Florida Atlantic Neuroscience Seminar Series
Fall 2024-Spring 2025
For more information, contact Louise Walker, M.Ed. louisewalker@fau.edu
Watch past seminars here
| Date | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Sep. 3, 2024 |
Title:
Using Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation to Facilitate Cognitive Function in Healthy and Clinical Populations
Guest Speaker: Theodore Zanto, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neurology, University of California San Francisco Location: Boca Room 117, General Classroom South GS-2 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Sammy Hong, Ph.D. |
| Sep. 10, 2024 |
Title:
Structural Plasticity in Circuit Development and Computational Fine-Tuning
Guest Speaker: Simon Pieraut (FAU), Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University Location: Jupiter SNBI MC-22, Room 101 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Bob Stackman, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 3, 2024 |
Title:
Dopamine facilitates glutamatergic input response in astrocyte cell computational models
Guest Speaker: Antonio Roque, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Physics of the School of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto Location: Jupiter SNBI MC-22, Room 101 Join on Zoom Time: 10:30 a.m. Host: Rodrigo De Oliveira Pena, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 15, 2024 |
Title:
Do you see what I see? Development of own- and other-race face perception
Guest Speaker: Gizelle Anzures (FAU), Ph.D., Professor in the Psychology department, Florida Atlantic University Location: Boca BC-71, Room 126 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Chad Forbes, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 22, 2024 |
Title:
We Can Cure A Mouse, What Now? Challenges in Translating Experimental Therapies From Mice to People
Guest Speaker: Amber Southwell, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Neuroscience, University of Central Florida Location: Boca BC-71, Room 126 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Jenny Wei, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Title:
Neuroimmune Mechanisms in Alcohol Use Disorder
Guest Speaker: Marisa Roberto, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute Location: Boca BC-71, Room 126 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Andrea Cippitelli, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Title:
How Stress Gets Under the Skin: A Neuroimmune Network Perspective
Guest Speaker: Robin Nusslock, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Northwestern University Location: College of Medicine, Boca Raton campus, room 126 Gelb auditorium Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 26, 2024 |
Title:
Running from stress: the role of serotonin in the hippocampus
Guest Speaker: Carmen Vivar, Ph.D., Center for Research and Advanced Studies, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City, Mexico Location: Jupiter SNBI MC-22, Room 101 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Henriette Van Praag, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 3, 2024 |
Title:
TBD
Guest Speaker: Salvador Dura-Bernal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology, Downstate Health Sciences University Location: Jupiter SNBI MC-22, Room 101 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Rodrigo De Oliveira Pena, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 21, 2025 |
Title:
TBD
Guest Speaker: Lei Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard University Location: Jupiter SNBI MC-22, Room 101 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Qi Zhang, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 28, 2025 |
Title:
TBD
Guest Speaker: Adriana Di Martino, Ph.D., Research Director, Autism Center, Child Mind Institute Location: Boca BC-71, Room 126 Join on Zoom Time: 4 p.m. Host: Sammy Hong, Ph.D. |
Last updated: 9/23/2024
Previous Seminar Series
Spring 2024
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2024 |
Title: Alcohol-Induced Memory Deficits: State-Dependent Learning in C. elegans
Jill Bettinger, Ph.D. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology Virginia Commonwealth University Jupiter, Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute MC-22, Room 101 Zoom: https://bit.ly/41p9fOv Meeting ID: 821 0704 3095 Passcode: 2e8P9b Host: Lucia Carvelli, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 6, 2024 |
Title: Mapping Cellular Diversity in Aggressive Brain Tumors
Michalina Janiszewska, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Medicine The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology Jupiter, Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute MC-22, Room 101 Zoom: https://bit.ly/41p9fOv Meeting ID: 821 0704 3095 Passcode: 2e8P9b Host: Gregg Fields, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 20, 2024 |
Title: Storage and Control Mechanisms of Human Working Memory
Clayton Curtis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology Professor of Psychology and Neural Science New York University Boca, GS-2, Room 117 Zoom: https://bit.ly/41p9fOv Meeting ID: 821 0704 3095 Passcode: 2e8P9b Host: Summer Sheremata, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 12, 2024 |
Title: Nurturing Well-being: Perspectives from Contemplative Neuroscience
Richard Davidson, Ph.D. Director of Center for Healthy Minds University of Wisconsin-Madison TBD Boca Zoom: https://bit.ly/41p9fOv Meeting ID: 821 0704 3095 Passcode: 2e8P9b Host: Host: Nicole Baganz, Ph.D. |
| Apr. 2, 2024 |
Title: Unraveling Epigenetic Pathways in Disease and Addiction
Patrick Grant, Ph.D. Chair and Professor of Biomedical Science Florida Atlantic Schmidt College of Medicine Boca, GS-2, Room 117 Zoom: https://bit.ly/41p9fOv Meeting ID: 821 0704 3095 Passcode: 2e8P9b Host: Kathleen Guthrie, Ph.D. |
| Apr. 9, 2024 |
Title: Resilience to Stress, Addiction, and Disease
A. J. Robison, Ph.D. Director of the Neuroscience Program Associate Professor of Physiology Michigan State University Jupiter, Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute MC-22, Room 101 Zoom: https://bit.ly/41p9fOv Meeting ID: 821 0704 3095 Passcode: 2e8P9b Host: Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Apr. 13, 2024 *Saturday 11:30am -5pm |
Neuroscience Student Organization Annual Retreat
Title: Cortical Plasticity Within and Across Lifetimes Leah Krubitzer, Ph.D. Laboratory of Evolutionary Neurobiology University Of California, Davis Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach, FL Host: Neuroscience Student Organization (NSO) |
| Apr. 16, 2024 |
In Memory of Dr. Emmanuelle Tognoli
Title: The Bumpy Landscape of Brain and Social Coordination Dynamics Mengsen Zhang, Ph.D. Michigan State University TBD Boca Zoom: https://bit.ly/41p9fOv Meeting ID: 821 0704 3095 Passcode: 2e8P9b Host: Gary Perry, Ph.D. |
2023 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Jan. 10 2023 |
Title: APOE Modulates Microglial Immunometabolism in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
Lance Johnson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology University of Kentucky College of Medicine Host: Qi Zhang, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 24 2023 |
Title: The Human Brainome: Genome, Transcriptome, Proteome and Phenome interaction in the Human Cortex
Amanda J. Myers, PhD. Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Host: Tanja Godenschwege, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 31 2023 |
Title: Neurons Put Out the Trash: A Novel Facet of Proteostasis Involving Large Vesicle Extrusion and Handoff to the Neighbors
Monica Driscoll, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Host: Kailiang Jia, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 21 2023 |
Title: Toward a mechanistic understanding of subjective confidence in memory-based decisions in young and older adults
Kevin Darby, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Host: Kevin Darby, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 28 2023 |
Title: Convergent Neurodevelopmental Mechanisms in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Damon Page, Ph.D. The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology Host: Nicole Baganz, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 28 2023 |
Title: Can Focused Ultrasound Change The Pain Game?
Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D. Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Vice President for Medical Affairs Professor of Neurosurgery Florida Atlantic University Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| April 11 2023 |
Title: Thalamic Neurons are a Basis of Behavioral Plasticity and Evolution of Brain Lateralization
Eric Horstick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology, West Virginia University Host: Eric Duboue, Ph.D. |
| April 18 2023 |
Title: TBD
Damaris N. Lorenzo, Ph.D. Principle Investigator, Dept. of Cell and Developmental Biology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Host: |
| April 22 2023 |
NSO Annual Retreat
Title: Memory, Learning to Learn, and Control of Cognitive Representations André Fenton, Ph.D. Professor and Director, Center for Neural Science, New York University Host: Neuroscience Student Organization NSO |
| Aug. 29 2023 |
Title: Effects of Exercise on Neural Networks and Memory Function
Henriette van Praag, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic Dept. of Biomedical Science Florida Atlantic University Host: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 12 2023 |
Title: Regulation of Neurogenesis During Development: From Neural Stem Cell Reactivation to Termination
Sarah Siegrist, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology University of Virginia Host: Laura Fontenas, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 17 2023 |
Title: Sex-Specific Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease
Benedict Albensi, Ph.D. Chair and Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Co-Director, B.R.A.I.N. (Brain Research & Integrated Nutrition) Ctr. Nova Southeastern University Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 24 2023 |
Title: Identification of Neurobiomarkers for the Optimization of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease
Nuri Ince, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering University of Houston Host: Ilknur Telkes, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 7 2023 |
Title: Seeing the Unseen: Innovative Brain Applications of Photoacoustic Imaging
Kamran Avanaki, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering University of Illinois Chicago Host: Mahsa Ranji, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 5 2023 |
Title: Understanding contextual effects in the visual brain and artificial systems
Odelia Schwartz, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Computer Science Director of Undergraduate Studies for Computer Science University of Miami Host: Summer Sheremata, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 12 2023 |
Title: Implantable systems for the study and treatment of pain, substance use disorder and overdose
Robert Gereau, PhD. Dr. Seymour & Rose T. Brown Professor of Anesthesiology Vice Chair for Research Chief of the Washington University Pain Center Washington University in St. Louis Host: Lawrence Toll, Ph.D. |
2022 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Title: Identifying Molecular and Neural Mechanisms of Flexible Social Behavior
Beau Alward, Ph.D. Beckman Young Investigator Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, T.I.M.E.S Department of Biology and Biochemistry University of Houston Host: Shaefali Rodgers, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 15, 2022 |
Title: Mitochondria in Neurodegenerative Motor Diseases: Potential of Hypoxia Conditioning and Exercise?
Johannes Burtscher, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Institute of Sport Sciences and Department of Biomedical Sciences University of Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland Host: Andy Khamoui, Ph.D. |
| March 1, 2022 |
Title: Sex Differences in the Causes and Consequences of Alcohol Exposure in Mice
Judith Grisel, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Dept of Psychology and Neuroscience Bucknell University University of Washington Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| March 15, 2022 |
Title: Peeking Under the Hood: Crow Brain Activity Associated with Complex Behavior
John Marzluff, Ph.D. Professor, Environmental and Forest Sciences College of the Environment University of Washington Host: Rindy Anderson, Ph.D. |
| April 5, 2022 |
Title: Rats Can Make Good Choices: Effect of Alternative Food and Social Rewards on Drug Self-Administration and Relapse in Rat Models
Yavin Shaham, Ph.D. Chief of Behavioral Neuroscience Research Branch, and Neurobiology of Relapse Section National Institute on Drug Abuse Baltimore, Maryland Host: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D. |
| April 26, 2022 |
Title: Patterns, Memory, and Maps: The Brain’s Circuitry for Navigating the World
Ila Fiete, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Associate Investigator, McGovern Institute for Brain Research Massachusetts Institute of Technology Host: MPFI - IMPRS for Brain and Behavior |
| Aug. 30, 2022 |
Title: Effect of Early-Life Immune Activation on the Ontogeny of Learning: Importance for Understanding the Etiology of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Jaclyn Schwarz, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences University of Delaware Host: Ning Quan, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 |
Title: An augmented Reality (AR)-Based EEG-Guided Neglect (AREEN) Detection, Assessment and Rehabilitation Tool
Murat Akcakaya, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. University of Pittsburgh Host: Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 4, 2022 |
Title: Sleep Function: An Evolutionary Perspective
Jerry Siegel, Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA Center for Sleep Research Host: Robert Vertes, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Title: Proton Gating of GPCR Signaling
Daniel G. Isom, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology University of Miami Host: Greg Macleod, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 22, 2022 |
Title: Novel Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease: Protein Arginine Methyltransferases in the Brain
Hung Wen (Kevin) Lin, Ph.D. Vice Chair for Research, Associate Professor of Neurology Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA LSU Health Shreveport Host: Howard Prentice, Ph.D. |
2021 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Jan. 12, 2021 |
Glial Neuronal Vascular Interactions in Neurological Disease
Harald Sontheimer, Ph.D. Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience Host: Gregg Fields, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 19, 2021 |
Brain Mechanisms: Linking Cognitive Phenomena to Neuron Activity
L. Andrew Coward Australian National University Host: Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 16, 2021 |
Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction in Aging: Mechanisms Explored
Ruth Barrientos, Ph.D. The Ohio State University Host: Ning Quan, Ph.D. |
| March 2, 2021 | Special Neuroscience Seminar
10 years & 100 MRI-Dogs: Progress in Decoding Dogs’ Brains Gregory Berns, M.D., Ph.D. Emory University Host: Nicole Baganz, Ph.D. |
| March 9, 2021 |
Molecular Networks Supporting Alzheimer’s Disease
Allan Levey, MD, Ph.D. Emory University School of Medicine Host: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D. |
| March 23, 2021 |
Dynamic Regulation of Signaling Pathways in Dopamine Neurons: The Intracellular Actions of Amphetamines
Susan G. Amara, Ph.D. National Institute of Mental Health Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| April 6, 2021 |
Spreading Depolarization and Seizure Due to Cerebral Edema and Stroke
Thomas Richner, Ph.D. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Host: Ramin Pashaie, Ph.D. |
| April 13, 2021 |
Multiple Maps for Navigation
Lisa Giocomo, Ph.D. Stanford University Host: IMPRS/MPFI |
| May 11, 2021 |
Special Neuroscience Seminar: Stress Can be Deadly: Aging, Morbidity, and Mortality
Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research Distinguished University Professor Brumbaugh Chair in Brain Research and Teaching Host: Ning Quan, Ph.D. |
| Aug. 31, 2021 |
Title: Cerebral Cortex Dynamics in Different Brain States
Mavi Sanchez-Vives, M.D., Ph.D. ICREA Research Professor Institute of Biomedical Investigations August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain Host: Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 14, 2021 |
Title: Novel Molecular Mechanisms Induced In The Ventral Tegmental Area By Drugs of Abuse
Michelle Mazei-Robison, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Physiology Michigan State University Host: Maureen Hahn, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 21, 2021 | Special Neuroscience SeminarTitle: Neural Connectivity, Dementias and Quantum State of Our Mind
Krishna M. Bhat, M.D., Ph.D. Mary and Harry Goldsmith Endowed Chair Professor of Molecular Medicine and Neurology Morsani College of Medicine University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 28, 2021 |
Title: A Multilevel Approach to Early Cognitive Development: Brain, Behavior, and Parenting
Martha Ann Bell, Ph.D. Virginia Tech Host: Nancy Jones, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 12, 2021 |
Title: The Cultural Neuroscience of Pain
Elizabeth Reynolds Losin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the Social and Cultural Neuroscience Lab, University of Miami Host: Chad Forbes, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 26, 2021 |
Title: Using Human Electrophysiology to Understand the Effects of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation
Geoffrey Forrest Woodman, Ph.D. Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Vanderbilt Vision Research Center, Vanderbilt University Host: Sang Hong, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 9, 2021 |
Title: “Brain Abnormalities in Cognitively Unimpaired Individuals With Autosomal Dominant Alzheimer's Disease”
Yakeel Quiroz, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School Director of the Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program-MAPP at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA Host: Summer Sheremata, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 16, 2021 |
Special Neuroscience Seminar Title: "Role of Microglia in Trauma Associated Chronic Inflammation, Neuronal Dysfunction and Cognitive Decline"
Jonathan Godbout, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Neuroscience Faculty Director, Chronic Brain Injury Program The Ohio State University Sponsored by the Program in Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology Ning Quan Ph.D., Director |
| Nov. 30, 2021 |
Title: Retroviral Genes in the Pathogenesis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Avindra Nath, M.D.Clinical Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD Host: |
| Dec. 3, 2021 | Special Neuroscience Seminar
Title: Towards cortex-wide volumetric recording of neuroactivity at cellular resolution Alipasha Vaziri, Ph.D. Professor and Head, Laboratory of Neurotechnology & Biophysics The Rockefeller University Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 7, 2021 |
Title:
A glial ClC Cl- channel is a master regulator of nociceptors in C. elegans Speaker: Laura Bianchi, Ph.D.University of Miami Host: Osama Refai, Ph.D. |
2020 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2020 |
From Synapses To Satiety: Genetic Approaches In The Mouse To Uncover Brain Circuits
Benjamin Russell Arenkiel, Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine Host: Erik Duboue, Ph.D. |
| Jan 21, 2020 |
A New Hope: Restoring Naturalistic Sensorimotor Function after Hand Amputation
Gregory A. Clark, Ph.D. University of Utah Host: Erik Engeberg, Ph.D. |
| Feb 18, 2020 |
Can you feel the beat? Central Autonomic Network in Health and Chronic Disease
Roger McIntosh, Ph.D. University of Miami Host: Monica Rosselli, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 15, 2020 |
Remapping Your Mind: The Neuroscience of Self-Transformation Through Story
Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Bangor Executive Director, Coyote Institute Faculty Physician, Northern Light Family Medicine Residency Dr. Mehl-Madrona's Addiction Research Seminar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/UElPjjsSsik Host: Ceylan Isgor , Ph.D. |
| Sept. 29, 2020 |
Inhibitory Neuron Dysfunction in the Amygdala: A Common Feature of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder?
McLean Bolton, Ph.D. Max Plank Florida Institute for Neuroscience Seminar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/cI7HMkyRXJs Host: Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 6, 2020 |
Neuro-Computational Underpinnings of Context-Based Learning Differences in ASD
Ari Rosenberg, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison Seminar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/KNOBiPueLHQ Host: |
| Oct. 13, 2020 |
Combating Deleterious Phases in ALS/FTD
James Shorter, M.A., Ph.D. Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Seminar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/0XbWG0Icxpw Host: Deguo Du, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 20, 2020 |
Oxytocin in Experience-Dependent Development
Elizabeth Hammock, Ph.D. Florida State University Seminar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/F93jNvsRVGY Host: Gizelle Anzures, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 10, 2020 |
Seeing Light in a New Way – Melanopsin Signaling Pathways in Retinal Ganglion Cells
Zheng Jiang, Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine Host: Wen Shen, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 17, 2020 |
Building and Maintaining an Expansive Neurotransmitter System One Stage at a Time
Evan Deneris, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Neurosciences, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 8, 2020 |
Alpha-Synuclein Dysregulation of D2 Receptor Activity Contributes to the Vulnerability of iPSC-derived Human Dopamine Neurons Habibeh Khoshbouei, PhD, PharmD, Professor, Department of Neuroscience, University of Florida College of Medicine
Host: Lucia Carvelli, Ph.D. |
2019 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2019 |
Special Seminar: Non-coding RNAs and Traumatic Memories
Hermona Soreq, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Neuroscience The Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Host: Anton Post, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 22, 2019 |
Functional Brain Imaging with Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy in 2023
David Boas, Ph.D., Boston University Host: Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 29, 2019 |
Optogenetic Brain Interface and Analysis of Blood Flow Regulation
Ramin Pashaie, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Host: Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 5, 2019 |
Glutamate Transport, Mitochondria, and Astrocytes: Implications for
Neurovascular Coupling and Stroke Michael Robinson, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 19, 2019 |
How to Fix a Broken Nose: Stem Cell Regulation in the Olfactory Epithelium
James Schwob, M.D, Ph.D., Tufts University Host: Kate Guthrie, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 1, 2019 |
Special Seminar: The Prion Paradigm and Alzheimer's Disease
Lary Walker, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neurology, Emory University Host: Qi Zhang, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 12, 2019 |
Serotonin as a Link in Brain-Gut Axis Disease
Kara Gross Margolis, M.D., Columbia University Medical Center Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 19, 2019 |
Special Seminar: The Science of Violence and Compassion: Being Human(e)
Jeremy Richman, Ph.D., Avielle Foundation Host: Nicole Baganz, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 26, 2019 |
The Importance of Activity-Dependent Gene Regulation
Moses V. Chao, Ph.D., NYU School of Medicine Host: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 29, 2019 |
Special Seminar: The Neuronal Glutamate Transporter SLC1A1/EAAT3 and Compulsive Behavior Across Species
Jeremy Veenstra-Vanderweele, M.D. New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Apr. 2, 2019 | Rong Chen, Ph.D., Wake Forest School of Medicine
Host: Jianning Wei, Ph.D. |
| Apr. 16, 2019 | Philippe Mourrain, Ph.D., Stanford University
Host: Alex Keene, Ph.D. |
| June 8, 2019 | Michael Platt, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Host: Neuroscience Student Organization NSO |
| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Targeting Epigenetic Enzymes for Autism Treatment
Zhen Yan, Ph.D. State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Host: Ning Quan, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Dysfunction of the Ventral Hippocampus Projection to the Medial Prefrontal Cortex, and Its Role in Social Deficits in Rett Syndrome
Lucas Pozzo-Miller, Ph.D. The University of Alabama At Birmingham School Of Medicine Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 25, 2019 |
From Proteins to Neuronal Networks: The Role of DOC2B in Vesicle Fusion and Asynchronous Neurotransmitter Release
Special Seminar: Uri Ashery, Ph.D. Tel-Aviv University, Israel Host: Anton Post, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 15, 2019 |
Neural Coding of Learning Variables by Phase-dependent Firing Across the Fronto-Striatal Circuits
Thilo Womelsdorf, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University Host: William Alexander, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 17, 2019 |
Slowing Aging and Promoting Proteostasis – A Novel Approach for the Treatment of Neurodegeneration
Special Seminar: Ehud Cohen, Ph.D. Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Host: Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 18, 2019 |
PROS1 in Brain Development and Homeostatic Regulation
Special Seminar: Tal Burstyn-Cohen, Ph.D. The Hebrew University – Hadassah Host: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D. |
| Nov 5, 2019 |
Neuromodulators and Timing Precision in the Songbird Auditory Cortex
Luke Remage-Healey, Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Host: Rindy Anderson, Ph.D. |
| Nov 8, 2019, |
Insights Into the Neural Circuits for Social Behaviors using Genome Editing in Cichlid Fish
Special Seminar: Scott Juntti, Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park Host: Erik Duboue, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 19, 2019 |
Rapid Rescue of Network Synchrony and Working Memory in Older Adults
Robert Reinhart, Ph.D. Boston University Host: Edward Ester, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 3, 2019 |
The Neural Basis of Pain Unpleasantness and Its Modulation By Opioids
Gregory Scherrer, Pharm. D., Ph.D. UNC School of Medicine Host: Larry Toll, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 10, 2019 |
Diversity of Dopamine Circuits in Reward and Aversion
Stephan Lammel, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley MPFI - IMPRS for Brain and Behavior |
2018 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Jan. 11, 2018 | Qi Zhang, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Synaptic Vesicles, It’s A Small World After All Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 16, 2018 | Derek Evan Nee, Ph.D., Florida State University
Prefrontal Cortex Dynamics Supporting Cognitive Control Host: Edward Ester, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 30, 2018 | Dennis Kim, MD, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Microbial Modulation of Neuroendocrine Physiology and Behavior of C. elegans Host: Kailiang Jia, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 6, 2018 | Deborah Mash, Ph.D., University of Miami Health System
Ibogaine for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal: From Bench to Bedside to Start-Up Host: Lawrence Toll, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 20, 2018 | Peter Kalivas, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Using Tetrapartite Synapses to Understand and Treat Drug Addiction Host: Gregg Fields, Ph.D. |
| March 13, 2018 | Leszek Kaczmarek, Ph.D., The Nencki Institute of Warsaw
MMP-9, an Extracellular Protease at the Synapse: Linking Brain to Mind Host: Greg Macleod, Ph.D. |
| March 20, 2018 | Hal Blumenfeld, MD, Ph.D., Yale University School of Medicine
Network Inhibition Hypothesis: Depressed Subcortical Function in Seizures Host: Ceylan Isgor, Ph.D. |
| April 10, 2018 | Read Montague, Ph.D., Virginia Tech & University College London
Neuromodulation in the Human Brain: Sub-Second Recordings of Dopamine and Serotonin During Active Decision-Making Host: Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D. |
| April 17, 2018 | Harold Antony Burgess, Ph.D., National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
If, When and How - Neuronal Circuits for Urgent Behavioral Choice Host: Erik Duboue, Ph.D. |
| April 24, 2018 | François St-Pierre, Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine
Millisecond-Timescale Imaging of Voltage Dynamics with Genetically-Encoded Indicators Host: IMPRS - Max Planck |
| Sept. 11, 2018 | Lucina Uddin, Ph.D. University of Miami
Brain Connectivity and Cognition in Typical and Atypical Development Host: Steven Bressler, Ph.D. |
| Sept. 25, 2018 | Jane Aldrich, Ph.D., University of Florida College of Pharmacy
In Vivo vs. in Vitro Screening of Opioid Peptide Analogs. Novel Peptides That Don't Follow the Rules Host: Predrag Cudic, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 2, 2018 | Thomas Park, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Naked Mole-Rats: Blind, Naked, and Feeling No Pain Host: Sarah Milton, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 23, 2018 | Subhojit Roy, M.D., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
A Gene Editing Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease Host: Tanja Godenschwege, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 4, 2018 | Raul Gonzalez, Ph.D., Florida International University
Neurocognitive Risk Factors and Consequences of Adolescent Cannabis Use: Preliminary Results from a Longitudinal Study Host: Gizelle Anzures, Ph.D. |
2017 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Jan. 10, 2017 | Hermes Yeh, Dartmouth University
Neuronal Migration, Cortical Form and Function, and FASD Host: Jang Yen Wu, Ph.D. |
| Jan. 31, 2017 | Ed Levitan, University of Pittsburgh
Vesicle Circulation, Capture and Synaptic Neuropeptide Release Host: Tanja Godenschwege, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 7, 2017 | Marc Caron, Duke University
GPCR Functional Selectivity in the Actions of Dopamine: Implication for Improved Therapies Host: Janet Robishaw, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 21, 2017 | Jacqueline Crawley, University of California, Davis
Mouse Models of Autism: Probing Genetic Causes and Testing Novel Therapeutics Host: Kathleen Guthrie, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 28, 2017 | Walter Boron, Case Western Reserve University
Regulation of Intracellular pH in Neurons & Astrocytes: Role of Na-coupled HCO3 Transporters Host: Gregory Macleod, Ph.D. |
| Mar. 21, 2017 | Larry Young, Emory University
Neural Mechanisms of Social Bonding and Empathy: Implications for Autism Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| April 4, 2017 | Tim Buschman, Ph.D., Princeton University
Neural Dynamics of Cognitive Flexibility Host: Stephen Bressler, Ph.D. |
| April 11, 2017 | Ted Abel, University of Pennsylvania
Molecular Mechanisms of Memory Storage Host: Robert Stackman, Ph.D. |
| April 25, 2017 | Vivek Jayaraman, Janelia Research Campus, HHMI
Understanding an Internal Representation Linking Vision and Action Host: IMPRS-Max Planck |
| May 19, 2017 | Henriette van Praag, Ph.D., National Institute on Aging
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| May 22, 2017 | Deniz Atasoy, Ph.D., Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University
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| June 27, 2017 | Satinder Singh, Ph.D., Yale University School of Medicine
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| Sept. 26, 2017 | Ofer Tchernichovski, Ph.D., The City University of New York
The Development of Song Rhythm in the Zebra Finch Host: Rindy Anderson, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 10, 2017 | Gary W. Miller, Ph.D., Emory University
Parkinson's Disease: Environmental Clues and Transporter Blues Host: Lucia Carvelli, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 24, 2017 | Samer Hattar, Ph.D., National Institute of Mental Health
Retinal and Brain Circuits Underlying Light Effects on Behavior Host: Rod Murphey, Ph.D. Alex Keene, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 31, 2017 | Heidi E. Hamm, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Novel Neuromodulatory Mechanisms: Insights into Physiology and Behavior Host: Janet Robishaw, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 28, 2017 | Frank Tong, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Characterizing the Perceptual and Attentional Functions of the Early Visual System Host: Sang Wook Hong, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 5, 2017 | György Buzsáki, M.D., Ph.D., New York University
Emergence of Cognition from Action Neuroscience Student Organization Annual Retreat |
| Dec. 12, 2017 | Steven Maier, Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
Dissecting Prefrontal Circuits that Mediate Resilience in the Face of Adversity Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
2016 Seminar Series
| Dates | Seminar Information |
|---|---|
| Sept. 13, 2016 | René Hen, Columbia University
Harnessing Hippocampal Neurogenesis to Improve Cognition and Mood Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 4, 2016 | Apostolos Georgopoulos, University of Minnesota
Informative Neural Interactions Host: Scott Kelso, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 18, 2016 | Paul Shaw, Washington University
Can Sleep Fix a Broken Brain? Host: Alex Keene, Ph.D. |
| Oct. 25, 2016 | Martin Sarter, University of Michigan
Regulation and Functions of Brain Cholinergic Systems: Translational Research Approaches Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 1, 2016 | Neuroscience Student Organization Kickoff
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| Nov. 8, 2016 | Kathryn Commons, Harvard University
Serotonin: The Fifth Discipline Host: Robert Vertes, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 18, 2016 | Alexandre Bonnin*
Neurodevelopmental Effects of Maternal Inflammation and Stress: A Novel Placenta-serotonin Pathway Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |
| Nov. 29, 2016 | Aurelio Galli, Vanderbilt School of Medicine
From the Gut to the Brain: Hormonal Regulation of Brain Dopamine Homeostasis and Cocaine Reward Host: Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 9, 2016 | Harold Sitte, Medical University of Vienna*
How Neuronal Membrane Lipids Impact the Activity of Amphetamine-Type Psychostimulants Host: Nicole Baganz, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 13, 2016 | Morgan Barense, University of Toronto
The Interface of Memory and Perception: Putting the Pieces Together Host: Summer Sheremata, Ph.D. |
| Dec. 16, 2016 | Lucia Carvelli, University of North Dakota*
Mechanisms of Action of Amphetamines: Insights from C. elegans Genetics and Physiology Host: Randy Blakely, Ph.D. |