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.

Came home to this treasure from/by the brilliant @itsafronomics.bsky.social.

Can’t wait to dig in! 🤩

Closing off our #BINW25 sessions with a panel featuring leaders in sectors beyond the bench.

Peace Olaniran, and Drs. Sheena M. Posey Norris, Korie Grayson are sharing insights from their inspiring journeys on how they navigated transitioning out of academia.

Amazing conversation and learned so much! 💎💎💎

Happy #BINW25! What a whirlwind it's been since we started, but I credit so much of my progress to the community I've found through blackinneuro.bsky.social.

In honor of 5 years of #BIN, we'd love for you to share your Then & Now posts, just remember to use the hashtag #BlackInNeuroRollCall.

We’re so happy to have the @alleninstitute.org and @simonsfoundation.org join us here at #BINW25.

Stop by their tables to learn more about funding, career opportunities and more!

Had THE best time hosting the lab at my place for the first time (minus two who were out of town). So grateful for this wonderful group of humans 🥹

Had so much fun at the Boston @BlackInNeuro social. 🥳 So beautiful to see these local communities forming.

A late shout out to my first graduate student, Ricky, for crushing his qualifying exam. Such a big milestone, and super excited to see all you accomplish.

Wins can feel like they’re hard to come by these days, so celebrating all of them!! Congrats to the new PhD candidate!!🎉🥳

Something good - Got to share space with one of the GOATs when I hosted @KafuiDzirasa a few weeks ago for our seminar series. Always the inspiration, even in this moment, the visit left me feeling motivated and energized to keep on keeping on.

Already a strong start! Also it is parenting goals to teach your tiny humans to stand up for what they believe in early 🤩🤩

#StandUpForScience #StandUpForScienceBoston

Great turnout in Boston, come join us!!!

#StandUpForScience #StandUpForScienceBoston

See you in Boston!

And just like that, the lab is two years old 🥹🥹🥳🎉

This was such a big year for growth, and I’m so so proud of all of us. I’m grateful for their trust and to have found each and every one of them.

Looking forward to a great year. Stay tuned! 🤩

Oh hello there Bluesky! 👋🏾 I'm Brielle and I'm a neuroscientist and assistant professor @harvardmed.bsky.social and @bostonchildrens.bsky.social.

The Ferguson lab studies how brain circuits shape and guide attention, and how that changes in diseases like autism, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and ADHD.