@EmorySmithLab

Professor, Emory University; Human (Epi)Genetics, Womens Health, Child Health, Psychiatric Health

gynob.emory.edu/research/smithlab
Joined August 2015
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Alicia Smith retweeted
Darby Saxbe@darbysaxbe4 Feb 2025
🚨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!
PGC Consortium@PGCgenetics22 Aug 2024
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 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3907…

Epigenetic Age Acceleration and Disparities in Posttraumatic Stress in Women in Southeast Louisia...

In this cohort study, epigenetic age acceleration was higher in minoritized racial groups and associated with future PTSD diagnosis and severity. These findings support the need for psychoeducation...

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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/3841…

Blood-based DNA methylation and exposure risk scores predict PTSD with high accuracy in military...

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.
Erin Dunn, ScD, MPH@ErinDunnScD24 Apr 2024
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: thedunnlab.com/hiring
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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. staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/1…
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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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Is anyone at #WCPG2023 interested in doing a postdoc in #PTSD epigenetics? Let’s meet up and talk. faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs…
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Thanks Laura!
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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.
PGC Consortium@PGCgenetics29 Aug 2023
🚨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✨ faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs…
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I'm waiting for my pre-ordered copy to arrive. I can't wait to ready this book by @arjavanbakht
PGC Consortium@PGCgenetics25 Aug 2023
📘 "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. linktr.ee/afraid_book

afraid_book Official: Instagram | Linktree

Comprehensive and entertaining overview of fear & anxiety in all aspects of life

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Alicia Smith retweeted
ACNP@ACNPorg27 Jun 2023
US military veterans with PTSD exhibit higher DNA methylation GrimAge acceleration, suggesting a higher risk of premature mortality in those with PTSD rdcu.be/dfqFk @SeymaKatrinli @EmorySmithLab @sheila_rauch @npp_journal #PTSDAwarenessDay
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It’s official! We’re hiring a #postdoc to to work on an #NIH funded study of #epigenetics of #PTSD with our amazing #PGC and #GTP collaborators. Please RT to help us spread the word. faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs…
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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 staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/1… Please RT.
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Congratulations to @DrPowersLott from #GTP!!!
ACNP@ACNPorg7 Dec 2022
Congratulations to the new 2023 Associate Members, Members, and Fellows! #ACNP2022 New Associate Members, Members, and Fellows List: bit.ly/3ize45u
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