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A complex gene program initiates brain changes in response to cocaine
This work is a step forward in understanding early molecular changes that influence the development of addiction, and may have application to the role of similar gene programs that mediate other types of behavior, memory formation or neuropsychiatric disorders. -
Neuroengineering PhD Program
Please congratulate Dr. Lynn Dobrunz on final approval of the new Ph.D Program in Neuroengineering at UAB. It takes a multiple years to create a new graduate program/major.Dr. Dobrunz will serve as co-director of this new graduate program that is[…]
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‘Mentally a complete game changer’: Returning researchers explain how they reopened their labs
Three of the first scientists to return to campus in Phase I — plus the leader of a group that never left — share their emotions, lessons learned and 7 tips for organizing your unit’s re-entry. -
Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx Faculty Associations announced
The Office for Diversity and Inclusion has established two new faculty associations. -
Potential therapy in autism
Dr. Craig Powell and colleagues potentially have a new therapy in autism spectrum disorder. SHANK3
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Genetic rescue of SHANK3 is potential therapy in rare forms of autism spectrum disorder
A mouse model and previous studies suggest that genetic intervention in SHANK3-related ASD may be most effective earlier in development. -
“Essentials of Modern Neuroscience” written by UAB professors, bridges gap between basic and clinical neuroscience
The guide is unique in having separate, and extensive, basic versus clinical neuroscience sections, which support each other. -
2020 Dean's Award Winners - Lubin and Alexander (2)
Drs. Farah Lubin and Matthew Alexander are 2020 Dean's Award recipients. For the complete story visit: 2020 Awards
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Sixteen faculty members named winners of 2020 Dean’s Excellence Awards
Sixteen outstanding faculty members have been named recipients of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Awards in the areas of teaching, research, service, mentorship, and diversity. -
Lubin named 2020 Dean's Excellence Award Winner in Diversity
Farah D. Lubin, Ph.D., is the senior faculty winner of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Award in Diversity. Lubin is an associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology. -
CNC New Leadership
Lahti and Pozzo-Miller take reins of Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
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Lubin and Gray make News
Lubin and Gray make NewsTwo from UAB lauded as among 100 inspiring black scientists in America. -
Two from UAB lauded as among 100 inspiring black scientists in America
Two UAB neuroscientists have been included in a listing of 100 of the most inspiring black scientists in the nation. -
Dr. Thyme named Pittman Scholar 2020
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Neuroscience Day - 02/28/2020
Neuroscience Day Friday, February 28, 20201:00 - 3:30 pmSHEL 1015
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New CNC Leadership
Pozzo-Miller named CNC Co-director.
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Neuroscience Day - January 2020
Neuroscience DayFriday, January 24, 202012:30 - 3:30 p.m.SHEL 1015Neuro_Day-Jan_2020.pdf
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Travel Awards
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Maligned brain cells get an overdue closeup in Parpura’s 'Neuroglia'
New textbook by neurobiology professor, the first of its kind, details emerging role in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism spectrum disorder and more. -
‘I was tired of being the only’: words and deeds that can save science careers
UAB neurobiologist Farah Lubin, Ph.D., went against type to go to college, change the paradigm on how memories are made and make science more welcoming for under-represented students.