Megan Hagenauer
@mhagenauer.bsky.social
"Ah, I am wandering! Strange how the brain controls the brain!" Neuroscientist at the University of Michigan. Data Sleuth. #ARM. "Confoundoisseur". Unquestionably eccentric. Views are my own.
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Megan Hagenauer
@mhagenauer.bsky.social
· Nov 22
🧠 UM Neurofriends, NGP & MNI folks (@ummni.bsky.social):
I made a University of Michigan Neuroscience starter pack. Let me know who I missed!
go.bsky.app/P2SqN4Z
I made a University of Michigan Neuroscience starter pack. Let me know who I missed!
go.bsky.app/P2SqN4Z
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Well-reported, this story is quite revealing.
It seems that RFK, Jr. may be genuinely trying to evaluate scientific evidence, but he cherry-picks evidence to support his preconceived views and dismisses other evidence as corrupt.
#ScienceNotScience
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It seems that RFK, Jr. may be genuinely trying to evaluate scientific evidence, but he cherry-picks evidence to support his preconceived views and dismisses other evidence as corrupt.
#ScienceNotScience
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NEW: When RFK Jr. first told Trump that Tylenol might cause autism, the president wanted to tweet out a warning. Kennedy told him not to do that. There was nuance, and the drug companies would push back. “I don’t give a shit about that,” Trump responded. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Most Powerful Man in Science
Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. so convinced he’s right?
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Well-reported, this story is quite revealing.
It seems that RFK, Jr. may be genuinely trying to evaluate scientific evidence, but he cherry-picks evidence to support his preconceived views and dismisses other evidence as corrupt.
#ScienceNotScience
1/4
It seems that RFK, Jr. may be genuinely trying to evaluate scientific evidence, but he cherry-picks evidence to support his preconceived views and dismisses other evidence as corrupt.
#ScienceNotScience
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Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Confirmation of the new triage line at 65-70% of proposals. Introduction of a new “competitive but ND” class to permit exception pay pickups.
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Confirmation of the new triage line at 65-70% of proposals. Introduction of a new “competitive but ND” class to permit exception pay pickups.
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Political appointees should not be dictating the scientific conclusions of federal science agencies. This is wildly inappropriate of Secretary Kennedy and devastatingly dangerous for public trust in the CDC as a scientific authority.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Kennedy Says He Told C.D.C. to Change Website’s Language on Autism and Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Political appointees should not be dictating the scientific conclusions of federal science agencies. This is wildly inappropriate of Secretary Kennedy and devastatingly dangerous for public trust in the CDC as a scientific authority.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Why post a preprint instead of waiting for peer review?
You get your work out fast, claim research priority, and protect it against plagiarism.
Plus, they’re open access! Boosting your visibility and impact.
Curious? Learn how preprints can work for you👇
#Preprints #OpenAccess #PhDsky
You get your work out fast, claim research priority, and protect it against plagiarism.
Plus, they’re open access! Boosting your visibility and impact.
Curious? Learn how preprints can work for you👇
#Preprints #OpenAccess #PhDsky
#Preprints and #PeerReviewed Articles: It’s not an "either/or" choice, it’s about strategy. 💡
Learn why posting a preprint might put your work in a better position for future peer review!
📖 Read the full guide: buff.ly/xrgj1CM
#EducationalResearch #histsci #SciencePublishing #AcWri #PhDsky
Learn why posting a preprint might put your work in a better position for future peer review!
📖 Read the full guide: buff.ly/xrgj1CM
#EducationalResearch #histsci #SciencePublishing #AcWri #PhDsky
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Why post a preprint instead of waiting for peer review?
You get your work out fast, claim research priority, and protect it against plagiarism.
Plus, they’re open access! Boosting your visibility and impact.
Curious? Learn how preprints can work for you👇
#Preprints #OpenAccess #PhDsky
You get your work out fast, claim research priority, and protect it against plagiarism.
Plus, they’re open access! Boosting your visibility and impact.
Curious? Learn how preprints can work for you👇
#Preprints #OpenAccess #PhDsky
No surprises here...
Get ready for the reckoning.
buff.ly/GQ0XO7g
🪜 🎓 📜 🍎 ♀️ 👩🏾🔬 #PhDSky #Blackademia #AcademicChatter #AcademicSky #MeToo #HigherEd #PhDChat #BlackEduSky #FeministSky
buff.ly/GQ0XO7g
🪜 🎓 📜 🍎 ♀️ 👩🏾🔬 #PhDSky #Blackademia #AcademicChatter #AcademicSky #MeToo #HigherEd #PhDChat #BlackEduSky #FeministSky
5 Higher Ed Names in the Epstein Files
Both houses of Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to release the rest of the trove of documents related to Epstein. Here are some of the key higher ed people mentioned so far.
www.insidehighered.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
No surprises here...
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
🧠 #SfN25 #SfN2025
You've shown us your beautiful posters and slides - now come to the anti-conference and tell us how your year *really* went!
The Confound Hour 7-9 PM
Marriott Marquis Ballroom Salon 9
You've shown us your beautiful posters and slides - now come to the anti-conference and tell us how your year *really* went!
The Confound Hour 7-9 PM
Marriott Marquis Ballroom Salon 9
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Going to SfN? We want to connect with you!
Meet up with us to collaborate and share your science journey: from the questions that drive your work to the breakthroughs that inspire you.
Sign up here:
calendly.com/investnscien...
And share with your science friends!
Meet up with us to collaborate and share your science journey: from the questions that drive your work to the breakthroughs that inspire you.
Sign up here:
calendly.com/investnscien...
And share with your science friends!
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Going to SfN? We want to connect with you!
Meet up with us to collaborate and share your science journey: from the questions that drive your work to the breakthroughs that inspire you.
Sign up here:
calendly.com/investnscien...
And share with your science friends!
Meet up with us to collaborate and share your science journey: from the questions that drive your work to the breakthroughs that inspire you.
Sign up here:
calendly.com/investnscien...
And share with your science friends!
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Important new analysis identifying the scope of clinical trials disrupted because of NIH shenanigans.
> 74 thousand trial participants affected
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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> 74 thousand trial participants affected
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Clinical Trials Affected by Research Grant Terminations at the National Institutes of Health
This cross-sectional study summarizes the number of trials with terminated grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and calculates the proportion of affected trials among those with previou...
jamanetwork.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Important new analysis identifying the scope of clinical trials disrupted because of NIH shenanigans.
> 74 thousand trial participants affected
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
1/4
> 74 thousand trial participants affected
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
I am so tired of “full responsibility” that involves no action and “shame” that kicks in only upon public disclosure.
SUMMERS: “.. I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I am so tired of “full responsibility” that involves no action and “shame” that kicks in only upon public disclosure.
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
This is why when people show you who they are *THE FIRST TIME*, you not only believe them, but you also take action.
It is not enough to apologize after the fact. All of these people have shown us many times who they are, and they do not belong in polite society with the rest of us.
It is not enough to apologize after the fact. All of these people have shown us many times who they are, and they do not belong in polite society with the rest of us.
SUMMERS: “.. I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
This is why when people show you who they are *THE FIRST TIME*, you not only believe them, but you also take action.
It is not enough to apologize after the fact. All of these people have shown us many times who they are, and they do not belong in polite society with the rest of us.
It is not enough to apologize after the fact. All of these people have shown us many times who they are, and they do not belong in polite society with the rest of us.
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Navigate the rise and fall of research topics over five decades using The Transmitter's interactive map, which is based on a semantic analysis of nearly 350,000 abstracts in leading neuroscience journals. Explore more: www.thetransmitter.org/publishing/p...
#neuroskyence #StateOfNeuroscience
#neuroskyence #StateOfNeuroscience
Putting 50 years of neuroscience on the map
Navigate the rise and fall of research topics over five decades using our interactive map, which is based on a semantic analysis of nearly 350,000 abstracts.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Navigate the rise and fall of research topics over five decades using The Transmitter's interactive map, which is based on a semantic analysis of nearly 350,000 abstracts in leading neuroscience journals. Explore more: www.thetransmitter.org/publishing/p...
#neuroskyence #StateOfNeuroscience
#neuroskyence #StateOfNeuroscience
🧠 My take:
The key barrier to progress in biology and neuroscience isn't lack of proper algorithms/AI or inadequate technology.
It is the use of low powered studies combined with the selective reporting of positive results.
Science can't self-correct when the data to self correct is suppressed.
The key barrier to progress in biology and neuroscience isn't lack of proper algorithms/AI or inadequate technology.
It is the use of low powered studies combined with the selective reporting of positive results.
Science can't self-correct when the data to self correct is suppressed.
Same for neuroscience. The lack of ability to measure many neurons’ activity, perturb them, and measure intracellular processes and connections is what limits understanding the brain.
The key barriers are not algorithms or AI.
🧪#neuroscience 🧠🤖 #MLSky
The key barriers are not algorithms or AI.
🧪#neuroscience 🧠🤖 #MLSky
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
🧠 My take:
The key barrier to progress in biology and neuroscience isn't lack of proper algorithms/AI or inadequate technology.
It is the use of low powered studies combined with the selective reporting of positive results.
Science can't self-correct when the data to self correct is suppressed.
The key barrier to progress in biology and neuroscience isn't lack of proper algorithms/AI or inadequate technology.
It is the use of low powered studies combined with the selective reporting of positive results.
Science can't self-correct when the data to self correct is suppressed.
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
... And if you upload it now, you can help all of the scientists who couldn't make it to SfN this year due to the U.S. federal shutdown, flight disruptions, illness, funding cuts, and visa issues.
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
... And if you upload it now, you can help all of the scientists who couldn't make it to SfN this year due to the U.S. federal shutdown, flight disruptions, illness, funding cuts, and visa issues.
Judge: They "repeatedly and publicly announced a playbook of initiating civil rights investigations of preeminent universities to justify cutting off federal funding, with the goal of bringing universities to their knees and forcing them to change their ideological tune"
www.npr.org/2025/11/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/15/n...
Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining UC over alleged discrimination
The Trump administration demanded UCLA pay $1.2 billion to restore frozen research funding and ensure eligibility for future funding after accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus.
www.npr.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Judge: They "repeatedly and publicly announced a playbook of initiating civil rights investigations of preeminent universities to justify cutting off federal funding, with the goal of bringing universities to their knees and forcing them to change their ideological tune"
www.npr.org/2025/11/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/15/n...
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
On NPR's nationally syndicated radio program "All Things Considered," three SfN members speak about the funding and career challenges facing the neuroscience community.
🔗 vist.ly/4enax
#NeuroAdvocate #SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
🔗 vist.ly/4enax
#NeuroAdvocate #SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
Young brain researchers ponder other careers amid federal funding cuts
Cuts and disruptions to federal research funding are causing many young brain scientists to reconsider their career choice.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
On NPR's nationally syndicated radio program "All Things Considered," three SfN members speak about the funding and career challenges facing the neuroscience community.
🔗 vist.ly/4enax
#NeuroAdvocate #SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
🔗 vist.ly/4enax
#NeuroAdvocate #SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
🧠 #SfN25 #SfN2025 PSA:
Let's say you *hypothetically* just finished analyzing your data for SfN this week and did not have your talk/poster ready in time for the virtual upload deadline.
... apparently you can still upload it now and it goes live *instantaneously* on the virtual platform (!!!).
Let's say you *hypothetically* just finished analyzing your data for SfN this week and did not have your talk/poster ready in time for the virtual upload deadline.
... apparently you can still upload it now and it goes live *instantaneously* on the virtual platform (!!!).
November 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🧠 Did you have an experiment that tanked this year?
Now is your time to shine!
Join us for The Confound Hour!
When: Tuesday 11/18, 7-9 PM at #SfN25 #SfN2025.
Where: The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (hotel next to the conference center) in Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon 9
Please share! 😁
Now is your time to shine!
Join us for The Confound Hour!
When: Tuesday 11/18, 7-9 PM at #SfN25 #SfN2025.
Where: The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (hotel next to the conference center) in Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon 9
Please share! 😁
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Please repost! Fully funded four-year PhD studentship opportunity on sleep deprivation and neurovascular dysfunction on the BBSRC Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership, including annual stipend, research costs and home tuition fees tinyurl.com/ms7v2pcx
Disrupted Sleep: Mechanisms Linking Sleep Deprivation, Neurovascular Dysfunction, and Metabolic Pathways at Leeds Beckett University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Disrupted Sleep: Mechanisms Linking Sleep Deprivation, Neurovascular Dysfunction, and Metabolic Pathways at Leeds Beckett University, listed on FindAPhD.com
tinyurl.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Please repost! Fully funded four-year PhD studentship opportunity on sleep deprivation and neurovascular dysfunction on the BBSRC Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership, including annual stipend, research costs and home tuition fees tinyurl.com/ms7v2pcx
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave. n.pr/4oFYdPL
She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
n.pr
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave. n.pr/4oFYdPL
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
Reposted by Megan Hagenauer
Weird thing happening where I + my colleagues, same convo on repeat: can't think about next year, next month, even next week. All I can do is wait for the next days or next hrs, close projects, write more grants that wont save us, sit in misery. This is what the fed govt is doing to science
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Weird thing happening where I + my colleagues, same convo on repeat: can't think about next year, next month, even next week. All I can do is wait for the next days or next hrs, close projects, write more grants that wont save us, sit in misery. This is what the fed govt is doing to science