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
Dr. Marie McNeely
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Using a new advance in light microscopy, scientists can now observe proteins interacting and moving around inside living cells.
https://elifesciences.org/digests/76870/watch-this-papa
@freemo Proud to be part of the QOTO wave!
So, one of the things I'm working on right now that I'm really enthusiastic about is a #podcast that shares new #research, innovations, and #technology developed for people with #disabilities.
In the latest episode, I had a chance to talk to some pretty cool people from the company VacayIt, and they created an #accessible #travel app that allows you to explore new places through soundscapes and stories. The show is in collaboration with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, and here is a link if anyone wants to check it out:
@martinenserink As someone who joined less than 24 hours ago myself, I too am finding that I consider everyone with at least a few days on the platform an expert that I am learning from!
@apinae Thank you for the tips! I'll make sure to use hashtags and take a look around as I get settled in!
Dr. Marie McNeely
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Deadline 16 November: #postdoc position for someone interested in #microbiomes and #bioinformatics! Be part of a large team and compare a clinical #IBD cohort with a large general population cohort.
@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.
Consultant and host of the People Behind the Science podcast interested in #neuroscience, #neurorehabilitation, motor control, #science communication, entrepreneurship, and cleansport!
Joined Nov 2022
