Amorine Adodo

postgraduate research associate @yale @thebabl | mental health advocate 🧠 👩🏾‍🔬 🇹🇬 (she/her)

[Dr. Catharine Young @DrCatharineY]

We are going to lose an entire generation of scientists.

NSF, one of the largest federal funder of STEM education has seen an 80% reduction in funding, including support for trainees, so far this year.

“You can’t have science without scientists”

[Alexander Harris @dr_alexharris]

https://t.co/0jfN0yZpC4

[Angeline J. Dukes, PhD @HeyDrDukes]

A much-needed reminder from therapy:

“I am human. I have the space and grace to make mistakes.” ✨

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Maternal Inflammation May Disrupt Infant Brain Wiring

A new study links maternal inflammation during pregnancy to impaired brain development in infants by disrupting a specific population of immune cells called CD11c-positive microglia.

These microglia are essential for myelination, the process that enables efficient nerve signal transmission in the brain.

Researchers found that inflammation reduced the presence of these microglia and lowered levels of IGF-1, a protein they produce that supports myelin formation.

In both mice and preterm infants exposed to chorioamnionitis, this disruption was associated with delayed myelination observed on MRI scans.

The findings suggest that maternal inflammation interferes with a critical developmental pathway, potentially contributing to long-term cognitive and behavioral challenges.

Targeting CD11c-positive microglia could offer a new strategy to support healthy brain development in at-risk infants.

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

"Maybe impostor syndrome wasn’t a sign of failure, but a sign of growth."

This week's #ScienceWorkingLife. https://t.co/nnwRu9L5ls

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

@dr_alexharris I am trying to remain calm, Dr. Harris!

[Elvisha Dhamala @elvisha9]

Thrilled to share our latest work on the importance of considering social identities in brain imaging research, now out in @NatureNeuro.

https://t.co/mr4MQaIgGQ

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

"I began to see my time off not as a failure, but as a necessary pause." #ScienceWorkingLife https://t.co/AjHhxVqyN7

[Julie Cristello, PhD @julie_cristello]

Did you apply to #psychology PhD programs this cycle? It’s time to prepare for the interview. Check out these sample questions and access additional resources here: https://t.co/EYHShNXSPg @AcademicChatter @PsychinOut @SCPdiv12

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

@TheRealDrDukes I am in awe! You are incredible Dr. Dukes and truly an inspiration!

[Grace Nga, M.A. @GraceJeeernNga]

Woke up with the surreal feeling that I’m actually DONE with all my PhD applications. 📣To those applying this cycle: Be proud of yourselves. It takes courage, dedication, and so much hard work to chase the dream of doing meaningful science. You’re doing amazing & keep going!

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

@hjvrutherford Thank you so much! 😊

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

Whew, what a relief to have one app submitted! I hope the other 10-12 are less daunting now that I got this first one out of the way! 😆

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

@KathrynMWall27 Thank you 💗

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

@ClionaMurray01 Thank you 💗

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

@azuna_173794 @MilennavanDijk Such cool work! It was lovely meeting you!

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

@TheRealDrDukes Thank you Dr. Dukes! 😁

[Amorine Adodo @AmorineAdodo]

I am excited to be attending my first conference! Wish me good luck! 😆 #ISDP2024

[Helena Rutherford @hjvrutherford]

If you’re heading to #ISDP2024 - check out @thebabl presentations this week! @devpsybio @YaleCSC

[Helena Rutherford @hjvrutherford]

If you’re heading to #ISDP2024 - check out @thebabl presentations this week! @devpsybio @YaleCSC

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Prewired For Depression? Brain Scans Reveal Network Linked to Depression

Researchers have identified a unique brain network pattern that may predispose some people to depression. By repeatedly scanning patients’ brains, they found that individuals with larger salience networks were more likely to develop depression over time.

https://t.co/FYDpZDFiAb