutics they're hoping for ✏️ c.org/TDMy2H9JTW
New York needs an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to create new statewide funding opportunities for scientists & physician-scientists so that patients and their families get the life-saving and life-changing new therapeutics they're hoping for ✏️ c.org/TDMy2H9JTW
Hello San Antonio, Texas. Visit the @urochester.bsky.social and. @urochestersmd.bsky.social booth at #ABRCMS2025! Let's discuss the next chapter of your academic training.
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Hello San Antonio, Texas. Visit the @urochester.bsky.social and. @urochestersmd.bsky.social booth at #ABRCMS2025! Let's discuss the next chapter of your academic training.
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Good morning☀️
Make sure #URochesterResearch is on your #SfN25 agenda for day 2!
Don't miss the mini symposium with Dr. Julie Fudge & Daulton Myers
🕑 2-4:30 pm
📌 Rm 6 CF
MIN15. Circuit-Based Approaches to Understanding the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC)
Posters www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Make sure #URochesterResearch is on your #SfN25 agenda for day 2!
Don't miss the mini symposium with Dr. Julie Fudge & Daulton Myers
🕑 2-4:30 pm
📌 Rm 6 CF
MIN15. Circuit-Based Approaches to Understanding the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC)
Posters www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
November 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Good morning☀️
Make sure #URochesterResearch is on your #SfN25 agenda for day 2!
Don't miss the mini symposium with Dr. Julie Fudge & Daulton Myers
🕑 2-4:30 pm
📌 Rm 6 CF
MIN15. Circuit-Based Approaches to Understanding the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC)
Posters www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Make sure #URochesterResearch is on your #SfN25 agenda for day 2!
Don't miss the mini symposium with Dr. Julie Fudge & Daulton Myers
🕑 2-4:30 pm
📌 Rm 6 CF
MIN15. Circuit-Based Approaches to Understanding the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC)
Posters www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Catch up with Jay J. Gonzalez-Amoretti at #SfN25 during Sunday's poster session
🕙10 - 11 AM
📍 Hall B-H: Poster - CC13
Neural Dynamics of Spatial-Featural Processes that Facilitate Selective Visual Attention
J. Gonzalez-Amoretti, A.C. Snyder, @fiebelkornian.bsky.social #URochesterResearch
🕙10 - 11 AM
📍 Hall B-H: Poster - CC13
Neural Dynamics of Spatial-Featural Processes that Facilitate Selective Visual Attention
J. Gonzalez-Amoretti, A.C. Snyder, @fiebelkornian.bsky.social #URochesterResearch
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Catch up with Jay J. Gonzalez-Amoretti at #SfN25 during Sunday's poster session
🕙10 - 11 AM
📍 Hall B-H: Poster - CC13
Neural Dynamics of Spatial-Featural Processes that Facilitate Selective Visual Attention
J. Gonzalez-Amoretti, A.C. Snyder, @fiebelkornian.bsky.social #URochesterResearch
🕙10 - 11 AM
📍 Hall B-H: Poster - CC13
Neural Dynamics of Spatial-Featural Processes that Facilitate Selective Visual Attention
J. Gonzalez-Amoretti, A.C. Snyder, @fiebelkornian.bsky.social #URochesterResearch
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Dr. Maiken Nedergaard's research has transformed our understanding of the glymphatic system and its impact on brain health. She also leads multiple labs
Catch her @ #SfN25
📅11/17; 9-11am
📍 SDCC Rm 2
Women Shaping Neuroscience: Navigating Leadership of Major Multidisciplinary Collaborative Projects
Catch her @ #SfN25
📅11/17; 9-11am
📍 SDCC Rm 2
Women Shaping Neuroscience: Navigating Leadership of Major Multidisciplinary Collaborative Projects
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Dr. Maiken Nedergaard's research has transformed our understanding of the glymphatic system and its impact on brain health. She also leads multiple labs
Catch her @ #SfN25
📅11/17; 9-11am
📍 SDCC Rm 2
Women Shaping Neuroscience: Navigating Leadership of Major Multidisciplinary Collaborative Projects
Catch her @ #SfN25
📅11/17; 9-11am
📍 SDCC Rm 2
Women Shaping Neuroscience: Navigating Leadership of Major Multidisciplinary Collaborative Projects
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Umbrella✅
Sneakers✅
Poster✅
Excited to see everyone at #SfN25
Come check out #URochesterResearch at Booth 12 in the Grad Fair starting at 1 pm!
@urochestersmd.bsky.social
Sneakers✅
Poster✅
Excited to see everyone at #SfN25
Come check out #URochesterResearch at Booth 12 in the Grad Fair starting at 1 pm!
@urochestersmd.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Umbrella✅
Sneakers✅
Poster✅
Excited to see everyone at #SfN25
Come check out #URochesterResearch at Booth 12 in the Grad Fair starting at 1 pm!
@urochestersmd.bsky.social
Sneakers✅
Poster✅
Excited to see everyone at #SfN25
Come check out #URochesterResearch at Booth 12 in the Grad Fair starting at 1 pm!
@urochestersmd.bsky.social
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It was a superfantabulous time at Pints & Paints yesterday. The Neuroscience department oozes fearless creativity. Special thanks to Janelle Kohlman who always helps pave the way for positivity to flow. @urneuroscience.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
It was a superfantabulous time at Pints & Paints yesterday. The Neuroscience department oozes fearless creativity. Special thanks to Janelle Kohlman who always helps pave the way for positivity to flow. @urneuroscience.bsky.social
Today we honor the veterans whose service built our nation. Thank you for your sacrifice and courage. Don't just say thanks-listen to their stories, support them every day. We see you, we appreciate you. Happy Veterans Day. #SupportOurVeterans 2025!!
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Today we honor the veterans whose service built our nation. Thank you for your sacrifice and courage. Don't just say thanks-listen to their stories, support them every day. We see you, we appreciate you. Happy Veterans Day. #SupportOurVeterans 2025!!
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#URochesterResearch finds the potential of pain relief with CBD
“We need to understand more about this compound... whether it is a potentially safer solution for treating the chronic pain epidemic."
@cp-cellchembiol.bsky.social
➡️ cell.com/cell-chemica...
“We need to understand more about this compound... whether it is a potentially safer solution for treating the chronic pain epidemic."
@cp-cellchembiol.bsky.social
➡️ cell.com/cell-chemica...
Can CBD Really Help With Pain?
Could CBD Be Used for Pain Relief? New Research Finds It May Be Possible It is widely understood that CBD does not cause a ‘high’. However, what CBD does in the human body and brain is not well understood. Researchers in the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience developed CBD-IN and found that when given to mice, it provided pain relief within 30 minutes, and with none of the common adverse side effects, like loss of movement, balance, or memory, that often occur when taking conventional pain drugs. “The pain relief also lasted through repeated use,” said the paper's first author and staff scientist Jingyu Feng, PhD. “We did not see its effect wear off over time.” Full Paper: https://www.cell.com/cell-chemical-biology/fulltext/S2451-9456(25)00342-3 Full Press Release: https://urmcnewsroom.iprsoftware.com/publications/neuroscience/research-hints-at-the-potential-of-pain-relief-with-cbd #Research #CBD #pain #URochesterResearch #chronicpain #cannabis 🧠Stay Connected Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@URNeuroscience X: https://x.com/URNeuroscience BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/urneuroscience.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urneuroscience/ 🧠Experts: Kuan Hong Wang: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112361873-kuan-hong-wang?clinical=false 🧠Lab: Wang Lab: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/labs/wang 🧠
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November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#URochesterResearch finds the potential of pain relief with CBD
“We need to understand more about this compound... whether it is a potentially safer solution for treating the chronic pain epidemic."
@cp-cellchembiol.bsky.social
➡️ cell.com/cell-chemica...
“We need to understand more about this compound... whether it is a potentially safer solution for treating the chronic pain epidemic."
@cp-cellchembiol.bsky.social
➡️ cell.com/cell-chemica...