I know I’ve been MIA for a while, but a lot has happened! I defended my PhD & recently accepted a job in medical writing! I am so grateful 2 the Lerner Lab. There aren’t enough words 2 describe how much I’ve learned. I’ll always love science research & I’m excited 2 start a new journey in scicomm ♥️

Talia Lerner@talialerner.bsky.social · 10mo ago

A heartfelt goodbye 👋🏼 to @glopez.bsky.social, OG of the lab. On to her next adventure in medical writing! Last pic - from Gaby - it's me in my office, in my office 😄

My first author paper is officially out!! Thank you to all of my co-authors for their help & support. So proud of the final product 😄😄

Talia Lerner@talialerner.bsky.social · last yr.

Pleased to share the final published version of @glopez.bsky.social's work in @currentbiology.bsky.social! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... "Region-specific nucleus accumbens dopamine signals encode distinct aspects of avoidance learning" Congrats, Gaby!!!

It’s honestly just another DEI cut. GRFP always had a focus on diversity, outreach, and pipeline strengthening (look up the history and the predecessor programs). As a 2015 recipient, I’m devastated. First Ford, then DSPAN, now GRFP.

Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈@davidimiller.bsky.social · last yr.

New story from @dangaristo.bsky.social on the NSF grad fellowship cuts: A key point: “GRFPs are one of the most cost-effective ways for NSF to give out money,” Evans says, because the outcome is a trained, promising young scientist and it’s relatively inexpensive.

I did it, I’m a doctor now! It’ll probably take me some time to process everything that has happened. I am so incredibly grateful for my community near and far. And I’m so proud of myself for this accomplishment. I’m exhausted, but so full of love ♥️♥️

Talia Lerner@talialerner.bsky.social · last yr.

Huge congratulations to @glopez.bsky.social on her PhD thesis defense today! A wonderful presentation from a wonderful person, and a much welcome joyful celebration of the science that is possible when we come together to support each other ❤️ Dr. Lopez!!! Well deserved

Me & some of my favorite posters from the #standupforscience rally in Chicago today. The snow did not stop us ❄️🧬🧪🥼

The snow did not stop us in Chicago #StandUpForScience

Me and @durbin.senate.gov defending science @standupforscience.bsky.social wgntv.com/news/chicago...

Hundreds in Chicago protest Trump administration cuts to science, research

The rally in Chicago was among several across the country. A group called ‘Stand Up for Science’ scheduled the events to defend science as a public good and a pillar of social, politica…

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UPDATE: We remain committed to organizing a conference this year after #SciWri25 hosts withdraw. More than ever, providing an opportunity for the professional science writing community to convene, learn, and support each other is critical. READ MORE+HELP OUT: www.nasw.org/article...

ScienceWriters2025 conference

An update for the science-writing community about a change regarding this year’s conference, [ScienceWriters2025](https://sciencewriters2025.org/).

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The @standupforscience.bsky.social rallies happen tomorrow! Read more: “We’re trying to give folks somewhere they can feel powerful and have their voices heard.” 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...

‘Stand Up for Science’ Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research

Amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7

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This is HORRIFYING.

More Perfect Union@moreperfectunion.bsky.social · last yr.

BREAKING: House Republicans have released their budget resolution. They are aiming to cut Medicaid by at least $880 billion, and cut SNAP by at least 20%.

In the midst of all this madness, a grant question: does anyone have last minute advice/tips for the Hanna Gray fellowship application?

1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%. I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

There are not enough words to express how angry I am about everything happening in this country. This just adds to it. This award has allowed me to participate in so many wonderful academic experiences that I would have never imagined doing before. DIVERSITY IS A GOOD THING, A GREAT THING.

Jeremy Berg@jeremymberg.bsky.social · last yr.

Kirschstein NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31-Diversity) new closing date was two days ago. The F31-Diversity applications are done. Still trying to find out about current awardees. www.grants.gov/search-resul...

Other privately funded sources for #phd students include: Soros (90k): pdsoros.org/why-become-a... AAUW (20k): www.aauw.org/resources/pr... NSBE: nsbe.org/scholarships/ Centers at private universities and think tanks also have smaller grants you can apply to bsky.app/profile/napa...

Why Become a Fellow – Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Apply for a Paul & Daisy Soros fellowship and become one of the thirty New Americans— immigrants or the children of immigrants—who are pursuing graduate

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️@napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

I cannot stress enough how important private funding will be for underrepresented (UR) scientists for the next 4 years. NSF and NIH fund summer research opportunities for UR undergrad students in STEM, mentoring programs starting in high school, funds for UR PhD students, & more.

It would be nice if people could stop acting like DEI is an only a moral good. DEI strengthens organizations. People from diverse backgrounds bring new ways of solving problems and serving people. DEI isn’t a gift to diverse people. It’s a gift to the orgs that hire us.

PLEASE SHARE 💜 With uncertainty in federal research funding & hiring, we are offering *FREE* resume/CV reviews for early-career scientists in the US who have rescinded job offers or who risk layoffs. If you feel this support would benefit you, submit resume/CV here: forms.gle/CCbbu2X5GJwH...

“If the freeze is not stopped, I might lose my house." Some NSF-funded postdocs are having trouble paying rent and credit card bills because their salaries were paused this week, even though the federal funding freeze memo was rescinded. www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...

National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills

An NSF online payment system remained down after the federal funding freeze was lifted, leaving early-career scientists scrambling to pay bills

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As I board my flight home for the holidays, I wanted to share that a review I wrote with @talialerner.bsky.social just came out! It’s titled “How dopamine enables learning from aversion.” Super grateful for the opportunity - hope you can check it out! 😊😊🎄🎄 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

How dopamine enables learning from aversion

Dopamine is heavily studied for its role in reward learning, but it is becoming increasingly appreciated that dopamine can also enable learning from a…

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Back in Chicago from #ACNP2024 and I was welcomed by the CTA Christmas Train & all my wonderful apt winter decorations ❄️🌲🎄. Grateful for all the wonderful conversations & helpful advice from the conference 😊 #ACNP

It's Gaby!! #ACNP2024

Gabriela (Gaby) Lopez, PhD@glopez.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hi 👋🏽 - my name is Gaby and I am a grad student from Northwestern Uni in @talialerner.bsky.social ‘s lab. This is my 3rd time attending #ACNP. On Monday I will be presenting a poster on my dissertation work investigsting region-specific accumbal dopamine signals during active avoidance learning 🐭

Hi #ACNP2024! I'm a postdoc in Reesha Patel's lab at Northwestern, and this is my first in-person ACNP 🎉 I'm presenting a poster on Monday (M157) on VTA 🌟astrocyte 🌟 activity during appetitive and aversive conditioning!

Neuropsychopharmacology@npp-journal.bsky.social · 2y ago

We are officially on the ground in Phoenix so it's time for the #ACNP2024 role call 📣 Introduce yourself, your science, tell us if you're a veteran or first-timer, promote your poster/talk/favorite social - whatever you want, this is your space to say it ⬇️

Hi 👋🏽 - my name is Gaby and I am a grad student from Northwestern Uni in @talialerner.bsky.social ‘s lab. This is my 3rd time attending #ACNP. On Monday I will be presenting a poster on my dissertation work investigsting region-specific accumbal dopamine signals during active avoidance learning 🐭

Tomorrow is SWEBAGS! swebags.ebrains.se Free online :) Lerner Lab grad student @nadelneurosci.bsky.social is presenting his work "Alterations of amygdala-midbrain circuit function by adolescent stress promote punishment resistant reward-seeking" at 2:30pm CET / 7:30am CST (you're a hero, Jacob)

Home - SWEBAGS

Welcome to SWEBAGS The Swedish Basal Ganglia Society, SWEBAGS, is an non-profit scientific organization providing a platform for discussions and education opportunities in the area of basal ganglia re...

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Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky 1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research Open Access journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Behold, my Tres Leches Cake 🍓

I don’t always come home for Thanksgiving, but when I do, I’m always overwhelmed by how aggressive my sister is with Christmas decorations

My talk from the One Mind Festival for Brain Health: Understanding Stress Hormone Regulation of Dopamine Function to Treat Depression youtu.be/kVhkgFc1CRQ?...

Understanding Stress Hormone Regulation of Dopamine Function to Treat Depression

YouTube video by One Mind

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Earlier this month I ran my first ever 5K. Now I’m going to start training to try and run an 8K in March. When the heck did I suddenly want to run willingly? 😂Also plz give me advice cause 5 miles feels like a lot 😅.

Speaking of friends: who will be at #ACNP2024 🤓 Check out posters from @glopez.bsky.social M169 @ashleyholloway.bsky.social M157 !!

#BlackInNeuro Starter Pack v1! Let us know if we missed you. #BlackInSTEM #Neuroscience 🧪 go.bsky.app/F8PpdPe