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Adolescents are gaining access to #cannabis at a younger age, have a plethora of ways to ingest it, and are consuming dangerously high concentrations of THC. This greatly impacts young, developing brains 🧠

Learn more on Mount Sinai's Road to Resilience: www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...
July 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting tennis player Amanda Anisimova! 🤩 🎾

I'm so inspired by her persistence & resilience. As scientists, we can learn a lot from her on how to handle victory & defeat. Win or lose in the research game, let’s grow with grace & keep showing up.
July 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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The #cannabis landscape has changed. High THC concentrations in today's products have profound effects on the brain 🧠

I spoke with Doug Bopst on The Adversity Advantage about the risks of cannabis consumption. #Neuroskyence

🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/bb/podcast/c...
July 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🧠 We know that #cannabis use can disrupt adolescent brain development and behavior, but individual differences and THC potency can impact that trajectory 🤔

Read about current cannabis findings and future directions for research here: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/...
July 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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We recently celebrated the graduating cohort from our CARES youth program. The commitment and strength this group has shown demonstrates how life trajectories can change with the right motivation and support and how our program impacts the lives of those seeking help.

Congratulations graduates 🎉
July 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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We are long overdue for more research on the benefits and risks of #cannabis use. However, the urgency for better policies for product standards and public education cannot be overstated. We need to act.

Read more in the American Psychological Association's June Report: www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
June 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Our research shows how #cannabis affects the developing brain. I spoke to Dr. Delaney Ruston about how #THC exposure in adolescent rats alters cell communication vital for cognitive function.

Watch more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Eb...
June 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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I'm looking forward to speaking at @canacn.bsky.social's annual meeting tomorrow! I’ll be talking about all things #Cannabis, including our current preclinical and human research that is relevant to policy and expanding consumer knowledge.

Come say hello! #Neuroskyence
May 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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To all those descending onto Toronto for the @canacn.bsky.social annual meeting, as program chair I hope you have an exciting meeting and enjoy our featured speakers @franklandlab.bsky.social
@yulonglilab.bsky.social @neurovoice.bsky.social @turrigiano.bsky.social and Kerry Ressler #CAN2025
May 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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🤔 Today’s #cannabis products are shaped largely by commercial interests, which means consumer health & wellbeing isn’t always the top priority.

I encourage consumers to evaluate these products & know the potential risks.

Read more in @wcp.bsky.social: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7624...
May 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Today’s #cannabis has much more potent THC than in the past. How we think about & approach cannabis needs to change with this in mind - from policy & consumer perspectives.

🎧 Listen to my discussion with Julie Rose on Top Of Mind here: open.spotify.com/show/5P43AGN...
May 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Our AIMS event last week was a hit 🎉

So warmed by the incredible feedback! Attendees shared how much they appreciated learning about #cannabis across clinical care, translational research & preclinical work.

Special thanks to the expert speakers who made this event possible!
May 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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📣 Next week, the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai is hosting the Annual Dr. Robert Newman Lecture, featuring the topic "Cannabis Across the Lifespan."

Join us for a Keynote by Dr. Hugh Garavan and panel discussions with leading #cannabis researchers.

RSVP today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
April 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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In a recent episode of @issuesinst.bsky.social, I talked about the complexity of #cannabis regulations and the need for better policies and education for the public.

Check it out here 👇🏾
A new @issuesinst.bsky.social podcast delves into our recent report examining the current #CannabisPolicy landscape, what we know about #PublicHealth impacts, and ways to minimize potential harms.

Listen or read: buff.ly/KJBAzLB
April 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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✒️ I wrote a Behind the Paper post for @springernature.com about my lab's latest paper. Learn all about our exciting new work on how #CBD can mitigate #anxiety. #Neuroskyence

Read the post here: communities.springernature.com/posts/unrave...
Unraveling The Role of CBD in Anxiety Regulation
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March 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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New Hurd Lab translational study used machine learning to identify the Shisa7 gene’s role in opioid addiction. This exciting work contributes to our understanding of the neurobiological basis of addiction. #Neuroskyence

📚 Read more: www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S000...
March 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Despite cannabis policy having a direct effect on how the public interacts with #cannabis products, we have very little data on the public health implications of cannabis policies that have been instated over the past few decades.

🎧 Listen to the discussion 👇🏾
Cannabis is legal in nearly half of all U.S. states. But between federal and state laws, policy is complicated.

Hear from @neurovoice.bsky.social and @sentencinglaw.bsky.social on how this hazy landscape impacts public health policy and equity: podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/853-the-hazy...
March 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Bluesky, you’ve been so welcoming and positive so far 🦋 I want to share some of my favorite posts from “the bad place,” so everyone here can get to know me a bit better. Check them out below ⬇️

I’d love to see YOUR favorite posts, feel free to share them here!

#Neuroskyence #WomenInSTEM 🧪 (1/9)
March 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Thank you for reading through some of my favorite posts. I’m looking forward to sharing more exciting work with everyone here! (9/9)
March 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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As the public's relationship with cannabis changes, so should national policy. Again, we call on public health officials to do more to educate the public on the potential harms of #cannabis use 🧠 #Neuroskyence

Read about the @nationalacademies.org report here: reports.mountsinai.org/article/psyc...
February 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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New Hurd Lab paper in Molecular Psychiatry explores how cannabidiol can help reduce anxiety linked to specific triggers.

Learn more about our findings 🧵 and read the full paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s41... (1/7) #Neuroskyence #WomenInSTEM #CBD
February 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Behaviorally, we found that CBD reduced anxiety-like behavior that was specifically associated with cue-induced anxiety.

Interestingly, it had no effect when there wasn’t a fear-associated cue, which suggests it acted selectively on the anxiety caused by specific triggers. (4/7)
February 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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We loved having Christine Chan in the lab! Her passion for #STEM & her creative ways of teaching at ReStart Academy will inspire the next generations of scientists 🧪

Discover how the Summer Research Program for Science Teachers connects educators with hands-on research 👇🏾
#WomenInSTEM #Neuroskyence
Did you know that the Icahn School of Medicine was among 4 institutions that participated in the Summer Research Program for Science Teachers? In the #FBINewsletter, find out the extraordinary lessons that 3 NYC teachers learned at the #FriedmanBrainInstitute.👉 reports.mountsinai.org/article/fbif...
January 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM