Jonny Hasselmann and I just presented a public seminar "Unlocking Hope - Using Stem Cells to Better Understand Traumatic Brain Injury." I open with examples of serendipitous NIH funding of science and why DOGE shouldn't be in charge of funds youtu.be/0jy86IiJjrY?si… via YouTube

Traitor? Elon, if you don’t understand that defending freedom is a basic tenet of what makes America great and keeps us safe, maybe you should leave it to those of us who do.

1/9: Delighted to announce that our faculty cluster hire for the newly established Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries at UC Irvine is now live. The submission deadline is April 9, 2025.

Faculty Neuroscience Searches Remain Open at UC Irvine. Depression Cluster Hire: School of Medicine Position: recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09507 Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences: recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09508 Henry Samueli School of Engineering: recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09510 & more coming!

My department keeps the faculty hiring process (synaptic mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders), so please apply by 4/3/2025 for full consideration. Please repost to spread the words. recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09410

Association of Ringside Physicians calls for banning sparring with head strikes or head strikes in competition for kids under 12. Due to risk of CTE.

Citizens United was the point in the timeline where our country fast tracked to oligarchy, and the 2-party system became two arms serving the same donor class.

The S&P 500 has lost nearly 15% of its value since Donald Trump took office. No external shock, no new wars, no natural disaster. Just man-made, self-inflicted stupidity.

A huge thanks to everyone who ran, walked, rolled, donated, or cheered! NNS Fun Run 🏆175 Racers! Because of you, we raised funds for research and advocacy- every step made a difference!👣 NSA Labs Rachel Rowe Chris Giza Kristen Dams-O’Connor PhD

🎉 Big congrats to Maricruz Corbett for winning the prestigious 2025 UC LEADS award! 🌟 A competitive UC Irvine honor supporting future STEM leaders through research, mentorship, and summer funding. We’re so proud of you! 🙌 #UCLEADS #UCIpride

To everyone cheering on Trump for ignoring court rulings: Imagine a future left-wing president declares a national emergency on gun violence, bans AR-15s, and signs an executive order instructing the ATF to confiscate semi-automatic rifles from gun stores. A federal court blocks

Agreed: LOUDLY.

Corwin Brown played in the NFL for nearly a decade. Now he's living with suspected CTE. His children have paid a price, and they can’t stay silent any longer. They share their story in our new short documentary to help others understand the profound impact repetitive head

So excited to see my fantastic boss, Dr. Leslie Thompson, on TV, along with a Huntington's disease patient speaking about the impact of HD and hope for the future. Check it out! ktla.com/news/local-new…

Your homicide rate is literally DOUBLE California’s.

Congress is considering drastic cuts to scientific research, and America’s health, security, and prosperity hang in the balance. Join me in speaking up for science and asking lawmakers to reinvest in federal research agencies. #UCadvocate #SpeakUp4Science universityofcalifornia.quorum.us/campaign/scien…

Congress is considering drastic cuts to scientific research, and America’s health, security and prosperity hang in the balance. Join me in speaking up for science and asking lawmakers to reinvest in federal research agencies. #UCadvocate #SpeakUp4Science universityofcalifornia.quorum.us/campaign/scien…

UCI PM&R is recruiting. Come join a growing department. recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09772

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