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Francisco A. Blanco

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Molecular neuroscientist studying neuronal plasticity | Postdoc at Weill Cornell Medicine (Levitz Lab) | PhD at Baylor College of Medicine (Kim Tolias Lab) | Interested in all things Synapse, Dendritic Spines, and Neuronal Plasticity

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As a past Next Generation Leader, I can definitively say the program helped shape how I approach my science. Collaboration is key to making an impact, and so is backing innovation with values-driven research.

I highly recommend applying for this program 🧠

06.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Laboratory Assistant II - Human Genetics - UCLA Health Careers - Job #29031 - Los Angeles, CA Take a look at a great career opportunity where you can make a real difference at UCLA Health

We're hiring villagers!

We are looking for a lab technician to help us discover how gene-by-environment interactions shape the developing brain via in vitro cell villages. Please DM me or visit our website at mfwellslab dot com for more info.

Deadline to apply is March 11th: tinyurl.com/34seyjaj

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038934 - Htr2a-EGFP-CT-IRES-CreERT2 , Htr2a[EGFP-CreERT2] Strain Details

For those who study #psychedelics --our 2A mice are now available at JAX
038934 Htr2a EGFP-CreERT2 www.jax.org/strain/038934

038935 Htr2a Cre 5 www.jax.org/strain/038935

038936 Htr2a A242S-EGFP-Cre www.jax.org/strain/038936

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26.02.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The research group β€œSensory Dynamics and Behaviour” of Prof. Dr. Tobias Ackels at the Institute of Experimental Epilepsy and Cognition Research at the
University Hospital Bonn invites applications for a position as:
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
The position is initially limited to three years (TV-L E13/100%),
starting from April 2026 or as soon as possible.

The research group β€œSensory Dynamics and Behaviour” of Prof. Dr. Tobias Ackels at the Institute of Experimental Epilepsy and Cognition Research at the University Hospital Bonn invites applications for a position as: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) The position is initially limited to three years (TV-L E13/100%), starting from April 2026 or as soon as possible.

Postdoc position in systems neuroscience!
Excited to recruit a postdoc for my lab at the University of Bonn.
πŸ”¬ In vivo physiology (Neuropixels, 2P/miniscope)
🐭 Head-fixed & freely moving behaviour
πŸ’‘ Optogenetics/chemogenetics
⏳ Start: ASAP | Application deadline: 28.02.2026
More info below ⬇️

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Apply to join us this July for a crash course on Python & bioimage analysis tailored specifically for beginners! Applications due May 18th πŸ”¬πŸ’» #BoBiAC2026 bobiac.github.io

03.02.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Fluorescent Proteins and Biological Sensors VIII Organizers Eric Schreiter, HHMI/Janelia Research Campus Alison Tebo, HHMI/Janelia Research Campus Invited Participants Xiaolu Cambronne, University of Texas at Austin Katharine Diehl, University of

We’re excited to announce the next Fluorescent Proteins & Biological Sensors conference! Abstract submissions are now openβ€”hope to see you there.
www.janelia.org/you-janelia/...

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#HappyMicroscopyMonday #microscopycommunity - join us this week on Wed, Feb 18, for a presentation by Dan Beacham, Senior Staff Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, on best practices in live cell imaging assay development, and more on fluorescent probe development.

Learn more: buff.ly/glYvpuj

16.02.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am seeking a postdoc to join my group at UCLA -- ideally the candidate would have some experience in either population genetics or microbes/microbiome (computational background needed). We have a range of projects and are happy to tailer to your interests. Please dm/email me if interested.

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πŸ”¬πŸ§  Releasing the 1.0 version of #Suite2p and THE PAPER w/ @marius10p.bsky.social! Now with GPU acceleration. Want to use Suite2p but don’t have 100,000 neuron recordings? We show you how to get those with a standard 2p microscope #neuroscience #imaging #neuroAI www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Medical Education | Biomedical Research

Please share: we're hiring a new tenure-track faculty member to our Department of Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

faculty-einstein.icims.com/jobs/17847/a...

05.02.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

My outstanding postdoc is looking for a research job in Albany, NY. Please forward all leads and RT!

03.02.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Β We are accepting applications for the 2026 Boston Bioimage Analysis Course (BoBiAC): bobiac.github.io! Join us this July at Harvard Medical School for aΒ 6-day intensive hands-on courseΒ to learn bioimage analysis with Python!
Apply by May 18th! No prior Python experience required!
🧫->πŸ”¬->πŸ’»->πŸ“Š

03.02.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Hey, any immunologists working on complement free for a little chat?

I’m thinking of an R01 involving complement, but it would be great to have an expert opinion :)

22.01.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#NIH summer internship is still accepting applications. Find it more and apply by 2/18/2026. Please share.

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NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship North Carolina Sea Grant news

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics β€” and a desire to influence public policy in North Carolina?

The NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship is now open for applications through March 9, 2026.

ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/nc-stem-poli...

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279 postdoctoral fellowships!

Download freely our database of postdoctoral fellowships and grants. For each entry, we provide eligibility criteria, $ amount, deadline, etc.

Good luck!

Here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...

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We are accepting applications for up to 3 Peggy Cotter Travel Awards ($1,650 each) to support early-career professionals attending ASM Microbe 2026. Apply by Feb 16, 2026 by emailing a 1-page letter to jegoff@esf.edu. ASM membership required; branch membership may be completed once that is live.

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Applications are open for the #LakeConference on the Neurobiology of Mental Health in Lake Thun, Switzerland.

πŸ“† May 17-21 in Thun, Switzerland
πŸ”οΈ All career stages welcomed
⏳ Apply by January 31

Learn more and apply: https://lakeconferences.org/conf/1ed63fdb-de0c-4a56-a8b3-1f72f93d30ea

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19.01.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AlphaFold protein interaction modeling tutorial and workshop - the Node This video is the culmination of several years attempting to: (1) Figure out best practices for modeling protein-protein interactions; (2) Understand the This video is the culmination of several years...

'This video is the culmination of several yrs attempting to: (1) Figure out best practices for modeling ptn-ptn interactions; (2) Understand the outputs of programs like AlphaFold & adjacent software including quantitative metrics;(3) Communicate my thoughts to unwitting victims through workshops'

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Quantitative Imaging: From Acquisition to Analysis Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meetings & Courses -- a private, non-profit institution with research programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, bioinformatics.

πŸ”¬ πŸ–₯️ Applications are open for the CSHL course Quantitative Imaging: From Acquisition to Analysis (April 6–21, 2026)!

An intensive, hands-on course covering advanced fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis using open-source tools.

πŸ—“οΈ Apply online by Jan 30, 2026

06.01.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Less than a month to go before applications close for the Introduction to Image Analysis workshop in Cardiff (deadline 16th January)!

@royalmicrosoc.bsky.social

www.rms.org.uk/rms-event-ca...

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Events

Check out our recently updated calendar, featuring the top neuroscience meetings and events through September 2027.

Are you organizing a neuroscience conference? Share it with us at community@thetransmitter.org.

www.thetransmitter.org/events/?utm_...

#neuroskyence

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Neuro grad students! Applications for the 6th annual - Rising Stars in Neuroscience - due Jan 9!

Don’t miss this chance to present research, sharpen science communication skills and connect with peers & faculty. Plus you’ll get to experience stunning Utah!

medicine.utah.edu/neurobiology...

09.12.2025 18:52 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Anyone at Harvard need a super well-trained undergrad next semester? Cell culture, molecular bio, microscopy and data analysis. Very careful and rigorous. Good lab citizen. Ready to jump in and learn/get some data! Has light course load, so plenty of time for research! Let me know of any leads!

03.12.2025 19:15 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The EMBO Practical Course "Hack your microscope" in Oeiras, PT, 20–25 Apr 2026 aims to innovate, democratize advanced #imaging technologies and shape the future of open-source #microscopy – Apply now!

Deadline: 12 Dec

https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-microscope
#EMBOmicroscope #EMBOevents πŸ§ͺ

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Development's Pathway to Independence Programme Our grants support and encourage the sharing of knowledge throughout the community by facilitating international collaboration, event attendance and the organisation of scientific meetings, conference...

Applications are open for @dev-journal.bsky.social 2026 Pathway to Independence (PI) programme, supporting postdocs applying for group leader positions:

Mentoring
Profile raising
Leadership training
Network building

Spread the word...

www.biologists.com/grants/devel...

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CoB-KIBM Scholars Program 2025 | COLORS OF THE BRAIN (Powered by Donorbox) Colors of the BrainΒ colorsofthebrain.comcolorsofthebrain@gmail.comOUR MISSIONColors of the Brain is committed to diversifying STEM graduate education and academia. We support undergraduates from histo...

This #GivingTuesday, consider making a tax-deductible donation to @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social ! All funds are invested directly into research funding support for the 2025 cohort and the incoming 2026 cohort of scholars donorbox.org/cob-kibm-sch...

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🚨 Reminder: Applications for #OptoGRC2026 are now OPEN!

Don’t miss your chance to join an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection with the brightest minds in optogenetics πŸ’‘πŸ§ 

Apply now for the best chance of acceptance: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

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