MM
@phdeez.bsky.social
Neuroscientist »» civil servant committed to creating a biomedical workforce welcoming to all. Spelman BS 💙 Pitt PhD. ⟦Tweets my own⟧
really bummed to miss AISES 2025 National Conference - this would have been my first time! hope everyone has safe travels to Minneapolis and enjoy an amazing few days together celebrating, sharing, and learning 🤗 See you next year!
October 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
really bummed to miss AISES 2025 National Conference - this would have been my first time! hope everyone has safe travels to Minneapolis and enjoy an amazing few days together celebrating, sharing, and learning 🤗 See you next year!
Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding (as of October 1, 2025) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-26-004: Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding NOT-OD-26-004. NIH
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October 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding (as of October 1, 2025) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
many thanks to Drs. Naomi Lee & Joslynn Lee for welcoming me to NAU for the Southwest Summit + Celebration Ceremony this wknd! im proud/grateful NINDS is investing in these *incredible* CARE high school scientists 🫶🏽 may i continue to do work that champions all such scholars 🙏🏽
July 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
many thanks to Drs. Naomi Lee & Joslynn Lee for welcoming me to NAU for the Southwest Summit + Celebration Ceremony this wknd! im proud/grateful NINDS is investing in these *incredible* CARE high school scientists 🫶🏽 may i continue to do work that champions all such scholars 🙏🏽
the reissued NOFO for theRuth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) is finally published! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
PA-25-425: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Par...
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without N...
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June 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
the reissued NOFO for theRuth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) is finally published! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
the reissued NOFO for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) is finally published! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
PA-25-422: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) PA-25-422. NI...
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June 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
the reissued NOFO for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) is finally published! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
there is no bond quite like the Spelman bond 🩵🥰🤍 grateful to have spent this last wknd celebrating my 20th college reunion with my Limelight sisters 💚 #Spelman05
May 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
there is no bond quite like the Spelman bond 🩵🥰🤍 grateful to have spent this last wknd celebrating my 20th college reunion with my Limelight sisters 💚 #Spelman05
this is my temp office only for this wk (ill get assigned another work station next wk) but i still made it *for me*
i may change up the decor each wk for each new office or cube assignment 🤔 just wanna make this fiery pit of hell cozy as possible so i can do my fckng job 🙃
i may change up the decor each wk for each new office or cube assignment 🤔 just wanna make this fiery pit of hell cozy as possible so i can do my fckng job 🙃
March 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
this is my temp office only for this wk (ill get assigned another work station next wk) but i still made it *for me*
i may change up the decor each wk for each new office or cube assignment 🤔 just wanna make this fiery pit of hell cozy as possible so i can do my fckng job 🙃
i may change up the decor each wk for each new office or cube assignment 🤔 just wanna make this fiery pit of hell cozy as possible so i can do my fckng job 🙃
today was my last day in the office ive occupied for the last 3yrs - since we were able to return to work from the pandemic hiatus.
what makes me sad most? i cant take my white board w/ these lovely msgs from beloved coworkers to whatever space i get assigned next 🥺😩😭
what makes me sad most? i cant take my white board w/ these lovely msgs from beloved coworkers to whatever space i get assigned next 🥺😩😭
March 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
today was my last day in the office ive occupied for the last 3yrs - since we were able to return to work from the pandemic hiatus.
what makes me sad most? i cant take my white board w/ these lovely msgs from beloved coworkers to whatever space i get assigned next 🥺😩😭
what makes me sad most? i cant take my white board w/ these lovely msgs from beloved coworkers to whatever space i get assigned next 🥺😩😭
today marks 6yrs with the Dream Team! so much *good* and growth has happened over these 6yrs - im eternally grateful that i have gotten to live my purpose here in service to others 🙏🏽💞
cheers to however much time is left to keep doing the work 🥂
cheers to however much time is left to keep doing the work 🥂
February 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
today marks 6yrs with the Dream Team! so much *good* and growth has happened over these 6yrs - im eternally grateful that i have gotten to live my purpose here in service to others 🙏🏽💞
cheers to however much time is left to keep doing the work 🥂
cheers to however much time is left to keep doing the work 🥂
so glad to spend some QT with my neuro bro @nelsontotah.bsky.social while in town from Finland! feels like just yesterday we were in our grad lab & he was throwing darts 🎯 over my head 😳 LOL! now look at us - professional do-gooders 🥹
well done neuro mom @bita137.bsky.social 🥰#MoghaddamLab
well done neuro mom @bita137.bsky.social 🥰#MoghaddamLab
February 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
so glad to spend some QT with my neuro bro @nelsontotah.bsky.social while in town from Finland! feels like just yesterday we were in our grad lab & he was throwing darts 🎯 over my head 😳 LOL! now look at us - professional do-gooders 🥹
well done neuro mom @bita137.bsky.social 🥰#MoghaddamLab
well done neuro mom @bita137.bsky.social 🥰#MoghaddamLab
when i write my tell all…
a woman in a white dress is standing in front of a car that is on fire .
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February 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
when i write my tell all…
im beyond grateful for all the texts, DMs, emails the last 2wks saying “checking on you” “thinking of you” “thank you for all you do” “i/we support you/your team”❣️
the recognition has meant EVERYTHING. its all fuel that keeps me focused to fight instead of deep in despair 🙏🏽
the recognition has meant EVERYTHING. its all fuel that keeps me focused to fight instead of deep in despair 🙏🏽
February 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
im beyond grateful for all the texts, DMs, emails the last 2wks saying “checking on you” “thinking of you” “thank you for all you do” “i/we support you/your team”❣️
the recognition has meant EVERYTHING. its all fuel that keeps me focused to fight instead of deep in despair 🙏🏽
the recognition has meant EVERYTHING. its all fuel that keeps me focused to fight instead of deep in despair 🙏🏽
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Welp! NIH diversity supplement grants now have newly updated expiration dates dates of January 2025 revised from May 2026. 🤷♀️
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
PA-23-189: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-23-189....
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January 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Welp! NIH diversity supplement grants now have newly updated expiration dates dates of January 2025 revised from May 2026. 🤷♀️
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization on Day 1????
lmaooooo “bUt kAmAlA…”
lmaooooo “bUt kAmAlA…”
January 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization on Day 1????
lmaooooo “bUt kAmAlA…”
lmaooooo “bUt kAmAlA…”
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An amazing honor to give NIH’s WALS lecture today as the last speaker under the leadership of NIH Director Dr Monica Bertagnolli
January 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
An amazing honor to give NIH’s WALS lecture today as the last speaker under the leadership of NIH Director Dr Monica Bertagnolli
when you get to host your bad ass brilliant ass PhD advisor @bita137.bsky.social as an invited speaker for the prestigious NIH Wednesday After Lecures Series 🤗🥰 grateful for our friendship that has developed after all these years 🙏🏽
January 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
when you get to host your bad ass brilliant ass PhD advisor @bita137.bsky.social as an invited speaker for the prestigious NIH Wednesday After Lecures Series 🤗🥰 grateful for our friendship that has developed after all these years 🙏🏽
soooo many incredible scientists i know and adore made this PECASE list! CONGRATS to all recognized 👏🏽🙌🏽 www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up...
President Biden Honors Nearly 400 Federally Funded Early-Career Scientists | OSTP | The White House
Today, President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outst...
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January 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
soooo many incredible scientists i know and adore made this PECASE list! CONGRATS to all recognized 👏🏽🙌🏽 www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up...
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So this was announced today: "President Biden Honors More Than 300 Americans with Nation’s Highest Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers and Mentors"
www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up...
Happy #NationalMenteringMonth2025
#NationalMenteringMonth
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Happy #NationalMenteringMonth2025
#NationalMenteringMonth
January 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
So this was announced today: "President Biden Honors More Than 300 Americans with Nation’s Highest Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers and Mentors"
www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up...
Happy #NationalMenteringMonth2025
#NationalMenteringMonth
www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up...
Happy #NationalMenteringMonth2025
#NationalMenteringMonth
special HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY 🗣️ shout out to all of my beautiful brilliant #BlackInNeuro Sorors 🔺🐘🧠 #DST1913
January 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
special HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY 🗣️ shout out to all of my beautiful brilliant #BlackInNeuro Sorors 🔺🐘🧠 #DST1913
thanks for sharing this language from NIGMS! def going to incorporate in guidance to my IC's future applicants 🙌🏽
Agree. In fact if you are applying for DSP support note that GMS expects this to be done in the application. www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/mec...
January 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
thanks for sharing this language from NIGMS! def going to incorporate in guidance to my IC's future applicants 🙌🏽
my pet peeve as a reviewer: grant apps that state the trainee or ECR *is going to* create an IDP to use later during the project period.
ummm why not create the IDP FIRST then write a detailed training/career dev plan that actually incorporates the identified needs/gap areas???
ummm why not create the IDP FIRST then write a detailed training/career dev plan that actually incorporates the identified needs/gap areas???
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December 13, 2024 at 7:02 PM
my pet peeve as a reviewer: grant apps that state the trainee or ECR *is going to* create an IDP to use later during the project period.
ummm why not create the IDP FIRST then write a detailed training/career dev plan that actually incorporates the identified needs/gap areas???
ummm why not create the IDP FIRST then write a detailed training/career dev plan that actually incorporates the identified needs/gap areas???
grateful for the spaces i get to occupy 🙏🏽
spaces where i dont have to hide or shrink or use a small voice
spaces where i am welcomed to show up whole and true and uninhibited
spaces where i dont have to hide or shrink or use a small voice
spaces where i am welcomed to show up whole and true and uninhibited
December 11, 2024 at 6:53 PM
grateful for the spaces i get to occupy 🙏🏽
spaces where i dont have to hide or shrink or use a small voice
spaces where i am welcomed to show up whole and true and uninhibited
spaces where i dont have to hide or shrink or use a small voice
spaces where i am welcomed to show up whole and true and uninhibited
im away at a conference so unable to attend todays NINDS Director’s Award Ceremony but so thankful to my colleagues Drs. Ana E & Jenny K for nominating me for this award 🙏🏽 🥹 i hit the colleague jackpot & feel empowered to embark on my new journey as “supervisor”
December 4, 2024 at 12:00 AM
im away at a conference so unable to attend todays NINDS Director’s Award Ceremony but so thankful to my colleagues Drs. Ana E & Jenny K for nominating me for this award 🙏🏽 🥹 i hit the colleague jackpot & feel empowered to embark on my new journey as “supervisor”
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There’s still time to register for the first-time reviewers workshop with @reviewerzero.bsky.social!
Geared toward people in the 🧠 sciences but useful and open to all ✨
Register 👇🏽 blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-5883989
#Neuroskyence #Blackademics #PhDSky #AcademicSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪
Geared toward people in the 🧠 sciences but useful and open to all ✨
Register 👇🏽 blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-5883989
#Neuroskyence #Blackademics #PhDSky #AcademicSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪
December 2, 2024 at 10:50 PM
There’s still time to register for the first-time reviewers workshop with @reviewerzero.bsky.social!
Geared toward people in the 🧠 sciences but useful and open to all ✨
Register 👇🏽 blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-5883989
#Neuroskyence #Blackademics #PhDSky #AcademicSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪
Geared toward people in the 🧠 sciences but useful and open to all ✨
Register 👇🏽 blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-5883989
#Neuroskyence #Blackademics #PhDSky #AcademicSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪
happy Thanksgiving Eve!!
i have much to be thankful for! THANK YOU to my e-village and real life friends / colleagues/ menteez / grantees / trainees who regularly contribute to and inspire me to do my dream* job of impacting the next gen of scientists🥰❣️
i have much to be thankful for! THANK YOU to my e-village and real life friends / colleagues/ menteez / grantees / trainees who regularly contribute to and inspire me to do my dream* job of impacting the next gen of scientists🥰❣️
November 27, 2024 at 7:17 PM
happy Thanksgiving Eve!!
i have much to be thankful for! THANK YOU to my e-village and real life friends / colleagues/ menteez / grantees / trainees who regularly contribute to and inspire me to do my dream* job of impacting the next gen of scientists🥰❣️
i have much to be thankful for! THANK YOU to my e-village and real life friends / colleagues/ menteez / grantees / trainees who regularly contribute to and inspire me to do my dream* job of impacting the next gen of scientists🥰❣️