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Stellate's Web & Design team made magic happen in delivering the Stanford group's new fully custom rebrand— balancing clean and professional with vibrant and playful!
Check it out: www.laurenoconnelllab.com
Stellate's Web & Design team made magic happen in delivering the Stanford group's new fully custom rebrand— balancing clean and professional with vibrant and playful!
Check it out: www.laurenoconnelllab.com
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Congratulations to Core Investigator @christophthaiss.bsky.social on being named a 2026 @sloanfoundation.bsky.social Research Fellow. He is one of 126 early-career scientists recognized for extraordinary promise and the potential to reshape their fields: sloan.org/fellowships/...
February 17, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Congratulations to Core Investigator @christophthaiss.bsky.social on being named a 2026 @sloanfoundation.bsky.social Research Fellow. He is one of 126 early-career scientists recognized for extraordinary promise and the potential to reshape their fields: sloan.org/fellowships/...
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The biggest problem holding neuroscience back right now isn’t data or tools, thanks in large part to the BRAIN Initiative.
It’s fragmentation across species. I wrote this to hopefully spark discussion around an issue that can only be solved as a community👇
www.thetransmitter.org/animal-model...
It’s fragmentation across species. I wrote this to hopefully spark discussion around an issue that can only be solved as a community👇
www.thetransmitter.org/animal-model...
Neuroscience has a species problem
If neuroscience is serious about building general principles of brain function, cross-species dialogue must become a core organizing principle.
www.thetransmitter.org
February 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The biggest problem holding neuroscience back right now isn’t data or tools, thanks in large part to the BRAIN Initiative.
It’s fragmentation across species. I wrote this to hopefully spark discussion around an issue that can only be solved as a community👇
www.thetransmitter.org/animal-model...
It’s fragmentation across species. I wrote this to hopefully spark discussion around an issue that can only be solved as a community👇
www.thetransmitter.org/animal-model...
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Yes! Let's have more discussion about the big things holding back neurosci so we can rally to find solutions.
I agree with @suthanalab.bsky.social that silos across species in both measures and the uptake of results into theories is on the "big problems" short list.
What do you see as solutions?
I agree with @suthanalab.bsky.social that silos across species in both measures and the uptake of results into theories is on the "big problems" short list.
What do you see as solutions?
The biggest problem holding neuroscience back right now isn’t data or tools, thanks in large part to the BRAIN Initiative.
It’s fragmentation across species. I wrote this to hopefully spark discussion around an issue that can only be solved as a community👇
www.thetransmitter.org/animal-model...
It’s fragmentation across species. I wrote this to hopefully spark discussion around an issue that can only be solved as a community👇
www.thetransmitter.org/animal-model...
Neuroscience has a species problem
If neuroscience is serious about building general principles of brain function, cross-species dialogue must become a core organizing principle.
www.thetransmitter.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Yes! Let's have more discussion about the big things holding back neurosci so we can rally to find solutions.
I agree with @suthanalab.bsky.social that silos across species in both measures and the uptake of results into theories is on the "big problems" short list.
What do you see as solutions?
I agree with @suthanalab.bsky.social that silos across species in both measures and the uptake of results into theories is on the "big problems" short list.
What do you see as solutions?
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There’s still time to apply for #OptoGRC2026! 🙌
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
February 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
There’s still time to apply for #OptoGRC2026! 🙌
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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💡The neural mechanisms behind "aha!" moments are revealed in @natcomms.nature.com.
Bridging computational neuroscience and AI, this approach offers insights into learning in biological and artificial systems.
Congrats to @biyuhe.bsky.social and team! Proud to be part of this work.
Learn more 👇
Bridging computational neuroscience and AI, this approach offers insights into learning in biological and artificial systems.
Congrats to @biyuhe.bsky.social and team! Proud to be part of this work.
Learn more 👇
Ever wondered how the Dalmatian Dog effect works?
The human brain can quickly learn from a single experience and generalize it to related experiences — an impressive feat so far not matched by AI.
Our new paper in @natcomms.nature.com reveals how this works.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The human brain can quickly learn from a single experience and generalize it to related experiences — an impressive feat so far not matched by AI.
Our new paper in @natcomms.nature.com reveals how this works.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
💡The neural mechanisms behind "aha!" moments are revealed in @natcomms.nature.com.
Bridging computational neuroscience and AI, this approach offers insights into learning in biological and artificial systems.
Congrats to @biyuhe.bsky.social and team! Proud to be part of this work.
Learn more 👇
Bridging computational neuroscience and AI, this approach offers insights into learning in biological and artificial systems.
Congrats to @biyuhe.bsky.social and team! Proud to be part of this work.
Learn more 👇
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We're launching the Arc AIxBio Fellows Program to support the next generation of researchers working at the interface of AI and biology. Teams of 2-3 undergrads propose and execute their own research projects over 6-12 months with Arc mentors.
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Announcing the Arc AIxBio Fellows Program for Undergrads | Arc Institute
Advances in AI are only beginning to impact how biologists answer research questions, creating new training needs for the next generation of scientists. In our role operating at the interface of AI an...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
We're launching the Arc AIxBio Fellows Program to support the next generation of researchers working at the interface of AI and biology. Teams of 2-3 undergrads propose and execute their own research projects over 6-12 months with Arc mentors.
arcinstitute.org/news/aixbio-...
arcinstitute.org/news/aixbio-...
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Thanks to Ladan Jiracek for having me on the Neural Implant Podcast!
We discussed how clinical neuroscience is combining high-resolution brain recordings with sophisticated behavioral studies to provide a truly comprehensive characterization of the human brain.
🎧 Listen here: tinyurl.com/yx47525v
We discussed how clinical neuroscience is combining high-resolution brain recordings with sophisticated behavioral studies to provide a truly comprehensive characterization of the human brain.
🎧 Listen here: tinyurl.com/yx47525v
Neural Implant podcast - the people behind Brain-Machine Interface revolutions: Ignacio Sáez - Neurotechnology for Cognition: Recording and Modulating the Human Brain
In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek sits down with Dr. , , whose lab uses intracranial brain recordings to study the biology of human cognition. Ignacio shares how cu...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Thanks to Ladan Jiracek for having me on the Neural Implant Podcast!
We discussed how clinical neuroscience is combining high-resolution brain recordings with sophisticated behavioral studies to provide a truly comprehensive characterization of the human brain.
🎧 Listen here: tinyurl.com/yx47525v
We discussed how clinical neuroscience is combining high-resolution brain recordings with sophisticated behavioral studies to provide a truly comprehensive characterization of the human brain.
🎧 Listen here: tinyurl.com/yx47525v
Catch our CEO @caitvw.bsky.social at @acnporg.bsky.social next week!
Her Special Topics Session will tackle #SciComm in an era of misinformation with Yasmin Hurd @neurovoice.bsky.social & Lana Ruvolo Grasser 📢🧪
Caitlin will be at ACNP all week so email her to connect: caitlin@stellatecomms.com
Her Special Topics Session will tackle #SciComm in an era of misinformation with Yasmin Hurd @neurovoice.bsky.social & Lana Ruvolo Grasser 📢🧪
Caitlin will be at ACNP all week so email her to connect: caitlin@stellatecomms.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Catch our CEO @caitvw.bsky.social at @acnporg.bsky.social next week!
Her Special Topics Session will tackle #SciComm in an era of misinformation with Yasmin Hurd @neurovoice.bsky.social & Lana Ruvolo Grasser 📢🧪
Caitlin will be at ACNP all week so email her to connect: caitlin@stellatecomms.com
Her Special Topics Session will tackle #SciComm in an era of misinformation with Yasmin Hurd @neurovoice.bsky.social & Lana Ruvolo Grasser 📢🧪
Caitlin will be at ACNP all week so email her to connect: caitlin@stellatecomms.com
We're thrilled to share that Clare Reynell, PhD has been promoted to Senior Account Supervisor at Stellate in recognition of her steady & trusted leadership on several of our most high-profile accounts!
Congrats on the much-deserved advancement— we’re excited for what’s ahead 💜
Congrats on the much-deserved advancement— we’re excited for what’s ahead 💜
January 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We're thrilled to share that Clare Reynell, PhD has been promoted to Senior Account Supervisor at Stellate in recognition of her steady & trusted leadership on several of our most high-profile accounts!
Congrats on the much-deserved advancement— we’re excited for what’s ahead 💜
Congrats on the much-deserved advancement— we’re excited for what’s ahead 💜
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Today, we welcome Megan van Overbeek as our first Chief Scientific Officer.
At Arc, she'll drive the discovery of novel therapeutic strategies for complex diseases, bringing expertise that bridges fundamental research with therapeutic development.
At Arc, she'll drive the discovery of novel therapeutic strategies for complex diseases, bringing expertise that bridges fundamental research with therapeutic development.
January 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Today, we welcome Megan van Overbeek as our first Chief Scientific Officer.
At Arc, she'll drive the discovery of novel therapeutic strategies for complex diseases, bringing expertise that bridges fundamental research with therapeutic development.
At Arc, she'll drive the discovery of novel therapeutic strategies for complex diseases, bringing expertise that bridges fundamental research with therapeutic development.
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Looking back on 2025, I’m proud of all we accomplished as a team. But more than that, I'm proud of the growth, the laughter, and the support we gave one another along the way.
Grateful for this team and a year of shared moments big and small.
Happy holidays from the Tian Lab 💜✨
Grateful for this team and a year of shared moments big and small.
Happy holidays from the Tian Lab 💜✨
December 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Looking back on 2025, I’m proud of all we accomplished as a team. But more than that, I'm proud of the growth, the laughter, and the support we gave one another along the way.
Grateful for this team and a year of shared moments big and small.
Happy holidays from the Tian Lab 💜✨
Grateful for this team and a year of shared moments big and small.
Happy holidays from the Tian Lab 💜✨
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Don’t miss out on the chance to present at #OptoGRC2026!
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Don’t miss out on the chance to present at #OptoGRC2026!
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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We had such a great time celebrating Tian Lab student Nikki Tjahjono’s successful PhD defense last week!
Over the past six years, it has been a privilege to work with Nikki and watch her grow into an exceptional scientist, mentor, and community builder.
Congratulations, Dr. Tjahjono! 🎓🎉
Over the past six years, it has been a privilege to work with Nikki and watch her grow into an exceptional scientist, mentor, and community builder.
Congratulations, Dr. Tjahjono! 🎓🎉
December 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We had such a great time celebrating Tian Lab student Nikki Tjahjono’s successful PhD defense last week!
Over the past six years, it has been a privilege to work with Nikki and watch her grow into an exceptional scientist, mentor, and community builder.
Congratulations, Dr. Tjahjono! 🎓🎉
Over the past six years, it has been a privilege to work with Nikki and watch her grow into an exceptional scientist, mentor, and community builder.
Congratulations, Dr. Tjahjono! 🎓🎉
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Looking for a nice way to build team connection before the holiday? Our lab drew names (gift exchange style) & shared aloud why we're grateful for that teammate, what makes us proud of them & how they strengthen the team. Such a sweet, grounding moment. Highly recommend 💛🧠
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Looking for a nice way to build team connection before the holiday? Our lab drew names (gift exchange style) & shared aloud why we're grateful for that teammate, what makes us proud of them & how they strengthen the team. Such a sweet, grounding moment. Highly recommend 💛🧠
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This paper truly changed my life!!
“I will die on the hill that population coding is the relevant level of encoding information in the brain.” In the latest “This paper changed my life,” Nancy Padilla-Coreano discusses a paper on mixed selectivity neurons.
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/this-paper-c...
#neuroskyence
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This paper changed my life: Nancy Padilla-Coreano on learning the value of population coding
The 2013 Nature paper by Mattia Rigotti and his colleagues revealed how mixed selectivity neurons—cells that are not selectively tuned to a stimulus—play a key role in cognition.
www.thetransmitter.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This paper truly changed my life!!
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Joyful, connected design for @manuellayassa.bsky.social's NeuroEngage Lab.
What an absolute pleasure to bring this group's logo and website to life! Check it out: www.neuroengagelab.com
What an absolute pleasure to bring this group's logo and website to life! Check it out: www.neuroengagelab.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Joyful, connected design for @manuellayassa.bsky.social's NeuroEngage Lab.
What an absolute pleasure to bring this group's logo and website to life! Check it out: www.neuroengagelab.com
What an absolute pleasure to bring this group's logo and website to life! Check it out: www.neuroengagelab.com
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🚨 Reminder: Applications for #OptoGRC2026 are now OPEN!
Don’t miss your chance to join an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection with the brightest minds in optogenetics 💡🧠
Apply now for the best chance of acceptance: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Don’t miss your chance to join an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection with the brightest minds in optogenetics 💡🧠
Apply now for the best chance of acceptance: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🚨 Reminder: Applications for #OptoGRC2026 are now OPEN!
Don’t miss your chance to join an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection with the brightest minds in optogenetics 💡🧠
Apply now for the best chance of acceptance: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Don’t miss your chance to join an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection with the brightest minds in optogenetics 💡🧠
Apply now for the best chance of acceptance: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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@thetransmitter.bsky.social's portrait of the state of neuroscience presents a great opportunity to look back & reflect as we come toward the end of 2025. I'm quoted alongside leaders in the field as we reflect on the current challenges & hopes for the future: www.thetransmitter.org/state-of-neu...
The State of Neuroscience 2025
The Transmitter presents a portrait of the field through four lenses: its focus, its output, its people and its funding.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
@thetransmitter.bsky.social's portrait of the state of neuroscience presents a great opportunity to look back & reflect as we come toward the end of 2025. I'm quoted alongside leaders in the field as we reflect on the current challenges & hopes for the future: www.thetransmitter.org/state-of-neu...
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A preprint out today from Arc Innovation Investigator Theo Roth, Austin Hartman, Oliver Takacsi-Nagy, and colleagues introduces CRISPR All–a unified programming language for editing human cells across all major genetic perturbation types at once.
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A preprint out today from Arc Innovation Investigator Theo Roth, Austin Hartman, Oliver Takacsi-Nagy, and colleagues introduces CRISPR All–a unified programming language for editing human cells across all major genetic perturbation types at once.
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It's time to meet your #OptoGRC2026 chairs!
Co-vice chair @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social is an assistant professor at @princeton.edu who spent the summer building a van for weekend adventures 🚐✨
She's most looking forward to meeting new people & exploring areas outside of her usual wheelhouse!
Co-vice chair @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social is an assistant professor at @princeton.edu who spent the summer building a van for weekend adventures 🚐✨
She's most looking forward to meeting new people & exploring areas outside of her usual wheelhouse!
November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It's time to meet your #OptoGRC2026 chairs!
Co-vice chair @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social is an assistant professor at @princeton.edu who spent the summer building a van for weekend adventures 🚐✨
She's most looking forward to meeting new people & exploring areas outside of her usual wheelhouse!
Co-vice chair @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social is an assistant professor at @princeton.edu who spent the summer building a van for weekend adventures 🚐✨
She's most looking forward to meeting new people & exploring areas outside of her usual wheelhouse!
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New from @stellatecomms.bsky.social ✨❄️ An icy website design for @nelsontotah.bsky.social's group at Helsinki Institute of Life Science!
Go check out the *STUNNING* research illustrations. You won't be disappointed... totahlab.org/research
Go check out the *STUNNING* research illustrations. You won't be disappointed... totahlab.org/research
Totah Lab | Research
The Totah Lab investigates neural control of cognition, actions, and emotions through locus coeruleus research, behavioral studies, and brain-body connections.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New from @stellatecomms.bsky.social ✨❄️ An icy website design for @nelsontotah.bsky.social's group at Helsinki Institute of Life Science!
Go check out the *STUNNING* research illustrations. You won't be disappointed... totahlab.org/research
Go check out the *STUNNING* research illustrations. You won't be disappointed... totahlab.org/research
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#BlackInNeuro has supported marginalized neuroscientists for 5️⃣ years!! ✨
We have gorgeous limited-edition pins 😍 for $15 donations to support BIN programming ❤️ blackinneuro.com/donate
I can mail it to you or if you just want to donate, I’ll give your pin to trainees at #ABRCMS 🤗
Please share 🙌🏾✨
We have gorgeous limited-edition pins 😍 for $15 donations to support BIN programming ❤️ blackinneuro.com/donate
I can mail it to you or if you just want to donate, I’ll give your pin to trainees at #ABRCMS 🤗
Please share 🙌🏾✨
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#BlackInNeuro has supported marginalized neuroscientists for 5️⃣ years!! ✨
We have gorgeous limited-edition pins 😍 for $15 donations to support BIN programming ❤️ blackinneuro.com/donate
I can mail it to you or if you just want to donate, I’ll give your pin to trainees at #ABRCMS 🤗
Please share 🙌🏾✨
We have gorgeous limited-edition pins 😍 for $15 donations to support BIN programming ❤️ blackinneuro.com/donate
I can mail it to you or if you just want to donate, I’ll give your pin to trainees at #ABRCMS 🤗
Please share 🙌🏾✨
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Published today in @nature.com, @adititm.bsky.social & researchers from the @brianhie.bsky.social lab report that the large-scale genomic model, Evo, is capable of using surrounding genomic context to produce novel, functional genes, enabling an an emergent approach they've termed 'semantic design'.
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Published today in @nature.com, @adititm.bsky.social & researchers from the @brianhie.bsky.social lab report that the large-scale genomic model, Evo, is capable of using surrounding genomic context to produce novel, functional genes, enabling an an emergent approach they've termed 'semantic design'.
