UNITY!

United Network of Interdisciplinary Thinkers, Yo! Virtual safe space for Black, Indigenous, & People of Color to promote emotional healing and foster community.

[Tahra Eissa @EissaTahra]

Thrilled that this work is finally out! Thanks to @zpkilpat , @kjosic , Josh Gold, and the reviewers for guiding this work to completion!

[Dr. Nathan A. Smith @NathanASmith1]

It is an honor to be elected to the rank of #AAASFellow. This distinction is among the highest in the scientific community—@aaas⁩ - honors my contributions to the field of neuroscience. #BlackInNeuro #Neuroscience #astrocytes #microglia #calcium #humble https://t.co/BZMbTgltv4

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And she strikes again‼️ Go have a listen. You’re bound to be inspired and get some insights into how our lives experiences affect our brain health across race/ethnicity. We are so proud of the work you’re doing Dr. Turney @IndiraTurney

[storiesofWiN @storiesofwin]

New profile!! Dr. Indira Turney (@IndiraTurney) discusses how our lived experiences shape how we age, and the importance of creating community spaces in academia

Check out her profile👇 & listen to the interview on our podcast!
#WomenInNeuroscience

https://t.co/JgREpR203z

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Congrats Dr. T. So glad that this important work is acknowledged! Keep kicking a$$!

[Indira Turney, PhD @IndiraTurney]

1/: In celebrating multiple steps along the review stage, I'm excited to share that my K99/R00 grant "Understanding the link between sociocultural and biological factors to brain health across race/ethnicity in midlife" earned a favorable impact score of 15!

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Congratulations Dr. Ahmed! @ColumboAhmed So proud of your amazing work and impact!

[sama ahmed @ColumboAhmed]

I am SUPER excited to host Dr. Kim Hoke (@HokeCSU) tomorrow for our virtual #SystemsNeuroecology series !
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What: "The imprint of developmental bias on middle ear diversity"

Where: https://t.co/l4DXIzxuC3

When: Wednesday -- May 26 -- Noon EST

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Huge congratulations to @Ben_S_Huang on the Diversity Award! He has led the Frontier in Neuropsychiatry Seminar (FINS) Weill Cornell seminar series with a very diverse list of presenters!! Keep up the amazing work!! Your UNITY family is so proud of you!

[Weill Cornell Medicine @WeillCornell]

We honored faculty, trainees, students and staff for their outstanding service and leadership in promoting diversity at WCM in an award ceremony yesterday.

Join us in congratulating the #WCMDiversityWeek awardees! https://t.co/ptBJY4VMD6

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No secret that she is passionate about giving back & mentorship. Through outreach efforts, she is on the Board of Directors for The Swaliga Foundation @TribeSwaliga, content coordinator for @Know_Science, Host & social media coordinator for the Podcast NeurOnAir @Neuronaircast

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On this last day of Women’s History Month, we present, the emerging superstar and born leader herself… Dr. Heather Snell @HeatherDSnell! Dr. Snell is more than we can ask for as one of UNITY's fearless leaders!
#unity4bipoc #womenhistorymonth #womeninscience #supportblackwomen

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Today we present one of our FEARLESS leader Dr. Indira C. Turney! @IndiraTurney! She is also the founder of women of color writing accountability group!! Special BONUS!! It's HER BIRTHDAY!!!! Drop some birthday love!! #unity4bipoc #womenhistorymonth #womeninscience #supportbipoc

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Dr. Padilla-Coreano was also the FIRST Henry Grass MD Rising Star! @grassfoundation
Way to go Doc! So grateful to call you family. Keep inspiring. Keep thriving!

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Today, we present, Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano! @DrNancyPadilla
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Dr. Padilla-Coreano was also named a 2020 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellow. Dope video of the award here: https://t.co/uOSEUbxHus. #unity4bipoc #womenhistorymonth #womeninscience #supportbipoc #supportbiwoc

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Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for the important work you’re doing Doc!

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Continuing our Women’s History Month Features: Dr. Debora Kamin Mukaz. Dr. Kamin Mukaz has also been publishing!
#unity4bipoc #womenhistorymonth #womeninscience #supportbipoc #supportblackwomen #womenempowerment

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She also co-authored the design of the C4R study, which seeks to understand the risk & resilience factors, & long-term effects of COVID. The C4R has >50k participants, >100 scientists across 37 medical centers. 1 in 4 pts are Black & 1 in 5 are Hispanic https://t.co/p7xOVAHx2S

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♥Lastly, Angel’s article: “Podcasting Neuroscience: A Science Communication Assignment” in Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education. Soon available via https://t.co/3Rvvy3ISkX. Thank u for being such an inspiration to many, while also supporting us all along this journey!

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Continuing our Women’s History Month Features: Dr. Angel Kaur. Angel authored coloring books & CANVA templates for syllabi that has been internationally renowned. @ClubKaur #unity4bipoc #womenhistorymonth #womeninscience #womensupportingwomen #supportbipoc #supportbiwoc

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♥Angel’s Podcast: https://t.co/BYEI0LjsqQ Each episode is created by undergraduate students enrolled in one of Dr. Kaur’s classes. Join us as we delve into a variety of topics with one simple goal–to get it less wrong.