UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
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The official Bluesky account for the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center.
Psychedelic therapeutics work from CNC member Dr. Peter Hendricks featured in
@science.org
, with comments from NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow.
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Magic mushroom compound shows promise against cocaine addiction
Small study that prioritized Black and low-income participants yields āremarkableā results
https://www.science.org/content/article/magic-mushroom-compound-shows-promise-against-cocaine-addiction
9 days ago
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KauĆŖ Machado Costa
24 days ago
I'm so happy to have my work featured as cover article in the Journal of Neuroscience!!! It is a fantastic honor! Big thanks to all the co-authors, especially Tamara Müller, and the journal editors.
www.jneurosci.org/content/46/1...
@sfnjournals.bsky.social
@sfn.org
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Important new publication in Neuron led by CNC member Dr. Jeremy Herskowitz (
@herskowitzlab.bsky.social
) showing that tau protein spreads through connected neurons in people with Alzheimerās disease.
www.uab.edu/news/researc...
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New research shows that tau protein spreads through connected neurons in people with Alzheimerās disease
New research from UAB reveals how tau seeds spread through connected neurons in Alzheimerās disease. Findings show that individual braināwiring patterns drive tau tangle progression, highlighting prom...
https://www.uab.edu/news/research-innovation/new-research-shows-that-tau-protein-spreads-through-connected-neurons-in-people-with-alzheimers-disease
23 days ago
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Congratulations to CNC faculty members
@kacummings.bsky.social
, Ronald Lazar, and Cynthia Owsley, each of which received a 2026 Dean's Excellence Award from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
24 days ago
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KauĆŖ Machado Costa
about 1 month ago
NEW PAPER! Here, my postdoc, Biru Dudhabhate, and I review the history of one of the most famous neuroscience hypotheses, the dopamine reward prediction error, and reflect on what made it such a major advance for the field.
@uabneuro.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/journals/com...
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Frontiers | A brief history of dopamine prediction errors
Dopamine signaling has become closely associated with reward prediction errors (RPEs)āthe difference between expected and experienced value. Although not wit...
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/computational-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fncom.2026.1825622/full
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The UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center and Civitan International Research Center are excited to host keynote speaker Dr. Hongkui Zeng, Executive Vice President and Director at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, for our annual 2026 retreat. Save the date for August 26-27, 2026!
about 1 month ago
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š¹ What does "safe" drinking mean? Join Brain Chats this Saturday at Hoover Library for a āSafe and Responsible Drinkingā presentation that will focus on how to enjoy alcohol without trouble, the definition of alcohol addiction, and treatment options for alcohol addiction.
@uabcappi.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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UAB faculty, LOIs are due for the CNC Pilot Award program by tomorrow, April 24th! This program seeks to support inter-disciplinary collaboration that will be developed into extramural grant applications. Each 2-year award will receive up to $40K of support.
www.uab.edu/medicine/cnc...
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Pilot Funding | Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/cnc/research/pilot-funding
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This Saturday, meet the UAB CNC team at Hoover Library at 11AM for Brain Chats in collaboration with the
@uabcappi.bsky.social
! UAB CAPPI Director, Dr. Karen Cropsey will present āTrying the Tide on Overdose: Science, Solutions, and Hopeā. Bring a friend and join the discussion! š§
2 months ago
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New publication in
#JNeurosci
from our outreach team, led by Associate Director for Outreach Dr. Kristina Visscher! This paper outlines many of the CNC efforts to communicate science to our community.
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2 months ago
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One popular topic in neuroscience news right now is brain organoids. But what are they? These lab-grown models are a powerful new tool for advancing neuroscience, but they also raise important questions as the science moves forward. š§ Join us for
#BrainAwarenessWeek
next week at McWane!
3 months ago
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New work involving CNC member Dr. Peter Hendricks shows that psilocybin therapy is more likely to result in long-term smoking cessation as compared to a nicotine patch.
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Psilocybin or Nicotine Patch for Smoking Cessation
This pilot randomized clinical trial compares prolonged smoking abstinence rates in smokers receiving psilocybin with those receiving the nicotine patch with both groups receiving manualized smoking c...
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2846155
3 months ago
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Have you heard people identify as left-brained or right-brained? Itās a common myth that peopleās personalities are tied to a dominant side of their brain, but the truth isnāt that simple. @brainawarenessweek
#BrainAwarenessWeek
#BrainWeek
3 months ago
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The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is seeking to recruit up to 16 new research-intensive faculty as part of a major strategic investment in neurosciences. Faculty will be housed in a brand new research facility at the heart of campus, which is scheduled for completion this summer.
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Ready for another round of Brain Chats?! Join us on March 14th at 11AM at Hoover Public Library for a discussion on āUsing electrical stimulation to understand brain networksā presented by Dr. Rachel June Smith. The meeting is free, educational and open for anyone to attend! š
3 months ago
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UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
Neuronline (SfN)
4 months ago
Advocacy is not a one-time effortāit is an ongoing commitment. Learn why sustained advocacy matters, how individual scientists and SfN chapters can make a meaningful impact, and how SfN can support your efforts on Neuronline:
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UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
Society for Neuroscience
4 months ago
Congress passed the FY26 LHHS and CJS appropriations bills, finalizingāÆfunding levels and key provisions for NIH, the BRAIN Initiative, NSF, and more. SfN remains committed to advocating for robust, sustained investment in neuroscience research. š
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#neurosky
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Congress Passes FY26 LHHS Appropriations Bill
Congress Passes FY26 LHHS Appropriations Bill
https://www.sfn.org/publications/latest-news/2026/02/10/congress-passes-fy26-lhhs-appropriations-bill
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Great piece about UAB's work on GLP-1 therapeutics featuring CNC member
@andrewhardaway.bsky.social
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The GLP-1 revolution: What UAB researchers are discovering about how these drugs work
The GLP-1 revolution: What UAB researchers are discovering about how these drugs work
https://www.uab.edu/news/research-innovation/the-glp-1-revolution-what-uab-researchers-are-discovering-about-how-these-drugs-work?utm_source=MC_100035464&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=02202026ereporter&utm_content=12+-+The+GLP-1+revolution%3a+What+UAB+researchers+are+discovering+about+how+these+drugs+work&sfmc_id=0036g00000R5ZEaAAN&zz=YW5kcmV3aGFyZGF3YXlAdWFibWMuZWR1
4 months ago
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The UAB Neuroscience For All team is happy to share that for the third year in a row we received an IBRO/Dana Brain Awareness Week grant to support our Brain Awareness Week activities! Join us for Brain Awareness Week 2026 at McWane Science Center on March 25-28.
#BAWgrantee
@ibroorg.bsky.social
4 months ago
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Meet the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center at Hoover Library on Feb 15 at 2PM for Brain Chats! Dr. Matthew Macaluso will present āECT and other Advanced Therapies for Depressionā. Bring a friend and join the discussion! š§
4 months ago
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Are you looking for more ways to get connected with UAB neuroscience outreach groups? š§ Join the UAB Neuroscience For All team on Feb11 at 1 PM in Shelby 105 for Spring Brain Bites! šŖ
4 months ago
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Happy New Year! šThe first Brain Chats session of 2026 is happening THIS Saturday at 11AM at Hoover Public Library! During this free, educational event we will chat about, āUltra Processed foods and Brain Healthā presented by Dr. Ciara Mitchell! š§
5 months ago
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Mark your calendars for
#BrainAwarenessWeek
2026! Whether youāre a science enthusiast, student, or just curious, this is your chance to connect with neuroscience in an accessible way. Stay tuned for updates about activities and volunteer opportunities! š§ š
6 months ago
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Over the weekend, the UAB CNC Neuroscience For All team partnered with Bare Hands, Inc. to provide "A Feast for the Senses", hands on neuroscience activities at the 23rd Annual DĆa de los Muertos! šš Looks like they had a great time learning about brain activity and senses!
7 months ago
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The final session of UAB Brain Chats for this year is THIS Saturday at 11AM! š Join this free, educational event at Avondale Library to discuss the highly requested topic, āHope After Head Injury, The Road to Recoveryā presented by Dr. Rachel Teranishi! š§
7 months ago
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Meet us at Avondale Library on Nov 1 at 11AM for the last UAB Brain Chats session of 2025! Dr. Rachel Teranishi will present the highly requested topic on TBI, āHope After Head Injury, The Road to Recoveryā. š§ Bring a friend and join the discussion! š
8 months ago
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The next session of Brain Chats is this Saturday! Meet us at Avondale Library on Oct 4th at 11AM for a presentation on āEarly Interventions in Mental Healthā by Dr. Adrienne Lahti, Professor & Chair of UAB Department of Psych- Behavioral Neurobiology. š§ See you on Saturday! š
8 months ago
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The 2025 CNC Retreat is in the books! š Thank you to the 220+ attendees for being a part of this annual event and making it a grand success. More photos coming soon. š
9 months ago
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The annual UAB CNC retreat starts tomorrow in our beautiful new Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation Conference Center! Join us for trainee and faculty science as well as a keynote presentation from
@ishmailsaboor.bsky.social
! Link to program below.
www.uab.edu/medicine/cnc...
9 months ago
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We had a GREAT time Saturday during UAB Brain Chats! Dr. Kristina Visscher
@visscherlab.bsky.social
gave an amazing talk on plasticity in the brain. š§ We hope to see you in the room next time! š Stay tuned for more information on the October session.
9 months ago
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Join us this Saturday for a free, educational and interactive session of UAB Brain Chats! Dr. Kristina Visscher
@visscherlab.bsky.social
will discuss āYou CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Plasticity and the aging brainā. š§ We hope to see you at Avondale Library on September 6th at 11AM! š
9 months ago
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Last Chance to Register! š Registration will close this Friday for the 2025 CNC Retreat. This will be a fantastic two-day opportunity for UAB faculty and trainees to learn more areas of neuroscience research! š§ Register today at,
www.uab.edu/medicine/cnc...
10 months ago
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For our next Brain Chats, Dr. Kristina Visscher from UABās Dept of Neurobiology will bring the highly anticipated presentation āYou CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Plasticity and the aging brainā. š§ Make plans to join us at Avondale Library on September 6th at 11AM! š
@visscherlab.bsky.social
10 months ago
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Are you a faculty, student or researcher in the neurosciences at UAB? š¢ You wonāt want to miss this event! Registration is still open for the 2025 CNC Retreat, but will be closing soon. Register today at,
www.uab.edu/medicine/cnc...
10 months ago
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We had a great turn out for Brain Chats this past Saturday at Avondale Library! 𤩠Dr. Lazar gave a FANTASTIC presentation on how to Improve Your Brain Health and attendees came ready to discuss. Want to join next time?! š Stay tuned for details on the September session.
10 months ago
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Looking for ways to Improve your Brain Health?! š¤ Join us for the next Brain Chats! On August 2nd at 11AM at Avondale Library, Dr. Ronald Lazar will be sharing valuable information and tips on this topic. š§ Come join the conversation! š
11 months ago
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The 2025 Alabama Summit on Addiction and Pain will be held September 2-3, 2025 at the Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation Conference Center! Registration is now open,
go.uab.edu/44fpK1r
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11 months ago
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ATTN š¢: UAB neuroscience faculty and trainees, Have you registered for the 2025 CNC Retreat yet?? This yearās meeting will be on UABās campus, at the new Marnix E Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation Conference Center! Read More and Register Today at,
www.uab.edu/medicine/cnc...
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11 months ago
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Join UAB Brain Chats THIS SATURDAY at 11:30am at Homewood Public Library to learn about The Power of Vitamin B1! Our guest expert will be Coreen Schwatzlow, MD from UABās Department of Neurology. š§ We hope to see you there! š
11 months ago
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Do you know the Power of Vitamin B1?? Join āBrain Chatsā at Homewood Public Library on July 5 at 11:30am to learn about this important topic! Our guest expert will be Coreen Schwatzlow, MD from UABās Department of Neurology. š§ Share and bring a friend!
12 months ago
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UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
Kristina Visscher
12 months ago
@andrewhardaway.bsky.social
gave a spectacular talk on Saturday to a packed house at the Avondale Library! Such a great discussion about the neuroscience and long path of research toward GLP-1 weight loss medications!
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Kristina Visscher
about 1 year ago
Great write up about Saturday's Brain Chats at 11 AM in Avondale library!
www.thekitchinsink.com/post/free-ev...
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Free Event! GLP-1Weight Loss Medicines: Myths, Truths, and a Tale of Basic Science
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to make headlines across the country. But what do they really do? If you've been curious, you're not alone. I get a lot of questions about these medi...
https://www.thekitchinsink.com/post/free-event-glp-1weight-loss-medicines-myths-truths-and-a-tale-of-basic-science?utm_campaign=3ece7ffe-854d-4a7a-8013-02ba12612cc7&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail_lp&cid=a369d718-4c12-4876-92e5-e777e3549606
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Interested in learning more about the neuroscience underlying GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic? Attend this FREE upcoming event featuring UAB expert
@andrewhardaway.bsky.social
! All Brain Chats are open to the public - we welcome your attendance and questions!
about 1 year ago
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Save the date for the 2025 UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center retreat on September 17-18th, to be held in the beautiful new Heersink Conference Center on the UAB campus! Registration and agenda details to come.
about 1 year ago
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The CNC is excited to help sponsor Brain Awareness Week from March 26-29, 2025 with our partners at the McWane Science Center. Each year we reach thousands of area kids with hands on demonstrations that help spark a curiosity about the nervous system and inspire future scientists.
over 1 year ago
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Congratulations to all of the UAB 2025 Pittman Scholars, including CNC faculty member
@andrewhardaway.bsky.social
!
www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
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2025 Pittman Scholars announced
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the 2025 Pittman Scholars. This prestigious honor recognizes assistant professors who have held that rank for fewer than five years for their e...
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/news/latest/item/3202-2025-pittman-scholars-announced
over 1 year ago
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UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
Kristina Visscher
over 1 year ago
This Saturday at 11 AM at Avondale Library in Birmingham, check out the next installment of Brain Chats! We'll be talking about The Power of the Clock: How Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Shape Our Lives. Appropriate topic, as we approach the shortest days of the year!
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Interested in UAB graduate programs in Neuroscience or Neuroengineering? NeuroScholars awards will be selected from program applications and includes $10,000 in discretionary and award funds! Check out links below for more information.
www.uab.edu/gbs/home/the...
www.uab.edu/engineering/...
over 1 year ago
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