@pegmccarthy.bsky.social
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Big Congratulations to Dr. Marco Venniro! 🎉
This prestigious award recognizes early-career scientists making groundbreaking strides in addiction research.
Thank you Dr. Venniro for all your hard work! 🏆👏
#Research #Award #MedEd #MedSky
This prestigious award recognizes early-career scientists making groundbreaking strides in addiction research.
Thank you Dr. Venniro for all your hard work! 🏆👏
#Research #Award #MedEd #MedSky
Congratulations to Marco Venniro, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Psychiatry at @medschool.umaryland.edu. Dr. Venniro has been recognized with the @sfn.org 2025 Jacob P. Waletzky Award!
To learn more, visit www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news.
#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience
To learn more, visit www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news.
#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
So excited to see Esa recognized for her amazing work to date and her tremendous potential, she will have an impact
Congratulations to Dr. Esa Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! 🎉👏
Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV
#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV
#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
October 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
So excited to see Esa recognized for her amazing work to date and her tremendous potential, she will have an impact
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Congratulations to Dr. Esa Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! 🎉👏
Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV
#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV
#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
October 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Esa Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! 🎉👏
Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV
#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV
#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
A fantastic event for young and wild alike!
We are excited to announce our keynotes for the 2nd annual SBN ORS! Dr. Sara Freeman (sarafreeman.bsky.social) will be our opening keynote this Thursday 10/16 at 12:15pmEST/9:15amPST and Dr. Cheryl McCormick will be the closing keynote Friday 10/17 2pmEST/11amPST. Registration closes TOMORROW 10/15
Sara M. Freeman (@sarafreeman.bsky.social)
Asst Prof at Utah State University, Bio Dept. Social behavioral neuroendocrinologist, comparative neuroanatomist. Lover of food, dogs, conversation, music, travel. She/her.
sarafreeman.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A fantastic event for young and wild alike!
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Has a Mentor Impacted Your Journey in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology?
The Larry Young Mentorship Award was established by SBN to honor Larry's exceptional dedication to mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
Nomination Deadline: Monday October 13
That's TODAY!
The Larry Young Mentorship Award was established by SBN to honor Larry's exceptional dedication to mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
Nomination Deadline: Monday October 13
That's TODAY!
October 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Has a Mentor Impacted Your Journey in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology?
The Larry Young Mentorship Award was established by SBN to honor Larry's exceptional dedication to mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
Nomination Deadline: Monday October 13
That's TODAY!
The Larry Young Mentorship Award was established by SBN to honor Larry's exceptional dedication to mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
Nomination Deadline: Monday October 13
That's TODAY!
Don’t worry…..
August 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Don’t worry…..
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Incredibly grateful to be one of the 2025 BBRF Young Investigator Grant awardees!
Thank you to @bbrfoundation.bsky.social and to my mentors for their support along the way!
Thank you to @bbrfoundation.bsky.social and to my mentors for their support along the way!
August 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Incredibly grateful to be one of the 2025 BBRF Young Investigator Grant awardees!
Thank you to @bbrfoundation.bsky.social and to my mentors for their support along the way!
Thank you to @bbrfoundation.bsky.social and to my mentors for their support along the way!
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I am SO EXCITED to share this one! The latest paper from the lab is online in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social. We show microglia prune NAc astrocyte processes during abstinence from cocaine-self ad which drives later drug seeking behavior.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Abstinence from cocaine self-administration promotes microglial pruning of astrocytes, which drives cocaine-seeking behavior
Rodent drug self-administration leads to a compromised ability of nucleus accumbens astrocytes to maintain glutamate homeostasis as well as to reducti…
www.sciencedirect.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I am SO EXCITED to share this one! The latest paper from the lab is online in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social. We show microglia prune NAc astrocyte processes during abstinence from cocaine-self ad which drives later drug seeking behavior.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Abstract submission for the Fall 2025 cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series award is now open! Nominees will give an in-person talk at the awarding institution. Apply here by September 5th: redcap.link/baltimorebra...
@jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu @umsomneurosci.bsky.social
@jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu @umsomneurosci.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Abstract submission for the Fall 2025 cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series award is now open! Nominees will give an in-person talk at the awarding institution. Apply here by September 5th: redcap.link/baltimorebra...
@jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu @umsomneurosci.bsky.social
@jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu @umsomneurosci.bsky.social
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Come join our new Department of Neuroscience @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social as an Assistant Professor! aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05041
Assistant Professor - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Neuroscience - Department of Neuroscience
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
aprecruit.berkeley.edu
August 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Come join our new Department of Neuroscience @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social as an Assistant Professor! aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05041
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Nature: Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
August 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Nature: Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
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We are so excited to announce that Leonardo Parra-Rivas, PhD, will be joining us in December as an Assistant Professor in UM-MIND and the Department of Neurology!
Leo's work focuses on the molecular pathways underlying synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and LB dementia. Welcome, Leo!
Leo's work focuses on the molecular pathways underlying synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and LB dementia. Welcome, Leo!
August 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are so excited to announce that Leonardo Parra-Rivas, PhD, will be joining us in December as an Assistant Professor in UM-MIND and the Department of Neurology!
Leo's work focuses on the molecular pathways underlying synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and LB dementia. Welcome, Leo!
Leo's work focuses on the molecular pathways underlying synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and LB dementia. Welcome, Leo!
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🚨 Deadline for nominations extended! 🚨
You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠
Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩🔬 👨🔬
You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠
Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩🔬 👨🔬
August 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🚨 Deadline for nominations extended! 🚨
You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠
Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩🔬 👨🔬
You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠
Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩🔬 👨🔬
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📍Recently, we joined #Baltimore leaders at a community health summit led by engAGE With Heart.
💬 “Not just a program, but a ministry.”
🏥 Drs. Esa Davis & Chuck Callahan called for trust-based hubs—churches, barbershops, libraries—to bridge gaps in care.
🔗 bit.ly/456ADob
#PublicHealth #MedED
💬 “Not just a program, but a ministry.”
🏥 Drs. Esa Davis & Chuck Callahan called for trust-based hubs—churches, barbershops, libraries—to bridge gaps in care.
🔗 bit.ly/456ADob
#PublicHealth #MedED
August 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
📍Recently, we joined #Baltimore leaders at a community health summit led by engAGE With Heart.
💬 “Not just a program, but a ministry.”
🏥 Drs. Esa Davis & Chuck Callahan called for trust-based hubs—churches, barbershops, libraries—to bridge gaps in care.
🔗 bit.ly/456ADob
#PublicHealth #MedED
💬 “Not just a program, but a ministry.”
🏥 Drs. Esa Davis & Chuck Callahan called for trust-based hubs—churches, barbershops, libraries—to bridge gaps in care.
🔗 bit.ly/456ADob
#PublicHealth #MedED
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Dr. Graeme Woodworth & Dr. Moran Roni Levin received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Awards for research & teaching! 🏅🩺
👏 Congrats to these inspiring leaders!
🔗 Learn more about these awards here: bit.ly/41s2Lj1
#Award #MedEd #Maryland #HigherEd
👏 Congrats to these inspiring leaders!
🔗 Learn more about these awards here: bit.ly/41s2Lj1
#Award #MedEd #Maryland #HigherEd
August 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Dr. Graeme Woodworth & Dr. Moran Roni Levin received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Awards for research & teaching! 🏅🩺
👏 Congrats to these inspiring leaders!
🔗 Learn more about these awards here: bit.ly/41s2Lj1
#Award #MedEd #Maryland #HigherEd
👏 Congrats to these inspiring leaders!
🔗 Learn more about these awards here: bit.ly/41s2Lj1
#Award #MedEd #Maryland #HigherEd
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“To the scientists wondering if there will even be an NIH by the end of this administration, this committee’s resounding message is: ‘Yes, Congress has your back’,” said @murray.senate.gov
We’re not near the finish line yet - but this is a strong step in the right direction.
zurl.co/AzSK7
We’re not near the finish line yet - but this is a strong step in the right direction.
zurl.co/AzSK7
‘Congress has your back’: US senators tell scientists they want to protect NIH budget
Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law. Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law.
www.nature.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
“To the scientists wondering if there will even be an NIH by the end of this administration, this committee’s resounding message is: ‘Yes, Congress has your back’,” said @murray.senate.gov
We’re not near the finish line yet - but this is a strong step in the right direction.
zurl.co/AzSK7
We’re not near the finish line yet - but this is a strong step in the right direction.
zurl.co/AzSK7
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The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.
Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows
The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.
n.pr
August 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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You won’t want to miss the 2025 annual PIN retreat on August 22 - this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues and enjoy Patapsco Park! Register by August 5 here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
July 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
You won’t want to miss the 2025 annual PIN retreat on August 22 - this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues and enjoy Patapsco Park! Register by August 5 here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...
Opinion | Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine
www.nytimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...
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Get vaccinated y'all!
A large study including more than 130,000 people in the U.S. revealed that the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (Arexyv) are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
www.sciencealert.com/huge-study-r...
www.sciencealert.com/huge-study-r...
Huge Study Reveals 2 Vaccines That Appear to Reduce Dementia Risk
Some immunizations may be quietly protecting us from cognitive decline.
www.sciencealert.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Get vaccinated y'all!
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💡 Discover how Dr. @fertiglab.bsky.social is pioneering the use of mathematical models for medicine: bit.ly/4f6b1La
#MedEd #Research #Genomics #Science🧪 #WomenInStem #Biology #ClinicalTrials
#MedEd #Research #Genomics #Science🧪 #WomenInStem #Biology #ClinicalTrials
2025 News - Getting to Know: Elana Fertig, PhD, Director of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine | University of Maryland School of Medicine
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July 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
💡 Discover how Dr. @fertiglab.bsky.social is pioneering the use of mathematical models for medicine: bit.ly/4f6b1La
#MedEd #Research #Genomics #Science🧪 #WomenInStem #Biology #ClinicalTrials
#MedEd #Research #Genomics #Science🧪 #WomenInStem #Biology #ClinicalTrials