It's #ValentinesDay this weekend! In this week's #newsletter, we talk about the #neuroscience of #love and give a supportive reminder to show love not just for others, but also for ourselves. Read cool #science and find local #resources here: brain-blooms-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/sending-love

Really excited for Luis Garcia Lopez to give his first national conference podium presentation at @adaaanxiety.bsky.social this spring!

Please join us for Dr. Bogdan's talk today at noon! @waynestatetnp.bsky.social @waynestateclas.bsky.social @waynestateresearch.bsky.social @wsucandid.bsky.social @wsuthinklab.bsky.social

We are having a great day at the lab hosting Dr. Ryan Bogdan from #WUSTL through the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute at @waynestateresearch.bsky.social! This morning we talked about career paths, the effects of prenatal cannabis exposure on child health outcomes, & neural signatures. Thanks Dr. B!

See this request for recommendations for 3D #brainmodels below! We are looking for a good model to use at community events, like #BrainDay coming up at the #MichiganScienceCenter next month!

We've started off 2026 strong! Our lab manager, Ujala Janjua, submitted her first, first-author manuscript and our undergraduate honors thesis student, Khrystyna Bila, received an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program award! #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #Psychology #Behavioral #MentalHealth

New video from @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social celebrating Black History Month! We talk about the importance of citing scholars with diverse backgrounds and perspectives; in the caption we share citation resources and highlight Black scholars in psychology and neuroscience! youtu.be/sG0OC7tyW7w?...

New video up on our YouTube channel recapping our lab's time at the @isdp.org annual meeting in San Diego, CA this past November! Want more insight into why scientists go to conferences, what happens at conferences, and how we disseminate our research? Watch now! youtu.be/QSVvVOglp8o #ISDP2025

Today was a milestone day for the lab: Luis submitted his honors thesis manuscript for peer review (the first paper submitted from the lab!) and @scientificruvvy.bsky.social achieved Graduate Faculty status! It's also her engagement anniversary. The celebratory photo describes how we're feeling now!

Congratulations to directed study student Khrystyna Bila for submitting a UROP application to investigate #youth defensive behaviors! Submitting is a massive accomplishment regardless of the outcome. We hope everyone submitting #grants can celebrate their efforts too :) @waynestateclas.bsky.social

Your donation to @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social supports: Volunteers creating newsletters, videos, podcasts, & social media content 🎥 CAB members who guide research & ensure we meet community needs 🧩 Brain Day at Michigan Science Center, giving free science experiences to students across Detroit. 🧠

Today is Giving Tuesday! A reminder that even small acts of giving can make a big impact. 🌱 Our lab @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social is raising money for our volunteers, community advisory board members, and community events like Brain Day Donate here: buymeacoffee.com/lanaruvvy

Such a great resource, and proud that @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social and me are included! Thank you @thetransmitter.bsky.social for the feature and for the compilation. PS--we are HIRING for a part-time RA position (waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...) and are welcoming graduate apps for FY26!

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!

Today we’re celebrating our team meber Miracle Craft’s Birthday! Miracle is an undergraduate psychology major volunteering in the lab and helping to write, direct, film, and edit our audio and video content. She’s applying to doctoral programs in psychology this cycle! Join us in cheering Miracle on

Applying to graduate school? Whether you're thinking of pursuing a Master's, Ph.D., clinical degree, or research-focused training, we've got you covered! Check out our new @YouTube video answering all your questions now: youtu.be/oFXck2Be7cQ

headed to ISDP shortly? Come early for this wonderful session on advancing perinatal science through open and shared data- sponsored by the International Fetal and Infant Brain and Behavior (I-FIBB) Network! Excited to offer my perspective! @isdp.org

Apply to the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Wayne State, and consider training with us! Our ongoing fMRI and intervention studies focus on biomarkers of risk and resilience for trauma-related psychopathology in youth, and efficacy of creative arts and movement-based interventions.

Applying to graduate school, medical school, or a new job? Check out 6 tips for applying in our newsletter up on our website now! brain-blooms-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/6-tips-for... PS: The Ruvvy Resilience Lab is recruiting a graduate student for Fall 2026 in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience!

Come with us to a scientific meeting! youtu.be/hFY6LrjN5WU In our latest #YouTube video, we recap our time in #Toronto for the Society of Biological Psychiatry annual meeting. You'll get insight into what life as a #scientist is like and how #researchers and #physicians communicate their work.

If you are not following our newsletter, you can #subscribe when you click through to read our latest tips and tricks for the #BackToSchool season!

🚨 Postdoc Opportunity @ UT Austin! I’m recruiting a clinical psychologist or neuroscientist to join us in 2025/2026. Our work: fear/threat + fMRI + EMA + HiTOP + anxiety/trauma/OC psychopathology in adults & adolescents + fancy stats! 📄 Description: tinyurl.com/2jfk8d8m 🌐 Lab: www.scoop-lab.com

Fun new video up on our YouTube Channel! Dr. Ruvvy shares stories through the swag on her lanyard, including memories from her postdoctoral research fellowship, scientific conferences, and personal travels. Watch it here: youtu.be/_yDp21RTpYk #Pins #Art @laurabundesen.bsky.social #Science #Swag

Simplified guide to wearable biosensors from the @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social newsletter ⬇️

Brand new weekly edition of the @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social newsletter is out now! We breakdown my latest publication in @dpn-journal.bsky.social and talk about how you can be a scientist in your own home. Read below: The Mind-Body Connection brain-blooms-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/the-mind-b...

As we witness legislation moving to cut healthcare for approximately 17 million Americans, this quote from our newsletter last week feels all the more relevant. Read the newsletter here and sign up for weekly inbox updates, including advocacy tips: brain-blooms-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

New paper out from our very own Dr. Ruvvy @scientificruvvy.bsky.social !!

This #Juneteenth, take action to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates that disproportionately affect Black/African American birthing people. Learn more about the Black Maternal Health #Momnibus Act and lend your support through our latest #YouTube video: youtu.be/enz-WevF4Gk?...

My first policy brief discussing the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R.3548/S.1700) and how it can help address health barriers! Now, more than ever, is the time for scientists to continue to be LOUD about health equity & access. www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/article_1038...

Happy #Pride Month! Read our recent #newsletter about the history of Pride, why we celebrate, and #mentalhealth resources for #LGBTQ+ youth here: brain-blooms-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/happy-prid...

TOMORROW 12pm PT/3pm ET, academic workers across the country are organizing to call Senators and Representatives, particularly from historically “red” districts, to sign onto to letters supporting federal research funding. Register here to join the phonebank: form.laborbase.org/251246245216...

Join us in beautiful Santa Barbara! We're hiring a full-time junior specialist/research technician to play a central role in data collection & analysis of brain imaging studies of pregnancy & menopause. Learn more & apply at: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02974 Or help us spread the word 💫

Happy #MemberMonday to Ava Bliaya, our high school intern who will be starting at @arizonastateuni.bsky.social this fall! We’re so proud of Ava as she closes out her high school journey and grateful to her bringing her stakeholder perspective to our lab’s communication and outreach efforts. 🎉☀️

We’re so thrilled to see this announcement and cannot wait to see incredible work from scholars in the field of health equity research! #healthequity #racism #dei #fundingopportunity

A very special shoutout to Luis in the spotlight for this Member Monday! Luis is just putting the finishing touches on his honors thesis and will graduate with a major in Psychology and a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis. Look out for Luis on the Clinical Psych app cycle soon! #MemberMonday

In April, we would like to take a moment to recognize all of those in our communities who have been impacted by sexual violence. Every survivor has shown resilience each day, and we recognize the strength it takes to do so. Find supportive resources here: wayne.edu/sexualviolen...

It’s another ‘Member Monday’ here at the R2 Lab! Meet our inaugural lab member, Mr. Edmund Alyn Jones - Director of Communications, Marketing, and Outreach! Thanks to Edmund for helping us cultivate a positive and impactful media presence & disseminate our science! @eddywithay.bsky.social

Stay tuned for a newsletter on science policy and advocacy from Dr. Ruvvy coming in the next few weeks! You'll get updates on how federal changes have been affecting the biomedical research landscape and practical tips for advocacy that you can put into action! Subscribe here: tinyurl.com/yz3nb3tu

This April, we honor those impacted by sexual violence and recognize the resilience of every survivor. 💚 Learn how to show your support: wayne.edu/sexualviolen...

Researchers at Wayne State University are seeking adult volunteers to participate in a study of immigration and anxiety. Your participation will remain anonymous and will take about 15 minutes of your time. You can participate online at your convenience, follow this link: tinyurl.com/ss2fb4ns

Dr. Ruvvy has a new paper out in the Journal of Traumatic Stress! This work from her graduate studies with Arash Javanbakht at the STARC Lab @waynestatetnp.bsky.social is laying the foundation for our lab's future studies on the biology of resilience, and how we can cultivate resilience in youth!

Happy Member Monday! This evening we’re introducing our incredible lab manger Ujala Janjua. Ujala is an MPH student at Wayne State and an aspiring MD/PhD candidate! @waynestateresearch.bsky.social

🧠✨ Support Our Brain Day Fundraiser! ✨🧠 Just $23 sends a 6th grader from Chandler Park Academy to Brain Day at the Michigan Science Center! Donate today! 💚 🔗 Scan the QR code, or visit buymeacoffee.com/lanaruvvy. 📅 March 8, 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM 📍 5020 John R St, Detroit, MI

Our high school intern Ava led us through an awesome activity today during our lab meeting: We created playlists with 1) five songs representing last year 2024; 2) five songs representing how we felt today; and 3) five songs representing what we’re looking forward to in 2025 ✨

🚨 NIH indirect cost cuts—what’s at stake? A new executive order caps reimbursements at 15%—down from an average 52%. Indirect costs fund lab upkeep, IT, and utilities—essential for research. Fewer resources = fewer labs, jobs, and slower innovation. #ResearchFunding #NIH #SciencePolicy

My lab @ruvvyresiliencelab.bsky.social is raising money to send 6th graders to Brain Day on @buymeacoffee! 🎉 For just $23, you can send a student to Brain Day for an afternoon of hands-on neuroscience-inspired activities! You can support this initiative here — t.co/AmK19ERUaC #BrainDay #STEM

The cost-saving claims don’t hold up. Every dollar in NIH research grants generates $2.46 in economic activity, research shows—a total of $93 billion in 2023 alone. “It’s incredible to me that we would give up this thing that has such obvious societal benefits,” says biologist Mark Peifer.

New video discussing the negative changes to lifesaving biomedical research in the US as the result of Trump administration executive orders and actions: youtube.com/@theruvvyres... We also provide updates since the video was recorded in the description, with action links. #DEIA #research #NIH

Congratulations to our PI/Director, Dr Lana Ruvolo Grasser (@scientificruvvy.bsky.social) for being selected as a 2025 Society for Neuroscience Early Career Policy Ambassador! #NeuroAdvocate @waynestateresearch.bsky.social @waynestateclas.bsky.social

Absolutely recommend the 5 Calls app for contacting your reps. Tells you who to call, what to say, and even dials for you (including local office numbers if DC is busy). I've used resistbot in the past, but unfortunately written communication doesn't cut it these days. You have to CALL 5calls.org