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
On August 1st, Joe Krzeski (PhD student in Philpot Lab) was awarded an NRSA F31 predoctoral fellowship from the Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders entitled “The Role of UBE3A Isoforms in AS-associated Seizure Susceptibility”. Congratulations, Joe!
2 months ago
On July 23, Janay Franklin successfully defended her PhD Thesis: “Investigating nucleus accumbens astrocyte cellular processes affected by cocaine self-administration”. Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Reissner. Congratulations Dr. Franklin!!
3 months ago
On July 17th, Noah Miller (PhD student in Rodríguez-Romaguera Lab) was awarded an NRSA F31 predoctoral fellowship from Mental Health Research Grants entitled “Interoceptive regulation of pupil-linked arousal by connections in the brain’s prominent noradrenaline hubs”. Congratulations, Noah!
4 months ago
On June 11th, Sean Gay successfully defended his PhD Thesis: “Elucidating the interplay between sleep, synapses, and brain development”. Mentor: Dr. Graham Diering. Congratulations Dr. Gay!