Dr. Steve Goldman has taken his research from birds to people, demonstrating that stimulating natural brain processes may help repair damaged neural networks in Huntington's & other diseases #URochesterResearch 🎧Latest episode of Neuroscience Perspectives w/ @johnfoxe.bsky.social

🐶🐱 How does the brain know the difference between a dog & a cat? Neuro grad student, Jay Gonzalez-Amoretti, studies how the brain builds mental representations from visual information, helping us understand how it organizes the world around us #URochesterResearch In a Neuro Minute🧠

What a weekend! We celebrated the 3rd annual community celebration for our learners, and now we’re capping it off with the Northern Lights dancing over western NY!

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on 9/11. Let us never forget the heroes who emerged in the face of tragedy and the resilience of a nation united in hope and strength. #NeverForget #911Memorial

🚀 NY-CURES Launch — Championing State-Wide Investment in Science! 🚀 Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities. Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/

Thanks to my lab for a wonderful birthday — we did a LockRoom, had lunch, and enjoyed sweet potato pie. Thank you all for the great birthday wishes!!!!

Adolescence is a critical window for brain development #URochesterResearch by Stowell & Wang shows how microglia help wire frontal circuits—and the implications this could have for disorders like schizophrenia and ADHD @urochestersmd.bsky.social via @natureportfolio.nature.com 👉 rdcu.be/eCzAv

In case anyone is still wondering if air traffic controller staffing is a problem and has downstream impact… 1. The pilot just told us that they have to fly around NYC because they are short staffed for air traffic control 2. They had to calculate whether or not we had enough gas to do it

Today was bittersweet in the Smith Lab as we celebrated Opeyemi’s last day! She’s off to study Neuroscience in Indiana. We’ll miss you, but you’re ready for this new chapter! Shine bright and conquer your journey! We’re so proud! #thefutureisbright

Don't miss Dr. Doris Tsao of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social on our latest episode of Neuroscience Perspectives with @johnfoxe.bsky.social 👇Along with AI vs the brain, she shares that a mentor's support was pivotal in her career & how her father's curiosity helps fuel hers ➡️ urmc.info/25C

Calling all postdocs! Looking to enter the job market and gain hands-on experience with job talks & chalk talks? Apply to our NeuroYes Program @urneuroscience.bsky.social Neuroscience Commission NeuroYes 2025-2026 applications are open!!! Click on the link below to find out more! neuroyes.urmc.edu

Understanding how brain cells communicate could reveal new insights into cognitive decline 👇Neuro grad student Estephanie Balbueno studies how astrocytes & neurons communicate to support brain function in @drnathanasmith.bsky.social lab #URochesterResearch @urochestersmd.bsky.social

Postdocs who are looking to enter the job market: Mark your calendars! @urneuroscience.bsky.social Neuroscience commission NeuroYes 2025-2026 applications open on June 19th. Click on the link below to find out more! neuroyes.urmc.edu

Understanding how brain cells communicate could reveal new insights into cognitive decline Neuro grad student Estephanie Balbueno studies how astrocytes & neurons communicate to support brain function in @drnathanasmith.bsky.social lab #URochesterResearch @urochestersmd.bsky.social

👏A well deserved honor: Prof Emeritus Peter Shrager receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Graduate Education @urochestersmd.bsky.social He brought clarity, depth & humanity to the fields physiology & neuroscience. He's been acknowledged for his brilliance & compassion

Welcome Scholars! We've kicked off another summer of NEURO RocHS. Looking forward to seeing what these high school students will accomplish this summer! @urochestersmd.bsky.social @uor-braincogsci.bsky.social #URochesterResearch

May the 4th be with you!!!

Exploring the Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Brain Health #URochesterResearch On the latest episode of Neuroscience Perspectives Professor Deborah Cory-Slechta shares with @johnfoxe.bsky.social how working with young families early on transformed the way she studies chemical exposure⤵️

Happy Easter 💜💜💜

Great people! Amazing science! An Excellent Opportunity! #NEUROYES

We had an amazing time hosting our last @urneuroscience.bsky.social #NEUROYES Scholar for 2024-2025, Dr. @c3llas.bsky.social. His research, “Establishing a Multidisciplinary ADRD Research Laboratory: Exploring Neuropathology, Sex-Based Variations, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Biomarker Shifts.” #BRAINS

I had wonderful time at UR and received such wonderful questions, feedback, and a level of hope and enthusiasm that I both personally needed and is needed in these times. Thank you so much to all of the NEUROYES organizers, faculty, staff, and trainees that made my visit possible and so welcoming!

Saturday night, the @urochestersmd.bsky.social Graduate Giving Gala was a heartwarming event supporting local charities like Golisano Children’s Network and The Black Alumni Network Scholarship. Huge thanks to the URSMD GSS Executive Board and all the graduate students for your #generosity!

I’m so proud of my #MSTP student Sid for presenting his poster on Microglia today at the Medical Scientist Research Symposium. What a fantastic study with significant implications for understanding microglia in physiology! He made the Smith Lab proud. #TheFutureIsBright #URochesterResearch

We had an incredible time hosting our 3rd NEUROYES Scholar for 2024-2025, Dr. @coryjwhite.bsky.social, who shared fascinating findings from his research titled "Evaluating how HIV infection and antiretrovirals impact brain lipid metabolism." #thefutureisbright @urneuroscience.bsky.social

Breaking news: A new lawsuit seeks to challenge the National Institutes of Health’s decisions to abruptly terminate hundreds of grants, totaling more than $2.4 billion, over the past month. scim.ag/3DZnylL

Another terrible day for young scientists. The NIH just sent termination notices for the MARC, PREP, IMSD, IRACDA and Bridges programs.

Wishing my friends and everyone celebrating a wonderful Eid Mubarak!

It was nice painting Alesandra Martin’s portrait @ the Mardi Gras themed University of Rochester’s Admissions Party. She’s officially starting her graduate studies in the neuroscience department🎈YAY! @drnathanasmith.bsky.social @urmc.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social @urneuroscience.bsky.social

Despite everything happening in the world, the Northern Lights are putting on a breathtaking show tonight, lighting up the skies over Rochester and Webster. #NorthernLights #Roc

It was an honor to present my research @UTexas_Dallas! A special thanks to Dr. @mdburton.bsky.social for being a wonderful host. It was a pleasure meeting outstanding students and connecting with remarkable faculty. Thank you for the warm welcome and true southern hospitality!

If you can't judge a book 📕- then don't judge a brain🧠⤵️ Our cells aren't always as they seem. Watch the full episode w/ @drnathanasmith.bsky.social & @johnfoxe.bsky.social 👉 urmc.info/1XD #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 #URochesterResearch @urochestersmd.bsky.social

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, AL. I will never forget the legacy of Dr. King and the countless others who fought for justice. I’m especially reminded of the sacrifice of the Honorable John Lewis. Meeting him was a profound honor that I will cherish forever. #Peace

As a result of Trump’s slashes to research funding, dozens of graduate programs have announced reductions and cancellations of graduate admissions slots. If you are an impacted applicant, please fill out this survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 🧪🧠🧬🔬🥼👩🏼‍🔬🧑‍🔬

This will set us back for years to come!!!

Happy Lunar New Year to all those who celebrate 🎉

Come join us 2/7 for a day of interactions in SoCal, between the #glia centric, #neuro centric and all those in between. Poster & best question awards for trainees, free registration if at non-profit org. #neuroskyence #neuroinflammation cgni.ucr.edu/2025-cgni-sy... cgni.ucr.edu/symposium-re...

As the Trump Administration destroys the institutional progress we have made in diversity, equity and inclusion in science & education, each of us retains the opportunity to reflect and speak out. The piece I wrote four years ago is even more relevant today 🧪 www.molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/...

Even in these uncertain times, it’s important to find joy in celebrating one another. We had a wonderful time celebrating my graduate student Sid’s birthday today. Happy Birthday, Sid!

This just went up in the Flaum Atrium @urochestersmd.bsky.social Special thanks to Facilities Mechanics, John Masiello & Mike Coburn. I loved working with Ania Majewska, Ellie Chung, Kelsie Smith-Hayduk. And thank you Frank Formicola & Shawn Martin at Conolly Printing. @urneuroscience.bsky.social

Honoring Dr. King today by reflecting on his powerful speech "What’s Your Blueprint?" delivered to students in 1967. He challenged us to consider our purpose and legacy. Let's ask ourselves: what is our blueprint for a better world? Together, we can create a future that embodies his values. #MLKDay

New #URochesterResearch uncovers the “missing link” in how sleep restores the brain. Natural oscillations drive the cleaning process, but common sleep aid zolpidem may disrupt it🧠 via @cellcellpress.bsky.social 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...

Visit the latest installation in the Neuroscientists in Color gallery🎨 👉https://urmc.info/1U1 This morning Prof. Ania Majewska & Artist-in-Residence Charmaine Wheatley watched as Dr. Majewska's banner was hung in @urochestersmd.bsky.social

Happy New Year 🎉🎆🎉

April '24 It started w/a gift from his mother. From there @drnathanasmith.bsky.social's passion for science evolved into a fascination with the #brain. He shares his journey with @johnfoxe.bsky.social and how he has become an advocate for all who are interested in #science ⬇️Subscribe & watch 4/12

Rest in peace and power #JimmyCarter #HabitatforHumanity #lifeofservice 1924-2024

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and Happy Hanukkah 🕎 to all those who celebrate!!!! 

A Christmas Message of Reflection and Renewal medium.com/@nathansmith...

Congratulations to all the Next Gen Leaders! It is great to see so many familiar faces. #TheFutureIsBright

When does inspiration strike you? 👇Check out what @ar0mcintosh.bsky.social of @sfuneuro.bsky.social told @johnfoxe.bsky.social while at @sfnjournals.bsky.social #SfN24 🧠Subscribe & watch the full episode out today! 👉 urmc.info/1RY