Evan Schaffer
@esschaffer.bsky.social
Computational neuroscientist, Assistant Professor at @sinaibrain.bsky.social, Mount Sinai. Views are my own. New York, NY. He/him. schafferlab.com
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Must-read #NYBCI25 coverage by @neurotechnology.substack.com in @forbes.com.
My key takeaway on cognitive BCI: Our biggest limiting factor isn't tech—it's fundamental scientific understanding.
We can’t advance the tech until we define the disorder. Basic research must lead the way!
My key takeaway on cognitive BCI: Our biggest limiting factor isn't tech—it's fundamental scientific understanding.
We can’t advance the tech until we define the disorder. Basic research must lead the way!
@mountsinainyc.bsky.social's #BrainComputerInterface Symposium has cemented itself as a must-attend for those interested in the nexus of brain health & implanted technologies. This is a MUST READ, in-depth summary of #NYBCI25 penned for @forbes.com by Naveen Rao 👉 www.forbes.com/sites/naveen...
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Must-read #NYBCI25 coverage by @neurotechnology.substack.com in @forbes.com.
My key takeaway on cognitive BCI: Our biggest limiting factor isn't tech—it's fundamental scientific understanding.
We can’t advance the tech until we define the disorder. Basic research must lead the way!
My key takeaway on cognitive BCI: Our biggest limiting factor isn't tech—it's fundamental scientific understanding.
We can’t advance the tech until we define the disorder. Basic research must lead the way!
Very excited to see this out in the world. It was fun to play a (small) part in it.
This was a truly collaborative effort and will open new avenues to probe social cognition and collective behavior. Huge thanks to the amazing team who made this cooperation😁 possible! @esschaffer.bsky.social @nuttidanuttida.bsky.social @talmo.bsky.social @nan-mssm.bsky.social (5/5)
September 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Very excited to see this out in the world. It was fun to play a (small) part in it.
The Mount Sinai Neuroscience seminars (MSNseminars) committee is now actively accepting applications from postdocs! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Mount Sinai Neuroscience seminars (MSNseminars) committee is now actively accepting applications from postdocs! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
BioRender is offering a new grant support initiative #BioRenderForGrants www.biorender.com/biorender-gr...
US Research Grant Support | Apply for the BioRender Grant Support Initiative
Facing US research funding challenges? Apply to win figure design, grant expert editing, and BioRender Premium in our funding support initiative.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
BioRender is offering a new grant support initiative #BioRenderForGrants www.biorender.com/biorender-gr...
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NIH moved up the expiration date for some funding opportunities, effectively *canceling* the next application date without removing it from the standard table. I can't even imagine how many people are still prepping these grants.
👀 List of impacted opportunities:
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
👀 List of impacted opportunities:
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
May 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
NIH moved up the expiration date for some funding opportunities, effectively *canceling* the next application date without removing it from the standard table. I can't even imagine how many people are still prepping these grants.
👀 List of impacted opportunities:
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
👀 List of impacted opportunities:
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Attending @cosynemeeting.bsky.social? Check out @tonyzador.bsky.social’s account of what motivated him to launch the meeting 30-plus years ago, and why cross-disciplinary conferences are so important.
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/computationa...
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/computationa...
The origins of COSYNE: Building a community
Thirty years ago, theoretical and experimental neuroscientists rarely went to the same conferences. So I helped launch a meeting to get them talking.
www.thetransmitter.org
March 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Attending @cosynemeeting.bsky.social? Check out @tonyzador.bsky.social’s account of what motivated him to launch the meeting 30-plus years ago, and why cross-disciplinary conferences are so important.
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/computationa...
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/computationa...
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Think invertebrate model organism research is wasteful government spending? So much of what we know about the basic biology of neuropeptide signaling comes from crustaceans, flies, and worms. #invertforthewin
Pivoting from current events to some current science! Excited to share this pre-print where we had the opportunity to collaborate with @jsrinivasanwpi.bsky.social! We introduce a technique that I hope will transform the way we study neuropeptides in C. elegans.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org
March 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Think invertebrate model organism research is wasteful government spending? So much of what we know about the basic biology of neuropeptide signaling comes from crustaceans, flies, and worms. #invertforthewin
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The thing about scientific research is that it’s one of the few national investments that’s a clear public good even if you entirely discount the actual ostensible point of it.
New report shows that NIH grants fueled $95 billion in economic activity and 407,782 jobs in 2024.
That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved.
Show me a better investment than that.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved.
Show me a better investment than that.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
NIH Grants Fueled $95 Billion In FY 2024 Economic Activity, Finds New Report
National Institutes of Health grants generated almost $95 billion in economic activity nationwide in FY 2024 according to a new report by United for Medical Research.
www.forbes.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The thing about scientific research is that it’s one of the few national investments that’s a clear public good even if you entirely discount the actual ostensible point of it.
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Do you live in a US State, District, or Territory? Get specific with these “NSF in your state” sheets. Here’s an example from Kansas. new.nsf.gov/about/fact-s...
February 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do you live in a US State, District, or Territory? Get specific with these “NSF in your state” sheets. Here’s an example from Kansas. new.nsf.gov/about/fact-s...
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Do you want a big overview of NSF, explaining things like the fact that 24% of all federally funded academic fundamental research comes from NSF? And that 94% of its budget goes out the door in grants/awards? Here you go. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Factsh...
February 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Do you want a big overview of NSF, explaining things like the fact that 24% of all federally funded academic fundamental research comes from NSF? And that 94% of its budget goes out the door in grants/awards? Here you go. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Factsh...
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Are you an early-career #scientist who has been affected by the ongoing uncertainties surrounding US federal research funding and hiring? We at @stellatecomms.bsky.social want to help!
We are offering 📝 free resume/CV reviews for those whose jobs are at risk: forms.gle/CCbbu2X5GJwH...
We are offering 📝 free resume/CV reviews for those whose jobs are at risk: forms.gle/CCbbu2X5GJwH...
forms.gle
February 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Are you an early-career #scientist who has been affected by the ongoing uncertainties surrounding US federal research funding and hiring? We at @stellatecomms.bsky.social want to help!
We are offering 📝 free resume/CV reviews for those whose jobs are at risk: forms.gle/CCbbu2X5GJwH...
We are offering 📝 free resume/CV reviews for those whose jobs are at risk: forms.gle/CCbbu2X5GJwH...
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How it feels to be working on a grant application right now.
a sign that says " what is even happening " next to a dumpster
ALT: a sign that says " what is even happening " next to a dumpster
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January 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
How it feels to be working on a grant application right now.
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A lot of folks have followed me after I posted about NIH funding. Glad you're interested in the topic!
You can help by contacting congress to voice your support for federally funded research and encourage them to increase, rather than cut NIH/NSF, funding in the 2025 fiscal year.
Links below:
You can help by contacting congress to voice your support for federally funded research and encourage them to increase, rather than cut NIH/NSF, funding in the 2025 fiscal year.
Links below:
January 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A lot of folks have followed me after I posted about NIH funding. Glad you're interested in the topic!
You can help by contacting congress to voice your support for federally funded research and encourage them to increase, rather than cut NIH/NSF, funding in the 2025 fiscal year.
Links below:
You can help by contacting congress to voice your support for federally funded research and encourage them to increase, rather than cut NIH/NSF, funding in the 2025 fiscal year.
Links below:
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Want to see the numbers for how NIH funding impacts your state? Remind your Representatives, Senators, and fellow citizens how federally-funded biomedical research advances health, created jobs, and fosters innovation and economic growth.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
January 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Want to see the numbers for how NIH funding impacts your state? Remind your Representatives, Senators, and fellow citizens how federally-funded biomedical research advances health, created jobs, and fosters innovation and economic growth.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
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Neuromatch is looking for a curriculum specialist for our #neuroAI course. Spread the word!
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November 24, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Neuromatch is looking for a curriculum specialist for our #neuroAI course. Spread the word!
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Did we just break Bluesky? Anyone know why many people (including me) have an ‘invalid handle’ today?
November 14, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Did we just break Bluesky? Anyone know why many people (including me) have an ‘invalid handle’ today?
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This list likely reflects mainly my interests and circle, and I’m sure I’ve missed many people, but I gave it a try: (I’ll be slowly editing it until it reaches 150/150)
go.bsky.app/7VFUkdn
(also, I tried but couldn't remove my profile...)
go.bsky.app/7VFUkdn
(also, I tried but couldn't remove my profile...)
November 9, 2024 at 12:35 PM
This list likely reflects mainly my interests and circle, and I’m sure I’ve missed many people, but I gave it a try: (I’ll be slowly editing it until it reaches 150/150)
go.bsky.app/7VFUkdn
(also, I tried but couldn't remove my profile...)
go.bsky.app/7VFUkdn
(also, I tried but couldn't remove my profile...)
Calling all computational neuroscientists on the job market, come work with us! Priority given to applications received by November 15 neuroscience.mssm.edu/pdf/faculty-...
November 9, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Calling all computational neuroscientists on the job market, come work with us! Priority given to applications received by November 15 neuroscience.mssm.edu/pdf/faculty-...
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How did John Hopfield decide to work on the topic that led to his Nobel Prize?
"I was now looking for A PROBLEM, not a problem ... How mind emerges from brain is to me the deepest question posed by our humanity. Definitely A PROBLEM."
More here:
pni.princeton.edu/people/john-...
"I was now looking for A PROBLEM, not a problem ... How mind emerges from brain is to me the deepest question posed by our humanity. Definitely A PROBLEM."
More here:
pni.princeton.edu/people/john-...
Now What?
John J. Hopfield, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA. October 2018 John J. Hopfield Now What? (Article in PDF format) My first full-time permanent employment was at the Bell Telephone Labo...
pni.princeton.edu
October 8, 2024 at 11:51 AM
How did John Hopfield decide to work on the topic that led to his Nobel Prize?
"I was now looking for A PROBLEM, not a problem ... How mind emerges from brain is to me the deepest question posed by our humanity. Definitely A PROBLEM."
More here:
pni.princeton.edu/people/john-...
"I was now looking for A PROBLEM, not a problem ... How mind emerges from brain is to me the deepest question posed by our humanity. Definitely A PROBLEM."
More here:
pni.princeton.edu/people/john-...
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Had an amazing time at the NAISys (Neuroscience to Artificially Intelligent Systems) meeting at Cold Spring Harbor! So much going on, in both directions! Congrats to the organisers - Tony Zador, Blake Richards, and Doris Tsao 👏
October 4, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Had an amazing time at the NAISys (Neuroscience to Artificially Intelligent Systems) meeting at Cold Spring Harbor! So much going on, in both directions! Congrats to the organisers - Tony Zador, Blake Richards, and Doris Tsao 👏
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It's PhD application season again, let me reiterate my no1 piece of advice for student applicants:
your PhD supervisor will be the biggest factor in your success/enjoyment of the PhD experience.
This is very different to undergrad/masters level where you were taught by 10+ people across a dept
your PhD supervisor will be the biggest factor in your success/enjoyment of the PhD experience.
This is very different to undergrad/masters level where you were taught by 10+ people across a dept
November 8, 2023 at 11:37 AM
It's PhD application season again, let me reiterate my no1 piece of advice for student applicants:
your PhD supervisor will be the biggest factor in your success/enjoyment of the PhD experience.
This is very different to undergrad/masters level where you were taught by 10+ people across a dept
your PhD supervisor will be the biggest factor in your success/enjoyment of the PhD experience.
This is very different to undergrad/masters level where you were taught by 10+ people across a dept
If you're interested in doing a postdoc in computational neuroscience in new york city, let's chat! I'll be in D.C. for SfN next month.
October 24, 2023 at 1:53 PM
If you're interested in doing a postdoc in computational neuroscience in new york city, let's chat! I'll be in D.C. for SfN next month.
I’m actively recruiting students, postdocs and technicians. Projects in the lab span a number of computational questions, including brainwide representations of behavior and representational drift. Join us!
September 30, 2023 at 7:29 PM
I’m actively recruiting students, postdocs and technicians. Projects in the lab span a number of computational questions, including brainwide representations of behavior and representational drift. Join us!
I’m thrilled that this is out in its final form #flygenvectors. A sincere thank you to the editors and reviewers for constructive feedback. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 30, 2023 at 7:19 PM
I’m thrilled that this is out in its final form #flygenvectors. A sincere thank you to the editors and reviewers for constructive feedback. www.nature.com/articles/s41...