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Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
@lauraabusta.bsky.social
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Staff scientist @WashU👩🏻‍🔬 Neuro PhD @Princeton, researching cognitive control, decision making & neurodivergent in computational psychiatry, she/her, Latina 🇨🇺. Views my own. Stand Up for Science!
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leadcoalition.bsky.social
Researchers Identify Proteins that Spread Parkinson’s Pathology in the Brain medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

#Parkinsons #neuroscience #neurology #science #NeuroSky
Researchers Identify Proteins that Spread Parkinson’s Pathology in the Brain
Molecules found on the surface of motor neurons in the brain help traffic a misfolded protein into cells, leading to the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
medicine.yale.edu
January 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
owoolnough.bsky.social
As we head into the new year, a reminder that if you're recruiting or looking for a job in Neuroscience (or adjacent) add #NeuroJobs to your post to appear on the NeuroJobs feed.

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#NeuroSkyence
January 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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seanfw.bsky.social
My new gig is PI of the CANN group at Trinity College Dublin and University of Oxford (50/50). Funded by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, we'll be recruiting postdocs, PhDs and an RA in Dublin and Oxford soon. So exciting! @oxcin.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk @tcdscss.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
cdelawalla.bsky.social
This is a HUGE win…and one that happened because we ~collectively~ said “NO!”

But AAAS coming in and saying on record to the NYT “Science is doing ok. Things are not bad at all…” is baffling.

If things are hard for you as a scientist, please share in the comments.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/s...
Congress Is Reversing Trump’s Steep Budget Cuts to Science
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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tomrhysmarshall.bsky.social
Delen is lief 🙂
lauraabusta.bsky.social Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD @lauraabusta.bsky.social · 17d
Hello friends! In 2025 I wrote 5 grants and aiming to keep it up in the new year! Anyone willing to share a Dutch Research Council VENI FULL proposal example with me? (especially a successful one from recent years?) #neuroskyence #cogsci #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Netherlands #VENI 🙏🙏🙏
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January 6, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
lauraabusta.bsky.social
Hello friends! In 2025 I wrote 5 grants and aiming to keep it up in the new year! Anyone willing to share a Dutch Research Council VENI FULL proposal example with me? (especially a successful one from recent years?) #neuroskyence #cogsci #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Netherlands #VENI 🙏🙏🙏
a cartoon cat is laying on top of a laptop .
Alt: pusheen the a cartoon cat is typing on a laptop.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
lilweb.bsky.social
🚀 Excited to announce that I'm looking for people (PhD/Postdoc) to join my Cognitive Modelling group @uniosnabrueck.bsky.social.

If you want to join a genuinely curious, welcoming and inclusive community of Coxis, apply here:
tinyurl.com/coxijobs

Please RT - deadline is Jan 4‼️
December 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
lauraabusta.bsky.social
Hello friends! In 2025 I wrote 5 grants and aiming to keep it up in the new year! Anyone willing to share a Dutch Research Council VENI FULL proposal example with me? (especially a successful one from recent years?) #neuroskyence #cogsci #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Netherlands #VENI 🙏🙏🙏
a cartoon cat is laying on top of a laptop .
Alt: pusheen the a cartoon cat is typing on a laptop.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
nofunoverlord.northsky.social
ok so,

internet accessibility doesn't stop at writing #altText

it also includes making sure what you share is accessible

i need alt text, and I hate when my feed gets clogged by inaccessible media by someone reskeeting it

I'm asking for you to consider reserving your shares for accessible posts
December 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
joebarnby.com
New job alert 💫 We’re hiring a 3-year postdoc for the NEPTUNE project to study the causal mechanisms of paranoia and social learning.

Work with us on experimental psychopharmacology (THC), social cognition, and psychosis 🧑‍🔬

Apply here: lnkd.in/gQqnNvjR](my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru...)

Please RT :)
NEPTUNE project logo with affiliations & funders
December 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
toddgureckis.bsky.social
teach students `git` early todd.gureckislab.org/2025/12/19/g...
Scientists Should Learn and Teach git First | Todd Gureckis
In the AI era, we need to learn and teach `git` first
todd.gureckislab.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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tylerbonnen.bsky.social
starting fall 2026 i'll be an assistant professor at @upenn.edu 🥳

my lab will develop scalable models/theories of human behavior, focused on memory and perception

currently recruiting PhD students in psychology, neuroscience, & computer science!

reach out if you're interested 😊
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November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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balancesscs.bsky.social
Dec 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Today we promote the rights & well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society & development

#HamOnt #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD #accessibility #inclusion #disability #autism #neurodiversity
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December 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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avramholmes.bsky.social
Looking for a post-bac RA position focused on the brain bases of affective and psychotic illness?
@holmeslab-bhi.bsky.social is hiring!
@cahbir.bsky.social @rutgersbhi.bsky.social @rutgersu.bsky.social @sobp-org.bsky.social @hitop-system.bsky.social @ohbmofficial.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
kellydonegan.bsky.social
Out now in Translational Psychiatry! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
HUGE COMMUNITY SIGNPOSTING LIST SUPPORTING AUTISTIC/ NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE.

Neuro-affirming advocates, orgs, charities, social media pages and more.... !

autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...
Nothing About Us Without Us: Autistic-Led Organisations, Charities & Social Media to Follow | Autistic Realms
💫 If you're feeling stuck or lost with where to go and who to follow in Autistic Community, I have a growing list of Autistic-led organisations, groups ...
autisticrealms.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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stepalminteri.bsky.social
🚨Friends, we’re happy to share that our book is available for pre-order! 🎉
We aimed to cover all the foundations of the topic in an accessible manner for a large audience.
It could help set up a bachelor-level curriculum on the topic.
Pre-orders are very key for the fate of books: shorturl.at/Dxbif
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
stephy.bsky.social
NIH cuts: “Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions including cancer, heart disease and brain disease. The cuts disproportionately impacted efforts to tackle infectious diseases like the flu, pneumonia and COVID-19”
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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brian-goldstone.bsky.social
It's hard to express what it meant to watch Maurice, Natalia, Celeste, and Rhea tell their stories—in their own voices—this morning.

The segment revealed a brutal reality: homelessness at this scale isn't about personal failure. It's the result of policy choices and systems built to exploit people.
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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nicole-lee-sch.bsky.social
Alice was the first person to ever encourage my creative writing. She was a thoughtful editor and a beloved mentor. I learned so much about activism just by watching her move through the world. May her memory be a blessing to us all.
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
lauraabusta.bsky.social
Alice Wong’s writings had a tremendous impact on my understanding of #disability and my imaginings for a better future ❤️. I highly recommend reading her work and letting her move you too. #RestInPower
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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tomerullman.bsky.social
It’s grad school application season, and I wanted to give some public advice.

Caveats:
-*-*-*-*


> These are my opinions, based on my experiences, they are not secret tricks or guarantees

> They are general guidelines, not meant to cover a host of idiosyncrasies and special cases
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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hritz.bsky.social
If we’re talking about ‘generational investment’, Canada needs faculty positions for postdocs.

There have been virtually no cog psych/neuro jobs in the past three years.
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Reposted by Laura Ana Bustamante, PhD
autisticrealms.bsky.social
Are you an Autistic adult or parent/carer to an Autistic child?
Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating?
Here is my contribution:
SUBMISSIONS forms.office.com/e/6Lg2Zx3g3N
By 23/11/25
Constellation galaxy background. Poem Reads: Monotropism My mind likes to wander and follow what’s true, One focus at a time helps me see what I do. Not everyone’s rhythm will feel quite like mine, Observing the details can make my world shine. Taking my time when things feel too bright, Resting and stimming help me feel right. Open to learning in ways that feel kind, Play helps me share what’s inside my mind. I connect through interests, through passions, through flow, Safe spaces that welcome, help me to grow. My monotropic mind, full of tunnels that glow, shining with wonder wherever I go. Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms, 2025)
November 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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mgarvert.bsky.social
🚀 We’re hiring - Join our lab 🚀

🔍 Hiring: PhD (75% TV-L) & Postdoc (100% TV-L)
🧠 fMRI, VR, EEG, modelling

We combine a range of cognitive neuroscience methods to study flexible behaviour.

📅 Start: Feb 2026 or later | ⏳ Apply by Nov 3!

More details:
tinyurl.com/ms3a9ajt

#CognitiveNeuroscience
October 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM