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Clíona Murray, PhD (neé Kelly)

@clionamurray.com

Cognitive Neuroscientist and avid Yorkshire Tea drinker • Co-founder and Programing Co-Director of Black In Neuro • All things VR/XR & neuroimaging research into social interaction and the maternal brain 🌻🇮🇪🇯🇲

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Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · 4d ago

#BINW26 continues with #BlackInNeuroJoy! We have meet ups in… 📍Rio, Brazil 📍Boston, Massachusetts, USA 📍Ibadan, Nigeria (registration is full) If you can’t make it to an in person meet up join us virtually! Details👇🏽

Flyer with a light beige background and an illustrated “Black in Neuro” logo of a person in profile with a stylized brain in the top right corner. Large black text at the top reads “Black in Neuro Week 2026.” Center text says “Join BiN Boston for a picnic at the park.” Below, an orange rounded rectangle banner lists the details: “When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM EST” and “Where: A local park, Boston, MA (exact location given following registration).” At the bottom left, the heading “Register here” appears above a Google Forms URL and a large QR code. On the right, text reads “Celebrate Black joy with us! Come ready to laugh, connect with others, and just have fun!” The flyer ends with the bold hashtag “#BLACKINJOY.”Orange and cream promotional flyer for Black in Neuro Week, Rio de Janeiro Edition. An illustrated profile of a Black woman with a stylized brain and "Black in Neuro" in her hair appears at the top left. The flyer announces the first Black in Neuro event in Brazil on August 4 (04/08). A QR code is provided for registration. Planned activities include a roundtable conversation, discussion of previous experiences, perspectives, and refreshments. Bold black and orange lettering is used throughout the design.
Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

💛 Wrap up #BINW26 with #BlackInNeuroJoy! Whether you're new to BIN or a familiar face, come meet the community, join the conversation, and have some fun with trivia. 🗓 Aug. 1 | 🕐 1–2 PM ET (6–7 PM BST)

Promotional graphic for #BlackInNeuroJoy, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired pink sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. Six speaker headshots are displayed: Dr. Asma Bashir, Jheannelle Johnson, Dr. Violet Kimble, Dr. Angeline Dukes, Dr. De-Shaine Murray, and Dr. Maya Foster. The event title is "BINW26 Virtual Meet-up” and the subtitle is “Join us for joyful conversations and a lively game of trivia!” It takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right corner, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom.
Clíona Murray, PhD (neé Kelly)@clionamurray.com · 5d ago

Our career panel is about to begin. Be sure to tune in through our zoom or you can stream it live on our YouTube 💫 #BINW26

Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · 2w ago

💼 Your neuroscience career can take you anywhere. Join #NeuroCareers at #BINW26 for "Becoming a Global Asset in Neuroscience," a career panel on building skills, expanding your network, and making an impact worldwide. 🗓 July 31 | 🕛 12–1:30 PM ET Registration is open now!

Promotional graphic for #NeuroCareers, a featured day of Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired purple sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. A banner at the top reads "Fri 31 July, 2026." The text invites attendees to explore the future of neuroscience through global collaboration and innovation. It encourages Black neuroscientists from around the world to discuss building sustainable scientific communities. The featured event is a Career Panel titled "Becoming a Global Asset in Neuroscience," taking place from 12:00–1:30 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the bottom left corner, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
christine liu / two photon art@christineliu.art · 6d ago

I’ve never laughed harder in a zoom meeting than with BIN organizers 💕 I promise you that virtual gatherings can definitely be FULL of joy!!!! And thinking about how #BlackInNeuro has thrived and survived the past 6 years brings me so much joy!!! 🫶

Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

💛 Wrap up #BINW26 with #BlackInNeuroJoy! Whether you're new to BIN or a familiar face, come meet the community, join the conversation, and have some fun with trivia. 🗓 Aug. 1 | 🕐 1–2 PM ET (6–7 PM BST)

Promotional graphic for #BlackInNeuroJoy, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired pink sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. Six speaker headshots are displayed: Dr. Asma Bashir, Jheannelle Johnson, Dr. Violet Kimble, Dr. Angeline Dukes, Dr. De-Shaine Murray, and Dr. Maya Foster. The event title is "BINW26 Virtual Meet-up” and the subtitle is “Join us for joyful conversations and a lively game of trivia!” It takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right corner, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom.
Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

All too often race is pitted as a biological difference for racial disparities. However, it is the effects of racism that drive these disparities and more research is needed to highlight this. 🧵: 6/6

An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Mythbuster biological differences are often used to explain away the disproportionate affect of many neurological disorders on black people.instead it is racism, stress and other social determinants of health (poverty, unemployment, discrimination) THAT are responsible. Below is the text #BINW26.
Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

When we look more closely, we see that there are a number of neurological disorders that disproportionately affect the Black community. We will hear more about this with Dr. Croff during our keynote address. 🧵: 3/6

An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Did you know? MANY NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECT BLACK PEOPLE, INCLUDING: STROKE, DEMENTIA (ALZHEIMER’S) AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Below this is an image of a neuron and the text #BINW26.
Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

#Neuroracism highlights both historic and present racial inequalities relating to the brain. This year, we are sharing facts around disorders that are common in the Black community. We begin by placing neurological disorders in the wider context of worldwide disability. 🧵: 1/6

An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Have you heard? NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ARE THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AND LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY WORLDWIDE. Below this is an image of the map of earth and the text #BINW26.
Clíona Murray, PhD (neé Kelly)@clionamurray.com · last wk.

I am in awe at the impact Dr. Croff is having with her research. Her interdisciplinary approach to understanding and supporting Black health and cognition is phenomenal. 🧠✨ #BINW26

Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · 2w ago

🧠 Join Dr. Raina Croff for the #BINW26 Keynote: "Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away." As part of #NeuroRacism, this keynote explores brain health, equity, and the systems that shape neurological well-being. 🗓 July 29 | 🕐 1–2:30 PM ET

Promotional graphic for #NeuroRacism, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired pink sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the top is the title #NeuroRacism and a portrait of Dr. Raina Croff. Below the photo, text announces her keynote, "Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away," taking place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
Clíona Murray, PhD (neé Kelly)@clionamurray.com · last wk.

Happening now!! www.youtube.com/live/R0bC3Id...

#BlackInNeuroWeek2026 #NeuroRacism: Preserving Your Brain In A World Designed To Take It Away

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Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · 2w ago

🧠 Join Dr. Raina Croff for the #BINW26 Keynote: "Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away." As part of #NeuroRacism, this keynote explores brain health, equity, and the systems that shape neurological well-being. 🗓 July 29 | 🕐 1–2:30 PM ET

Promotional graphic for #NeuroRacism, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired pink sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the top is the title #NeuroRacism and a portrait of Dr. Raina Croff. Below the photo, text announces her keynote, "Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away," taking place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

It doesn't stop there... We continue by celebrating leaders like Dr. Fuller, a pioneer for Alzheimer's Disease and Dr. Harris, an extraordinary neurosurgeon and champion of diversity in medicine. 👏🏾

An orange graphic with different shades of orange rays titled "Black In Time" with the Black In Neuro logo to the right. The central image is a photograph of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller with the following facts below: Recognized as the first African American psychiatrist in the United States Pioneer in Alzheimer’s research First to translate pivotal Alzheimer’s work into English (Auguste Deter, the first reported case of the disease). Published what is now recognized to be the first comprehensive review of Alzheimer's disease in 1912An orange graphic with different shades of orange rays titled "Black In Time" with the Black In Neuro logo to the right. The central image is a photograph of Dr. Odette Harris with the following facts below: Leader in brain injury research and treatment for patients with traumatic brain injuries a trailblazer for equity and inclusion in medicine Director of the Brain Injury Program at Stanford champions diversity in medicine
Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

We also celebrate Dr. Canady and Dr. Greene, two poignant trailblazers in neurosurgery. We're reminded of their tenacity as both became board-certified in neurosurgery, the first African American woman and first African American man to do so. 🧠👩🏿‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️

An orange graphic with different shades of orange rays titled "Black In Time" with the Black In Neuro logo to the right. The central image is a photograph of Dr. Alexa Irene Canady with the following facts below: First African American woman neurosurgeon in the United States in 1981 first Black female full professor of Neurosurgery voted a top resident by her fellow physicians at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia co-inventor of a programmable antisiphon shunt system designed to treat hydrocephalusAn orange graphic with different shades of orange rays titled "Black In Time" with the Black In Neuro logo to the right. The central image is a photograph of Dr. Clarence Sumner Greene Sr. with the following facts below: First African-American neurosurgeon First African-American certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery first chief of neurosurgery at howard university Was also one of the first black dentists
@bettybekele.bsky.social · last wk.

I am Betty, a PhD candidate at Emory University. My research focuses on understanding how changes in RNA can disrupt brain function. I imagine a future where scientific discovery is strengthened by inclusive collaborations across countries. (I will be moderating a BINW panel on this on Thursday!)

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Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

📣 It's Roll Call time! Kick off #BINW26 by introducing yourself! Share a selfie or short video telling us who you are, what you do, and the future you're helping reimagine. 🧠 Tag us and use #BINRollCall so we can celebrate our amazing community! Tag 3 BIN members you'd like to see join Roll Call ✨

Promotional graphic for #BINRollCall during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The design features a blue sunburst background with an arch-shaped cream panel. At the top, a blue banner reads "Mon 27 July, 2026." The center text says: "Kick off #BINW26 by introducing yourself! Share a selfie or short video telling us who you are, what you do, and what future you're helping reimagine." The Black In Neuro logo appears in the bottom left corner, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner at the bottom.
@jheannellejohnson.bsky.social · last wk.

Happy #BINW26 everyone! My name is Jheannelle Johnson, an incoming MSL candidate at Northwestern, and I’m the Director of Development for Black In Neuro. The future I’m reimagining is one where optimism meets opportunity for those who wish to enter neuroscience regardless of their background.

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Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · last wk.

📣 It's Roll Call time! Kick off #BINW26 by introducing yourself! Share a selfie or short video telling us who you are, what you do, and the future you're helping reimagine. 🧠 Tag us and use #BINRollCall so we can celebrate our amazing community! Tag 3 BIN members you'd like to see join Roll Call ✨

Promotional graphic for #BINRollCall during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The design features a blue sunburst background with an arch-shaped cream panel. At the top, a blue banner reads "Mon 27 July, 2026." The center text says: "Kick off #BINW26 by introducing yourself! Share a selfie or short video telling us who you are, what you do, and what future you're helping reimagine." The Black In Neuro logo appears in the bottom left corner, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner at the bottom.
Clíona Murray, PhD (neé Kelly)@clionamurray.com · last wk.

"mentorship saved my life and saved my career... As you get further along in your career opening up yourself to mentor others and complete the circle is critical" Dr. King on advice for junior researchers who are interested in pursuing outlier ideas.

Black In Neuro@blackinneuro.bsky.social · 2w ago

⏳ New for #BINW26! Join Dr. Sará King for #BlackInTime as we explore neuroscience through political and anthropological perspectives. 🗓 July 28 🕛 12 PM ET You can register for this event others at the link below!

Promotional graphic for #BlackInTime, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired orange sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the top is the title #BlackInTime and a portrait of Dr. Sará King. Below the photo, text reads: "Join us as we explore neuroscience through political and anthropological perspectives." The event takes place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.