Meghan Flanigan
@meghanflanigan.bsky.social
Neuroscientist studying drug addiction, mood disorders, and social behavior in rodent models. Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.
Really excited to be one of three Young Investigator Awardees at the Volterra Alcohol and Stress conference this summer! Looking forward to returning to Italy with my colleagues near and far!
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Really excited to be one of three Young Investigator Awardees at the Volterra Alcohol and Stress conference this summer! Looking forward to returning to Italy with my colleagues near and far!
Happy to share my lab's first review article!
We outline how the lateral habenula is a critical regulator of almost every type of social behavior, from pro- to anti-social behaviors, in both sexes, and across the lifespan. Hopefully this can serve as a useful reference!
rdcu.be/eLWPw
We outline how the lateral habenula is a critical regulator of almost every type of social behavior, from pro- to anti-social behaviors, in both sexes, and across the lifespan. Hopefully this can serve as a useful reference!
rdcu.be/eLWPw
The lateral habenula as a master regulator of innate and learned social behaviors
rdcu.be
October 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy to share my lab's first review article!
We outline how the lateral habenula is a critical regulator of almost every type of social behavior, from pro- to anti-social behaviors, in both sexes, and across the lifespan. Hopefully this can serve as a useful reference!
rdcu.be/eLWPw
We outline how the lateral habenula is a critical regulator of almost every type of social behavior, from pro- to anti-social behaviors, in both sexes, and across the lifespan. Hopefully this can serve as a useful reference!
rdcu.be/eLWPw
While everything is burning around us, a rare great day for Flanigan Lab!
Thank you to BBRF for funding our NARSAD!
Thank you to MUSC COBRE CNDD for funding our Pilot Proposal!
Looking forward to doing some awesome science
Thank you to BBRF for funding our NARSAD!
Thank you to MUSC COBRE CNDD for funding our Pilot Proposal!
Looking forward to doing some awesome science
August 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
While everything is burning around us, a rare great day for Flanigan Lab!
Thank you to BBRF for funding our NARSAD!
Thank you to MUSC COBRE CNDD for funding our Pilot Proposal!
Looking forward to doing some awesome science
Thank you to BBRF for funding our NARSAD!
Thank you to MUSC COBRE CNDD for funding our Pilot Proposal!
Looking forward to doing some awesome science
Anyone wanna put in a WCBR panel for next year? Topics could include sex diffs, stress-related disorders, circuit interrogation, addiction, serotonin, or lateral habenula. Lmk!
July 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Anyone wanna put in a WCBR panel for next year? Topics could include sex diffs, stress-related disorders, circuit interrogation, addiction, serotonin, or lateral habenula. Lmk!
A BEAR!
after growing up in California i lived in some places where it's bad to be from California, so i downplayed that part of myself for a while. but this week has turned me back into a California evangelist. i'm Calimaxxing. certified Calihead. we got a fuckin' bear on our flag bro
June 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
A BEAR!
Reposted by Meghan Flanigan
ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
the word alert is in a purple circle
ALT: the word alert is in a purple circle
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
Hell yeah something to be happy about!
Dear all, Because of your help shining light on this all 15 were reinstated today. This is a huge win for science - When We Fight We Win!!!
On Valentine’s day, 15 Assistant Professors at NIH who had started their research labs in the last 2 years were fired. Their scientific expertise was built over 10-12 years of training, most if not all of which was supported by NIH. The start up funds for their laboratories were paid by NIH
March 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Hell yeah something to be happy about!
Standing up for science in Columbia, SC!
March 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Standing up for science in Columbia, SC!
In these trying times I am happy to announce that after 2 years on the waiting list, I am finally in the Rancho Gordo Bean Club. Bless. #leguminati
March 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In these trying times I am happy to announce that after 2 years on the waiting list, I am finally in the Rancho Gordo Bean Club. Bless. #leguminati
We've got a group going to this in Columbia, SC on Friday! Please get involved if you can.
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
March 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We've got a group going to this in Columbia, SC on Friday! Please get involved if you can.
Had a lovely 3 hrs on the river where I didn't have to think about anything except the sound of the birds and not getting eaten by an alligator
February 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Had a lovely 3 hrs on the river where I didn't have to think about anything except the sound of the birds and not getting eaten by an alligator
Reposted by Meghan Flanigan
If you or someone you know is 1) being impacted by govt firings, grants being pulled, etc, 2) is in AZ, NM, or MI, and 3) willing to go on record with your story, please DM me. We will put you in touch with AGs from these states that are working on legal action.
February 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
If you or someone you know is 1) being impacted by govt firings, grants being pulled, etc, 2) is in AZ, NM, or MI, and 3) willing to go on record with your story, please DM me. We will put you in touch with AGs from these states that are working on legal action.
Congrats, @bangasserlab.bsky.social !!!
yay @bangasserlab.bsky.social congrats on winning the ACNP Efron award!!!
November 22, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Congrats, @bangasserlab.bsky.social !!!
Reposted by Meghan Flanigan
Exciting UNC Job News: We’re seeking up to four researchers for tenure-track assistant professor positions to build a new cross-disciplinary team that will advance substance use disorder (SUD) treatment from the bench to the bedside.
November 21, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Exciting UNC Job News: We’re seeking up to four researchers for tenure-track assistant professor positions to build a new cross-disciplinary team that will advance substance use disorder (SUD) treatment from the bench to the bedside.
Had a really special day back at Pomona College (my alma mater) today giving at talk to the neuroscience dept! So lucky to have spent four years here and to have started my neuroscience journey here
October 31, 2023 at 2:42 AM
Had a really special day back at Pomona College (my alma mater) today giving at talk to the neuroscience dept! So lucky to have spent four years here and to have started my neuroscience journey here
I'll be heading to SfN in a few weeks, so anyone who is interested in technician or postdoctoral positions in my lab at MUSC (for May 2024) please contact me so we can meet up!
October 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM
I'll be heading to SfN in a few weeks, so anyone who is interested in technician or postdoctoral positions in my lab at MUSC (for May 2024) please contact me so we can meet up!