Shannon Cusack (she/her)

Clinical Psychology PhD by way of @VCU | Current: Postdoc @VCU_VIPBG | Traumatic stress, genetics, & women’s health

[k8eschubert @k8eschubert]

This is very exciting news - it's far past time to invest in women's health research to close the gender health gap https://t.co/aPPgx6dFsH @POTUS @FLOTUS

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

@ScientistsLift

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

Officially joining the #ScientistsWhoLift crew with this 305lb lifetime PR. Although a difficult transition at times, postdoc has also allowed for the time and space to rediscover what I am passionate about outside of work and WOW has that been a journey in itself 🙃

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

PSA: Reach out even if you feel like a nuisance. Turns out my #NIHLRP notice was sent to an email address with a typo in it 🙃. Regardless, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for this support from the NIH! If you’re thinking about applying, reach out! Happy to share tips.

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

Also yes, Grey’s Anatomy is STILL on and *maybe* yes, I’ve seen all 19 seasons

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

The “I’ve been watching too much Grey’s Anatomy this week” urge to apply to med school and attempt to become a general surgeon less than one year after finishing my PhD

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

Would you rather: write a second dissertation or take the #EPPP?

Glad to have passed the #EPPP today and yet, my answer is still: write a second dissertation. I can’t promise it’s the best way, but I’m happy to share study strategies and materials. Feel free to DM!

[Kaitlin Sheerin, PhD (she/her) @kaitlin_sheerin]

Any test that expects you to know about both reaction formation and the reticular formation is asking for too much

(yes, this is an EPPP subtweet)

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

@JessicaGLaRose @hbp_vcu OMG!!! Congrats JGL!!!! Not surprising but I am so, so thrilled for you ❤️

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

Cheers to you, @DrAmstadter! There is no one more deserving. You have shown me and many other students that there is a distinct difference between an advisor and a *mentor* and for that I am eternally grateful.

[Ananda Amstadter, PhD @DrAmstadter]

It is with immense gratitude and excitement that I get to share that have been promoted to Full Professor at @VCUPsychiatry @VCU_VIPBG. I would not be here without the support of my family, mentors, students, collaborators, and friends. So so grateful.

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

When a fact-checking email from a NYT reporter turns out to not be the scam I thought it was…

A thought provoking piece that is also a great demonstration that academic research can be useful outside of traditional academic settings.

Honored to have our work cited here!

[Kelcie D. Willis, Ph.D. @kelciedwillis]

Gotta brag for a second, my best friend @ShannonCusack7 has her research featured in the NYT!! New level unlocked 🤩🤩🤩

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

@LiveNOWLab @kelciedwillis Our Ivy League queen!!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[Prof Ben Garrod @Ben_garrod]

This is so much bigger than running, but it’s a bloody good place to start … the focus should never be on a woman or girl to dress differently, run differently, act differently, or think differently. No-one should feel unsafe doing what they love.

#running #runner

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

#InternationalWomansDay

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

Exciting to see this work finally exist somewhere other than my own laptop! Thanks for the support along the way @DrAmstadter and co-authors.
#resilience

[Ananda Amstadter, PhD @DrAmstadter]

Dr. Cusack's dissertation study paper was published today! She led novel work on the molecular genetics of psychiatric resilience, a growing and needed line of inquiry. Congrats, Shannon and team!
https://t.co/WspiGtmLrq

@ShannonCusack7 @DrDanielleDick @Molff

[Christine Byrne, MPH, RD, LDN @ChristineJByrne]

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and the thing we REALLY need to raise awareness of is:

Eating disorders exist in ppl IN ALL BODY SIZES.

Only 6% of ppl with EDs are “underweight” (per BMI).

If ED awareness only focuses on very thin people, it’s the opposite of awareness.

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

@DrAmstadter Oh , I had not seen this. Thanks for highlighting what will be a useful citation!

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

Mentorship from @JessicaGLaRose AND the opportunity to do impactful, community-engaged work focused on digital interventions?! Sounds like a dream! Looking for a #postdoc? Check out the job post linked below.

[Jessica Gokee LaRose, PhD @JessicaGLaRose]

We’re hiring a postdoctoral fellow w opportunities for training in #CommunityEngagement #BehavioralRCTs & #DigitalHealth

#Mentorship is a privilege & one of the best parts of my job. So excited to grow our team.

Please apply and RT! 👇 https://t.co/j40DQU72wx

[Natalie Hellman, PhD @Nataliehe11man]

NIH is seeking to hear from current and recent postdocs across funding mechanisms

The deadline is in april, so start collecting your thoughts now! Feedback is vital in any position
#postdocs #NIH #feedback

[Shannon Cusack (she/her) @ShannonCusack7]

@DrSeligowski Woohoo! Congrats!