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'24 HHMI Gilliam Fellow
UMNeuroscience PhD Candidate
#BlackInNeuro
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Nicole 🧠🔬(she/her) @nquintus.bsky.social · Nov 13
Joining the sky app migration 🦋

I'm Nicole Quintus and I'm a graduate student at the University of Minnesota. My research interests include animal models of mental disorders and endogenous opioid peptides. Excited to make some connections!
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blackinneuro.bsky.social
Our report closes with a message from BIN Co-Founder and incoming President Dr. De-Shaine Murray and his vision for BIN, global reach, community building, and more! 💗

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A graphic titled “Looking Ahead: Closing Message – Incoming President Statement”, featuring a colorful space-themed design with planets, stars, and a person looking through a telescope. The statement reflects on the growth of Black In Neuro as it approaches its 5th year, emphasizing the importance of building and protecting spaces for Black neuroscientists. It highlights goals like expanding beyond academia, connecting the global Black In Neuro diaspora, and cementing BIN as a trusted source of knowledge and advocacy. The text ends with a thank-you message from the incoming president, De-Shaine Murray, PhD, whose photo appears at the bottom right.
April 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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blackinneuro.bsky.social
Our team spent countless hours building programming for BIN & the wider community — including the launch of our mentorship program!
Our pilot cohort built strong connections & gained valuable skills.
Most events are free & public: youtube.com/@blackinneuro 🎥

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This page of the annual report is titled "Meet The Team | Black In Neuro" presents a structured layout of team members categorized into different roles, featuring profile photos and names. The background is a pink and orange gradient with neuron-inspired graphics. The team is divided into four sections with each section color-coded with connecting lines linking members, emphasizing their roles within the organization. Board of Directors: Kaela S. Singleton, PhD, Amirah-Iman Hicks, PhD, Brielle Ferguson, PhD, Victoria McCray, BSc, De-Shaine Murray, PhD, Angeline Dukes, PhD, Ashley Cunningham, MSc, Christine Liu, PhD, Ubadah Sabbagh, PhD, Danielle Nadin, MSc. Organizing Committee included individuals responsible for programming, mentorship, chapters, and development: Cliona Murray, PhD, Elena Dominguez, PhD, Emmanuella Bassey, BSc, Jheannelle Johnson, BSc, Paige Greenwood, PhD, Rachele Tsegay, PhD, Monica Javidnia, PhD, Thiago Arzua, PhD, Nicole Teru Quintinilas, M.S., Darielle Lewis-Sanders, M.S.,Bethlehem (Betty) Belete, Almarely Berrios-Greenwoood, M.S., Charisse Nicole Winston, M.S., and Caitlin Corona-Long, PhD Advisory Board – Features senior professionals and academics supporting the initiative: Bianca Jones Marlin, PhD, Gina Poe, PhD, Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, Michael Yassa, PhD, and Michelle Jones-London, PhD. Finally Administration – Highlights the administrative associate managing operations: Cai Mathieu, BSc. An illustrated graphic titled "Our Initiatives," featuring a stylized neuron in the background. It highlights four programs: Professional Development, Chapters, Mentorship Program, and Seminar Series. Each section includes text descriptions and photos of participants and organizers. The Professional Development section describes workshops for skill-building and career advancement. Chapters focus on fostering community through local groups. The Mentorship Program connects mentees with mentors in neuroscience, and the Seminar Series showcases research and professional journeys from Black neuroscientists. A graphic titled "Timeline of Initiatives & Events" with a neuron-like design running across the page. Events are plotted along the neuron, color-coded by category: Black In Neuro Week, Professional Development, Mentorship, Seminar Series, and Socials. Event titles and dates are shown along branches of the neuron, showcasing a year’s worth of programming and community engagement. Graphic titled "Community Highlights" by Black In Neuro. Top left shows a tweet from @BlackInNeuro highlighting the BIN Mentorship Spotlight. Center left features mentor Dr. Olu Ajilore and mentee Nicholas Aderinto from the 2023–24 cohort with testimonials. Ajilore praises the opportunity to give back, and Aderinto shares how the program gave him a unique one-on-one experience. Top right highlights successes: Mentors: Dr. Dosh Whye taught collaborative writing; Dr. Adejohe Memudu helped a mentee with research and funding prep; Mentees: Nicholas Aderinto gained career clarity; Ngum Mofor, BSc, graduated and got a job with mentorship support. Bottom right shows a laptop screen with smiling attendees from the virtual Mentorship Program launch.
April 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
nquintus.bsky.social
This report is just *chef's kiss* 🤌🏼 I'm so proud of all we accomplished last year.

Verrryyyy stoked for the amazing professional development programming coming this year - sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know 🤫🤙🏼
blackinneuro.bsky.social Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · Apr 5
It’s here! It’s here! Our Black In Neuro Annual Report for FY23-24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) 🎉

We would like to thank our BIN team, Daniela Franco for preparing this report, and Ni-ka Ford for the beautiful cover art 😍

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An illustration of the profile of a Black woman with locks, adorned with shells and gold beads and rings. She is staring to the left and wearing an orange tank top. There is a pink glow on parts of her skin. A sagittal brain section is shown on her head. The image is against a creamy-colored background. The text reads “Black In Neuro Annual Report 2023-2024”. The artist details are on the bottom: “Cover Art by Ni-ka Ford, CMI- Enlight Visuals”
April 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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motherjones.com
RFK Jr.'s remaking of HHS entered a new phase today when officials announced 10,000 more layoffs and the dismantling of the Administration for Community Living, which oversees vital programs for disabled and aging people.
"A sicker America": RFK Jr.'s HHS will lay off 10,000 staff
Staff and experts fear the massive cuts will kneecap the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.
www.motherjones.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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jpflores.rbind.io
March 7 @standupforscience.bsky.social happened. I now have a question. Reply to this thread w ur answers!

What do we do with this momentum? Think innovative, creative, mundane, give us all your ideas.

We have ideas, but this is for EVERYONE. I want everyone’s ideas.
March 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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standupforscience.bsky.social
SO MANY STAND UP FOR SCIENCE EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM—153 and COUNTING!

To get more information on our local events and to register your own, head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ ☀️⬇️🌎
List of Stand Up for Science events—official events in red, solidarity events in blue.
March 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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standupforscience.bsky.social
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON MARCH 7TH!?

Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!

#standupforscience2025
Map of Stand Up for Science events, with official SUFS events in Red and solidarity events in Blue
March 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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stephaniehicks.bsky.social
Friends, I am at a loss of words for how devastating it would be to lose the entire intramural #NIH program. Some of the biggest medical and scientific breakthroughs have come from scientists in the NIH Intramural program. #SaveTheNIH 🧬🧪 🖥️ 🧠

www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research
Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs
www.science.org
February 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
nquintus.bsky.social
📢 Let's go, MN! Time to #StandUpForScience (3-5PM at the State Capitol).

www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
A flyer with a blue background. An illustration of the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the left of the flyer. There is text on the right side of the flyer: "Stand Up For Science 2025. March 7, 2025. Washington, DC and nationwide. Science is for everyone. Find your local rally site and other ways to get involved: standupforscience2025.org".
February 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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luckytran.com
As one of the original March for Science organizers, I couldn't be more excited to support a new team that is organizing another day of mass mobilization in support of science at a time when we need it most.

Here's a great interview with the @standupforscience.bsky.social team in @sciam.bsky.social
‘Stand Up for Science’ Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research
Amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7
www.scientificamerican.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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nhannahjones.bsky.social
What if I told y’all that race is, in fact, not an immutable characteristic? It is a construct created to parce power, opportunity and economic advantage. A person racialized as Black might be 10% African or 100%, but regardless of genetics, they share a common history of exclusion.
February 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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nhannahjones.bsky.social
The idea that the harm will only come to other people is such an under-appreciated part of how we got here.
nlanard.bsky.social Noah Lanard @nlanard.bsky.social · Feb 18
DOGE in practice: Disabled Army veteran who has 4 kids and did 3 tours overseas is fired from his job at Bronx VA hospital
February 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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heydrdukes.bsky.social
Our #MINDS post-bacc program is accepting applications til March 1st! ✨

✅ two-years full-time PAID research
✅ $41,000 annual salary +benefits
✅ personalized grad school prep & cohort of peers
✅ $1,500 to relocate + $1,500 in prof dev funds
✅ dedicated mentors
+ more!

z.umn.edu/minds
Please share ✨
A group selfie of the 2024-25 cohort of MINDS post-baccalaureate scholars and their program director at the 2024 ABRCMS conference. This diverse group of historically marginalized scholars are all dressed up in conference attire and smiling widely for the photo.
February 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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cdelawalla.bsky.social
Get in dorks, we're going protesting!

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025
WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL

Because science is for everyone!

Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org

#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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bita137.bsky.social
The silence of professional scientific organizations is deafening
February 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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thereclaimed.bsky.social
Happy:
Black history
Black present
Black future
Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
...month🖤
February 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
Federal employees have now received emails warning that they could face repercussions if they do not report on co-workers who work in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility positions that might have gone unnoticed by government supervisors.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk 'adverse consequences'
Emails sent to government workers at numerous agencies gave employees 10 days to report if a colleague's job relates to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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heydrdukes.bsky.social
Oh hey, I was on the news ☺️

I got to share my love for #BlackInNeuro and this beautiful community that we’ve built 🥰

youtu.be/KIzN7IarlZI?...
University of Minnesota assistant professor named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" list
YouTube video by WCCO - CBS Minnesota
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January 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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jamesgunn.bsky.social
RIP David Lynch. You inspired so many of us. ❤️
January 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
nquintus.bsky.social
Happening now! Join us for key insights into applying for summer research fellowship opportunities!
blackinneuro.bsky.social Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · Dec 16
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) are invaluable opportunities for undergraduates to gain research experience, career development and mentorship! Join us Friday, Jan 10 at noon ET for an information session with universities on the application process.
Register 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/4mzjyz9 🧪
Twitter, Instagram, Blue Sky and LinkedIn: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (S.U.R.F.) are invaluable opportunities for undergraduates to gain research experience, career development and mentorship! Join Black in Neuro on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12 PM ET for an information session with universities on the SURF application process. Register below here: https://tinyurl.com/4mzjyz9 Alt text: Flyer is on a transparent background of a laboratory. At the top right is the Black In Neuro logo. Text at the top aligned in the middle says, A Session on SURF. Under this text says, Interested in a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (S.U.R.F.)? Join us for an info session with programs to learn application tips and more. On the bottom in the middle is a rounded rectangle of icons with calendar, clock, and location symbols on the left side. To the right is a blue bubble that says, January 10 2025. Under this is a blue bubble that says, 12:00-1:30 PM ET. Lastly is a blue bubble under that says Zoom. Black text on a yellow rectangle reads “ What is SURF?” Black text on lab experimental backgrounds reads, “Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) are 8-10 week research programs for students. SURF programs are great for people who want to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)! Black text on smaller individual yellow rectangles also read “ SURF provides: Career Development, Financial Support, Research Experience, Mentorship, and Networking”. Black In Neuro logo in top left. Black text on a yellow rectangle reads “ What is SURF?” Black text on lab experimental backgrounds reads, “Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) are 8-10 week research programs for students. SURF programs are great for people who want to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)! Black text on smaller individual yellow rectangles also read “ SURF provides: Career Development, Financial Support, Research Experience, Mentorship, and Networking”. Black In Neuro logo in top left.
January 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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ziibiing.com
as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:

we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.

the climate crisis is here, all around us
January 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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blackinneuro.bsky.social
Still time to register! Join us for A Session on S.U.R.F. on January 10, 2025 at 12 PM ET for an opportunity to learn more about these programs from current directors!

Open to everyone, but particularly useful for undergraduates interested in research!

tinyurl.com/4mzjyz9 🧪 #MedSky #Neuroscience
Flyer is on a transparent background of a laboratory. At the top right is the Black In Neuro logo. Text at the top aligned in the middle says, A Session on SURF. Under this text says, Interested in a Summer Undergraduate REsearch Fellowship (S.U.R.F.)? Join us for an info session with programs to learn application tips and more. On the bottom in the middle is a rounded rectangle of icons with calendar, clock, and location symbols on the left side. To the right is a blue bubble that says, January 10th 2025. Under this is a blue bubble that says, 12:00-1:30 PM ET. Lastly is a blue bubble under that says, Zoom link.
January 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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glopez.bsky.social
As I board my flight home for the holidays, I wanted to share that a review I wrote with @talialerner.bsky.social just came out! It’s titled “How dopamine enables learning from aversion.” Super grateful for the opportunity - hope you can check it out! 😊😊🎄🎄
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
How dopamine enables learning from aversion
Dopamine is heavily studied for its role in reward learning, but it is becoming increasingly appreciated that dopamine can also enable learning from a…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 22, 2024 at 6:59 PM
nquintus.bsky.social
A must-attend webinar for anyone seeking out summer undergraduate research opportunities!
blackinneuro.bsky.social Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · Dec 20
Winter is here *Game of Thrones Voice*. AND so is the application process for Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships!

Register for the S.U.R.F. info session on January 10, 2025 for more in depth program information! tinyurl.com/4mzjyz9

🧵 1/2 #Neuroscience #AcademicSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪
Large and bolded black text on greenish-blue background reads “What materials may be required to apply for a SURF position?”. Below, a larger rectangle encompassing smaller black text in yellow rectangles read “CV, Personal Essay, Academic Transcript, Diversity Statement, Reference Letter(s).” A friendly reminder in a greenish-blue rectangle below reads “Remember: Check the application requirements for your program of interest ahead of time as requirements vary between institutions”. Black In Neuro logo is in the bottom right corner.
December 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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heydrdukes.bsky.social
My live radio interview on MPR News ✨

www.mprnews.org/episode/2024...
Screenshot of an instagram post by MPR news that has a photo of Dr. Angeline Dukes smiling with a 30 Under 30 chocolate cake. The headline reads U of M neuroscience assistant professor makes Forbes 30 under 30 list for her work in empowering Black scholars. The post is liked by over 7,000 people.
December 18, 2024 at 4:24 PM