The Neuroscience Curriculum (NBIO) stresses a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the brain. More than 75 faculty members in 12 departments and 5 specialized research centers participate in this interdisciplinary program. The Curriculum facilitates communication between these neuroscientists across departmental barriers in order to:
2 months ago
The University of Minnesota (UMN) has established the “Christopher N. Honda Fellowship in Pain Research” to continue Dr. Honda’s contributions to research and to training future neuroscientists. Chris, who passed away on November 5, 2020, was a professor at UMN for over 30 years and his research focused on peripheral mechanisms of pain and nociception. The …
4 months ago
Nancy Sey, graduate student in the Won Lab and a NeuroDAC member, was selected as a plenary speaker for the IDEA Plenary Session at WCPG! Conference days are as follows: October 16th (Education Day), October 19-21 (WCPG), and October 22 (PGC Day). Congratulations Nancy!
1 year ago
On July 19th, Jennifer Karin Ocasio Adorno successfully defended her PhD Thesis: “Balancing growth: mechanisms underlying cerebellar development and medulloblastoma pathogenesis.” Mentor: Dr. Tim Gershon. Congratulations Jennifer!
2 years ago
On June 12th, Andrew Crowther successfully defended his PhD Thesis: “The role of the 5-HT1A receptor at the intersection of sex, stress, SSRIs, and stem cells.” Mentor: Dr. Juan Song. Congratulations Andrew!