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The latest updates in brain science at UT Southwestern's O'Donnell Brain Institute.
Dallas, TX
Joined December 2016
The Losonczy Lab in the OBI Program for Memory Longevity seeks #postdocs, particularly an in vitro #electrophysiologist to explore the synaptic and dendritic basis of learning using physiological and imaging tools. #optical-imaging #PatchClamp Learn more: https://t.co/GpiylRCUF4
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This could lead to a breakthrough! Jennifer Coughlin, M.D., has been awarded a $4 million grant by the National Institute of Mental Health to study microglia (immune cells) in the brains of people with virally suppressed HIV who have suffered diminished cognitive control. #UTSW
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The OBI Scholars Program is recruiting early career scientists of ANY discipline whose research includes mechanistic studies that advance understanding of CNS disease & aging. Scholars receive a generous ~$3M recruitment package and lab space. Learn more: https://t.co/XfBJXBhdVV
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Dr. David Sanders, Assistant Professor in the Center for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases & Molecular Biology, received the NIH Health Director’s New Innovator Award. His research focuses on the role of RNA/protein assemblies in neurodegeneration.
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David Sanders, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases and Molecular Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been awarded $2.4 million over five...
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Our annual Adaptive Sports Expo is this weekend on the University of Arlington campus. Join us to learn and participate in adaptive sports and recreation.
Sign up now to join us at the Adaptive Sports Expo! Explore a wide range of athletic, recreational and wellness activities for all ability levels at this free event. Find more details and the link to register at https://t.co/lJT6etuHyh.
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UTSW Medical Students interested in Neurosurgery! Our new travel award program, sponsored by @drpouratian, is now accepting applications for 2 awards given this November, each up to $1,000. Apply now! https://t.co/jxU5fSIduC
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Big thanks to Dr. Derek Daniels (@drderekd) for an outstanding talk today! Fascinating talk on the brain circuits of thirst...Eye-opening to see GLP-1’s role beyond feeding.
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Important moment for mental health! Dr. Tarek K. Rajji, Chair of Psychiatry at @UTSW_Psychiatry, joins a high-impact panel at the UN Science Summit today, hosted by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. Topic: advancing mental health policy on a global stage. @MeadowsInst
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Dr. Benjamin Nguyen was named as a recipient of the 2025 UTSW Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards in the mentoring category for demonstrating exceptional commitment and effectiveness as a mentor to health care providers. Congratulations, Dr. Nguyen!
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OBI Investigator, Rong Zhang, Ph.D., and Neurology Instructor, Danilo Cardim, Ph.D., helped developed a noninvasive test for #Alzheimer's disease. The new tool shows significant promise for improving AD diagnosis and staging. Learn more. https://t.co/GPw2AHGOTd
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Proud to welcome back Dr. Aaron Plitt to join our neurosurgical oncology team @utswclements! We are doubling down on leading #braintumor in #DFW and especially care of patients with #NF2. @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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Are you a medical student who is involved in neuroscience research? If so, we invite you to apply for our Physician-Scientist Trainee Symposium. Those selected will give an invited talk and network with our #neuroscience community. All expenses are paid. https://t.co/Lbga06uqv2
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An #immunotherapy option for malignant #meningioma? Check out @MatthewSunMD's encouraging new results using TCR-transduced T-cells to target NY-ESO-1 @JNeurooncol! https://t.co/CHVlHiMavA
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Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Malignant meningiomas lack effective immunotherapeutic options. NY-ESO-1 is a potential immunotherapeutic target, because it is the most frequently expressed...
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We provide a variety of resources for our faculty including an annual workshop for new researchers who will be setting up a lab. Yesterday's workshop featured speakers from across campus who addressed issues like hiring, intellectual property, and research cores. #neuroscience
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Join us for a one-day live CE activity designed for neuroscience professionals - including physicians, APPs, nurses, PT & OT - to explore current trends in neurology. Register today: https://t.co/9Qm92SYtUS
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Dr. Babu Welch was a plenary speaker at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Society for Neurointerventional Surgery in Nashville @SNISinfo and presented "AVM Surgery: Diffusing the Bomb." https://t.co/mGBDAfjsfZ
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SNIS 22nd Annual Meeting & Fellows Course - July 14-18, 2025
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@Parkland, @UTSWMedCenter, & community partners came together for a special day dedicated to compassion, health, and hope. Free screenings for HIV, hypertension & diabetes ✅ Shared stroke awareness with BEFAST 🧠 Met immediate needs with hygiene kits, sunscreen, braces & more.
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Just published: "Immunotherapeutic targeting of NY-ESO-1 in malignant meningiomas with TCR-transduced T-cells" The first engineered TCR immunotherapy for the treatment of meningiomas! @UTSWNeurosurg @UCLANsgy @utswcancer @UTSWBrain @NRCDP_K12
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Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Malignant meningiomas lack effective immunotherapeutic options. NY-ESO-1 is a potential immunotherapeutic target, because it is the most frequently expressed...
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See how @UTSWMedCenter is using #MEG technology to create a world of difference for patients with #epilepsy while expanding the future of brain research for #Alzheimers, #depression & #concussion. https://t.co/b0Lr1KMxjz
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Most days, neurologist Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, M.D., M.P.H., FAAN, FACNS, FAES, can be found staring at rows of brain signals on multiple computer screens, inspecting the squiggly lines for any...
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If you are a medical student who is involved in research, we invite you to apply for our Physician-Scientist Trainee Symposium. Those selected will give an invited talk and network with the UT Southwestern neuroscience community. All expenses are paid. https://t.co/Lbga06uqv2
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