@blackinneuro
A grassroots movement turned non-profit organization with a mission to diversify the neurosciences by building a community that celebrates and empowers Black scholars and professionals in neuroscience-related fields.
In 2025, @blackinneuro.bsky.social celebrated its 5th anniversary and announced the HBCU-MINDS Network, an initiative focused on building neuroscience research infrastructure, expanding graduate training and increasing opportunities at HBCUs.
By @jheannellejohnson.bsky.social
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Happening today! You dont want to miss it 🧠
Neuroscientist and part-time fashion model Aya Osman opens up about the people who inspire her; her interest in science communication; and how she once ended up on a stage with Channing Tatum.
By @avaskham.bsky.social
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/neurodevelop...
Very important article for all of us in neuroscience. Thanks @suthanalab.bsky.social. It takes people like yourself who are comfortable breaking down these cross-species barriers to make real progress. I hope people follow you. You have improved my thinking.
🧪📊 Yesterday, we uploaded a revised version of our preprint. The reviewers were super helpful in their comments. Definitely made the paper more legible and a delight to read.
If you're interested in learning about tools to teach computing and data science at scale and within budget, check it out.
Our latest profile is here! Dr. Theanne Griffith (@doctheagrif.bsky.social) studies molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms for proprioception. Follow the link below to listen to our full interview!
www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...
#WomenInNeurosciene #StoriesOfWiN
A lifelong passion for writing helped rising star @doctheagrif.bsky.social land a book deal and publish 15 chapter books for early readers, covering topics ranging from what the cerebellum does to how a cake bakes.
By @avaskham.bsky.social
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Neuroscience subfields are often siloed. Embracing an integrative approach during training can help change that, @austinacoley.bsky.social explains.
#neuroskyence
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“I like to work on problems where there’s still room to make a big impact.” In “This paper changed my life,” @ishmailsaboor.bsky.social discusses how a 2013 paper from David Anderson inspired him to study the circuits of pain and pleasure.
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/this-paper-c...
Flyer for the Black In Neuro Seminar Series featuring Dr. Tracie Canada, Andrew W. Mellon Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University. Event date is February 27, 2026, at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST. The flyer includes a portrait of Dr. Canada, decorative abstract shapes, and the Black In Neuro logo. A “Register Now” button links to www.blackinneuro.com
The #BlackInNeuroSeminarSeries is back! ✨
Join us Feb 27 for a talk by Dr. Tracie Canada (Duke University) on culture, research & more. 🧠
9AM PST | 12PM EST
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#BINSeminar
Our first full sample publication from my RWJF Health Equity for Scholars project AND my 50th publication!!! 🥳 AND the first article published in a special issue on #CDS I'm guest editing for Child Neuropsychology. Lots to celebrate!
doi.org/10.1080/0929...
article front page, includes title, authors, affiliations, journal links and publisher logo
I'm delighted to share this interesting work, a wonderful collaboration with colleagues based in the Canary Islands. ☀️
Acta Psychol. 2026 [https://lnkd.in/e3Q_xQ-H].
#MathAnxiety #MathEd #MathTeacher #CogSci #Edusky #DevPsy @mclstrainee.bsky.social @mcls-official.bsky.social
@ioe.bsky.social
Illustration with a pink background and colorful bold script that reads: “Happy Black History Month.” At the top is the Black In Neuro logo featuring a stylized profile of a Black person with “Black In Neuro” written in their hair and a brain illustration. The design uses rich, warm colors and a soft gradient for a celebratory and uplifting feel.
Happy Black History Month from #BlackInNeuro! 🧠🖤
This month (and every month), we celebrate Black brilliance in neuroscience. Take time to reflect, rest, and honor your wins — you deserve it. ✨
Submit a science spotlight proposal to contribute to the scientific programming at #ISSCR2026! Organized by ISSCR student & postdoc members, these sessions provide a fresh perspective on emerging scientific topics not covered elsewhere in the program. Proposals are due by 25 Feb. invt.io/1lxbuvuvkly
Mentors/TAs are giving their tutorials. Spiros Chavlis introduces Python with the LIF model, Will Dorrell on neural computation, Kira Düsterwald on Probability Theory, Isabel Cornacchia on Dynamical Systems, Colleen Gillon on Reinforcement learning, and Rubén Herzog on information theory applied to neural data.
A massive shoutout to our incredible mentors and TAs! 🙌
They delivered 6 wonderful tutorials. Their energy and dedication make this school special. 💻🧠 🇿🇦
@spiroschav.bsky.social | Will Dorrell | @kiradust.bsky.social | @isabelmaria-c.bsky.social | @colleenjg.bsky.social | @rherzoga.bsky.social
Very important research to establish African ancestry cell lines! #Neuroskyence www.thetransmitter.org/cellular-neu...
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Identifying the neural pathways that link drug cues to relapse is critical to improving substance use disorder treatments.
New work from my lab found that #CBD reduces cue-driven heroin seeking in rats, related to changes in gene expression 🧠👇
www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S000...
Exciting new preprint on oxytocin neural circuits for massage led by Manon Bohic in Vicky Abraira’s lab. Sasha and I were glad to contribute imaging experiments to this collaborative effort, spanning mice to humans. Vicky is a master at bringing people together.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
#BlackInSTEM #Neuroskyence 🧪
Happy New Year folks!! Start the year off with a submission into Black In Neuro’s first ever special issue. 18 days until the deadline, keep an eye out for the release 📝 ✨
@binmanhattan.bsky.social @academic.oup.com
Screenshot of an email that reads “Dr. Dukes, I've not done this before in my college experience, but I genuinely want to personally thank you for being perhaps the best professor l've ever had in my college career. I'm not a neuro student, but I'm interested in the subject so l've taking 3 neuro classes so far. Not a single lecturer has come close to being able to explain difficult subjects with such ease like you do. You made very confusing concepts feel very simple and your lectures were incredibly easy to follow. You also touched on factors like racial disparity in diagnoses that have NEVER been mentioned in classes prior. It is so clear that you genuinely care about your students becoming great doctors and researchers. I'm sure you get a lot of this in the SRT's but I want you to know how personally you've impacted many of us as learners. I hope you have a wonderful holiday break. Thank you”
A full office of eight undergraduate and graduate students smiling during office hours. There is white text on a black background that reads “This semester I’ve had a nice little gaggle of students that come to office hours after class 🥰”
I can’t tell y’all how desperately I needed to hear this.
The past few weeks have really beaten down my morale.
But remembering how every one of my office hours this semester was full with students and receiving this email reinforced that all my effort really is worth it ❤️✨
A black hand with red nails holding a Black In Neuro 5 year pin against a white linen background. The pin is a gorgeous gold laurel wreath with the original Black In Neuro logo on top and the big gold glittery 5 on the bottom
#BlackInNeuro has supported marginalized neuroscientists for 5️⃣ years!! ✨
We have gorgeous limited-edition pins 😍 for $15 donations to support BIN programming ❤️ blackinneuro.com/donate
I can mail it to you or if you just want to donate, I’ll give your pin to trainees at #ABRCMS 🤗
Please share 🙌🏾✨
Don't you just love this design?
If you're at SDCC for #SfN25 -- or on the interwebs and care about the future of neuroscience -- please support @blackinneuro.bsky.social
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A group of ~30 Black undergraduates and lab technicians at the 2025 Black In Neuro social. The group is smiling for a photo in a lounge space with a bar and circular lights in the background
A group of ~60 Black graduate students at the 2025 Black In Neuro social. The group is smiling for a photo in a lounge space with a bar and circular lights in the background
A group of eight Black postdoctoral researchers at the 2025 Black In Neuro social. The group is smiling for a photo in a lounge space with a bar and circular lights in the background
A group of ~20 Black faculty and professionals at the 2025 Black In Neuro social. The group is smiling for a photo in a lounge space with a bar and circular lights in the background
Our #BlackInNeuro social is always the highlight of my year 🤩
These were our undergrads/lab tech, graduate student, postdoc, and faculty/professional attendees respectively ✨
Love seeing our community continue to grow & support each other in tumultuous times 💞 #SfN25 @blackinneuro.bsky.social
A hand holding a Black In Neuro 5 year pin with a pile of them on a table in the background. The pin is a gorgeous gold laurel wreath with the original Black In Neuro logo on top and the big gold glittery 5 on the bottom
A hand holding a Black In Neuro 5 year pin against a white linen background. The pin is a gorgeous gold laurel wreath with the original Black In Neuro logo on top and the big gold glittery 5 on the bottom
If you didn’t get a chance to purchase the exclusive 5-year #BlackInNeuro pin last night, I have more with me today! ✨
We’re asking for $15 donations to support BIN programming ❤️ blackinneuro.com/donate
Allies are welcome to purchase pins as well 🙌🏾 #SfN25
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A green Black In Neuro graphic. It lists the event date — November 14 at 9AM PT / 12PM ET. The talk is titled “Non-invasive neurodiagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases in Africa.” The right side features a head-and-shoulders photo of the speaker. The Black In Neuro handle appears at the bottom.
A green Black In Neuro graphic. At the top is the Black In Neuro logo with a person’s profile and the words “Meet Our Speaker.” Below is a card introducing a featured neuroscientist from Ghana, describing their research in neurodegenerative disease, creation of Ghana’s first dementia research program and biobank, and their goal to develop culturally adaptive tools for early detection of cognitive decline in Black communities. The Black In Neuro handle appears at the bottom.
Join our next #BlackInNeuro seminar! 🧠✨
🗓️ Nov 14 — 9AM PT | 12PM ET
Topic: non-invasive neurodiagnostics + advancing equitable brain health resources in Africa.
Register today! 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Flyer with colorful abstract shapes and playful fonts invites all Black In Neuro members to the Black In Neuro SfN Social. The event will be held on November 17, 2025, from 7:30–10:30 PM. Location Sent upon registration. Text reads “with the BIN Family, food, and good vibes!” The Black In Neuro logo appears at the top.
🎉 Heading to SfN? Come vibe with the BIN fam at our SfN Social on Nov 17! Good food, great people, and even better energy 🖤
🗓️ November 17
🕢 7:30–10:30PM
📍 San Diego |
Register today!
🔗 blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-6419762
Hey there Black in Neuro family!👋🏾 It’s FINALLY chapters’ week and we’re SO excited to celebrate the community, camaraderie, safe spaces that our BIN chapters create! 🎉 Are you part of a chapter? Using the hashtag #BINTogether introduce yourself and kick off the week with us! 🤩
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I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a winner of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org!!
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm