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Nicole 🧠🔬(she/her)
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'24 HHMI Gilliam Fellow
UMNeuroscience PhD Candidate
#BlackInNeuro
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Our report closes with a message from BIN Co-Founder and incoming President Dr. De-Shaine Murray and his vision for BIN, global reach, community building, and more! 💗

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A graphic titled “Looking Ahead: Closing Message – Incoming President Statement”, featuring a colorful space-themed design with planets, stars, and a person looking through a telescope. The statement reflects on the growth of Black In Neuro as it approaches its 5th year, emphasizing the importance of building and protecting spaces for Black neuroscientists. It highlights goals like expanding beyond academia, connecting the global Black In Neuro diaspora, and cementing BIN as a trusted source of knowledge and advocacy. The text ends with a thank-you message from the incoming president, De-Shaine Murray, PhD, whose photo appears at the bottom right.
April 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Our team spent countless hours building programming for BIN & the wider community — including the launch of our mentorship program!
Our pilot cohort built strong connections & gained valuable skills.
Most events are free & public: youtube.com/@blackinneuro 🎥

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This page of the annual report is titled "Meet The Team | Black In Neuro" presents a structured layout of team members categorized into different roles, featuring profile photos and names. The background is a pink and orange gradient with neuron-inspired graphics. The team is divided into four sections with each section color-coded with connecting lines linking members, emphasizing their roles within the organization. Board of Directors: Kaela S. Singleton, PhD, Amirah-Iman Hicks, PhD, Brielle Ferguson, PhD, Victoria McCray, BSc, De-Shaine Murray, PhD, Angeline Dukes, PhD, Ashley Cunningham, MSc, Christine Liu, PhD, Ubadah Sabbagh, PhD, Danielle Nadin, MSc. Organizing Committee included individuals responsible for programming, mentorship, chapters, and development: Cliona Murray, PhD, Elena Dominguez, PhD, Emmanuella Bassey, BSc, Jheannelle Johnson, BSc, Paige Greenwood, PhD, Rachele Tsegay, PhD, Monica Javidnia, PhD, Thiago Arzua, PhD, Nicole Teru Quintinilas, M.S., Darielle Lewis-Sanders, M.S.,Bethlehem (Betty) Belete, Almarely Berrios-Greenwoood, M.S., Charisse Nicole Winston, M.S., and Caitlin Corona-Long, PhD Advisory Board – Features senior professionals and academics supporting the initiative: Bianca Jones Marlin, PhD, Gina Poe, PhD, Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, Michael Yassa, PhD, and Michelle Jones-London, PhD. Finally Administration – Highlights the administrative associate managing operations: Cai Mathieu, BSc. An illustrated graphic titled "Our Initiatives," featuring a stylized neuron in the background. It highlights four programs: Professional Development, Chapters, Mentorship Program, and Seminar Series. Each section includes text descriptions and photos of participants and organizers. The Professional Development section describes workshops for skill-building and career advancement. Chapters focus on fostering community through local groups. The Mentorship Program connects mentees with mentors in neuroscience, and the Seminar Series showcases research and professional journeys from Black neuroscientists. A graphic titled "Timeline of Initiatives & Events" with a neuron-like design running across the page. Events are plotted along the neuron, color-coded by category: Black In Neuro Week, Professional Development, Mentorship, Seminar Series, and Socials. Event titles and dates are shown along branches of the neuron, showcasing a year’s worth of programming and community engagement. Graphic titled "Community Highlights" by Black In Neuro. Top left shows a tweet from @BlackInNeuro highlighting the BIN Mentorship Spotlight. Center left features mentor Dr. Olu Ajilore and mentee Nicholas Aderinto from the 2023–24 cohort with testimonials. Ajilore praises the opportunity to give back, and Aderinto shares how the program gave him a unique one-on-one experience. Top right highlights successes: Mentors: Dr. Dosh Whye taught collaborative writing; Dr. Adejohe Memudu helped a mentee with research and funding prep; Mentees: Nicholas Aderinto gained career clarity; Ngum Mofor, BSc, graduated and got a job with mentorship support. Bottom right shows a laptop screen with smiling attendees from the virtual Mentorship Program launch.
April 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Tap in to our local/state politics. Working with our local government to be more involved in K-12 science curriculum and teaching science appreciation early!
March 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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#StandUpForScience2025 #ScienceNotSilence #ScienceForAll
February 26, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Soooo excited to start sewing together 💜
December 30, 2024 at 8:57 PM