Post doc studying how hippocampal inhibitory interneurons talk to each other πŸ—£ #sciartist .@stitching_hew on instagram πŸ“Έ she/her

Austin, TX
Joined September 2018
Hi friends! I am breaking my Twitter hiatus to let y’all know I successfully defended my PhD from the @BragerLab !!! It was an incredible experience and I’m now looking for a post doc starting late summer/fall of 2023 πŸŽ‰πŸ’•
18
7
356
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Announcing our #InhibitionGRC Seminar line-up! @sciencehew and I are thrilled to hear these speakers πŸ™Œ 10 days remaining to apply πŸ“…. @GordonConf generously expanded our cap to 90 participants, so we still have 16 spots left. Join us! grc.org/inhibition-in-the-cn…
7
1
19
3,601
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Apply now for the Inhibition in the CNS @GordonConf Seminar! Deadline to submit your abstract to be considered for a talk is ✨April 9th✨ grc.org/inhibition-in-the-cn…
4
1
16
4,482
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Now that in-person posters are back at many big conferences, here are my tips for getting through a poster presentation when you're #DisabledinSTEM - hopefully applicable across disabilities 🧡
3
27
5
58
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
"Sooooo," tweeted Angeline Dukes, "when are we doing a #BlackInNeuro week?". Her tweet went viral and today, @TheRealDrDukes talks about what spurred her to found @BlackInNeuro and how attitudes to diversity are changing in academia. #eLifeTurns10 elifesciences.org/interviews…
7
32
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
This #WomenInSTEM is about to receive the @SfNtweets Junior Faculty #NextGenerationAward! Thx for the GNOSfN nomination & amazing mentors who inspired me to excite the next generation of neuroscientist, 1 neuron 1 brain & 1 person at a time @IfThenSheCan @TulaneNeuro #SfN2022
6
2
31
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Interested in freely moving recordings using Neuropixels? I'm releasing the build files, code, parts lists, and detailed protocols for my chronic recoverable implant in mice design 🐭 emilyjon.es/resources/
2
72
2
322
Shout out to @thiagoarzua for letting me be his introvert companion today πŸ˜‚. I forgot how absolutely overwhelming SfN is after all these years.
13
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Really cool neuro themed crossstitch by @ScienceHew at #SfN22! Including DIY kits to sew your own brain! So cool!
1
3
11
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Here we come #SfN2022! 🧠🐭 Mark your calendars for these posters from my team. Super proud of all of this hard work & looking forward to the feedback. See everyone soon in SD!
26
2
121
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Heading to #SfN22 and interested in theta phase-locking, inhibitory neurons, seizures, and cognition? Swing by my poster Wednesday PM! γ€°οΈπŸ”΄πŸ”΅γ€°οΈ
2
14
81
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Made it! #SfN2022 Check out my talk on Wednesday morning in the symposium, β€œThe emerging interface between epilepsy and autism” Looking forward to connecting with everyone! πŸ₯³ #BlackInNeuro
7
22
286
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Replying to @SfNtweets
@SfNtweets is my favorite conference, I get to catch up with friends from other places and meet new ones I wouldn’t have met otherwise, all while talking about my work. But, I just canceled my plans to head down to San Diego tomorrow for this year’s meeting and here’s why, a 🧡
2
19
97
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Props to @SfNtweets for setting up this room. A small gesture, but to myself and tons of other people (Muslim or not), having this space is so helpful. #SfN22
6
19
3
354
#SFN22 we are so excited for this collaboration! I can’t wait for y’all to hear about what we’ve been up to! Come say hi at Y8 πŸ’•πŸ”¬
Replying to @BragerLab
@BragerLab student Alyssa Marron presents her first poster (Y8, 140.05) on the physiology of PV neurons in model of stress @sfn2022.
4
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
@BragerLab student Alyssa Marron presents her first poster (Y8, 140.05) on the physiology of PV neurons in model of stress @sfn2022.
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
As a #WomenInSTEM you gotta be a badass both in and out of the lab. I get to be a fierce brain researcher AND a #rollerderby diva! #thisiswhatascientistlookslike #ifthenshecan #PlayLikeAGirl @MeetAScientist @IfThenSheCan @iplaylikeagirl
2
12
69
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about what to include in DEI statements given my previous tweet. Here are my thoughts for people of various demographic identities 🧡πŸͺ‘
19
363
40
1,576
Okay this is AMAZING! I’d love to do something like this with pictures and embroidery!
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
1
Dr. Lauren Hewitt πŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ retweeted
Research can be hard, but there are ways to make it simpler. Here are some tips for working in the lab πŸ§΅β¬‡οΈ
64
910
226
4,046