Philpot and Zylka Labs featured on UNC-TV for work on autism
October 15, 2014
Ben Philpot, PhD, and Mark Zylka, PhD, were featured on UNC-TV with a segment on their autism research.
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UNC neuroscience researchers receive funding from NIH BRAIN Initiative
October 7, 2014
Bryan Roth, MD, PhD, and Thomas Kash, PhD were awarded a grant to develop the next generation of DREADDs for brain research.
Spencer Smith receives funding to create new microscope as part of BRAIN Initiative
September 15, 2014
Spencer Smith received National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation grants to develop and use a new kind of two-photon microscope, working toward the goal of President Obama's BRAIN Initiative of mapping every neuron in the human brain.
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.
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.
Garret Stuber receives NIDA R01
June 19, 2014
Garret Stuber received an R01 from NIDA entitled, "Lateral Hypothalamic Circuits for Feeding and Reinforcement", funded for 5 years (07/01/2014 - 06/30/2019).
Juan Song Receives Two Prestigous Awards
May 30, 2014
Juan Song receives both Whitefall Foundation award and American Heart Association award