Dr. Lana Ruvolo Grasser
@scientificruvvy.bsky.social
Developmental neuroscientist / assistant prof @ Wayne State University, Detroit MI | Trauma, PTSD, refugee health, children + adolescents, & creative arts + movement based interventions | She/Ella/Lei | Black Lives Matter | Trans Lives Matter | 🇮🇹
We had a beautiful sunrise on Friday in San Diego, and it made way for a great morning of conversation. Thanks to all the professors and trainees who joined us for Meet the Professors at @isdp.org! Please look out for a feedback survey in your email over the coming weeks so we can improve!
November 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
We had a beautiful sunrise on Friday in San Diego, and it made way for a great morning of conversation. Thanks to all the professors and trainees who joined us for Meet the Professors at @isdp.org! Please look out for a feedback survey in your email over the coming weeks so we can improve!
Thirteenth book of 2025 made me feel like I was drowning because it was so heavily profound, in a good way. This one will stay with me for a long time. And, read it next to the ocean while at ISDP—yes I swam!
Book 13 of ? in 2025: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Also featuring my lab @isdp.org!
Book 13 of ? in 2025: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Also featuring my lab @isdp.org!
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thirteenth book of 2025 made me feel like I was drowning because it was so heavily profound, in a good way. This one will stay with me for a long time. And, read it next to the ocean while at ISDP—yes I swam!
Book 13 of ? in 2025: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Also featuring my lab @isdp.org!
Book 13 of ? in 2025: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Also featuring my lab @isdp.org!
Good morning ISDPers! Join us for breakfast and Affinity Groups, uniting scholars from various identities in a supportive space this morning.
And, check out all the offerings from our DEI Committee at the conference this week! @isdp.org
#DEI #AffinityGroups #Scholarship #Mentorship #PeerSupport
And, check out all the offerings from our DEI Committee at the conference this week! @isdp.org
#DEI #AffinityGroups #Scholarship #Mentorship #PeerSupport
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Good morning ISDPers! Join us for breakfast and Affinity Groups, uniting scholars from various identities in a supportive space this morning.
And, check out all the offerings from our DEI Committee at the conference this week! @isdp.org
#DEI #AffinityGroups #Scholarship #Mentorship #PeerSupport
And, check out all the offerings from our DEI Committee at the conference this week! @isdp.org
#DEI #AffinityGroups #Scholarship #Mentorship #PeerSupport
So proud of our team @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social presenting at @isdp.org last night! Luis is applying to graduate programs in clinical psychology this cycle and shared his thesis work last night. Miracle will be applying to grad school next year and talked about our brain imaging study!
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
So proud of our team @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social presenting at @isdp.org last night! Luis is applying to graduate programs in clinical psychology this cycle and shared his thesis work last night. Miracle will be applying to grad school next year and talked about our brain imaging study!
I like running the least of everyone in this group and yet somehow I’m the one organizing our runs and an upcoming relay race 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
Happy Sunday!
Happy Sunday!
November 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I like running the least of everyone in this group and yet somehow I’m the one organizing our runs and an upcoming relay race 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
Happy Sunday!
Happy Sunday!
Twelfth book of 2025 was another emotional one, this beautiful poetry collection about loving dogs and the life of dogs 🥹 As such, I accompany this post with photos of our Bear 🫶
Book 12 of ? in 2025: Dog Songs by Mary Oliver (and I hit my goal of reading at least 12 books this year!)
Book 12 of ? in 2025: Dog Songs by Mary Oliver (and I hit my goal of reading at least 12 books this year!)
November 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Twelfth book of 2025 was another emotional one, this beautiful poetry collection about loving dogs and the life of dogs 🥹 As such, I accompany this post with photos of our Bear 🫶
Book 12 of ? in 2025: Dog Songs by Mary Oliver (and I hit my goal of reading at least 12 books this year!)
Book 12 of ? in 2025: Dog Songs by Mary Oliver (and I hit my goal of reading at least 12 books this year!)
The Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Wayne State University is welcoming applications for graduate training! See flyer below.
I will be taking a student for Fall 26-consider applying to work with me and the @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social on studies of trauma & resilience in youth!
I will be taking a student for Fall 26-consider applying to work with me and the @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social on studies of trauma & resilience in youth!
October 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Wayne State University is welcoming applications for graduate training! See flyer below.
I will be taking a student for Fall 26-consider applying to work with me and the @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social on studies of trauma & resilience in youth!
I will be taking a student for Fall 26-consider applying to work with me and the @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social on studies of trauma & resilience in youth!
Headed to @isdp.org next month?? Check out all the amazing events that our DEI committee has to offer! Make sure to save this image to help plan your conference.
#ISDP2025 @joscelinrocha.com @drkoraly.bsky.social @laurelgd.bsky.social @annamzhou.bsky.social @annavannucci.bsky.social
#ISDP2025 @joscelinrocha.com @drkoraly.bsky.social @laurelgd.bsky.social @annamzhou.bsky.social @annavannucci.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Headed to @isdp.org next month?? Check out all the amazing events that our DEI committee has to offer! Make sure to save this image to help plan your conference.
#ISDP2025 @joscelinrocha.com @drkoraly.bsky.social @laurelgd.bsky.social @annamzhou.bsky.social @annavannucci.bsky.social
#ISDP2025 @joscelinrocha.com @drkoraly.bsky.social @laurelgd.bsky.social @annamzhou.bsky.social @annavannucci.bsky.social
Eleventh book of 2025 had me sobbing on the plane. One of the most heartbreaking and definitely the most beautifully written book I’ve ever read. Medicine, neuroscience, history, and art all wrapped into one extremely moving intergenerational story.
Book 11 of ? in 2025: The Covenant of Water
Book 11 of ? in 2025: The Covenant of Water
September 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Eleventh book of 2025 had me sobbing on the plane. One of the most heartbreaking and definitely the most beautifully written book I’ve ever read. Medicine, neuroscience, history, and art all wrapped into one extremely moving intergenerational story.
Book 11 of ? in 2025: The Covenant of Water
Book 11 of ? in 2025: The Covenant of Water
Are you a trainee in psychology/neuroscience in the San Diego area? @isdp.org invites you to apply for a registration waiver to the annual meeting in November! See the flyer below for more information and apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1EiR...
#Psychology #Neuroscience #Development #Waiver
#Psychology #Neuroscience #Development #Waiver
August 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Are you a trainee in psychology/neuroscience in the San Diego area? @isdp.org invites you to apply for a registration waiver to the annual meeting in November! See the flyer below for more information and apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1EiR...
#Psychology #Neuroscience #Development #Waiver
#Psychology #Neuroscience #Development #Waiver
Bonus points for me for passing Temple Bar on my walk home, where a bunch of scenes from Detroiters was filmed!
August 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Bonus points for me for passing Temple Bar on my walk home, where a bunch of scenes from Detroiters was filmed!
#Michiganders! Do you have a #PrimaryElection in your district today?! #Detroit does! Get out and #VOTE!
If you’re voting today share a fun fact about your polling location or district. Mine? I vote where Meg and Jack White from the White Stripes went to high school!
If you’re voting today share a fun fact about your polling location or district. Mine? I vote where Meg and Jack White from the White Stripes went to high school!
August 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#Michiganders! Do you have a #PrimaryElection in your district today?! #Detroit does! Get out and #VOTE!
If you’re voting today share a fun fact about your polling location or district. Mine? I vote where Meg and Jack White from the White Stripes went to high school!
If you’re voting today share a fun fact about your polling location or district. Mine? I vote where Meg and Jack White from the White Stripes went to high school!
Thank you to Senator Slotkin & Reps. Thanedar, McDonald , Stevens, & Dingell for mtg w/ #SciPol from #WayneState. We asked for opposition to the 40% proposed cuts to #NIH & asked for $51.303 billion in appropriations to the agency for FY26. We shared our stories & appreciate the lawmakers’ time.
July 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Thank you to Senator Slotkin & Reps. Thanedar, McDonald , Stevens, & Dingell for mtg w/ #SciPol from #WayneState. We asked for opposition to the 40% proposed cuts to #NIH & asked for $51.303 billion in appropriations to the agency for FY26. We shared our stories & appreciate the lawmakers’ time.
Reading David Sedaris in the Smithsonian Castle gardens after two long days of advocacy is such a restorative and joyful feeling. I missed it here in DC and feel so privileged to get to use my voice with support from @waynestateclas.bsky.social to advocate for scientific research funding!
July 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Reading David Sedaris in the Smithsonian Castle gardens after two long days of advocacy is such a restorative and joyful feeling. I missed it here in DC and feel so privileged to get to use my voice with support from @waynestateclas.bsky.social to advocate for scientific research funding!
Post yourself from another era
June 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Post yourself from another era
Tenth book of 2025 finished in the most beautiful setting of Mo’orea on my honeymoon! I have to say, I like the musical and movie better. The boon was just too dark and long winded for me, albeit profound.
Book 10 of ? in 2025: Wicked by Gregory Maguire
#books #read #readinglist #booksof2025
Book 10 of ? in 2025: Wicked by Gregory Maguire
#books #read #readinglist #booksof2025
June 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Tenth book of 2025 finished in the most beautiful setting of Mo’orea on my honeymoon! I have to say, I like the musical and movie better. The boon was just too dark and long winded for me, albeit profound.
Book 10 of ? in 2025: Wicked by Gregory Maguire
#books #read #readinglist #booksof2025
Book 10 of ? in 2025: Wicked by Gregory Maguire
#books #read #readinglist #booksof2025
Probably the best talk I’ve ever had the honor of listening to. And what a privilege to see Dr. Rabinak’s body of work recognized through the naming of the Christine Rabinak Graduate Poster Awards at Michigan Society for Neuroscience! So well deserved. @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Probably the best talk I’ve ever had the honor of listening to. And what a privilege to see Dr. Rabinak’s body of work recognized through the naming of the Christine Rabinak Graduate Poster Awards at Michigan Society for Neuroscience! So well deserved. @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social
Ninth book of 2025 down—we continue with audiobooks. This was so devastating and heart wrenching. But definitely worth the read.
Book 9 of ? in 2025: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
(If you like this book, I HIGHLY recommend reading Shadow Divers, which is also an even BETTER read)
#read #books
Book 9 of ? in 2025: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
(If you like this book, I HIGHLY recommend reading Shadow Divers, which is also an even BETTER read)
#read #books
May 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Eighth book of 2025 down—another audiobook. Loved the first half, hated the second half. Wasn’t at all what I expected which was a pleasant surprise for the first part. Then it got lazy and cliche 🤷🏽♀️
Book 8 of ? in 2025: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
#books #read
Book 8 of ? in 2025: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
#books #read
April 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Seventh book of 2025 completed—listened to Al Pacino read his memoir, which definitely made it worth listening to. He performs his story, and while it’s chaotically written and sometimes hard to follow, I loved the stories and his passion.
Book 7 of ? in 2025: Sonny Boy, by Al Pacino #books #read
Book 7 of ? in 2025: Sonny Boy, by Al Pacino #books #read
March 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My lab is raising funds to send 6th grade students to #BrainDay at the Michigan Science Center! 🧩🔬
Just $23 sends a student on this unforgettable #learning experience! Donate today, every dollar makes a difference! ❤️
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#Brain #Neuroscience #Fundraiser
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Just $23 sends a student on this unforgettable #learning experience! Donate today, every dollar makes a difference! ❤️
buymeacoffee.com/lanaruvvy
#Brain #Neuroscience #Fundraiser
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February 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My lab is raising funds to send 6th grade students to #BrainDay at the Michigan Science Center! 🧩🔬
Just $23 sends a student on this unforgettable #learning experience! Donate today, every dollar makes a difference! ❤️
buymeacoffee.com/lanaruvvy
#Brain #Neuroscience #Fundraiser
x.com/RuvvyLab/sta...
Just $23 sends a student on this unforgettable #learning experience! Donate today, every dollar makes a difference! ❤️
buymeacoffee.com/lanaruvvy
#Brain #Neuroscience #Fundraiser
x.com/RuvvyLab/sta...
And of course you can’t beat a book set in northern Michigan — reminiscing on some good times there
February 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
And of course you can’t beat a book set in northern Michigan — reminiscing on some good times there
Sixth book of 2025 completed—I listened to Meryl Streep’s reading on Spotify and was enamored. This book feels comfy and cozy, lime Gilmore Girls but a very different story. Having finished it I feel the tinge of heartbreak. Five stars!
Book 6 of 12? in 2025: Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett #books #read
Book 6 of 12? in 2025: Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett #books #read
February 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Fifth book of 2025 completed—part as an audiobook and part the hard copy because I couldn’t wait long enough for my monthly Spotify listening allotment to turnover! It brought me to tears reading about Gilmore Girls, and I loved the wise words Kelly Bishop shares at the end of her whirlwind memoir
February 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Fifth book of 2025 completed—part as an audiobook and part the hard copy because I couldn’t wait long enough for my monthly Spotify listening allotment to turnover! It brought me to tears reading about Gilmore Girls, and I loved the wise words Kelly Bishop shares at the end of her whirlwind memoir