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At the forefront of neuroscience discoveries and in the training of our next generation of neuroscientists. #UtProsim @VT_Science

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The School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is hiring a tenure track assistant professor. Join our amazing 23 primary research an instructional faculty, our thriving Neuroscience Ph.D. program, and over 750 undergraduate neuroscience majors in Blacksburg VA!
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The School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is hiring a tenure track assistant professor. Join our amazing 23 primary research an instructional faculty, our thriving Neuroscience Ph.D. program, and over 750 undergraduate neuroscience majors in Blacksburg VA!
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September 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Our Neuroscience PhD students had a great summer. Check out some of their accomplishments below! Shout out to Tung, Gabe, Ainul, CHin-Hui, Brieanne, Gladys and Kelly! So impressed.
September 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Take a listen to the conversation between Neuroscience faculty member Georgia Hodes and Brain Ponderings Mark Mattson regarding her career path to science.
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Georgia Hodes: Sex Differences in Responses to Stress and Vulnerability to Neurological Disorders
YouTube video by BRAIN PONDERINGS podcast with Dr. Mark Mattson
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September 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations to Neuroscience PhD student, Yuhang Dong and Dr. Ann Gregus on their new review on Alcohol use disorder-associated pain.

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September 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is hiring a tenure track assistant professor. Join our amazing 23 primary research an instructional faculty, our thriving Neuroscience Ph.D. program, and over 750 undergraduate neuroscience majors in Blacksburg VA!
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September 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
School of Neuroscience scientists along with colleagues from FBRI reveal reveal brain signaling that sets Parkinson’s disease apart from essential tremor
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Scientists reveal brain signaling that sets Parkinson’s disease apart from essential tremor
For the first time, scientists measured dopamine and serotonin in real time in people with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. The signals showed a fundamental difference — a key step forward f...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Listen to FBRI and School of Neuroscience faculty member Meike van Heijden talk about how the brain develops (from the lens of the cerebellum)!
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'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: How does a brain even happen?
Neuroscientist Meike van der Heijden of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC explains how understanding childhood brain development could guide treatments for movement disorders.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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The School of Neuroscience at VT is hiring a new instructor with a start date in August. Join an amazing group of faculty and students in beautiful Blacksburg, Virginia!
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May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Morgan Patrick, who was officially hooded at yesterday’s Ph.D. commencement ceremony.
We’re proud to celebrate this major milestone for our 2025 graduate and look forward to her continued success in the field.
#PhDGraduation #ClassOf2025 #CongratulationsDrPatrick
May 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The School of Neuroscience at VT is hiring a new instructor with a start date in August. Join an amazing group of faculty and students in beautiful Blacksburg, Virginia!
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May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Virginia Tech football has been using Metallica’s Enter Sandman for their walkout music since 2000 and last night the band finally played Lane Stadium setting off the Richter scale
May 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Class of 2025: Michael 'Mikey' Harrigan finds purpose through innovation: The College of Engineering and School of Neuroscience Outstanding Senior focused on others in his drive for success in academics, research, and athletics.

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Class of 2025: Michael 'Mikey' Harrigan finds purpose through innovation
Harrigan came to Virginia Tech inspired to pursue a career that would help people struggling with medical issues, such as his grandfather's battle with dementia. Combining neuroscience with computer s...
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May 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Check out this article about Dr. Phillip's course 'War and the Brain' - a collaboration between neuroscience students and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets addresses impacts of military stressors on cognitive function and training.
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Collaboration advances practical neuroscience to make soldiers safer
The collaboration between neuroscience students and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets addresses impacts of military stressors on cognitive function and training.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
April 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Student graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Neuroscience, and started the Ph.D. program at UVA shortly thereafter. Join and hear from Addison as she shares her exciting journey in neuroscience — this is an event you will not want to miss!
March 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
On behalf of the School of Neuroscience - THANK YOU!
Giving day was a success. Your support benefits Hokies.
February 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Call to action - VT Neuroscience Alumni
Giving Day is in full swing!
80 donations to the School of Neuroscience Annual Fund unlocks our $10K challenge.
Every donation counts - $5 or $10.
Designate School of Neuroscience Annual Fund
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Virginia Tech Giving Day 2025
Get in the game and support Hokies!
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February 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Virginia Tech Giving Day starts today at noon! We have supported over 70 summer undergraduate research fellowships, in part, through donor giving day support! 80 donations will unlock our 10K challenge!
Be sure to designate School of Neuroscience
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Virginia Tech Giving Day 2025
Save the Date - Feb. 19-20, 2025
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February 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Mattison Homard, a senior majoring in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience wins the ASPIRE award!
Embrace Ut Prosim as a Way of Life
Student Affairs Aspire! Awards recognize recipients' passion for progress
Student Affairs celebrates students and faculty or staff who exemplify the Aspirations for Student Learning through their roles at Virginia Tech.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New whiteboard in Sandy. Up for one day and our undergrads already hard at work - can anyone say 'Mark Cline and diagramming?'
February 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Our first post on Bluesky!!
Take a look at this great article written by assistant professor Georgia Hodes, and published in the Transmitter!
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Rethinking mental health: The body’s impact on the brain
Mounting evidence illustrates how peripheral molecules can influence brain function, offering new therapeutic targets.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM