@dgordonwinder.bsky.social
Chair, Department of Neurobiology, UMass Chan Medical School. Views my own.
Congrats to UMass Chan Brudnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute director and Department of Neurobiology professor Andrew Tapper!
The UMass Board of Trustees approved new endowed chairs at UMass Chan today, bringing the total number up to 86. See who will be invested on Sept. 17: https://direc.to/pUgS
#faculty #giving @uofmass.bsky.social @umassmedicine.bsky.social @umassdiabetes.bsky.social @capessuicideprev.bsky.social
#faculty #giving @uofmass.bsky.social @umassmedicine.bsky.social @umassdiabetes.bsky.social @capessuicideprev.bsky.social
Six distinguished faculty named to endowed chairs
The six new appointments will be celebrated at Convocation and Investiture on Sept. 17.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Congrats to UMass Chan Brudnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute director and Department of Neurobiology professor Andrew Tapper!
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Scientists at UMass Chan and the Marine Biological Laboratory have found that the four core genes that control circadian rhythms in animals also help a tiny crustacean time tides: https://direc.to/pRm2
The research was published today in @currentbiology.bsky.social.
@mblscience.bsky.social
The research was published today in @currentbiology.bsky.social.
@mblscience.bsky.social
September 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Scientists at UMass Chan and the Marine Biological Laboratory have found that the four core genes that control circadian rhythms in animals also help a tiny crustacean time tides: https://direc.to/pRm2
The research was published today in @currentbiology.bsky.social.
@mblscience.bsky.social
The research was published today in @currentbiology.bsky.social.
@mblscience.bsky.social
Thanks for visiting @nanopharmnc.bsky.social! We are buzzing from your seminar!
Had a “winderful” time yesterday visiting @dgordonwinder.bsky.social and trainnees at @umasschan.bsky.social! Left with my spirits raised and interesting ideas to ponder. Also left with an addition to my honey collection. @superkash.bsky.social I restrained myself to one jar
July 30, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Thanks for visiting @nanopharmnc.bsky.social! We are buzzing from your seminar!
Congratulations @cmedwards.bsky.social! Very excited for you.
I am honored to share that I have been awarded a 2026 BBRF Young Investigator Grant!! Thank you to
@bbrfoundation.bsky.social and my mentors and colleagues for their support. Very excited about this project!
@bbrfoundation.bsky.social and my mentors and colleagues for their support. Very excited about this project!
July 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations @cmedwards.bsky.social! Very excited for you.
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With funds from the UMass Amherst Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, UMass Chan and @umassamherst.bsky.social colleagues are developing #AI capable of identifying neuron types from images so scientists can study whole-brain activity: https://direc.to/o_c4
@manningcics.bsky.social
@manningcics.bsky.social
UMass Chan scientist receives award to develop AI capable of identifying neuron types
AI project at UMass Chan strives to identify different neuron types from 3D images and video
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July 15, 2026 at 12:50 PM
With funds from the UMass Amherst Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, UMass Chan and @umassamherst.bsky.social colleagues are developing #AI capable of identifying neuron types from images so scientists can study whole-brain activity: https://direc.to/o_c4
@manningcics.bsky.social
@manningcics.bsky.social
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MD/PhD student Melanie Barbini has received a predoctoral fellowship award from the NIH that could have implications for multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s patients. Read about why she credits mentors Dorothy Schafer, PhD, and Chancellor David McManus: https://direc.to/oBqo
#StudentSpotlight
#StudentSpotlight
Fellowship award highlights Melanie Barbini’s mastery in research, clinical studies
Barbini credits her success to her co-mentors, Chancellor David McManus and Dorothy Schafer.
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July 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
MD/PhD student Melanie Barbini has received a predoctoral fellowship award from the NIH that could have implications for multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s patients. Read about why she credits mentors Dorothy Schafer, PhD, and Chancellor David McManus: https://direc.to/oBqo
#StudentSpotlight
#StudentSpotlight
Danielle did great work on this project!
New paper alert 📝🥳🧠: Your motor cortex isn't just moving your body… it's quietly telling your brain how to feel about it.
We found a circuit in which physical struggle under stress translates into a brake on negative affect. 🧵 @dgordonwinder.bsky.social @mariedoyle.bsky.social
We found a circuit in which physical struggle under stress translates into a brake on negative affect. 🧵 @dgordonwinder.bsky.social @mariedoyle.bsky.social
June 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Danielle did great work on this project!
Congrats Sam and colleagues!
Really excited to finally have this paper published 🎉🎊. A true team effort spanning many years and multiple lab members. Special thanks to former MS student Amanda Salazar for launching the project and current PhD student Tatiyana Adkins for leading the final push. Proud of everyone who contributed!
#JNeurosci: Adkins et al. explored how binge alcohol exposure and protracted abstinence impact the S1-insular circuit in mice, revealing how alcohol can reshape sensory processing to drive alcohol use disorder-related behavior.
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1588-25.2026
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1588-25.2026
June 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Congrats Sam and colleagues!
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A student in the lab mentioned they have a committee meeting this week and I said “Oh ya. Me too.”
Feel free to log into my defense on Wednesday to see all the work I have been doing the last few years!
Feel free to log into my defense on Wednesday to see all the work I have been doing the last few years!
March 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
A student in the lab mentioned they have a committee meeting this week and I said “Oh ya. Me too.”
Feel free to log into my defense on Wednesday to see all the work I have been doing the last few years!
Feel free to log into my defense on Wednesday to see all the work I have been doing the last few years!
Really impressive work. Congrats to all!
A study by Dorothy P. Schafer, PhD, and Travis E. Faust, PhD, in Cell explains how cell types in the brain communicate in response to changes in sensory input to remodel synapses: direc.to/nJHH
Alzheimer’s and ALS patients have synaptic damage.
@travisfaust.bsky.social @cp-cell.bsky.social
Alzheimer’s and ALS patients have synaptic damage.
@travisfaust.bsky.social @cp-cell.bsky.social
UMass Chan scientists show how the non-neuronal brain cells communicate to coordinate rewiring of brain
A study by Dorothy P. Schafer, PhD, and Travis E. Faust, PhD, explains how two different cell types in the brain communicate in response to changes in sensory input.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Really impressive work. Congrats to all!
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Thrilled to share our new paper @cp-cell.bsky.social:
“Microglia–astrocyte crosstalk regulates synapse remodeling via Wnt signaling.”
This work demonstrates the necessity of glia–glia communication and coordination during synapse remodeling.
🔗 www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Faust et al., Cell 2025
“Microglia–astrocyte crosstalk regulates synapse remodeling via Wnt signaling.”
This work demonstrates the necessity of glia–glia communication and coordination during synapse remodeling.
🔗 www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Faust et al., Cell 2025
September 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Thrilled to share our new paper @cp-cell.bsky.social:
“Microglia–astrocyte crosstalk regulates synapse remodeling via Wnt signaling.”
This work demonstrates the necessity of glia–glia communication and coordination during synapse remodeling.
🔗 www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Faust et al., Cell 2025
“Microglia–astrocyte crosstalk regulates synapse remodeling via Wnt signaling.”
This work demonstrates the necessity of glia–glia communication and coordination during synapse remodeling.
🔗 www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Faust et al., Cell 2025
IFYKYK New England Addiction Neuroscience Conference Attendees! Impeccable LLM rendering of NEAN registrant locations. NEAN25 was great, look forward to seeing what's next!
August 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
IFYKYK New England Addiction Neuroscience Conference Attendees! Impeccable LLM rendering of NEAN registrant locations. NEAN25 was great, look forward to seeing what's next!
Such an awesome day, and so fun to see @karlakaun.bsky.social's brainchild become a reality!
And that's a wrap! I had a ton of fun at the inaugural New England Addiction Neuroscience Research Conference Friday and am looking forward to seeing everyone next year, if not sooner! newenglandaddictionconsortium.wordpress.com/annual-confe...
August 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Such an awesome day, and so fun to see @karlakaun.bsky.social's brainchild become a reality!
Congrats Samara!
August 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Congrats Samara!
Congrats Tara!
Tara Delorme, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Ryan Logan, PhD, is one of 14 researchers from Quebec working in the U.S. to be honored by the Fonds de recherche du Québec-Santé: direc.to/n1KM
#opiod #addiction #communautéFRQ @fondsrechercheqc.bsky.social @wickedneuro.bsky.social
#opiod #addiction #communautéFRQ @fondsrechercheqc.bsky.social @wickedneuro.bsky.social
UMass Chan postdoc receives competitive award from Quebec research foundation
Tara Delorme, PhD, received a $110,000 award from the Fonds de recherche du Québec.
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August 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Congrats Tara!
Coming up in just a few weeks! @karlakaun.bsky.social and colleagues have great things in store. Prizes available for trainee presentations. Spots are still available, so please consider attending! Looking forward to chatting about growing and connecting addiction neuroscience in the area.
Calling local addiction neuroscientists! I'm excited to be involved in @karlakaun.bsky.social's great brain child, this year's New England Addiction Neuroscience Conference, to be held on the Brown campus August 15th. Hope to see you there! See attached flyer for details and registration.
July 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Coming up in just a few weeks! @karlakaun.bsky.social and colleagues have great things in store. Prizes available for trainee presentations. Spots are still available, so please consider attending! Looking forward to chatting about growing and connecting addiction neuroscience in the area.
Calling local addiction neuroscientists! I'm excited to be involved in @karlakaun.bsky.social's great brain child, this year's New England Addiction Neuroscience Conference, to be held on the Brown campus August 15th. Hope to see you there! See attached flyer for details and registration.
June 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Calling local addiction neuroscientists! I'm excited to be involved in @karlakaun.bsky.social's great brain child, this year's New England Addiction Neuroscience Conference, to be held on the Brown campus August 15th. Hope to see you there! See attached flyer for details and registration.
Congrats to @mariedoyle.bsky.social for winning #RSA2025 Gordis preclinical postdoc award! She is a great scientist and person doing exciting work.
June 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Congrats to @mariedoyle.bsky.social for winning #RSA2025 Gordis preclinical postdoc award! She is a great scientist and person doing exciting work.
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Subgroups of anxiety and depression trajectories during early abstinence in alcohol use disorder onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
May 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Subgroups of anxiety and depression trajectories during early abstinence in alcohol use disorder onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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I'm a little late to the game, but I'm happy to announce that our paper with my @umasschan.bsky.social colleagues in the Travis Thomson lab has now been published in @plosbiology.org! Thanks to all involved on this fun collaboration!
#Transposons are parasitic genetic elements that act as raw material for evolution of new functions. @briankelch.bsky.social &co show that the capsid of the #virus-derived retrotransposon Copia mediates synaptic plasticity at the #Drosophila neuromuscular junction 🧪 @plosbiology.org plos.io/3X71IDa
April 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I'm a little late to the game, but I'm happy to announce that our paper with my @umasschan.bsky.social colleagues in the Travis Thomson lab has now been published in @plosbiology.org! Thanks to all involved on this fun collaboration!
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The lightsheet is finally here! #fluorescencefriday #newpi
February 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The lightsheet is finally here! #fluorescencefriday #newpi
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I chatted with a program director at NIH for a half hour just now
It's clear that the people who make American science happen are doing everything they can to keep making it happen in a very difficult environment
They deserve our respect and gratitude
It's clear that the people who make American science happen are doing everything they can to keep making it happen in a very difficult environment
They deserve our respect and gratitude
February 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I chatted with a program director at NIH for a half hour just now
It's clear that the people who make American science happen are doing everything they can to keep making it happen in a very difficult environment
They deserve our respect and gratitude
It's clear that the people who make American science happen are doing everything they can to keep making it happen in a very difficult environment
They deserve our respect and gratitude
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Special shout out this AM to NIH 🧪 grant mgmt specialists, POs, and SROs during this chaotic time - THANK YOU for caring for our grants and uploading scores/summary statements despite the unprecedented challenges you may be facing. You are science warriors and we APPRECIATE & SUPPORT YOU 🫶
February 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Special shout out this AM to NIH 🧪 grant mgmt specialists, POs, and SROs during this chaotic time - THANK YOU for caring for our grants and uploading scores/summary statements despite the unprecedented challenges you may be facing. You are science warriors and we APPRECIATE & SUPPORT YOU 🫶
Agreed! POs/SROs/GMSs all do critically important work in support of biomedical research! They deserve to know scientists understand their importance in generating an effective scientific research community.
January 29 is now PO / SRO appreciation day in my book.
In case I need to say it, today is a good day to drop an email to your fav PO or SRO and let them know you appreciate them.
January 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Agreed! POs/SROs/GMSs all do critically important work in support of biomedical research! They deserve to know scientists understand their importance in generating an effective scientific research community.
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If you are at Winter Brain, stop by my poster tomorrow! Especially if you are interested learning about a motor pathway that might help us understand how exercise influences affective states! #wcbr2025
January 27, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you are at Winter Brain, stop by my poster tomorrow! Especially if you are interested learning about a motor pathway that might help us understand how exercise influences affective states! #wcbr2025