Jim Heys
@jamesgheys1
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Prof @UUNeurobiology . Father, scientist. ❤️being lost in music and ethereal landscapes. He/him 🇨🇦🇺🇸
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I don't understand the rationale for limiting NIH and NSF graduate fellowships to only US citizens. It seems like the policy decreases competitiveness of the US academic system. Anyone know a good reason for this stipulation?
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Really excited about all the new data being collected in the lab! Simultaneous 2-plane 2 photon Ca2+ imaging, deep in the brain during memory guided behavior (not even registered yet; 40mW at the objective). Thanks
@neurolabware
@joshtrachtenbe1
!
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I’m a very excited to announce our first preprint in the Heys lab! This work is led by an amazing team of co-lead authors
@ErinBigus
and
@Hyunwoo_Lee5223
who both pushed this project to become something special. A thread…1/N
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honored to be selected for an NSF CAREER award! In addition to supporting work in the lab, this grant will also support further development of our
@UUNeurobiology
Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium. Soon to announce the amazing class of stars for 2022!
Congratulations to
@jamesgheys1
on official notification of his
@NSF
CAREER award for “A multiple memory systems approach to understand interval timing”. Together with his recently funded NIH DP2 New Innovator Award, this will accelerate his exciting work on episodic memory.
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Some exiting grant news in lab that will be public in October. In the meantime the Heys lab is looking to hire a postdoc to lead a project to understand the neural mechanisms underlying interval timing and the integration of spatial and temporal information. 1/
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We are looking to hire a postdoc to lead an NIH funded project to uncover the synaptic and circuit mechanisms underlying episodic memory and interval timing.
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Excited for the 4th annual Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium next Monday, May 20th (9am-3pm MT)!
And for our keynote Pace Lecture with
@dacolon
!
Non-local attendees can catch the talks remotely by registering via the link:
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Wrapping up an awesome 2022 Rising Stars in Neuroscience symposium. Such an honor to be able to host this group of stars and share our neuroscience community at Utah! Thanks for the amazing effort from all the stars,
@UUNeurobiology
faculty mentors and students hosts!
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We are super excited to host the 2023 Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium! Check out this amazing group of speakers.
If you’d like to attend the symposium virtually on 5/22 from 9am-3pm (MT), please register here:
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The colors around Salt Lake continue to be incredible this Fall. Half way up today’s hike the super intense yellow of the Aspen foliage became topped with snow.
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Came home to this scene tonight.
There are lots of audiophile claims of vinyl being a superior format. I think it’s mostly BS. This is the real reason I think vinyl is the best format. Kids are way more likely to get to music this way than searching through a hard drive
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Neuroscience Program at
@UUtah
is hiring a program manager. Great job for someone who loves working with people and is passionate about science. Job also has fantastic benefits and the perks of living in a natural wonderland in Utah.
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Starry nights in Utah are amazing! Check out this interactive my wife made to showcase stargazing in Utah:
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Couldn’t ask for a better birthday x-country skiing with this crew! Started in sunshine and ended in a beautiful snow storm.
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Our dept is hiring. Come join this incredibly exciting, supportive and collegial neuroscience community!
Tenure track faculty search! We seek a neuroscientist addressing mechanisms of brain function while fostering an inclusive research environment. Collegial environment with great support for new faculty & strong neuroscience community.
@UtahNeurosci
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Why has wearing a mask for covid become a political issue? I don’t get it. It takes almost no effort and the data is very clear. If everyone does it, transmission decreases. Just put it on and go about your day. Leaders should all be shouting this from the rooftops!
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BIG shout out to the
@UUNeurobiology
- Rising Stars in Neuroscience Speakers who all did a tremendous job showcasing their research in the symposium today!
@NaturallyNeuro
@margo_herre
@JDgarc4
@josie_mcgowan
@ella_kasanga
@pablo_neuro
@gabbylcarrillo
@LiveLaughLab
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Feels great to be at
@SfNtweets
with the first posters and talks from my lab as we set up shop in
@UUNeurobiology
just before the pandemic started!
So excited for
@ErinBigus
@sallynshi
@Hyunwoo_Lee5223
to show off all their awesome work! Come through!
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Prospective Neuro PhD students! Visit me and other
@UtahNeurosci
faculty + students at SFN virtual grad fair Nov 5-7 (12-3pm EST). It’s free to register. I can tell U about our PhD program and why I love working and living in Utah.
@SfNtweets
@moriel_z
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Just sent back a 2-page rebuttal for a grant that is right on the bubble. Each word is worth $1000
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@UUNeurobiology
Mentoring & witnessing student transformation: The thrill of seeing a student grow into a world-class scientist is incredible. From nurturing their initial curiosity to watching them develop and present groundbreaking ideas at conferences – it's an incredibly rewarding journey. 5
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Thrilled to welcome
@iaahmed123
as a new faculty member in our department
@UUNeurobiology
! 🎉
It's official! We are thrilled to share that
@iaahmed123
Ismail Ahmed will join us as faculty on 09/01. He will launch his program developing novel chemical tools to determine how neuropeptide signaling modulates behavior and physiology in the context of health and disease.
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Interesting study from Abramson et al. demonstrating hippocampus will flexibly encode what is asked in behavioral task:
@derdikman
@GenelaMorris
@HasselmoMichael
@JohnAWhitePhD
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Super fun to be apart of this years Vitea event
@UUtah
! Got to point back to my previous life as a competitive racewalker, nearly 20 years ago. My history in nerdy and intense pursuits go way back!
.
@jamesgheys1
@UUNeurobiology
@UofUHealth
researches how the brain keeps track of time. He developed a fascination with time when he was a competitive race walker. So cool.
#UofUVitae
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Neuro grad students…friendly reminder that applications for the Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium and sci-comms workshop are due Dec 15. This program is particularly focused on spotlighting students from under-represented backgrounds.
@BlackInNeuro
@sacnas
#BPENDURE
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Applying to Neuroscience PhD Programs?
Come Check out our
@UtahNeurosci
PhD Program virtual Open House. November 9th at 10am MT. Register here:
Event will feature talks from faculty and students covering an amazing array of neuroscience at Utah. 1/2
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My friend and fellow neuroscientist Jason Climer’s 4-year old daughter is battling cancer. If you can, please contribute to their fundraising effort to help pay for medical expenses and lost wages. Please RT
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I need to update the lab website. Any recommendations for pro web designers?
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Fantastic article by
@briandepasquale
that concisely recaps “the hits” of 25 years of research on replay and the results from an awesome new study from
@ak_gillespie
on the role of replay (memory vs planning). Check it out!
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A reminder that the deadline for applying to our "Rising Stars in Neuroscience" symposium is Dec 15. We are strongly focused on highlighting students from under represented groups and diverse backgrounds!
@BlackInNeuro
#AcademicChatter
@sacnas
Apply here:
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Enjoyed getting together for a joint lab grant celebration with
@StefanoBrigidi
at the
@redbuttegarden
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Pursuing passion in research: I genuinely feel free to explore the most fundamental scientific questions. Granted, the pressure to publish and secure funding is intense – those challenges are real. But similar hurdles exist in every competitive field. I believe it's crucial to 3.
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Look out for this talented group of Rising Stars in Neuroscience!
We are very excited to announce our 2nd cohort of Rising Stars in Neuroscience!
@fleabrained
,
@BriKChen
,
@victoriahonnell
,
@AWMooradally
,
@JNeuroPark
,
@paulaflorezsalc
,
@VS_Turner
,
@Ryan_ETyler
,
@SarahJYang
RSVP if interested in attending the symposium
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Emery says he likes his new masks because “they keep me safe…but also because it makes me look like a super ninja”.
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Inspiring journey of a rising star in neuroscience. Excited to learn about
@ScienceYael
's insights on the role of choroid plexus in neurodevelopment!
9 years ago I failed to graduate highschool, had yet to get my GED, 3 therapists had given up on me, & the general consensus was that joining the military MIGHT give me a chance. I feel so lucky to be where I am today - a “rising star” in neuroscience. See you soon, Utah!
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find a department where the pursuit of discovery is valued more than impact factors. Such places do exist! Shout out
@UUNeurobiology
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@UUNeurobiology
training students and postdocs for diverse career paths. At the same time, I want trainees to be aware that there are also incredibly rewarding and exciting career options within academia, and there are lots of folks that are still loving their jobs in academia! 8/8
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We are really excited to host the Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium again in 2023! This is a fantastic opportunity for grad students to present their research, network and receive sci-comms training. Please feel free to DM with any questions.
It's that time of year again...we are soliciting applications for our
@UUNeurobiology
Rising Stars Symposium, highlighting research from exceptional graduate students in neuroscience. We include
#scicomm
workshops and in person interactions
@UUtah
! See flyer for info.Please RT.
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There is absolutely no way that my NIH grant application status changes over the May long weekend. Is there any possible way that I am able to refrain from checking multiple times? Absolutely not.
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Come join us. I can’t say enough about how much I have enjoyed setting up my lab in this vibrant and collegial department!
Faculty search deadline 11/21! We seek an outstanding neuroscientist with exciting research and commitment to promoting an inclusive scientific
community. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing department in an inspiring place to live and work!
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@JasonSynaptic
This photo should be sent to our faculty candidates visiting next month as a possibility of work life at Utah.
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Super excited and proud of my amazing friend and colleague
@moriel_z
on being named a 2023 McKnight Scholar!!!
Postdocs and grad students, check out the Zeikowsky lab for amazing science and mentorship!
I am absolutely honored to receive a McKnight Scholar award to help us tackle the critical challenge of how the brain encodes social isolation. Especially excited to be included in this incredible cohort of scientists!
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Come check out our
#SfN2022
poster today on the specific role of medial entorhinal cortex in flexible, context dependent timing behavior. Really excited to show off the awesome work of
@ErinBigus
and
@Hyunwoo_Lee5223
. Afternoon session at 572.01 WW47
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@zdon89
I'm not asking the US gov't to fund an international science foundation. Expanding eligibility to non-citizens for NIH + NSF fellowships would further encourage top students from across the globe to come and stay here. This serves use academia and tech/biotech markets. 1/2.
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Come join us for this virtual open house to learn more about the Neuroscience Phd Program at Utah. Nov 9th at 10am MT. There will be a great panel of faculty and students talking about their research and career paths!
Also, Utah is an amazing place to live and work!
Reminder: Virtual Open House for the Neuroscience PhD Program
@UUtah
(Nov 9 at 10am MT). Hear about exciting research from faculty and students. Also learn about career paths in industry + academia from recent graduates.
#AcademicTwitter
Register:
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If you haven’t already, check out Severance. Best show I’ve seen a while. It’s based around a great sci-fi premise: who are you without your episodic memories? The acting is very good (it’s even got Christopher Walken) and the cinematography and visual esthetic are beautiful.
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Today it’s reminder to vote postcards to Florida. Nice thing is my handwriting is so bad that recipients will think their letters are from a thoughtful 8 year old.
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I work with so many scientists who absolutely LOVE to debate and argue alternative view points. I don’t know a single one who is arguing in favor of the Trump administration. I really wish the general public knew that.
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@Labrigger
I think the most important recent tools have been computational methods for both analyzing behavior and dimensionality reduction methods for revealing neural dynamics.
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Here’s something more uplifting for a Saturday morning: when my 5 year old wants to get somewhere quickly he yells out (w/out a hint of satire) “speed of the cheetah” and then runs off.
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As recruitment chair for
@UtahNeurosci
I spend Friday mornings meeting virtually with prospective applicants. ~30% are with folks who are very keen and in the early stages of figuring out a neuro career path. Here, I always recommend this:
#AcademicTwitter
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Come be our colleague. Such a supportive and exciting scientific environment, and an amazing place to live!
We are hiring
@UUNeurobiology
! Come join an exceptionally supportive environment for new PIs. We are invested in your success and science. New faculty,
@StefanoBrigidi
@jamesgheys1
@moriel_z
, have received competitive awards like the DP2 and Klingenstein.
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Excited to read this preprint from
@ak_gillespie
and Frank lab today in our
@UUNeurobiology
behavioral neuro JC! Replay is some of the strongest evidence that place cell activity plays a role in memory; knowing exactly what role is super important.
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Had an awesome day with these Rising Stars in Neuroscience for part 2 of our science communication workshop. What an inspiring group of early career scientists and leaders!
We are pleased to announce the speakers for the 2021 Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium! We cannot wait to hear about the exciting work from
@JDgarc4
@margo_herre
@margo_herre
@ella_kasanga
@josie_mcgowan
@pablo_neuro
@NaturallyNeuro
@gabbylcarrillo
. What a fantastic group!
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