Dr. Nathan A Smith
Neuroscientist, Martial Artist, and Activist
- May the 4th be with you!!!
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- Happy Easter 💜💜💜
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- We had an amazing time hosting our last @urneuroscience.bsky.social #NEUROYES Scholar for 2024-2025, Dr. @c3llas.bsky.social. His research, “Establishing a Multidisciplinary ADRD Research Laboratory: Exploring Neuropathology, Sex-Based Variations, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Biomarker Shifts.” #BRAINS
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- Saturday night, the @urochestersmd.bsky.social Graduate Giving Gala was a heartwarming event supporting local charities like Golisano Children’s Network and The Black Alumni Network Scholarship. Huge thanks to the URSMD GSS Executive Board and all the graduate students for your #generosity!
- I’m so proud of my #MSTP student Sid for presenting his poster on Microglia today at the Medical Scientist Research Symposium. What a fantastic study with significant implications for understanding microglia in physiology! He made the Smith Lab proud. #TheFutureIsBright #URochesterResearch
- We had an incredible time hosting our 3rd NEUROYES Scholar for 2024-2025, Dr. @coryjwhite.bsky.social, who shared fascinating findings from his research titled "Evaluating how HIV infection and antiretrovirals impact brain lipid metabolism." #thefutureisbright @urneuroscience.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr. Nathan A SmithBreaking news: A new lawsuit seeks to challenge the National Institutes of Health’s decisions to abruptly terminate hundreds of grants, totaling more than $2.4 billion, over the past month. scim.ag/3DZnylL
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- Wishing my friends and everyone celebrating a wonderful Eid Mubarak!
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- Despite everything happening in the world, the Northern Lights are putting on a breathtaking show tonight, lighting up the skies over Rochester and Webster. #NorthernLights #Roc
- It was an honor to present my research @UTexas_Dallas! A special thanks to Dr. @mdburton.bsky.social for being a wonderful host. It was a pleasure meeting outstanding students and connecting with remarkable faculty. Thank you for the warm welcome and true southern hospitality!
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- Today marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, AL. I will never forget the legacy of Dr. King and the countless others who fought for justice. I’m especially reminded of the sacrifice of the Honorable John Lewis. Meeting him was a profound honor that I will cherish forever. #Peace
- Reposted by Dr. Nathan A SmithAs a result of Trump’s slashes to research funding, dozens of graduate programs have announced reductions and cancellations of graduate admissions slots. If you are an impacted applicant, please fill out this survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 🧪🧠🧬🔬🥼👩🏼🔬🧑🔬
- This will set us back for years to come!!!
- Happy Lunar New Year to all those who celebrate 🎉
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- Even in these uncertain times, it’s important to find joy in celebrating one another. We had a wonderful time celebrating my graduate student Sid’s birthday today. Happy Birthday, Sid!
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- Honoring Dr. King today by reflecting on his powerful speech "What’s Your Blueprint?" delivered to students in 1967. He challenged us to consider our purpose and legacy. Let's ask ourselves: what is our blueprint for a better world? Together, we can create a future that embodies his values. #MLKDay
- Reposted by Dr. Nathan A SmithNew #URochesterResearch uncovers the “missing link” in how sleep restores the brain. Natural oscillations drive the cleaning process, but common sleep aid zolpidem may disrupt it🧠 via @cellcellpress.bsky.social 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
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- Happy New Year 🎉🎆🎉
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- Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and Happy Hanukkah 🕎 to all those who celebrate!!!! 
- A Christmas Message of Reflection and Renewal medium.com/@nathansmith...
- Congratulations to all the Next Gen Leaders! It is great to see so many familiar faces. #TheFutureIsBright
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- 📢 We’re thrilled to announce our first @urneuroscience.bsky.social NEURO-YES speaker of 2025:@GabaManzano Join us on January 9th as she presents “Divergent reward cue representations in the prefrontal cortex and their impact on developmental differences in reward-seeking. #URochesterResearch
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- Reposted by Dr. Nathan A SmithIn today’s fast-paced world of science, effective mentorship is increasingly important. Mentors and mentees need guidance to chart a fulfilling path. That's why we've turned to @drnathanasmith.bsky.social to be the new Associate Dean for Research Mentorship. www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/n...
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- Long a ‘Crown Jewel’ of Government, N.I.H. Is Now a Target www.nytimes.com/2024/12/01/h...
- Wishing you a joyous Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and delicious food! 🦃🍁🍽 From our family to yours, may your day be blessed and your hearts be full.
- The Christmas tree is officially up and decorated at the Estate, and it towers at an impressive 10 feet 8 inches! 🇺🇸🎄🇺🇸🎄🇺🇸🎄🇺🇸🎄🇺🇸
- Great Article!!!
- Our collaborative paper with the Nedergaard and Li Labs is out! Discover how norepinephrine-induced FFA release affects seizures: generating FFAs, modulating Na+, K+, ATPase, and preventing hyperexcitability. Check it out! #URochesterResearch
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- Reposted by Dr. Nathan A SmithLooking for inspirational women in neuroscience to follow? We made a starter pack of Stories of WiN interviewees and our team members! 💜 #WomenInNeuro #StoriesOfWiN go.bsky.app/PCteLM8at://did:plc:7allcc25klueq45ha45elgoq/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lasdvqp6ad2f
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- My @urochester.bsky.social undergraduate student , Ali, had an amazing experience at #ABRCMS2024! He met numerous inspiring individuals and decided to capture those moments on video. Take a look at what he recorded! #URochesterResearch
- Reposted by Dr. Nathan A Smith#BlackInNeuro Starter Pack v1! Let us know if we missed you. #BlackInSTEM #Neuroscience 🧪 go.bsky.app/F8PpdPeat://did:plc:vcxh6n4wf255576clqdp6bf6/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lawzscv2lk2g
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- Reposted by Dr. Nathan A SmithCreated a starter pack of scientists studying sex& gender differences in biology and medicine 🧪💊 let me know if you'd like to be included go.bsky.app/CyUiL4kat://did:plc:3aauwpg26wx2ygor3f2ume6p/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lb5lm6nvyo24
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- I would appreciate it if you could share this invitation and respond if you would like to join this group. go.bsky.app/DXdNa8kat://did:plc:qp77zewz4hyo2v4plbgt2mmz/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lb7oqamhcx26
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- Had an amazing time at #ABRCMS in Pittsburgh. Reconnecting with friends and meeting enthusiastic prospective students was a highlight. Huge thanks to the #URochesterResearch PREP scholars and my colleagues for their support at our booth. Congrats to our PREP and undergrad students—you made us proud!
- Visit the @urochester.bsky.social Booth 1213 to discover our exciting programs: PhD, MSTP, PREP, and Summer Scholars! We can't wait to share more with you! #ABRCMS2024 #URochesterResearch
- I am honored to take on the role of inaugural Associate Dean for Research Mentorship at the @urochester.bsky.social SMD! Excited to work with leadership and all stakeholders to empower the next generation of scientists and foster a thriving mentoring culture. Together, we can make a positive impact!
- Northern lights are still dancing in over my house.
- Day 1 of #SfN24 is in the books!!!
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- Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on 9/11. Let us never forget the heroes who emerged in the face of tragedy and the resilience of a nation united in hope and strength. #NeverForget #911Memorial
- History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America lies in your hands. We just have to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED States of America, and there is nothing beyond our capacity—when we do it together. - President @JoeBiden
- We are ready to celebrate with friends and family at the Smith Estate! Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉
- When you're having a restless night in Western NY, just look up—the Northern Lights will make everything better. #websterny #NorthernLights
- 🚨ATTENTION POSTDOCS - APPLY TODAY for our #postdoc seminar series NE𝗨𝗥O YES! APPLY➡️neuroyes.urmc.edu Come share your science with us @UofR!!
- Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, a day of freedom and liberation for Black Americans. Let us honor the resilience and strength of those who fought for equality and continue to fight for justice. May this day remind us of the ongoing work towards a more inclusive and equitable society. #FreedomDay
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- So excited to finally have this work out from the @SmithLab2018 in @PNASNexus! Special thanks to my postdoc, Bartosz, and collaborator @MujicaParodi and her amazing team. #Ketones www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publica...
- Weiguo was a dear friend and colleague for many years. I can't believe he is gone. I pray for his daughter and son during this difficult time. Please support if you can. Support Family in Remembrance of Weiguo Peng gofund.me/4ab3c15f
- Giant Red Sequoias are planted on the property. #redwoodalley
