Lori Knackstedt
@loriknacklab.bsky.social
Neuroscientist/behavioral pharmacologist interested in the study of addiction & stress @UF. Opinions are my own and not those of my institution.
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Grateful for these brilliant scientists brave enough to sign this Open Letter calling out 5/23/2025 Trump Admin EO, “Restoring Gold Standard Science” which will undermine scientific rigor and the transparent progress of science.
Pass along this Open Letter
www.standupforscience.net/open-letter-...
Pass along this Open Letter
www.standupforscience.net/open-letter-...
May 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Grateful for these brilliant scientists brave enough to sign this Open Letter calling out 5/23/2025 Trump Admin EO, “Restoring Gold Standard Science” which will undermine scientific rigor and the transparent progress of science.
Pass along this Open Letter
www.standupforscience.net/open-letter-...
Pass along this Open Letter
www.standupforscience.net/open-letter-...
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🧪 Attention those with terminated grants, including for NSF, NASA, EPA, NIH, etc:
Let Congress know about the impact of terminations via this form: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
Only Dem staff on the House Science Committee will have access (unless if you explicitly state otherwise).
Let Congress know about the impact of terminations via this form: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
Only Dem staff on the House Science Committee will have access (unless if you explicitly state otherwise).
May 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🧪 Attention those with terminated grants, including for NSF, NASA, EPA, NIH, etc:
Let Congress know about the impact of terminations via this form: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
Only Dem staff on the House Science Committee will have access (unless if you explicitly state otherwise).
Let Congress know about the impact of terminations via this form: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
Only Dem staff on the House Science Committee will have access (unless if you explicitly state otherwise).
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“The ecosystem of research and the creation of new knowledge in universities has been so powerful for American prosperity, American freedom, American ingenuity. To have that disrupted by government overreach is a disaster for this country.” —Wesleyan University President Michael Roth on
@msnbc.com
@msnbc.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
“The ecosystem of research and the creation of new knowledge in universities has been so powerful for American prosperity, American freedom, American ingenuity. To have that disrupted by government overreach is a disaster for this country.” —Wesleyan University President Michael Roth on
@msnbc.com
@msnbc.com
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I am not going to call this a Bluetorial, because I do not want to sully that term (which, at least I, find joyful).
Let’s call it a Orwellial.
Let’s call it a Orwellial.
a cartoon of homer simpson holding a card
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson holding a card
media.tenor.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I am not going to call this a Bluetorial, because I do not want to sully that term (which, at least I, find joyful).
Let’s call it a Orwellial.
Let’s call it a Orwellial.
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The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?
February 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?
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NIH indirects case update & summary of Trump admin’s args:
- Trump admin not backing down
- Oral argument this Friday, 2/14
- Hearing is to decide whether to extend the block
- 1 hearing for all 3 cases
Trump admin filed its arguments on Friday. Here’s some of what it’s arguing:
🧵
- Trump admin not backing down
- Oral argument this Friday, 2/14
- Hearing is to decide whether to extend the block
- 1 hearing for all 3 cases
Trump admin filed its arguments on Friday. Here’s some of what it’s arguing:
🧵
February 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NIH indirects case update & summary of Trump admin’s args:
- Trump admin not backing down
- Oral argument this Friday, 2/14
- Hearing is to decide whether to extend the block
- 1 hearing for all 3 cases
Trump admin filed its arguments on Friday. Here’s some of what it’s arguing:
🧵
- Trump admin not backing down
- Oral argument this Friday, 2/14
- Hearing is to decide whether to extend the block
- 1 hearing for all 3 cases
Trump admin filed its arguments on Friday. Here’s some of what it’s arguing:
🧵
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
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We @chronicle.com reported on Friday that applications for F31 diversity fellowships had been withdrawn.
Now, multiple scholars tell me their applications have been re-assigned to their original study sections, in a reversal of instructions NIH officials gave reviewers last week. #AcademicSky
Now, multiple scholars tell me their applications have been re-assigned to their original study sections, in a reversal of instructions NIH officials gave reviewers last week. #AcademicSky
‘We’re Being Punished’: NIH Tosses Some Grant Applications From Minority Researchers
The sudden withdrawal affects early-career scholars who applied for a prestigious federal grant with a diversity notation — flagging that they came from underrepresented backgrounds.
www.chronicle.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
We @chronicle.com reported on Friday that applications for F31 diversity fellowships had been withdrawn.
Now, multiple scholars tell me their applications have been re-assigned to their original study sections, in a reversal of instructions NIH officials gave reviewers last week. #AcademicSky
Now, multiple scholars tell me their applications have been re-assigned to their original study sections, in a reversal of instructions NIH officials gave reviewers last week. #AcademicSky
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Look. If AOC can do this and knit at the same time... you can make a few phone calls. I believe in you.
The calls are making a difference. Regardless, I promise YOU will feel better doing something than doing nothing. (Doomposting = doing nothing, btw.)
The calls are making a difference. Regardless, I promise YOU will feel better doing something than doing nothing. (Doomposting = doing nothing, btw.)
🧵 Blue folks in Red states, we really need you to call your electeds. Watch AOC.
✅ From your phone: 5 Calls even offers useful scripts to follow, based on topics. 5calls.org
✅ Hit 'em w/email them via: democracy.io
✅ Locate all your officials, fed, state (such as your AG!), local.:
is.gd/pn7Q0e
✅ From your phone: 5 Calls even offers useful scripts to follow, based on topics. 5calls.org
✅ Hit 'em w/email them via: democracy.io
✅ Locate all your officials, fed, state (such as your AG!), local.:
is.gd/pn7Q0e
This 3-post thread is based on a series of AOC Instagram stories she posted tonight, explaining the importance and value of calling your House Representative and Senators, EVEN/ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE REPUBLICANS.
Please watch and share.
Please watch and share.
February 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Look. If AOC can do this and knit at the same time... you can make a few phone calls. I believe in you.
The calls are making a difference. Regardless, I promise YOU will feel better doing something than doing nothing. (Doomposting = doing nothing, btw.)
The calls are making a difference. Regardless, I promise YOU will feel better doing something than doing nothing. (Doomposting = doing nothing, btw.)
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Since there has been a lot of misinformation circulating since last night, I find this AAMC infographic helpful in illustrating which types of expenses are and are not covered by NIH indirect cost reimbursements.
February 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Since there has been a lot of misinformation circulating since last night, I find this AAMC infographic helpful in illustrating which types of expenses are and are not covered by NIH indirect cost reimbursements.
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Takes all of 5 seconds!
February 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Takes all of 5 seconds!
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This account is for sharing info with US scientists, both extramural and intramural to NIH, about attacks on science in the US.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.
January 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This account is for sharing info with US scientists, both extramural and intramural to NIH, about attacks on science in the US.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.
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The 2026 Alcohol and the Nervous System GRC will be held Feb 22-27 at the Four Points Sheraton/Holiday Inn Express in Ventura, California. The GRS will be Feb 21-22. Please share! #AlcoholGRC2026 #AlcoholGRS2026
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
The 2026 Alcohol and the Nervous System GRC will be held Feb 22-27 at the Four Points Sheraton/Holiday Inn Express in Ventura, California. The GRS will be Feb 21-22. Please share! #AlcoholGRC2026 #AlcoholGRS2026
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Looking for a motivated postdoc for my lab in Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience at Washington State U. We study circuit and synaptic plasticity mechanisms that regulate the strength of cocaine-related contextual memories. Please DM me if you are interested! 🐁🧠🧑🔬🏞️
December 13, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Looking for a motivated postdoc for my lab in Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience at Washington State U. We study circuit and synaptic plasticity mechanisms that regulate the strength of cocaine-related contextual memories. Please DM me if you are interested! 🐁🧠🧑🔬🏞️
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December 10, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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We ran out of space in the first Addiction science starter pack so heres a second one! go.bsky.app/GQ31XUx
November 16, 2024 at 5:58 PM
We ran out of space in the first Addiction science starter pack so heres a second one! go.bsky.app/GQ31XUx
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Welcome new followers! And thanks to @nataliebrito.bsky.social for creating a Developmental Psychology starter pack. I’d encourage everyone interested in supporting federal funding for scientific research to follow
@fabbs.org , which is working to create a new presence here.
@fabbs.org , which is working to create a new presence here.
November 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Welcome new followers! And thanks to @nataliebrito.bsky.social for creating a Developmental Psychology starter pack. I’d encourage everyone interested in supporting federal funding for scientific research to follow
@fabbs.org , which is working to create a new presence here.
@fabbs.org , which is working to create a new presence here.
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1. Resist the uncritical, unnuanced breakneck adoption of AI.
2. Reject board members and leaders who think like biz, not edu
3. Stop prostrating to biz and the narrative that skill shames uni work and student preparedness
Do these and we dramatically weaken threats and restore our voices.
2. Reject board members and leaders who think like biz, not edu
3. Stop prostrating to biz and the narrative that skill shames uni work and student preparedness
Do these and we dramatically weaken threats and restore our voices.
November 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM
1. Resist the uncritical, unnuanced breakneck adoption of AI.
2. Reject board members and leaders who think like biz, not edu
3. Stop prostrating to biz and the narrative that skill shames uni work and student preparedness
Do these and we dramatically weaken threats and restore our voices.
2. Reject board members and leaders who think like biz, not edu
3. Stop prostrating to biz and the narrative that skill shames uni work and student preparedness
Do these and we dramatically weaken threats and restore our voices.
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BlueSky tip: go to settings; go to "thread preferences"; turn on "Threaded Mode"; you're welcome. I've always HATED the weird twitter styling for replies. This is more like Reddit style.
November 13, 2024 at 11:35 AM
BlueSky tip: go to settings; go to "thread preferences"; turn on "Threaded Mode"; you're welcome. I've always HATED the weird twitter styling for replies. This is more like Reddit style.
First post here to announce a new paper with @purely-science.bsky.social! Oxycodone-alcohol polysubstance use prevents oxytocin from reducing alcohol intake in 🐀. This is interesting because oxytocin reduces motivation to seek both drugs separately, but not in 🐀that consumed both drugs. Link below⬇️
November 13, 2024 at 12:28 AM
First post here to announce a new paper with @purely-science.bsky.social! Oxycodone-alcohol polysubstance use prevents oxytocin from reducing alcohol intake in 🐀. This is interesting because oxytocin reduces motivation to seek both drugs separately, but not in 🐀that consumed both drugs. Link below⬇️