Renata Marchette
@renatamarchette.bsky.social
Behavioral pharmacologist • Staff Scientist at Koob Lab • NIDA K99/R00 • @farmacoufsc alumni 🇧🇷 • views my own • she/her
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The Gowrishankar lab will be opening its doors @neuro_MUSC on Dec 1, 2025! We will be hiring at all levels. I will also be at @SfNtweets presenting my lab's vision on Wednesday, Nov 19, 8AM-12PM at poster board GG7. If you're interested, please reach out!
www.raajgowrishankarlab.org
www.raajgowrishankarlab.org
Gowrishankar Lab
www.raajgowrishankarlab.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Gowrishankar lab will be opening its doors @neuro_MUSC on Dec 1, 2025! We will be hiring at all levels. I will also be at @SfNtweets presenting my lab's vision on Wednesday, Nov 19, 8AM-12PM at poster board GG7. If you're interested, please reach out!
www.raajgowrishankarlab.org
www.raajgowrishankarlab.org
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Nixon Lab is hoping to recruit a postdoctoral fellow interested in alcohol-microglia and/or alcohol-neural stem cell interactions in recovery from alcohol-induced brain and behavioral damage/dysfunction. Open fellowships on our NIAAA-funded T32! Please spread the word!
September 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Nixon Lab is hoping to recruit a postdoctoral fellow interested in alcohol-microglia and/or alcohol-neural stem cell interactions in recovery from alcohol-induced brain and behavioral damage/dysfunction. Open fellowships on our NIAAA-funded T32! Please spread the word!
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Wages of unionized workers are 13% higher than their nonunion counterparts.
But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy.
In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states.
This is why unions are vital.
But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy.
In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states.
This is why unions are vital.
September 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Wages of unionized workers are 13% higher than their nonunion counterparts.
But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy.
In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states.
This is why unions are vital.
But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy.
In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states.
This is why unions are vital.
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Hiring: Research Technician and Postdoctoral opportunities!
My lab is looking for candidates to join or research in systems neuroscience at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago @uofilsystem.bsky.social. See details below. Please share! lujanlabuic.squarespace.com/joinus
My lab is looking for candidates to join or research in systems neuroscience at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago @uofilsystem.bsky.social. See details below. Please share! lujanlabuic.squarespace.com/joinus
June 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Hiring: Research Technician and Postdoctoral opportunities!
My lab is looking for candidates to join or research in systems neuroscience at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago @uofilsystem.bsky.social. See details below. Please share! lujanlabuic.squarespace.com/joinus
My lab is looking for candidates to join or research in systems neuroscience at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago @uofilsystem.bsky.social. See details below. Please share! lujanlabuic.squarespace.com/joinus
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Excellent endogenous opioid symposium in Tromsø by @renatamarchette.bsky.social
Slide highlights results from recent metaanalysis of pain sensitivity in opioid users by @martintrostheim.bsky.social & @marieeikemo.bsky.social
Slide highlights results from recent metaanalysis of pain sensitivity in opioid users by @martintrostheim.bsky.social & @marieeikemo.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Excellent endogenous opioid symposium in Tromsø by @renatamarchette.bsky.social
Slide highlights results from recent metaanalysis of pain sensitivity in opioid users by @martintrostheim.bsky.social & @marieeikemo.bsky.social
Slide highlights results from recent metaanalysis of pain sensitivity in opioid users by @martintrostheim.bsky.social & @marieeikemo.bsky.social
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Important update about local impacts of funding cuts.
Depressing but compelling...
Thanks to @joshuasweitz.bsky.social and his team for putting this together.
scienceimpacts.org
Depressing but compelling...
Thanks to @joshuasweitz.bsky.social and his team for putting this together.
scienceimpacts.org
SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research
Developed by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide
scienceimpacts.org
June 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Important update about local impacts of funding cuts.
Depressing but compelling...
Thanks to @joshuasweitz.bsky.social and his team for putting this together.
scienceimpacts.org
Depressing but compelling...
Thanks to @joshuasweitz.bsky.social and his team for putting this together.
scienceimpacts.org
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Reposting this as a reminder that we have an open Research Assistant position - appreciate reposts and passing along to colleagues who may know people who are interested!
Details and link to apply are in the second post!
Details and link to apply are in the second post!
New posting for a Research Assistant in our division. Ideal position for recent graduate looking for experience in molecular neurobiology and microscopy. Team-oriented environment working across projects generating spatial transcriptomics data in human 🧠 tissue and human-derived neuronal cell models
June 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reposting this as a reminder that we have an open Research Assistant position - appreciate reposts and passing along to colleagues who may know people who are interested!
Details and link to apply are in the second post!
Details and link to apply are in the second post!
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So, I emailed the link:
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
to my kids, some of my former graduate students and post-docs, and a few other friends. All in all, I shared the link with about 30 people.
I asked them to consider signing and to share the link with their own networks.
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www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
to my kids, some of my former graduate students and post-docs, and a few other friends. All in all, I shared the link with about 30 people.
I asked them to consider signing and to share the link with their own networks.
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Bethesda Declaration — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
Support NIH Staff Now!
www.standupforscience.net
June 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
So, I emailed the link:
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
to my kids, some of my former graduate students and post-docs, and a few other friends. All in all, I shared the link with about 30 people.
I asked them to consider signing and to share the link with their own networks.
5/n
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
to my kids, some of my former graduate students and post-docs, and a few other friends. All in all, I shared the link with about 30 people.
I asked them to consider signing and to share the link with their own networks.
5/n
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I couldn't sleep last night and skimmed through the names on the #BethesdaDeclaration support letter page.
First, the good news.
(1) There were 18,000+ names and it took me 3 hours.
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First, the good news.
(1) There were 18,000+ names and it took me 3 hours.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I couldn't sleep last night and skimmed through the names on the #BethesdaDeclaration support letter page.
First, the good news.
(1) There were 18,000+ names and it took me 3 hours.
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First, the good news.
(1) There were 18,000+ names and it took me 3 hours.
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*URGENT* please support NIH research and the NIH employees who are standing up for science at the risk of losing their jobs! Sign *TODAY* in support of the Bethesda Declaration. The senate appropriations committee is reviewing the NIH budget Tuesday at 10 am. SHARE widely! 🧪
ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff
Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.
actionnetwork.org
June 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
*URGENT* please support NIH research and the NIH employees who are standing up for science at the risk of losing their jobs! Sign *TODAY* in support of the Bethesda Declaration. The senate appropriations committee is reviewing the NIH budget Tuesday at 10 am. SHARE widely! 🧪
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The notice and COMMENT PERIOD OPENED TODAY AND CLOSES MAY 23.
Anyone who would like to register an objection or comment should go to this page and click on the green “public comment” button at the top:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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Anyone who would like to register an objection or comment should go to this page and click on the green “public comment” button at the top:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a rule to increase career employee accountability. Agency supervisors report great difficulty removing employees for poor performance or misconduc...
www.federalregister.gov
April 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The notice and COMMENT PERIOD OPENED TODAY AND CLOSES MAY 23.
Anyone who would like to register an objection or comment should go to this page and click on the green “public comment” button at the top:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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Anyone who would like to register an objection or comment should go to this page and click on the green “public comment” button at the top:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
6/n
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Our latest now out @pnas.org
Huge thanks to the team (a large group of fantastic post-bacs made this possible), NIAAA, and @kahlertumsom.bsky.social for support!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Huge thanks to the team (a large group of fantastic post-bacs made this possible), NIAAA, and @kahlertumsom.bsky.social for support!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Neural basis for individual differences in the attention-enhancing effects of methylphenidate | PNAS
Stimulant drugs that boost dopamine, like methylphenidate (MP), enhance attention
and are effective treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity ...
www.pnas.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our latest now out @pnas.org
Huge thanks to the team (a large group of fantastic post-bacs made this possible), NIAAA, and @kahlertumsom.bsky.social for support!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Huge thanks to the team (a large group of fantastic post-bacs made this possible), NIAAA, and @kahlertumsom.bsky.social for support!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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We have multiple openings for basic addiction scientists interested in pursuing translational research within the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social apply @ umb.taleo.net/careersectio... and learn about our institute @ addiction.umaryland.edu
Assistant Professor in Research and Addiction
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
umb.taleo.net
March 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We have multiple openings for basic addiction scientists interested in pursuing translational research within the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social apply @ umb.taleo.net/careersectio... and learn about our institute @ addiction.umaryland.edu
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It's important to remember that we DO have a choice in compliance. If you are asked to send 5 bullets, it's still YOUR CHOICE to send them. Your decision will be based on life circumstances and the line you draw in the sand; it's different for everyone. But we cannot hide behind "I had no choice".
March 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's important to remember that we DO have a choice in compliance. If you are asked to send 5 bullets, it's still YOUR CHOICE to send them. Your decision will be based on life circumstances and the line you draw in the sand; it's different for everyone. But we cannot hide behind "I had no choice".
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SPEAKER LINEUP FOR STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ☀️
Here's our list of current speakers—and it's still growing! Come tomorrow to hear some amazing speakers talk about science, their experiences, and the future.
#standupforscience2025
Here's our list of current speakers—and it's still growing! Come tomorrow to hear some amazing speakers talk about science, their experiences, and the future.
#standupforscience2025
March 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
SPEAKER LINEUP FOR STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ☀️
Here's our list of current speakers—and it's still growing! Come tomorrow to hear some amazing speakers talk about science, their experiences, and the future.
#standupforscience2025
Here's our list of current speakers—and it's still growing! Come tomorrow to hear some amazing speakers talk about science, their experiences, and the future.
#standupforscience2025
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Here is a quick screen grab of how to do a search in the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). Any study section should come up using "NIH" as a search term but if you are looking for one in particular, use the SRO's last name.
March 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Here is a quick screen grab of how to do a search in the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). Any study section should come up using "NIH" as a search term but if you are looking for one in particular, use the SRO's last name.
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On Wednesday, the White House issued a new executive order regarding DOGE
IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S “DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” COST EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S “DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” COST EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
February 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
On Wednesday, the White House issued a new executive order regarding DOGE
IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S “DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” COST EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S “DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” COST EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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This is a straight ban on purchasing at #NIH — for cancer trials, treating patients, and developing cures. @chrislhayes.bsky.social
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
Trump Places Freeze On Federal Credit Cards In Newest DOGE Executive Order
The order gives the Department of Government Efficiency more power over federal funds and spending practices.
www.forbes.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is a straight ban on purchasing at #NIH — for cancer trials, treating patients, and developing cures. @chrislhayes.bsky.social
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
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Almost all purchases below $100k at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
That’s hundreds to thousands a day. Medicine for patients, saline, gauze, research supplies. All now banned.
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That’s hundreds to thousands a day. Medicine for patients, saline, gauze, research supplies. All now banned.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Almost all purchases below $100k at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
That’s hundreds to thousands a day. Medicine for patients, saline, gauze, research supplies. All now banned.
/end
That’s hundreds to thousands a day. Medicine for patients, saline, gauze, research supplies. All now banned.
/end
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methods that will fly under the radar.
They don’t want to say “We’re cancelling NIH research by banning spending money” — because the media would cover that loud and clear.
So they say “pause Federal Register postings” “pause govt cards for a month.”
Don’t let them get away with this. Be loud. 🧪
They don’t want to say “We’re cancelling NIH research by banning spending money” — because the media would cover that loud and clear.
So they say “pause Federal Register postings” “pause govt cards for a month.”
Don’t let them get away with this. Be loud. 🧪
February 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
methods that will fly under the radar.
They don’t want to say “We’re cancelling NIH research by banning spending money” — because the media would cover that loud and clear.
So they say “pause Federal Register postings” “pause govt cards for a month.”
Don’t let them get away with this. Be loud. 🧪
They don’t want to say “We’re cancelling NIH research by banning spending money” — because the media would cover that loud and clear.
So they say “pause Federal Register postings” “pause govt cards for a month.”
Don’t let them get away with this. Be loud. 🧪
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BREAKING
Project 2025 leader and current OMB head Russ Vought directs all agencies to create plans for large-scale layoffs ("Reductions in Force") by March 13.
Project 2025 leader and current OMB head Russ Vought directs all agencies to create plans for large-scale layoffs ("Reductions in Force") by March 13.
February 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
BREAKING
Project 2025 leader and current OMB head Russ Vought directs all agencies to create plans for large-scale layoffs ("Reductions in Force") by March 13.
Project 2025 leader and current OMB head Russ Vought directs all agencies to create plans for large-scale layoffs ("Reductions in Force") by March 13.
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The NIH summer internship program was cancelled today.
www.reddit.com/r/NIH/commen...
Another important summer program that allowed young researchers pathways into STEM, gutted.
www.reddit.com/r/NIH/commen...
Another important summer program that allowed young researchers pathways into STEM, gutted.
From the NIH community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the NIH community
www.reddit.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The NIH summer internship program was cancelled today.
www.reddit.com/r/NIH/commen...
Another important summer program that allowed young researchers pathways into STEM, gutted.
www.reddit.com/r/NIH/commen...
Another important summer program that allowed young researchers pathways into STEM, gutted.
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"The cuts hit hard in NIH’s [research campuses, primarily in Maryland right outside DC], which make up about 11% of the agency’s $47.4 billion. With 1200 principal investigators, the intramural program is the world’s largest biomedical research institution..."
www.science.org/cont...
www.science.org/cont...
More NIH job cuts coming? Agency’s scientists already reeling after week of firings
NIH is appealing loss of some lab leaders among in-house research program while bracing for the next actions from Trump administration
www.science.org
February 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"The cuts hit hard in NIH’s [research campuses, primarily in Maryland right outside DC], which make up about 11% of the agency’s $47.4 billion. With 1200 principal investigators, the intramural program is the world’s largest biomedical research institution..."
www.science.org/cont...
www.science.org/cont...
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Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.
Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work
Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.
www.npr.org
February 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.
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IMPORTANT
Collecting data to understand and strengthen arguments about the impact of the administration's ill-considered actions and the responses of universities...
Please share!
Collecting data to understand and strengthen arguments about the impact of the administration's ill-considered actions and the responses of universities...
Please share!
As a result of Trump’s slashes to research funding, dozens of graduate programs have announced reductions and cancellations of graduate admissions slots.
If you are an impacted applicant, please fill out this survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🧪🧠🧬🔬🥼👩🏼🔬🧑🔬
If you are an impacted applicant, please fill out this survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🧪🧠🧬🔬🥼👩🏼🔬🧑🔬
Grad Admission Impacts Survey
It is grad admissions season and many postbacs are feeling the chilling impacts of the Trump administration's recent executive orders freezing and slashing extramural research funding. Dozens of gradu...
docs.google.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:48 AM
IMPORTANT
Collecting data to understand and strengthen arguments about the impact of the administration's ill-considered actions and the responses of universities...
Please share!
Collecting data to understand and strengthen arguments about the impact of the administration's ill-considered actions and the responses of universities...
Please share!