Joe Hennessey
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hennesseyj.bsky.social
Joe Hennessey
@hennesseyj.bsky.social
MD/PhD G1 at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Behavioral neuroscientist, psychedelic researcher, aspiring physician-scientist and avid rock climber

Society for Neuroscience Early Career Policy Ambassador

Opinions are my own
Fascinating paper from @alexkwan.bsky.social's group––can't wait to sink my teeth into this one!!
Our latest study identifies a specific cell type and receptor essential for psilocybin’s long-lasting neural and behavioral effects 🍄🔬🧠🧪

Led by Ling-Xiao Shao and @ItsClaraLiao

Funded by @NIH @NIMHgov

📄 Read in @nature.com - www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Psilocybin’s lasting action requires pyramidal cell types and 5-HT2A receptors - Nature
A pyramidal cell type and the 5-HT2A receptor in the medial frontal cortex have essential roles in psilocybin’s long-term drug action.
www.nature.com
April 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Was very privileged to be able to meet with the offices of @baldwin.senate.gov and @repgwenmoore.bsky.social today to advocate for continued federal funding for neuroscience on behalf of @sfn.org!! So grateful for their continued support for science and the NIH.
March 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM