Dana Leidl
@dana_leidl
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I tweet about alt-ac careers and cool research (she/her)
Sydney, New South Wales
Joined April 2009
Excited to share our article in the latest issue of #JNeurosci. We show that the type of learning determines whether protein synthesis is required in the amygdala for consolidating a fear memory. @dana_leidl @maddygiles_ @fam_justine
https://t.co/ZHxIorfd61
jneurosci.org
Activity in the basolateral amygdala complex (BLA) is needed to encode fears acquired through contact with both innate sources of danger (i.e., things that are painful) and learned sources of danger...
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Check out this awesome comp @JaydenSercombe @Zachary_Bryant_ and I are running. If you're a uni student, why not give it a crack and build your data viz skills while helping to spotlight mental health and substance use 👇
Are you a #student at a #university in Australia and have a keen eye for #data? The Matilda Viz, data visualisation competition is BACK, and we’re looking forward to seeing how you #translate the latest and greatest #research! Learn more: https://t.co/gQ47toDhf7
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If you're a psyc PhD you will fit right in 😎 A great role to share with anyone you know thinking of transitioning out of academia into policy or applied research
Do you want to use behavioural insights to improve the lives of Australians? We are seeking to fill multiple Adviser positions at the APS5 and/or APS6 level and encourage all those interested to apply! For more information and to apply visit https://t.co/MpqNLlkbRY
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Are you an experienced #EMCR #scientist looking for policy experience in the @PublicServiceAu? Applications for the 2023-24 Australian #Science Policy Fellowship program are now open. Find out more: https://t.co/EDd9ttcRuf
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Does science actually say a glass of wine is good for you? It might depend on what type of disease you're trying to avoid. In the @smh I explain why there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
smh.com.au
Even the experts can’t agree on safe levels of alcohol consumption, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us should drink as we please.
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EOIs are open for a Policy Fellowship at @SydneyPolicyLab: open to those interested in a six-month affiliation with the Lab to pursue some writing and projects. Take a look at some of the areas we're especially interested in working on at the moment
sydney.edu.au
The Sydney Policy Lab is the non-partisan space where people from all walks of life gather to set the agenda, experiment and make public policy that transforms lives. We walk and work with communit...
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📣 #INTERNSHIP: Are you a final year student or recent graduate of one of our member universities? Have a keen interest and understanding of the media and public affairs? Apply for our two-week, paid editorial internship by March 14 2022: https://t.co/ViAaBc870Z
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Orygen have created a set of resources to build the knowledge and skills of youth mental health professionals to work inclusively and affirmatively with trans and gender diverse young people and their families. https://t.co/7NaVqdRg2e Help us spread the word!
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7 days left to apply. Don’t miss this #sciencepolicy opportunity
Are you a PhD student looking to develop your skills in #SciencePolicy writing and analysis? Become an Academy Science Policy intern! Applications close Feb 28. https://t.co/y7cy8KGqkD
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Are you a scientist? Have you wondered what it would be like to work in the @publicserviceau? The Australian Science Policy Fellowship program gives #EMCR scientists an opportunity to work in an Australian Government Department for one year. More here: https://t.co/710PZg2xyB
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Calling scientists in 🇦🇺🦘 wanting to inspire the next generation 1 letter at a time. Sign up for the Pen Pal Program closes 4th of Feb Find out more https://t.co/8XYtXxi2Gl
#scicomm
@MonashUni @IMBatUQ @LIMSLTU @VictorChangInst @WEHI_research
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Invitations for #NYSF Speed Meets are here! Are you a #STEM professional (any level) in Sydney/Perth/Melb/Brisbane/Perth? Could you donate your time to chat with a group of STEM students this January? We'd love to see you! Details + registration: https://t.co/wk1Cr3n72Z
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😌 thrilled to be at the "tweeting about thesis writing" stage of thesis writing 😌
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What's really getting me through thesis writing is zooming out to like 10% on word, looking at all the little pages and squiggles and being like "wow I've already written so much". Highly recommend.
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This project has been fun... it will eventually be a website, but for now it is a YouTube playlist of UNSW Psychology grads and their amazing #career stories. If you study #psychology and are wondering where you might go, check it out. #AcademicTwitter
https://t.co/bY90GXIukB
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WOW for the first time in what feels like a million years, this is NOT ME!
Trying to finish all my experiments before the holidays, but also planning more experiments for the holidays
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The @BrainMind_Usyd is conducting a study into the training and experience of academics, researchers and clinicians teaching neuroscience in Australian universities and to identify what resources and support teachers would find most useful 1/4
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