Dr. Marie McNeely @PhDMarie@qoto.org
Consultant and host of the People Behind the Science podcast interested in #neuroscience, #neurorehabilitation, motor control, #science communication, entrepreneurship, and cleansport!
Joined Nov 2022
@freemo I'm embarrassed to admit that I had not! And now my life may very well be complete. Those were indeed "not your average points".
@freemo I'm seriously considering it. We have a great urgent care facility just down the street in case things go awry...
@freemo I don't like to brag, but I did take some advanced hip hop dance classes back in the day...
I didn't really know what to expect with Mastodon, but less than 24 hours in, I'm definitely a fan. And, to be honest, I don't think I'll miss the sound of crickets that so often followed a Tweet.
@apinae Thank you! I'm excited to be part of the community!
@freemo 😂 I'll have to admit, I'm surprised myself! This has been the warmest welcome to a social media platform I have ever received. The pressure is on though... now I feel like I really have to deliver something impressive in upcoming toots so I don't disappoint all these kind followers.
@freemo @shadowsonawall Oh wow! That is expensive.
@freemo It is frustrating how the funding situation in science limits progress. I know the US has the SBIR and STTR mechanisms that can help expedite development of new technology within companies. Do they have similar resources in the Netherlands?
@barefootstache @freemo That is fascinating, and at the same time, it makes me worry about the quality of my sleep in a way that may impact the quality of my sleep!
@freemo That makes sense, and I'm excited about the possibilities!
@meeksandmilds Thank you! It feels like being the new kid at school all over again! 😂
@hasmis I like the idea of Mastodon as a source of career advice! I don't have a traditional teaching position currently, but I think having those conversations early and with a lot of people with different perspectives can be really helpful. There are so many different career pathways in STEM, and it's tough for students to know how to best prepare themselves.
@freemo Very interesting! What are your thoughts on using this technology for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases? My former research was in Parkinson's disease and I did a little work in Alzheimer's disease. There are so many biological changes before clinical symptoms actually manifest. Is it looking like they may be detectable early with biomarkers that can be captured in breath?
@funkybrainjuice I hear you! Sometimes you just want to dive into the details of something that is totally out of your area of expertise. I have a soft spot for astrophysics even though I am a neuro person too. Thanks for your podcast recommendations! I'm also a fan of Hidden Brain and Nature Podcast, and I can't wait to check out some of the ones on your list I haven't listened to yet!
@freemo That is amazing!! With these kind of advances coming out, it is starting to feel like we live in a futuristic sci-fi world, and I am definitely here for it. I'm particularly fascinated by the potential of breath-testing technology for biomedical and other applications. I've spoken with a handful of people who are developing breath-testing technology and sample analyses in the anti-doping space (I host an anti-doping podcast), and I think it solves so many problems since it is quick, less invasive, and I was surprised how much information you can get from breath and saliva.
Dr. Marie McNeely
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Science
Transcending reductionism in neuroscience https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade8689#.Y22_k3_qW1U.twitter
@ClaireLamman This pie is amazing!!!
@virati Thank you!
@freemo Congratulations!! I look forward to hearing more! I'm a former academic faculty member who transitioned into consulting, media production, and communications, focusing on working with individuals and organizations in STEM fields. It's been an adventure, and I love learning about all the cool things others are working on.
@freemo Thank you! I think I'm getting the hang of it, and I appreciate you reaching out!
Dr. Marie McNeely
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And now Mastodon should know about this as well: I am hiring a postdoc (or highly qualified PhD student)! We need your ideas and enthusiasm at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance
for a 2-year postdoc (or 3-year PhD) in cognitive computational neuroimaging. Great lab in the most liveable city in the world – apply!
I only just joined Mastodon, application deadline is already this Sunday.
Consultant and host of the People Behind the Science podcast interested in #neuroscience, #neurorehabilitation, motor control, #science communication, entrepreneurship, and cleansport!
Joined Nov 2022
