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“If we can understand the neurobiological mechanisms of how the brain is developing differently as a consequence of early-life stress, using our animal model, then we can better understand what types of things we need to do to get children back on the right course for healthy brain development.”
Brain-computer interface enables people with paralysis to control tablet devices
“For years, the BrainGate collaboration has been working to develop the neuroscience and neuroengineering know-how to enable people who have lost motor abilities to control external devices just by thinking about the movement of their own arm or hand,” said Dr. Jaimie Henderson.
Apply Now: Postdoctoral T32 Training Program in Recovery and Restoration of CNS Health and Function
We seek post-doctoral (MD or MD/PhD) clinician-scientists and post-doctoral (PhD) neuroengineers/computational neuroscientists.
Brown researchers develop new test to objectively measure pain, test medications
Despite that tool’s widespread use, some researchers say a more empirical approach would better serve both patients and the physicians who provide care.
Community Spotlight: Mark Homer Ph.D.'14
My name is Mark Homer, and I went to MIT for a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, but got really interested in operations research, algorithms and modeling of complex systems.
Bench to Bedside: Suicide Risk and Prevention
Current suicide predictors are not powerful, but neuroscience graduate students at Brown University got an exclusive look at novel approaches to suicide prevention.
The Carney Institute announces six Innovation Awards
Through the Innovation Awards program, the Carney Institute seeks to support risky, early stage projects that are too new to attract external funding. Each $100,000 award funds the project for one year, renewable for a second year on a competitive basis. Junior Principal Investigators (those at the Assistant Professor level) receive a $32,000 supplement.
On the Neural Frontier
The project is a risky gamble, but it’s one that could reap great rewards. It’s also emblematic of how brain science is practiced at Brown.
Hyundai Visionary Challenge accepting project submissions on the future of mobility.
The Hyundai Visionary Challenge, hosted by Brown and sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company, is officially open for video submissions. The portal will remain open until Monday, October 15.
Community Spotlight: Gaïa-Marie Gerbaka (2018 UTRA)
I was particularly interested in Physics, Biology, and Mathematics with a strong emphasis on subjects such as Neuroscience, Electricity, and Mathematic Modeling.
Community Spotlight: Ethan Mok (2018 UTRA)
Even in high school I was extremely interested in neuroengineering and neuroscience, as well as wearable electronics and assistive technologies of various forms. I also enjoyed writing a fair amount.
Community Spotlight: Katerina Rademacher (2018 UTRA)
In high school I was very STEM oriented, but also took literary arts classes. I actually began to take an interest in neuroscience because my high school biology classes covered it so little.
Community Spotlight: Henry Jones (2018 UTRA)
In high school I was interested in chemistry, literature, and math.
Community Spotlight: Nancy Nkoudou (2018 UTRA)
My academic interests in high school surrounded physics and engineering- in fact, my favorite class was PHYSENG, a course that gave students the chance to apply what we learned about classical mechanics and electromagnetism to engineering projects.
Community Spotlight: Gabriela Batista (2018 UTRA)
In high school I was interested in Biology and Psychology, although I always really loved English classes as well.
Link strengthens between mitochondria and synapses in autism
Mitochondrial abnormalities have been implicated in other psychiatric conditions, according to another study published in February that shares two authors with Schwede’s paper.
Two Brown neuroscience graduate students win NIH F99/K00 award
Applicants were judged on a number of criteria, including their commitment to a career in neuroscience, the strength of their training plan and the quality of their current research projects as graduate students.
Graduate Awards in Brain Science 2018/2019
The Carney Institute for Brain Science has awarded five Graduate Awards in Brain Science for the 2018/2019 Academic Year. These awards recognize early career scientists who have made outstanding achievements as graduate students and have demonstrated strong potential for successful lifelong scientific careers.
Dima Amso on "Story in the Public Square"
The show aired June 16-18, the audio version can be heard here, and The Providence Journal published a summary of the conversation.
40 neuroscientists walk into a bar
Linden suggests that the book is ideally suited "to accompany a seminar-style course for first year graduate students, undergraduates or even bright high-schoolers."
Community Spotlight: David Brandman
I'm a post-doctoral research fellow with the department of engineering, under the supervision of Drs. Hochberg and Simeral.
Community Spotlight: Alycia Mosley Austin
I am Associate Director of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School.
Karla Kaun receives Young Investigator Award from IBANGS
The ultimate goal of the society is to elucidate the molecular pathways through which genes together with the environment affect behavior. Dr. Kaun will receive the award and present her latest research at the IBANGS meeting in Rochester, May 17-20, 2018.
Community Spotlight: Amitai Shenhav
Amitai Shenhav, PhD is Assistant Professor of Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. Dr. Shenhav joined Brown and BIBS in August 2016.