Philpot lab discovers a new mechanism underlying experience-dependent modifications of synaptic connectivity in the brain
August 21, 2014
Ben Philpot published this discovery in Neuron.
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Juan Song Receives Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award
August 12, 2014
Juan Song was awarded the 2014 Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award. Supported by the Trubatch family, the award recognizes originality and creativity in neuroscience research by early-career professionals
Snider lab published in eLife on protein that is essential for brain development
August 11, 2014
The Snider lab discovered that the protein glycogen synthase kinase-3 is necessary for proper brain development. Meghan Morgan-Smith, PhD, found that deleting the protein from developing cortical neurons caused a dramatic defect in radial migration.
Garret Stuber Receives 2014 Hettleman Prize
July 22, 2014
Dr. Garret Stuber was awarded UNC's 2014 Philip and Ruth Hettleman Prize for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement.
Deshmukh lab finds how neurons prevent cell death
July 16, 2014
Deshmukh lab discovers how neurons prevent cell death, a mechanism that is utilized by both Parkinson's disease and brain cancer cells. Their findings could ultimately impact the approach to and treatment of both ailments.