Evan Schaffer
Computational neuroscientist, Assistant Professor at @sinaibrain.bsky.social, Mount Sinai. Views are my own. New York, NY. He/him. schafferlab.com
- Reposted by Evan SchafferPostdoctoral fellows are the life force of biomedical research. The neuroscience community at #MountSinai is SUPER PROUD of our outstanding postdoctoral researchers. Meet @esschaffer.bsky.social lab's @rimjhimtomar.bsky.social👉 rimitomar.github.io & the FBI postdocs👉 icahn.mssm.edu/research/fri...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferMust-read #NYBCI25 coverage by @neurotechnology.substack.com in @forbes.com. My key takeaway on cognitive BCI: Our biggest limiting factor isn't tech—it's fundamental scientific understanding. We can’t advance the tech until we define the disorder. Basic research must lead the way!
- @mountsinainyc.bsky.social's #BrainComputerInterface Symposium has cemented itself as a must-attend for those interested in the nexus of brain health & implanted technologies. This is a MUST READ, in-depth summary of #NYBCI25 penned for @forbes.com by Naveen Rao 👉 www.forbes.com/sites/naveen...
- Very excited to see this out in the world. It was fun to play a (small) part in it.
- This was a truly collaborative effort and will open new avenues to probe social cognition and collective behavior. Huge thanks to the amazing team who made this cooperation😁 possible! @esschaffer.bsky.social @nuttidanuttida.bsky.social @talmo.bsky.social @nan-mssm.bsky.social (5/5)
- The Mount Sinai Neuroscience seminars (MSNseminars) committee is now actively accepting applications from postdocs! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- BioRender is offering a new grant support initiative #BioRenderForGrants www.biorender.com/biorender-gr...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferNIH moved up the expiration date for some funding opportunities, effectively *canceling* the next application date without removing it from the standard table. I can't even imagine how many people are still prepping these grants. 👀 List of impacted opportunities: grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferAttending @cosynemeeting.bsky.social? Check out @tonyzador.bsky.social’s account of what motivated him to launch the meeting 30-plus years ago, and why cross-disciplinary conferences are so important. #neuroskyence www.thetransmitter.org/computationa...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferThink invertebrate model organism research is wasteful government spending? So much of what we know about the basic biology of neuropeptide signaling comes from crustaceans, flies, and worms. #invertforthewin
- Reposted by Evan SchafferThe thing about scientific research is that it’s one of the few national investments that’s a clear public good even if you entirely discount the actual ostensible point of it.
- New report shows that NIH grants fueled $95 billion in economic activity and 407,782 jobs in 2024. That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved. Show me a better investment than that. www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferDo you live in a US State, District, or Territory? Get specific with these “NSF in your state” sheets. Here’s an example from Kansas. new.nsf.gov/about/fact-s...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferDo you want a big overview of NSF, explaining things like the fact that 24% of all federally funded academic fundamental research comes from NSF? And that 94% of its budget goes out the door in grants/awards? Here you go. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Factsh...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferAre you an early-career #scientist who has been affected by the ongoing uncertainties surrounding US federal research funding and hiring? We at @stellatecomms.bsky.social want to help! We are offering 📝 free resume/CV reviews for those whose jobs are at risk: forms.gle/CCbbu2X5GJwH...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferHow it feels to be working on a grant application right now.
- Reposted by Evan SchafferA lot of folks have followed me after I posted about NIH funding. Glad you're interested in the topic! You can help by contacting congress to voice your support for federally funded research and encourage them to increase, rather than cut NIH/NSF, funding in the 2025 fiscal year. Links below:
- Reposted by Evan SchafferWant to see the numbers for how NIH funding impacts your state? Remind your Representatives, Senators, and fellow citizens how federally-funded biomedical research advances health, created jobs, and fosters innovation and economic growth. www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
- Reposted by Evan Schaffer
Neuromatch is looking for a curriculum specialist for our #neuroAI course. Spread the word! acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:... - Did we just break Bluesky? Anyone know why many people (including me) have an ‘invalid handle’ today?
- Reposted by Evan SchafferThis list likely reflects mainly my interests and circle, and I’m sure I’ve missed many people, but I gave it a try: (I’ll be slowly editing it until it reaches 150/150) go.bsky.app/7VFUkdn (also, I tried but couldn't remove my profile...)
- Calling all computational neuroscientists on the job market, come work with us! Priority given to applications received by November 15 neuroscience.mssm.edu/pdf/faculty-...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferHow did John Hopfield decide to work on the topic that led to his Nobel Prize? "I was now looking for A PROBLEM, not a problem ... How mind emerges from brain is to me the deepest question posed by our humanity. Definitely A PROBLEM." More here: pni.princeton.edu/people/john-...
- Reposted by Evan SchafferHad an amazing time at the NAISys (Neuroscience to Artificially Intelligent Systems) meeting at Cold Spring Harbor! So much going on, in both directions! Congrats to the organisers - Tony Zador, Blake Richards, and Doris Tsao 👏
- Reposted by Evan SchafferIt's PhD application season again, let me reiterate my no1 piece of advice for student applicants: your PhD supervisor will be the biggest factor in your success/enjoyment of the PhD experience. This is very different to undergrad/masters level where you were taught by 10+ people across a dept
