Alicia Smith
@EmorySmithLab
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Professor, Emory University; Human (Epi)Genetics, Womens Health, Child Health, Psychiatric Health
Joined August 2015
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
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Ever wonder what it’s like to work in #clinicalresearch @EmoryGynOb ? Tyanna Choice shows how it’s awesome!
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I’m lucky to collaborate with @NicoleNugentPhD on this important study. Thanks to @NIMHD and the Social Epigenomics Program for organizing the special issue!
New research by @EmorySmithLab reveals that accelerated #epigenetic aging in women, particularly in BIPOC, is linked to higher #PTSD risk after environmental disasters, highlighting the critical role of social and environmental factors in #mentalhealth
https://t.co/zDQ4IhVs8i
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Excited to share that the PGC-PTSD #Epigenetics group's new paper has been accepted for publication! 🎉 The study developed a blood-based DNA #methylation risk score to predict #PTSD 🧬 Check out the preprint here and stay tuned for the accepted paper:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Results, especially those from the eMRS, reinforce earlier findings that methylation and trauma are interconnected and can be leveraged to increase the correct classification of those with vs....
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Hey #SOBP2024. Come find me at the meeting if you're looking to move to a supportive institution w/resources, ambitious goals, + inspiring leadership. There are MANY terrific opportunities at Purdue for post-docs, analysts, etc to join my group or become faculty in sociogenomics.
The Dunn Lab is majorly expanding given my new role at Purdue. If you're in the Midwest/contemplating a move there - and #ThinkBroadlyLeadBoldly - join our fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and dynamic team. We are hiring for multiple roles. Learn more here:
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We're hiring in the lab again! This is an entry-level position so if you've ever wanted work in #epigenetics don't miss a chance to join our amazing team. https://t.co/HWarPBD8Jp
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@PGCgenetics So excited to have this many amazing psychiatric geneticists in one place. #pgcptsd #wcpg2023
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Hey #WCPG2023! The #MontalvoOrtizLab is hiring for postdocs and postbac positions! Please, apply!!! Ey #WCPG2023! El #MontalvoOrtizLab está reclutando para posiciones de postdoc y postbac. Por favor, solicita!
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Had so much fun with this podcast! So fortunate to get to work with such brilliant colleagues! @alexs_pfc @DrAmstadter @EmorySmithLab #PGC #PTSD
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So excited to expand our team! If you’re interested in applying, feel free to contact me directly.
🚨Job alert🚨Lab of Alicia Smith @EmorySmithLab at Emory is hiring a #postdoc to work on an NIH funded study of #PTSD #epigenetics. The candidate will work closely with the amazing collaborators from @PGCgenetics and #gradytraumaproject✨ https://t.co/dAZXIbdsS6
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I'm waiting for my pre-ordered copy to arrive. I can't wait to ready this book by @arjavanbakht
📘 "Afraid" delves deep into the #science & psychology of fear, unraveling its evolution, impact on our lives, and how we cope in today's anxiety-ridden world.
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US military veterans with PTSD exhibit higher DNA methylation GrimAge acceleration, suggesting a higher risk of premature mortality in those with PTSD https://t.co/a13HXMf4zk
@SeymaKatrinli @EmorySmithLab @sheila_rauch @npp_journal #PTSDAwarenessDay
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A new #postdoc position in my lab is coming very soon. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out early. I’d love to tell you all about our work with #PTSD #epigenetics! Please RT #academic
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There’s nothing scarier for a PI than getting a freezer alarm when you’re >2000 miles away at #SOBP2023.
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Looking for a laboratory job with awesome people? #gradytraumaproject is hiring a Lead Research Specialist. You can apply directly at https://t.co/YuPx4vm8Rm Please RT.
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Congratulations to @DrPowersLott from #GTP!!!
Congratulations to the new 2023 Associate Members, Members, and Fellows! #ACNP2022 New Associate Members, Members, and Fellows List: https://t.co/blbGceRu8X
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