The prediction of individual treatment responses with machine learning faces hurdles

Michael Lepori is a second-year graduate student working in the LUNAR lab and Serre Lab.

What a year it’s been for brain science at Brown! From exploring the rise of ChatGPT and AI, to the expansion of the fluid biomarkers lab, to awards for innovative new technologies, Carney’s community of faculty, researchers and trainees are pushing scientific boundaries and expanding our understanding of the brain.

Darcy Diesburg is a postdoctoral fellow in the neuroscience department and works in the lab of Stephanie Jones.

Faculty, students reflect on research, resources, mentorship at Carney Institute’s MRI Research Facility.

Check out these open faculty searches at Brown being conducted during the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

Ted Huey, director of the Memory and Aging Program, is excited about Brown’s potential to change the research landscape.

The successful applicant will have an outstanding record of research and teaching, which contributes to the mission of the home department and the Carney Institute. We are particularly interested in scholars who demonstrate commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the brain sciences.

When someone we care about falls ill, not knowing the cause of their ailment or how to treat their condition can be a frightening, exhausting experience. This is especially true for those suffering from rare genetic diseases and complex conditions like autism where research that begins at the bench and in the lab often moves to the bedside at an incremental rate.

Saud Alhusaini (M.D. Ph.D.) is an assistant professor in the Department of neurology within the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University and a movement disorders specialist practicing at Rhode Island Hospital.

This summer, eight undergraduates from across the country journeyed to Brown to study computational brain science and explore what possibilities each of their futures hold.

Ted Huey is the director of the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital, an affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Carney interviewed him about a new “U01” grant that will help enhance Brown’s ability to work directly with National Institute on Aging on the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

This summer, Carney Institute Director Diane Lipscombe was awarded the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Landis Award for showing "dedication to superior mentorship and training in neuroscience research."

On Thursday, September 21, Brown alumnus and award-winning journalist David Shenk (‘88) adjusted his mic at the lectern in Butler Hospital’s Ray Hall.

Long fascinated with the underlying molecular mechanisms of the brain, Zheng was drawn to neurodegenerative research due to the impact his work could have on such devastating diseases.

Diane Hoffman-Kim’s lab publishes on stroke therapy screening, showing that their “mini-brains” can serve important purposes in disease research.

Kevin Connolly is a Ph.D. candidate in the molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry program. He recently exhibited “Gray Matters” at the Graduate Student Council’s Art’s “STEAM” Room, an art gallery showcasing STEM-related art pieces.