From studying crocodiles in Belize to conserving turtles in Myanmar, Dr. Steve Platt's work has taken him around the world to help save species from extinction. Steve shares stories from the field, his path to wildlife biology, hobbies, advice, & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-steven-pl...

There are over 1,400 species of bats that fulfill a variety of ecological roles. Dr. Sharlene Santana explores questions about why some groups of organisms, like bats, are more diverse in terms of their number of species, appearance, or behavior. 👩‍🔬 Learn more: tinyurl.com/msanjfmk #scicomm #science

tinyurl.com/23edfzhr This was collected as a part of a bigger study on brain stimulation to promote recovery. Conserved role of primary motor cortex in the control of prehension in mice and macaques

With rapidly rising cases of Alzheimer's disease & dementia, new treatments are critically needed. Dr. Ash Shetty is developing new therapies w/ stem cell-derived vesicles to slow brain aging. Learn about his work, career, challenges, advice, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ashok-she...

Nerorehabilitation encompasses more than just movement. Jyutika Mehta & I enjoyed chatting w/ Nancy Chiaravalloti about her work on cognitive rehabilitation protocols for clinical populations. Even people w/o neurological conditions can benefit from cognitive rehabilitation. twu.edu/stroke-cente...

Dr @lboyd47.bsky.social began her path to becoming a neurorehab researcher w/ a knee injury in college. In this blog article, she discusses her career, research on the activation of neurons in motor learning, & her thoughts on grand challenges/opportunities in the field. www.asnr.com/files/ASNR_B...

Wildfires can have devastating effects, but microbes and fungi play key roles in helping ecosystems recover. Dr. @sydneyglassman.bsky.social discusses some of her latest research, stories from her scientific journey, advice, & more: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-sydney-gl... #science #scicomm 👩‍🔬

Our Institute, part of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and Thomas Jefferson University, is hiring for a tenure track faculty position! Applicants should have experience conducting research focused on human translational neuroscience & neurorehabilitation. https://ow.ly/yCBA50Z2eMl

Our Institute currently has open positions for a clinical research assistant and a postdoctoral fellow! Visit our website if you are looking for a new career opportunity in an outstanding, collaborative research environment: https://ow.ly/69TU50YXLRa #postdocjobs #sciencejobs #sciencecareers #hiring

Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki studies ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior, and conservation in frogs. She aims to understand how frogs use different body forms, colors, and other features to survive partially on land and partially in water. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-cori-rich... 👩‍🔬 #scicomm

Behavioral, cognitive, & emotional changes after #TBI can impact independence, participation, & quality of life for months to years. Dr Jyutika Mehta & I discussed new research & lived experience perspectives w/ Dr Shannon Juengst & Maribel Trevizo in this episode: twu.edu/stroke-cente... #scicomm 👩‍🔬

In case anyone is interested in me or my science, give this a listen. Some highlights include: * My love of karaoke * Talking about the work we are doing in the lab - e.g. trying to build better animal models of compulsivity and, most recently, relapse-resistant behavioural protocols 1/3

Sometimes you find the perfect path, & sometimes that path finds you. Dr Aravind Nehrujee shares how he discovered rehabilitation research by accident & discusses his current work using acute intermittent hypoxia to enhance motor recovery in people w/ multiple sclerosis. www.asnr.com/files/Meet_O...

Excited to be presenting this webinar with two absolute legends! 🤩 Mark your calendar for May 21st and join us for an interactive session focused on how to make your writing leave a lasting impression on your readers. #scicomm #writing #science

I was thrilled to join @jmehta.bsky.social & Dean Catrine Tudor-Locke to discuss how exercise can enhance neurorecovery, physical activity assessment, tips to help clinicians, patients & caregivers set realistic goals, & new innovations to quantify & track movement. #scicomm 🧪 👩‍🔬 tinyurl.com/95maueb6

Postdoc Dr. Amy Lebkuecher shares insights into her research with Dr. Laurel Buxbaum exploring the relationship between gesture and language comprehension in people with #Parkinson's disease. https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/news/2026/research-gesture-language-parkinsons-disease.html

I'm excited to finalize this webinar, and it needs your input! Send a manuscript/proposal & I'll teach prose techniques help you - not the abstract 'you,' but YOU. Don't worry, I'll only share a paragraph or two. But I only have space for so many examples, send yours soon! #neurorehabilitation

Curiosity is critical for success in #science, but you also need determination & passion. Dr Lawrence Uricchio shared stories from his career path, his modeling research on how evolutionary & ecological processes work in snails, advice, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-lawrence-... #scicomm

Dr. Doug Fields studies how the brain develops and the mechanisms involved in changes to the brain’s structure and function (plasticity). He wants to know how experience regulates brain development & plasticity, and the mechanisms of learning. #scicomm www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-douglas-f...

🚨 Mark your calendar! Our 2027 Annual Meeting will be March 16-18th in Durham, NC! We're already looking forward to seeing everyone at the Durham Convention Center for fantastic programming & conversations about new advances and updates in #neurorehabilitation! We hope you'll join us for #ASNR2027!

Looking to level up your scientific writing? Register for our next Career Development Webinar on April 30th! Join Dr. @benjaminphilip.bsky.social & moderator Dr. Eric Espinoza-Wade for an engaging session focused on prose techniques that will help you better connect with readers. asnr.com/webinars

Excited to attend #ASNR2026 Long Beach, CA

I enjoyed this conversation with a fantastic engineer and entrepreneur! Worth a listen for researchers weighing their options in academia, industry, and startups. Tyler has done it all, and he shares some helpful insights and advice! #scicomm #robotics #engineering #academia #sciencecareers

Drs. Teresa Jacobson Kimberley & Steve Wolf shared promising results from their research using vagus nerve stimulation to enhance upper extremity recovery & long-term outcomes after #stroke. I enjoyed hosting this conversation w/ Dr. @jmehta.bsky.social! twu.edu/stroke-cente... 🧠🔄 🧠📈 🧪 #scicomm

2026 is our 3rd year partnering w/ the amazing team at @innovativeresearch.bsky.social as podcast sponsors! We appreciate their support & belief in our mission to humanize science by sharing the voices, stories & journeys of researchers. Visit innov-research.com to learn about them & their products.

It was a joy to speak w/ Dr. Don Smith from @mcgill.ca! From a pivotal summer job at a fertilizer plant to a cold, wet spring day in a cornfield that sparked a remarkable discovery, Don is a great storyteller! And, as fate would have it, the release date just happened to fall on his birthday today!

Drs. Ahmet Arac, Steve Cramer, and Margit Alt Murphy will discuss metrics for objectively assessing and interrogating the mechanisms of the recovery of motor function after stroke. 🧠🔄 🧠📈 There are < 3 weeks (until March 2nd) to take advantage of #ASNR2026 Early Bird registration! asnr.com/asnr2026

Brain network responsible for Parkinson’s disease identified

Don’t be afraid to try things. Working on a research project in college changed the trajectory of Dr. Dave Jackson's career, & he shared more about his career path, his research on plant growth & development, challenges he has overcome, advice, & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-dave-jack...

It's hard for me to imagine suddenly having no words. The impacts of losing the ability to communicate are profound. This episode focuses on language recovery after #stroke & speech therapy treatments & innovations to help reconnect people w/ their friends, family, & community. tinyurl.com/55peanc9

Health isn't just about the coordinated efforts of our immune systems. The foundations of health & well-being are multi-faceted, & mitochondria likely play a much bigger role than I realized. This Substack from @martinpicardenergy.bsky.social & @msahsorin.bsky.social has been eye-opening! #scicomm 🧪

There's still time to register for the Young World Federation for Neurorehabilitation (WFNR) Webinar January 29, 2pm CET/8am EST! The webinar will feature speakers discussing important topics related to non-invasive brain stimulation in #neurorehabilitation. www.wfnr.co.uk/events/event...

Dr. Joyce Ohm studies epigenomics in development & disease, particularly in cancer. Your cells package the genome differently to efficiently use genes they need. This is key during development, & there are problems with the epigenome in cancer. #scicomm www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-joyce-ohm...

Educators, the deadline to apply for our python workshop is approaching quickly! Apply by February 2 to join us in Seattle for this hands-on workshop. 💻 No prior coding experience needed. ✈️ Travel, meals, & stipend included. 🔗 https://alleninstitute.org/events/educator-coding-workshop-2026/

When it comes to treating & living w/ neurological conditions, a few big questions are: what do we know, & what can we do to improve quality of life? I'm excited to invite you to join us for candid chats about science, evidence-based interventions, & lived experiences. 🧠🔄 🧠📈 🧪 tinyurl.com/v423m69h

Sometimes even the best-laid plans have to change. Dr. Bryan Cassone discussed his early pivot from pharmacy to #biology, & how he's never looked back. He shared stories about his 1st research grant, traveling the world for field work, football, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-bryan-cas...

Dr. Natalia Vergara uses stem cells to understand how the retina forms during development and how it degenerates during disease. She aims to develop therapies to help patients who suffer from vision loss. Learn more about her life & research: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-natalia-v... #scicomm

Today is the last day to apply for our cell type summer workshop! 🗓️ April 6-8 in Seattle, WA ❌ No application fee. ✈️ Travel support available to accepted applicants. 🔗 https://alleninstitute.org/events/2026-cell-types-workshop/ #neuroskyence

Loving @martinpicardenergy.bsky.social work bridging science and experience of energy with a focus on mitochondrial dynamics. check out his energy resistance principle: www.cell.com/cell-metabol... #energy

Registration is now open for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles! Join us March 25-27th for 3 days of excellent symposia, posters, professional development sessions, networking & more. Early bird discounted registration rates are available until March 2nd. Visit www.asnr.com/asnr2026 for details!

Thank you Marie for holding a (digital) space for one of the most *real* conversations I've had in a long time. “Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.” — Bertrand Russell

This was a fun conversation with a wonderful scientist doing cool research at the intersection of quantum mechanics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, & #neuroscience! We covered a range of topics from light-emitting cells in the brain to lab Olympics, travel mishaps, advice, and more! #scicomm 🧪

What are the benefits of remote sampling in #antidoping ? Dr. Daniel Westmattelmann discusses his transition from a professional cyclist to anti-doping research, as well as the outcomes of his PCC-funded project to implement a remote sampling system. cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-...

Thanks to Dr. McNeely @phdmarie.bsky.social for profiling our work and putting together such an awesome podcast on scientists--the people behind the work. #STEM And now that #Basal and #Tuft are quasi famous.... will have to post them here. ;)

Knowing how #cancer starts can inform treatment & prevention. @tgoliver.bsky.social shares her discovery that small cell lung cancer likely originates from lung basal stem cells, stories of persisting through challenges, mentors who helped her on her path, and more! #scicomm 👩‍🔬 tinyurl.com/46wt3ze8

🚨 Our abstract submission deadline for #ASNR2026 is LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY! Visit our website and submit your abstract ASAP to share your work at our upcoming Annual Meeting in Los Angeles March 24-27, 2026! asnr.com/2026-abstracts #neurorehabilitation #neuroscience #rehabilitation

📢 Reminder! Just a few days left to apply for the #Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair (NNR) Early Career Editorial Program! Applications are due December 1st! More information and details on how to apply here: www.asnr.com/files/Call_f... #rehabilitation #careerdevelopment #neuroscience

I love a good story where unlikely collaborations pave the way for some really cool advances, & this story did not disappoint! Dr. John Eiler (geochemistry rock star—pun intended!) has been working with Dr. Thomas Piper & other #anti-doping experts to improve doping detection in sports. #scicomm 🧪

Our new episode with Dr. Scotty Yang has it all: A life-changing flyer about exploring the mountains at night, fire ants, spotted lanternflies, lab competitions, desk pets, scientific struggles, advice & a healthy dose of basketball! Check it out here: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-scotty-ya...

Dr. @laurelbuxbaum.bsky.social will present her research at the interface between cognitive representations of objects & action planning processes to the Swiss Association for Neuropsychology tomorrow (11/20) @ 10:30am EST. Attendance is open to all interested via Zoom: unige.zoom.us/j/6572689738...