Karen L. Jones

Biomedical scientist transitioning into the world of policy-making and advocacy.

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

Forget the excuse of your dog eating your homework. My dog ate my PhD. #baddog #sciotothedog #Mizzou #Neuroscience

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

My newest research was published yesterday!

https://t.co/v5fU9CPbcL

[Scientific American @sciam]

Scientific American has never endorsed a presidential candidate in our 175-year history—until now.

The 2020 election is literally a matter of life and death. We urge you to vote for health, science and Joe Biden for President.
https://t.co/8TlH7shjFn

[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

Today is #GivingTuesday! Every gift to the Friends of SfN Fund helps to strengthen educational, advocacy, professional development, and outreach opportunities for the #neuroscience community. Make your impact on the field: https://t.co/jfS7nbSDfB

[Spectrum (Autism Research News) @Spectrum]

The U.S. government has extended the #autism #CARES Act. $1.8 billion is being funneled into efforts to detect autism, develop treatments and educate physicians, but not for new services or quality-of-life improvements for autistic people. https://t.co/q4mA65lfOI

[Ohio State @OhioState]

Happy #HomecomingOSU‼️

The seasons pass and years will roll, but you are always a #BuckeyeForLife

[CDC Director @CDCDirector]

.@CDCgov encourages Americans to embrace vaccination with confidence for themselves and their families. We want to emphasize that #vaccines are safe & remain the most powerful tool to preserve health and save lives.

[autism speaks @autismspeaks]

It’s official! The President has signed the Autism CARES Act of 2019 into law. https://t.co/c0HBAwRA52

[Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @SfNtweets]

Share your ideas, initiatives, and successes in #neuroscience education! Present your outreach poster at the #SfN19 Brain Awareness Campaign Event. Complete the form by September 30 and contact [email protected] with any questions. https://t.co/tNQXusf1tC

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

I’m still doing what I love. There’s no reason I can’t be a professional science nerd in the world of public policy! #AltAc #WomenInSTEM #NeuroAdvocate

[Jeremy Barr @jeremymbarr]

In a statement, The Autism Society called out the comments made by Knowles on Fox tonight: "To intentionally demean any person, regardless of neuro-diversity, is both cruel and wrong. ... It is shameful to issue a derogatory statement to a youth advocate." https://t.co/E0aZub9jXl

[Jess ⚡️ @HuntyDraws]

Happy #BiVisibilityDay to those in the closet, out of it, still deciding or unsure! It's so easy to get wrapped up in everyone else's words, but the love, positivity and acceptance in this community will help drown it out❤️💜💙

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

@KristinSupe @LWVC @KLJones_LWVC Thank you!

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

I am thrilled to start my new position as the inaugural Trudy Schafer Advocacy Fellow at the @LWVC.

In addition to hearing me tweet about all things science on this account, please follow me at @KLJones_LWVC to hear about my work with the #League!

#advocacy #CA #CALeg

[K. Jones 🏳️‍🌈 @KJones_CA]

It's an honor to serve as the inaugural Trudy Schafer Advocacy Fellow at the @LWVC . I'm excited to continue Trudy's legacy by advocating on our top issues: voting rights, redistricting, and the Schools and Communities First Initiative.

#advocacy #CALeg #Grassroots #California

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

@melissarbardo @sacstate @DrPanMD

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

@scottlay @AnovaCulinary Thanks, Scott. I now have drool all over my keyboard.

[Karen L. Jones @KLJones_Science]

Get to know one of my dear friends and a wonderful autism researcher, @AVogelCiernia!

[Spectrum (Autism Research News) @Spectrum]

Unicorns, trail runs and how genes and the environment work together to shape the developing brain — #autism researcher Annie Cierna tells us what keeps her and her lab going. https://t.co/ZxKOESv7Zm

[Director, National Institute of Mental Health @NIMHDirector]

People often are afraid to ask about suicide because they think the act of asking someone will somehow implant the idea in their mind. Nothing could be further from the truth. Asking reduces risk; it does not increase risk: https://t.co/vrpXwn7hJG. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

[nature @Nature]

Our current approach to drug misuse means that we will always be playing catch-up, says our columnist this week. https://t.co/gFk9vq4MTz

[Spectrum (Autism Research News) @Spectrum]

Antibodies in a pregnant woman released in response to an infection could interfere with fetal development and may even lead to #autism. This new — preliminary — approach could prevent the immune molecules from harming the fetal brain. https://t.co/5DhXQo9eKB