Had such a great conversation with @phdgprotein86.bsky.social. It's always great to go down memory lane with @heydrdukes.bsky.social to the early days of @blackinneuro.bsky.social, but listening back also gave me a much-needed reminder of the power of community, especially right now.
Massive Study Debunks One of RFK Jr’s Biggest Claims about Fluoride in Tap Water www.scientificamerican.com/article/mass...
Came home to this treasure from/by the brilliant @itsafronomics.bsky.social.
Can’t wait to dig in! 🤩
Reading that more than 24,000 grant reviews are being rescheduled due to the shutdown. Because of that only 30-35% (vs 50%) will be discussed at study sections.
2025 was raggedy in so many ways, but it also brought gifts, joy, and beautiful moments with my village.
My 2026 word is alignment—reflecting on who I want to be in the next phase and creating better synchrony with my habits, routines, and goals.
Wishing us all a better year ahead.
Our next chapter, starting June 2026 💗
I met Victoria Gray, the first person treated with CRISPR. She once lived in constant pain, unable to walk or hold her daughter. Thanks to research, she went from using a walker to hiking a mountain. I’m so grateful for her bravery and the reminder of what science makes possible.
Earlier this year, I was the keynote for the UNCF STEM Scholars Meeting. Although there's lots to be angry about right now, it was powerful to share space with a room of bright-eyed future scientists and see that they're pushing forward and just as motivated as ever. It reminded me of my why.
#BINW25 Day 2 kicked off with an incredible panel on Science Communication & Ethics ✨
Great advice from our panelists:
•Ask the community what they want to learn!
•Be transparent about research (pros/cons, who has access, etc)
•Collaborate with others w/ similar passions
#BlackInNeuro 🧠
“If a new pandemic began today, mRNA vaccines are currently the only type of vaccine that could be developed quickly enough to disrupt its spread”
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...
