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Program News

Understanding the role of testosterone in how males and females experience depression
Understanding the role of testosterone in how males and females experience depression

Associate professor A.J. Robison recently received a $3 million NIH grant to study the hormone's effects on brain circuitry.


 
Building a more complete picture of early brain development
Building a more complete picture of early brain development

Michigan State University’s Rebecca Knickmeyer is leading the largest-of-its-kind effort to understand the impact of genetics on early brain development and neurological disorders 


 
Susan Barman awarded title of University Distinguished Professor
Susan Barman awarded title of University Distinguished Professor

This year, 11 faculty members have been awarded the title of University Distinguished Professor in recognition of their exceptional teaching abilities, prominent record of public service, and scholarly, creative and artistic achievements.


 
David Morgan honored for efforts in training next generation of dementia researchers
David Morgan honored for efforts in training next generation of dementia researchers

Morgan recently was selected as an Alzheimer’s Association Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring Award Recipient at the first Alzheimer’s Association International Conference®


 
Illuminating the opaque pathways of depression
Illuminating the opaque pathways of depression

MSU associate professor of physiology A.J. Robison and his lab used new CRISPR-based technology to uncover pathways of depression-like behavior in the mouse brain. 


 
MSU scientists pinpoint protein's supporting role in Kennedy's disease
MSU scientists pinpoint protein's supporting role in Kennedy's disease

MSU scientists Cynthia Jordan, professor in the College of Natural Science Neuroscience Program, and Katherine Halievski, former Ph.D. student in Jordan’s Lab and lead author, published a benchmark study in the Journal of Physiology describing the key role of one of these proteins in Kennedy’s disease: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF).


 
MSU researchers identify new COVID-19 testing process
MSU researchers identify new COVID-19 testing process

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, a more accurate test that can detect the virus earlier has been adapted and validated by Michigan State University researchers


 
MSU donates materials to health care workers, first responders
MSU donates materials to health care workers, first responders

In a coordinated effort across campus, Michigan State University employees collected more than 20 pallets of medical supplies and personal protective equipment for area hospitals and first responders.


 
MSU Libraries announce awards to develop open educational resources
MSU Libraries announce awards to develop open educational resources

As part of a new Open Educational Resources, or OER, Program, they are awarding nine MSU faculty funding assistance for the creation and adaptation of OER course material for the 2020-21 academic year.


 
NIH grant supports study of early-life adversity and lifetime disease risk
NIH grant supports study of early-life adversity and lifetime disease risk

Early-life adversity, including abuse, neglect and illness, is linked to leading causes of morbidity and mortality across the lifespan and represents a major health concern.


 
Hedges, Henley, Taylor named CNS STEM Teaching and Learning Fellows
Hedges, Henley, Taylor named CNS STEM Teaching and Learning Fellows

Valerie Hedges, Casey Henley, and Jenny Taylor have been named to fourth cohort of NatSci STEM Teaching and Learning Fellows. 


 
Veenema awarded Mentor of the Year
Veenema awarded Mentor of the Year

The Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year Award recognizes MSU faculty members who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers. The award is completely student-driven, as only undergraduate researchers can submit nominations and the University's Undergraduate Research Ambassadors review and select the finalists.


 
Steffke awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Steffke awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Neuroscience undergraduate student, Emily Steffke, was awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship.  Each year, the Goldwater Foundation seeks scholars committed to a career in science, mathematics or engineering who display intellectual intensity and who have the potential for significant future contribution in their chosen field. Those students are given funding for undergraduate tuition and living expenses.


 
Neuroscience Advisor selected as APUE Fellow
Neuroscience Advisor selected as APUE Fellow

Neuroscience undergraduate advisor named as MSU Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education, or APUE, fellow for 2019-2020. 

Neuroscience Program Director
A.J. Robison
robiso45@msu.edu
517-884-5003

Giltner Hall
293 Farm Lane, Room 108
East Lansing, MI
48824-1101

Phone: (517) 353-8947
Fax: (517) 432-2744

neurosci@msu.edu

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