Brian Scott
@brianinitiative.bsky.social
Neuroscientist turned neurocrat. Enthusiasm is tempered.
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Will you be at #SfN25? Don’t miss these lectures:
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Will you be at #SfN25? Don’t miss these lectures:
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
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So many vulnerable people were hurt, harassed and raped by these ghouls and now—I’m worried—it’s gonna become hehe haha lurid internet circus instead of a long overdue moral reckoning. I’m scared of who we all are becoming. That man has brought us ALL low.
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
So many vulnerable people were hurt, harassed and raped by these ghouls and now—I’m worried—it’s gonna become hehe haha lurid internet circus instead of a long overdue moral reckoning. I’m scared of who we all are becoming. That man has brought us ALL low.
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If you’re coming to #SfN2025, check out the San Diego Symphony while you’re here in their gorgeous renovated hall close to the convention Ctr. Great programs! I’ll be at the concerts on Nov 15, 22, and 23 (w labbies). Come say hi if you spot me there.
www.sandiegosymphony.org/tickets-even...
www.sandiegosymphony.org/tickets-even...
Upcoming San Diego Symphony Performances
www.sandiegosymphony.org
October 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
If you’re coming to #SfN2025, check out the San Diego Symphony while you’re here in their gorgeous renovated hall close to the convention Ctr. Great programs! I’ll be at the concerts on Nov 15, 22, and 23 (w labbies). Come say hi if you spot me there.
www.sandiegosymphony.org/tickets-even...
www.sandiegosymphony.org/tickets-even...
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The NIH passed three major #NIHGrant submission deadlines during the shutdown with a fourth hitting on Monday. There is a huge backlog of proposals needing to be referred to study sections and ICs for potential funding.
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The NIH passed three major #NIHGrant submission deadlines during the shutdown with a fourth hitting on Monday. There is a huge backlog of proposals needing to be referred to study sections and ICs for potential funding.
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CSR, which handles this process, is no doubt missing a lot of employees due to the doge shenanigans. Be patient (I remind myself) if your #NIHgrant application remains in limbo for a few weeks.
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
CSR, which handles this process, is no doubt missing a lot of employees due to the doge shenanigans. Be patient (I remind myself) if your #NIHgrant application remains in limbo for a few weeks.
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NSF is open again!
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
NSF is open again!
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
What a day to find out my postdoc topic was item 2 on this guy’s list of Deep Thoughts.
"skin as part of brain?"
This is that great intellect people talk about?
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What a day to find out my postdoc topic was item 2 on this guy’s list of Deep Thoughts.
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More new NIH institute and center director positions posted
with a closing date of 11/26/25.
hr.nih.gov/careers/open...
These include the Center for Scientific Review (CSR), National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), ...
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with a closing date of 11/26/25.
hr.nih.gov/careers/open...
These include the Center for Scientific Review (CSR), National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), ...
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hr.nih.gov
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
More new NIH institute and center director positions posted
with a closing date of 11/26/25.
hr.nih.gov/careers/open...
These include the Center for Scientific Review (CSR), National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), ...
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with a closing date of 11/26/25.
hr.nih.gov/careers/open...
These include the Center for Scientific Review (CSR), National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), ...
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My my, hey hey…🎵
better is it to perish in that howling infinite, than be ingloriously dashed upon the lee
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
My my, hey hey…🎵
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Up to 323 cancelled CSR study sections. That's more than the 204 sections cancelled earlier this year. Rescheduling is going to be a hot mess with NIH staff reductions and study section members heading into finals and holidays that limit availability. 🧪
Been a rough year for federally funded scientists, and I hate to add another tab to this spreadsheet. So far, the shutdown has resulted in cancellation of 161 CSR study sections. 🧪https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lLEx14q7HKrlYahQYJaN6aHKpMqSMJwX4aenyL5g_ZU/edit?usp=sharing
2025 Study section tracking
docs.google.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Up to 323 cancelled CSR study sections. That's more than the 204 sections cancelled earlier this year. Rescheduling is going to be a hot mess with NIH staff reductions and study section members heading into finals and holidays that limit availability. 🧪
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Folks at SfN come see the first Fraser Lab poster ever at FF6 on Tuesday Nov 18, 8am. Serena Miller has oodles of data to share on a new direction for us. Also, that day happens to be my birthday so you have to come say hi or else
November 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Folks at SfN come see the first Fraser Lab poster ever at FF6 on Tuesday Nov 18, 8am. Serena Miller has oodles of data to share on a new direction for us. Also, that day happens to be my birthday so you have to come say hi or else
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I have been actively watching contracts and surge funding over the last few days and what I would say to my friends in Baltimore is “be absolutely ready, right now.”
ICE poised to ramp up raids in Baltimore by Thanksgiving
The Trump administration has rush-ordered infrastructure to conduct raids, abduct residents, and detain people for months.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I have been actively watching contracts and surge funding over the last few days and what I would say to my friends in Baltimore is “be absolutely ready, right now.”
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Really disappointing that our #NIH colleagues will NOT be at @sfn.org this year, will NOT be discussing science, will NOT be advising us on grants, will NOT be sharing results or advancing research. 🤐
Sigh. NIH normally sends several hundred scientists to the SFN annual meeting to learn, exchange info, come up with new ideas, and advance science. (The exchange of ideas is the very core of the scientific enterprise.)
This year, no one from NIH will attend due to the gov't implosion.
This year, no one from NIH will attend due to the gov't implosion.
Enjoy a broad range of lectures and network with experts in the field at #SfN25! 🧠
Gain valuable insights and tools to enhance your research and career.
Browse through to lectures and build your itinerary in the 2025 Neuroscience Meeting Planner
🔗 vist.ly/4de72
#neurosky #neuroskyence
Gain valuable insights and tools to enhance your research and career.
Browse through to lectures and build your itinerary in the 2025 Neuroscience Meeting Planner
🔗 vist.ly/4de72
#neurosky #neuroskyence
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Please help spread the word to all who will be in San Diego on Sunday, Nov. 16th. As part of SFN, SFN's scicomm arm is sponsoring an event.
It's me, Shrek Chalasani (Salk), Kumar Narayanan (UIowa) and the brainfacts.org team. Short talks; trivia; lots of fun. Join us!
It's free. Register here.
It's me, Shrek Chalasani (Salk), Kumar Narayanan (UIowa) and the brainfacts.org team. Short talks; trivia; lots of fun. Join us!
It's free. Register here.
Dive into the depths of the brain with neuroscientists from across the country at Little Bird Brewing on Sunday, November 16th from 6:30pm to 9pm.
BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders
Eventbrite - BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Little Bird Brewing, San Diego, CA. Find event and ticket information.
www.eventbrite.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Please help spread the word to all who will be in San Diego on Sunday, Nov. 16th. As part of SFN, SFN's scicomm arm is sponsoring an event.
It's me, Shrek Chalasani (Salk), Kumar Narayanan (UIowa) and the brainfacts.org team. Short talks; trivia; lots of fun. Join us!
It's free. Register here.
It's me, Shrek Chalasani (Salk), Kumar Narayanan (UIowa) and the brainfacts.org team. Short talks; trivia; lots of fun. Join us!
It's free. Register here.
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I also want to point out that this work was entirely funded by NIH through the HEAL Initiative. The future of HEAL is somewhat uncertain right now and I hope this paper will play a small role in convincing folks that this work is important and will have an impact on pain science and treatment.
November 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I also want to point out that this work was entirely funded by NIH through the HEAL Initiative. The future of HEAL is somewhat uncertain right now and I hope this paper will play a small role in convincing folks that this work is important and will have an impact on pain science and treatment.
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A New Thread on NIH Forward Funding
I recently posted an analysis of forward funding of NIH grants from 2015-25.
This analysis was flawed and should be ignored. I apologize for the misleading information
I present an analysis of my error and a revised analysis which I am confident is right.
1/25
I recently posted an analysis of forward funding of NIH grants from 2015-25.
This analysis was flawed and should be ignored. I apologize for the misleading information
I present an analysis of my error and a revised analysis which I am confident is right.
1/25
a cartoon moose in a tuxedo is standing next to a squirrel and saying this time for sure .
ALT: a cartoon moose in a tuxedo is standing next to a squirrel and saying this time for sure .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A New Thread on NIH Forward Funding
I recently posted an analysis of forward funding of NIH grants from 2015-25.
This analysis was flawed and should be ignored. I apologize for the misleading information
I present an analysis of my error and a revised analysis which I am confident is right.
1/25
I recently posted an analysis of forward funding of NIH grants from 2015-25.
This analysis was flawed and should be ignored. I apologize for the misleading information
I present an analysis of my error and a revised analysis which I am confident is right.
1/25
Pretty sure I’ve published a figure in each of these styles.
We now have multiple visualizations of this phenomenon from various news organizations. Which one is the best?
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Pretty sure I’ve published a figure in each of these styles.
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Friends (and friends-of-friends) in LA: Please help spread the word!
On Saturday, November 15th 2p, @mameister4.bsky.social and I will be in conversation at the Burbank Library discussing bottlenecks and next steps for brain research.
It's free! Register here:
burbank.libnet.info/event/14639190
On Saturday, November 15th 2p, @mameister4.bsky.social and I will be in conversation at the Burbank Library discussing bottlenecks and next steps for brain research.
It's free! Register here:
burbank.libnet.info/event/14639190
November 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Friends (and friends-of-friends) in LA: Please help spread the word!
On Saturday, November 15th 2p, @mameister4.bsky.social and I will be in conversation at the Burbank Library discussing bottlenecks and next steps for brain research.
It's free! Register here:
burbank.libnet.info/event/14639190
On Saturday, November 15th 2p, @mameister4.bsky.social and I will be in conversation at the Burbank Library discussing bottlenecks and next steps for brain research.
It's free! Register here:
burbank.libnet.info/event/14639190
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Is anyone a fan of the new online reviews for NIH study section?
I just spent 1hr writing a review online & then the website crashed. It did not autosave anything, I lost all of that work!!!
I just spent 1hr writing a review online & then the website crashed. It did not autosave anything, I lost all of that work!!!
a monkey is sitting at a table typing on a laptop computer .
ALT: a monkey is sitting at a table typing on a laptop computer .
media.tenor.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Is anyone a fan of the new online reviews for NIH study section?
I just spent 1hr writing a review online & then the website crashed. It did not autosave anything, I lost all of that work!!!
I just spent 1hr writing a review online & then the website crashed. It did not autosave anything, I lost all of that work!!!
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“A lot of things need to work ALL the time. Who needs the stress of learning a new interface when you’re just trying to wash your hands or find the handle of a car door? The end goal of many useful innovations is to be able to take them for granted.” -Vince Mancini
open.substack.com/pub/vinceman...
open.substack.com/pub/vinceman...
An Internet of Shit
The "internet of things" has spread so rapidly that it has managed to enshittify even thousand-year-old inventions.
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
“A lot of things need to work ALL the time. Who needs the stress of learning a new interface when you’re just trying to wash your hands or find the handle of a car door? The end goal of many useful innovations is to be able to take them for granted.” -Vince Mancini
open.substack.com/pub/vinceman...
open.substack.com/pub/vinceman...
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Happy Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Happy Halloween