Dr Khara Ramos

VP at Dana Foundation. AAAS S&T Policy Fellowship alum. Tweets are my own.

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

We are excited to share this news! A big step in our journey towards advancing neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people. #neurosociety

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Dana Centers for Neuroscience & Society update: We’ve awarded planning grants to 11 US-based academic institutions to build and test plans for future hubs where multidisciplinary scholars can learn, exchange ideas, and collaborate. https://t.co/kXxsMcaokb #NeuroSociety

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

Come join our team!

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Join our team! We're seeking a Dana Fellow in Neuroscience & Society to assist in the planning and coordination of grants and programmatic activities with our Neuroscience & Society team. Learn more at https://t.co/Y79uyYyBQb #neuroscience #wearehiring #scicomm

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Come work with us! We’re looking for a fellow interested in helping us plan and coordinate grants and programmatic activities with our Neuroscience & Society team. Details for the position can be found at https://t.co/uTKScJGarB #NeuroSociety #scicommunity

[ResearchAmerica @ResearchAmerica]

Brain health issues directly impact more than 8 in 10 Americans, according to a new survey released today in partnership with @DanaFdn; 82% of respondents said they know someone or have experienced at least one brain disorder or mental health condition. https://t.co/AWGTNIIJ4C

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

Voted today? Ok good. Now take a look at this kickstarter campaign for a biopic about the late and truly great Ben Barres.

[Ask The Question Film @ATQMovie]

#BenBarres never gave up on #excellence in #neuroscience #Glia he fought for #DiversityandInclusion an #advocate for #WomenInSTEM #LGBTQ #TransRightsAreHumanRights he persisted & demanded #change. it’s up to us now to get his story told. Join us & share https://t.co/oggUr0ZOv7

[Kafui Dzirasa, MD PhD @KafuiDzirasa]

Wooow. It's some real ones for sure. Shout out to the whole squad!! https://t.co/BjYUWsSdJX

[Mark Hugo Lopez @mhugolopez]

#HispanicHeritageMonth is nearing an end. Want to learn more about the diverse US Hispanic population and how it sees it's identity, politics, race and more? Visit @pewidentity's archive of surveys, reports, fact sheets, interactives and more: https://t.co/M79TbjdF3C @pewresearch

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Why Do Americans Engage with Science? Report by @kavlifoundation https://t.co/YxUai1GhVX #neurosociety

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

Meet the Dana program team! First up, Ishan Dasgupta, who is leading the charge on future Dana Centers in Neuroscience & Society.

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Meet Ishan Dasgupta! Ishan oversees our Dana NextGen program, working to strengthen neuroscience’s positive role in the world by creating a new generation of interdisciplinary experts. More: https://t.co/EqnqHtew1g #neurosociety #neurotwitter

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Come work with us! Two new Dana Fellows in Neuroscience & Society will help us plan and coordinate programs in our new focus area. Details: https://t.co/K21el1Yltx
More about our new focus: https://t.co/uAhStyrwgl
#neurotwitter #neurojobs #NeuroscienceandSociety

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

Thank you Michelle and team for helping us get to the bottom of what’s going on in long Covid. Incredible work, as always!

[Michelle Monje 🟦 @michelle_monje]

The final version of our study seeking to understand how even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain is now published. Sharing an updated thread… 1/

Mild respiratory COVID can cause multi-lineage neural cell and myelin dysregulation https://t.co/vuq39XlB2z

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

We’re hiring! Come work with us! Looking for 2 fellows for two-year fellowships. Can be remote.

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Come work with us! Two new Dana Fellows in Neuroscience & Society will help us plan and coordinate programs in our new focus area. Details: https://t.co/K21el1Yltx
More about our new focus: https://t.co/uAhStyrwgl
#neurotwitter #neurojob #NeuroscienceandSociety #postdocjobs

[Columbia Epidemiology @CUEpidemiology]

💔 Yet again, at a loss for words. Gun violence is a public health crisis and more must be done to prevent future tragedies.

We'd like to share what we currently know about gun violence, particularly in schools, from a public health perspective & where this research is headed 🧵

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

Tomorrow! Learn and share about BIPOC Mental Health & Building Resilience @WellBeings virtual/hybrid event with @WETA in Washington, DC
More: https://t.co/0691NCCcnM
#MentalHealthMonth #PlainSightPBS #WellBeings

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

Interesting

[Gina Poe @doctorpoe]

Only 6% of applicants and only 5% of awardees are from groups underrepresented in the research. SO this is a new R01 mechanism! #nspeeps @MBL_SPINES @BlackInNeuro @LatinxInNeuro please pass the word along!

[Association of Science and Technology Centers @ScienceCenters]

ASTC's #NewLeaders Fellowship is now accepting applications! Apply by June 17. This 1-yr. fellowship supports emerging leaders in science museums & provides:
✔️professional development
✔️peer network
✔️opportunities to acquire & develop leadership skills
https://t.co/vwLL6bWMbF

[Pam Belluck @PamBelluck]

NEW: A study of over 78,000 people who received a specific medical diagnostic code for long Covid found that most hadn't needed hospitalization for their initial infection and nearly a third had no pre-existing medical issues. https://t.co/vA0XGjfnz5

[Alexander Tin @Alexander_Tin]

The @CDCgov has now published updated planning documents ahead of potential vaccine rollout for kids under 5

Depending on @US_FDA, "expected to be available for ordering either at the end of May or early June"

https://t.co/oGAB5Al7yY

[Dr Khara Ramos @KharaRamos]

@pentopaige_ I am so sorry. Racism is a scourge.