We are excited to announce SEQUIN: a straightforward method to probe and count synapses in the brain. Preprint at biorxiv.org/cgi/content/sh… ... [1/2]

Thrilled to announce our SEQUIN paper is now in press! (cell.com/neuron/fulltex…) Thanks to star scientist Andrew Sauerbeck and all collaborators.

Congrats Sydney Reitz on a very successful thesis proposal! Now the real work begins.

Want to try SEQUIN for your study? Detailed protocol now available at star-protocols.cell.com/protocols/371. Let us know if you need help! STAR Protocols Sydney Reitz

We DO "trust the science." So we understand that even biological sex can be non-binary, and that doesn't begin to touch on the complexity of *gender* identity. Please leave 'science' out of hurtful and inaccurate political statements! #MedTwitter #transgender #genderfluid

Proud to share our lab's work on the gut microbiota's impact on neuroinflammation and neurogenesis in TBI. This is just the tip of the iceberg. So many exciting questions to study moving forward! #TBI #braininjury actaneurocomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Washington University recently implemented a new reporting system available to help students, including DBBS trainees, report misconduct and unprofessional behavior safely (1/ )

Congratulations to my thesis advisor Terrance Kummer on his R01, titled “Connecting Alzheimer’s Disease to Traumatic Synaptic Neurodegeneration”! Cheers to continuing work elucidating the link between brain trauma and neurodegenerative disease.

Congrats to Pat Sheehan, now Dr. Sheehan, on a successful PhD defense! Very well deserved! Headed to SchaferLabUMassChan for postdoc. Expecting big things! Special guest Percy Griffin, now with Alzheimer's Association, celebrating with us (defended during pandemic).

Puppies on the quad?! Yes please.

Novelties: Sensors for Brain Injuries May Help Future Athletes nyti.ms/NoUFzl

News: The National Football League Commits $30 Million Donation to the Foundation for the National Institutes of... 1.usa.gov/Q6N7S9

"Would I Let My Son Play Football? nyti.ms/15AC6zd"