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Created: June 12th, 2018

Dr. Lucas Pozzo-Miller, has accepted a nomination to the "Neurodifferentiation, Plasticity, Regeneration, and Rhythmicity" (NDPR) Study Section beginning July 01, 2018 – June 30, 2024. This will be Dr. Pozzo-Miller’s third term as a study section member.

Members are selected on the basis of their demonstrated competence and achievement in their scientific discipline as evidenced by the quality of research accomplishments, publications in scientific journals, and other significant scientific activities, achievements and honors. Membership on a committee requires a commitment from the members and also their institutions as a considerable amount of time is needed to fulfill their duties. Study sections review grant applications submitted to the NIH

Dr. Pozzo-Miller is a professor in the Department of Neurobiology and a scientist at the Civitan International Research Center.

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Created: June 12th, 2018

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Created: June 7th, 2018

Dr. Farah Lubin has been invited to serve on the Clinical Neuroplasticity and Neurotransmitters Study Section, Center for Scientific Review. Study Sections review grant applications submitted to the NIH. Recommendations are made based on the completed reviews.  The group will also monitor progress of each of the funded projects.

The six-year commitment will begin July 1, 2018 and will require dedication from Dr. Lubin as she balances her time away from her lab while attending the sessions.

Being nominated to serve is an honor as only those who have demonstrated competence and achievement in their respective fields are invited. Membership requires a major commitment of professional time and energy and only those with outstanding credentials and scientific achievements are invited to participate. 

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Created: June 7th, 2018

Amoy Antunet, from Atlanta, Georgia, is an internet sensation as she explains neuroscience from a lab in her bedroom.  Amoy's father, Davin Shepherd, has been instrumental in helping guide Amoy in her pursuit.  Her Facebook page and videos have had astonishing success.  Finding her father's microscope at the age of 3, began her interest in the world of science. 

Amoy will be participating in the 2018 Neuroscience Roadmap Scholars Program scheduled June 20 - 22, 2018. 
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/rms/neural/neural-2018

Dr. Farah Lubin has offered to mentor Amoy, should she decide to pursue neuroscience.