Dr. Janay Vacharasin

#Biologist #Momademia #BlackInNeuro #Biotherapeutics Tenure-Track Fac! Teach/Research @francismarionu 🧬🔬#NSPeep #BlackInX #BSCI #FirstPhDInFam #MomsDemand 🌺

[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

The 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest is open!

Team up with an SfN member to bring brain science to life through an animation, song, or skit. Share your creativity in #BAVC26.

Submit by June 25. 🔗 https://t.co/RuMH2uFMg5

#NeuroTwitter #SciTwitter #MedTwitter

[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

@wvacharasin @AceTJShow Sometimes they do talk about odd topics, but it can be humorous.

[BlackInX @blackinxnetwork]

#HealthDisparities Do a countersuit and also recognize the life and legacy of Gwendolyn White: standing up for geriatric care, racial equity, and health justice. #RestInPower

[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

It’s that time of year again!

The 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest is open for submissions.
Enter your video for a chance to win $4,000 and complimentary registration to #SfN26.

🔗 https://t.co/vNBOxxZid3

#NeuroTwitter #SciTwitter #AcademicTwitter #MedTwitter

[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

@choidot Awesome work!

[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

They can be cultured in both 2D or 3D environments for experiments to test materials that reduce the likelihood of neuroblastoma progression. #Science #notmedicaladviceforlegalpurposes #justadvice #humancells #cellbiology

[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

Here is an image of the undifferentiated cell line in the Vacharasin Lab! These cells were used in recent studies in the lab with complementary medicine. They are called neuroblastoma cells.

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[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

#Supplements #Calming @spoiledchildnyc #science Reduction of hyperexcitability. NMDA receptors are a type of glutamate (excitation neurotransmitter) receptor. Magnesium prevents excessive influx, generates a neuroprotective effect, & is antagonistic to overactive NMDA pathways.

[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

@iamcardib It is so tempting, but I try not to. He deserves to be though, but I'm not saying to. #foodie He needs to get back and help set up a crib.

[Zoom Afrika @zoomafrika1]

“You will never find Justice in a world where criminals make the laws”~ Bob Marley

[The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center @TheKingCenter]

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”

#MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #TheKingCenter

[The Brain Prize @BrainPrize]

Nominations for The Brain Prize, the world’s largest prize for neuroscience now open! Candidates working in any country and any field of neuroscience are eligible.

Nominations close September 1st 2026.

For more information visit: https://t.co/xwdReBWrr3

#BrainPrize #Neuroscience

[Francis Marion University @francismarionu]

From an internship with SLED to studying abroad in Germany, sociology major Naiya Cherry has made the most of every opportunity at FMU.

Read more ➡️https://t.co/ZZd58C7e1L

[BlackInX @blackinxnetwork]

@drstarbird @MCHammer @lizzo @tylerperry @BlackInBiophys @BlackInNeuro #SupportABRCMS

[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth.

Neuroscience plays a crucial role in asking better questions, finding more effective treatments, & breaking the stigma around mental health conditions.

SfN proudly recognizes the researchers, clinicians, & advocates making that work possible.

[Gullah/Geechee Folks @GullahGeechee]

Jayn we een de @GullahGeechee epicenta fa "Gullah/Geechee Famlee Weekend 2026!" Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation and de Gullah/Geechee Famlee culturally invites you to the heart of the Gullah/Geechee Nation for “Gullah/Geechee Famlee Weekend” @PennCenter1862

[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

#KeepCalmAndSTEMOn

[Dr. Janay Vacharasin @JanayJC]

Just a day to say team appreciation now! #BeExcellent #BeBold and you do not always have to be humble and don't let them tell you that it is arrogance just because you are good. They might just be jealous <3. #BeProud and keep on shining!