The registration link and program for the 5th Virtual ChemBioTalks are finally available! If you are interested in the field of Chemical Biology, make sure to register for this free, virtual event on September 30th, 2025!
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In our first study incorporating human data we identified new role for the cerebellum!
We found a cerebellar output circuit that is activated only when individuals are hungry and helps control meal size. Even more parts of the brain regulate hunger and satiety!

Access the papers:
2017: www.cell.com/cell-reports...
2019: www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
2021: www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
(all our papers can be found on our new website: web.sas.upenn.edu/betley-lab/p...)

We’re also launching our new and improved lab website – check it out here: web.sas.upenn.edu/betley-lab/

Our new paper is out in Science.

What is the synaptic plasticity rule in the brain, we asked. It turns out there are multiple, even within individual neurons.

Congrats Jake!

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Join us Friday to learn about all of the ways that federal funding in the USA benefits both human health and the conservation of fishes. Uncertain about how these essential funds impact your health, or how they help conserve your favorite wild spaces and species? Give episode 51 a listen!

The Office of the U.S. Trade Rep. (USTR) has confirmed that pharmaceuticals are exempt from BOTH the 10% base rate tariff plus additional reciprocal tariffs. Small ray of hope for biotech (for now).

Our 50th episode comes out this week! We are celebrating by collaborating with our friends and colleagues at the #Zebrafish Husbandry Association!

Program for the "Neural Circuits and Behaviour" CAN 2025 satellite is now available! We have a great day planned, and are especially looking for trainees to join the event - we'll select four trainees for talks, with a prize for best trainee talk. Details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/neural-cir...

From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA

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It's new episode launch day! We're making a splash busting some #shark myths! 🦈 We're covering so many topics, from finning to cancer to even the (very much extinct) Megalodon! Join us on your pod catcher of choice! linktr.ee/gettingfishy

New episode day is here! Happy Friday! Join us today while we bust some fishy myths! Are goldfish really as dumb as people think? What about fish pain? Find us on your favorite podcast app or via our link! linktr.ee/gettingfishy

save the date (may 21) for the second-annual "neural circuits and behaviour" satellite meeting at the @canacn.bsky.social annual meeting, cohosted by @franklandlab.bsky.social&myself. fantastic lineup of speakers, and we'll be looking for 4 trainees to speak as well (with a prize for best talk)!

It's back! Check out the JPM Guide for a complete list of sideline events and receptions during #JPM2025 week in San Francisco.

✅ Visit: www.JPMGuide.com

P.S. If your event is missing, please fill out the form to be added.

#JPM25 #biotech #biopharma

Are you heading to the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference? We are! 🙌 Join us in San Francisco to discuss how our streamlined business practices can help transform your innovative ideas into impactful health solutions.

Express your interest in meeting by December 20: hubs.ly/Q02-MSH40

Early career scientists and community leaders, our Emerging Health Innovators Initiative is here to help you bring your bold ideas to life! Check out the special notice: arpa-h.gov/engage-and-t...

We've got an out of this world new episode alert! 🌌🚀 This week, we are joined by @goastromo.bsky.social of Pale Blue Pod! We discuss fish in space and the unexpected ways that fish and space are connected. Check it out on Friday!