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We study neuromodulation of rhythmic neural circuits in the crab stomatogastric nervous system via electrophysiological & anatomical approaches.
Oxford, OH
Joined January 2018
Miami brain cell research could lead to targeted therapies for autism: Miami neuroscience research duo discovered how to restore electrical activity in brain cells linked to autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/gu2iTqQHsA
@miamiuniversity @OhioHigherEd
miamioh.edu
Miami neuroscience research duo discovered how to restore electrical activity in brain cells linked to autism spectrum disorder
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The Neural Systems & Behavior Course (Marine Biol. Lab) is an amazing opportunity to learn about many different approaches to studying nervous system control of many behaviors. Learn from experts, expand your science network, go to "science summer camp"!
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I will be co-teaching a summer course at Allen Institute on connectomics education please apply. Travel support, new connectomics data sets and learning directly from the scientists who built these datasets. Details here: https://t.co/e50GJoSn0X...
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Learn to analyze open neuroscience data and introduce dry lab modules into your existing classes at the Incorporating Open Connectomics data into...
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Congrats to MS student Hope Bishop on a great talk at the Dynamic Neural Networks meeting yesterday! Come see Amber Colegrove and Caleigh Naylon at their SfN Faculty for Undergrad Neuroscience posters K2 and E56 in Halls C-H at 6:45 tonight!
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When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018. Read more on #STEMSTEAMDay: https://t.co/1TZ0pwBtMJ
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Ozempic, MRI machines and flat screen televisions all emerged out of fundamental research decades earlier — the very types of study being slashed by the US government https://t.co/boJwvyg9Gt
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Nature - Ozempic, MRI machines and flat screen televisions all emerged out of fundamental research decades earlier — the very types of study being slashed by the US government.
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Make your spring term unforgettable! 🌊 Join MBL’s Semester in Biological Discovery for an immersive, hands-on dive into parasitology, biodiversity, neurophysiology & more. 📅 Mar 1–May 23, 2026 🗓️ Apply by Dec 12: https://t.co/ofpBXhr53w No research experience required!
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Miami (OH) is hiring! In Biology, we are looking for a neuroscientist to develop their independent lab while teaching physiology/neurobiology courses. Join a collaborative and growing neuroscience community in Oxford, OH! Details:
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Attention Neurobiologists! The Biology Department at Miami University (Oxford, OH) is searching for a tenure-track Neurobiologist to teach neurobiology and physiology courses and develop an active research program. https://t.co/Th8NuQeO1e
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It's #BrainAwarenessWeek! Today's #neuroscience model organism is the zebrafish (Danio rerio). With their transparent embryos and rapidly developing brains, zebrafish offer incredible insights into brain function, development, and disease. 🐟 #KavliNeuro #BAW
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It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek! Today, we're highlighting songbirds as a key model organism in #neuroscience research. These vocal learners help scientists study how the brain processes speech, learning, and memory. #KavliNeuro #BAW
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Great article by John Tuthill on the incredible impact of hands-on summer courses such as @NSB_MBL at the @MBLScience. https://t.co/rTcqVZMPc5
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Among other reasons, this tradition helps researchers rekindle the unfettered joy that initially brought them to the field.
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Cheers to our last paper of 2024, as part of the @ACSChemNeurosci special issue "Monitoring Molecules in Neuroscience 2024" 🥳 MS reveals cocaine-induced, region-specific changes in the rat brain peptidome 👇 Congrats to @Gaoyuan_Lu and all co-authors 🎉 https://t.co/1k827xxpPI
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Addiction to psychostimulants, including cocaine, causes widespread morbidity and mortality and is a major threat to global public health. Currently, no pharmacotherapies can successfully treat...
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In honor of the holiday season, enjoy this graceful interpretation of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Sea Cucumber!
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Congratulations to Amber Colegrove (Soph.) and Co-authors Hope Bishop (Sr.) and Caleigh Naylon (Jr.) on their successful Undergraduate Research Award funding applications! I look forward to seeing what they learn from their exciting projects in the Spring!
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Seeking MS or PhD students for NIH-funded project. How do neuromodulators regulate neurons & synapses to switch between rhythmic circuit outputs? Highly supportive environment to learn electrophysiology & gain presentation (regional/national meetings), writing & mentoring skills.
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