TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Ryan Mayers from the Polster Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Investigating the role of TPCN1 and pro-inflammatory microglial activation in mitochondrial bioenergetics and dynamics. Join us in Taylor Hall or via zoom at 12:00 pm to show your support!

It’s official. 🎉Grateful to receive NIH funding for two R01s: one as Sole PI and another in collaboration with UCSD. Thank you to my career mentors and team for their continued support and guidance. @umsomneurosci.bsky.social

This Thursday, Neuro Networks Seminar Series presents 2 trainee talks! 12:30 pm in Taylor Hall.

TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Carolyn Doty will present her thesis proposal from the Roche Lab - the effects of alcohol, antibiotics and their interaction on the gut microbiome. Come show your support at 12:30 in Hosick Hall!

Another successful Program in Neuroscience Retreat! Our faculty and trainees engaged in (loosely) scientific activities together and had lots of fun! ->

Congratulations goes out to Dr. Figueiredo from the Cheer Lab! PIN is so proud of the amazing work you’ve done here at UMB. Good luck with your future endeavors!

Come visit the Neuroscience Outreach and Volunteer Association at the Involvement Fair NOW until 1:00 on the Nursing Lawn by the SMC Campus Center! Learn about all of the exciting science events you can be a part of in the coming year.

TOMORROW: Friday Sept 12, PIN PhD candidate Hassan Saadi will present his thesis proposal from the Woodworth Lab - Mechanobiological consequences of confined migration in neural progenitor cells. Come show your support at 10:30 in Howard Hall 101!

TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Antonio Figueiredo from the Cheer Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Endocannabinoids gate dorsal hippocampal acetylcholine release shaping reward-seeking and spatial memory. Join us in Davidge Hall at 1 pm to show your support!

TOMORROW: on Friday Sept 12, PIN PhD candidate Ro Whitten will present their thesis proposal from the Poulopoulos Lab - CRISPR AAV Therapeutics for Glioblastoma: Targeting Neuroligin 3 in the Thmor Microenvironment. Come show your support at 2 pm in Howard Hall!

Each rising second year student recently showcased their research at the annual PIN lab rotation presentations. It is so fun to see the exciting work that everyone has been doing during their rotations, and to celebrate the next step as they join their PhD labs!

Application submission for the Fall 2025 cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series award ends TODAY! Awardees will give an in-person talk at the awarding institution, and will receive a $150 honorarium. Apply here now: redcap.link/baltimorebrain… @um-mind.bsky.social @umsomneurosci.bsky.social @jhu.edu

Update: it has been confirmed that awardees will receive a $150 honorarium in appreciation of their excellent work! Apply at the link below today.

Abstract submission for the Fall 2025 cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series award is closing soon! Nominees will give an in-person talk at the awarding institution. Apply here by September 5th: redcap.link/baltimorebrain… @umsomneurosci.bsky.social @jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu

Abstract submission for the Fall 2025 cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series award is now open! Nominees will give an in-person talk at the awarding institution. Apply here by September 5th: redcap.link/baltimorebra... @jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu @umsomneurosci.bsky.social

Last day to register for the Program in Neuroscience retreat happening on Friday August 22! Enjoy a fun filled day connecting with old and new friends and colleagues. Register here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @um-mind.bsky.social

You won’t want to miss the 2025 annual PIN retreat on August 22 - this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues and enjoy Patapsco Park! Register by August 5 here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Emily DeMarco will present her dissertation proposal from the Blanpied Lab - Elucidating a role for presynaptic cell-adhesion molecule PTPσ in synaptic protein nano-organization. Come show your support at 11:00 in Howard Hall! @tomblanpied.bsky.social

TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Jess McInerney will present her dissertation proposal from the Lobo Lab - The impact of perinatal fentanyl exposure on dopamine circuitry and behavior. Come show your support at 10:00 in Hosick Hall! @marykaylobo.bsky.social

Happening today May 27, 5-7:30 PM at UMB’s Community Engagement Center. Join NOVA to connect UMB researchers with the broader Baltimore community as we discuss the gut microbiome, gut-brain axis, and diet for cognitive health! Food will be provided. @um-mind.bsky.social

Come celebrate the GPILS Class of 2025 at 1:30 pm! Hosted by Dr. Jess Mong and the Student Advisory Committee 😊🎓

Next Tuesday May 27 NOVA is having their annual Brewing Biology event, with a focus on the Gut Microbiome! Join us for riveting discussion and community building! Location: UMB’s Community Engagement Center Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-bi... @um-mind.bsky.social

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Cody Lis! We are so proud of you and the amazing work you’ve done in the Venniro lab. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

Congratulations Dr. Haga! You have created an impressive body of work during your PhD, and we are thankful that you are staying at UMB for the next step in your career!

TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Cody Lis from the Venniro lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms mediating rodent social behaviors. Join us in Davidge Hall at 11:00 to show your support!

TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Catherine Haga (Keller Lab) will publicly defend her dissertation - From early development to adult circuits: Nicotinic modulation of fast-spiking interneurons in the somatosensory cortex. Join us in HSFII auditorium at 3 pm to show your support! @asafkeller.bsky.social

So proud of my PhD student Laura for doing an amazing job presenting her rodent fMRI connectivity data at the #USASP2025! Grateful for the great feedback and excited for the new collaborations ahead! @umsomneurosci.bsky.social

I am thrilled to announce that the Aery Jones lab will be starting in January 2026 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore!

Neuro Networks Day is May 16th, designed to celebrate and elevate our vibrant neuroscience community. Art submissions are due Monday May 5, any and all creativity welcomed!

Excited to be joining the BlueSky community! Program In Neuroscience Journal Club for the Month of May * note second 5/6 date should be 5/20