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Rutgers Brain Health Institute
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BHI is the hub for basic, translational, and clinical research into the biological bases of human brain function and dysfunction at Rutgers University.
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One week from today, we kick off #GivingTuesday at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute.

Your support powers pioneering neuroscience research, advances new treatments, and helps train the next generation of brain scientists.

Read the 2025 BHI Brochure: bit.ly/49HkF6E

Support BHI: bit.ly/482PAZR
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Dr. Peng Jiang, Associate Professor at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and a BHI faculty member, published new study in #NatureNeuroscience identifying a rare gene mutation that may protect the brain’s immune cells from damage typically caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
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Inspired by a Family’s Struggle, a Scientist Helps Uncover Defense Against Alzheimer’s Disease
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November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Miriam Bocarsly, Rutgers Brain Health Institute.

Watch the video spotlight → www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG5w...

See her at the BHI Symposium on Dec 3, 2025 → bit.ly/4mQK28G
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#BHIFallSymposium2025 #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #ObesityResearch
Brain Insulin Rescues Dopamine Deficits in Overweight Mice - Dr. Miriam Bocarsly 2025 BHI Symposium
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November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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A new study led by Maia Choi, Postdoctoral Fellow at RWJMS and Vice-Chair of the Postdoctoral and Associate Working Group at BHI, has been published in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Parental Monitoring Is Linked to Fewer Teen Conduct Problems Despite Genetic Risk
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November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Hyung Jin Ahn, @Rutgers Brain Health Institute.

Watch the video spotlight → www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBFi...

See him at the BHI Symposium on Dec 3, 2025 → bit.ly/4mQK28G

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#BHIFallSymposium2025 #BrainHealth #Neuroscience #AlzheimersResearch
Motor Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease - Dr. Hyung Jin Ahn | 2025 BHI Symposium
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November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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🎉 Dr. Linden Parkes, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at @rwjms.bsky.social and Core Faculty Member of the Rutgers Brain Health Institute, has been named one of The Transmitter’s Rising Stars of Neuroscience 2025! @thetransmitter.bsky.social
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November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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In-person registration for the BHI Symposium is sold out.

Attend virtually through the live stream, featuring:
• Welcome remarks from Rutgers Health Chancellor Brian Strom
• Keynote by Dr. Moses V. Chao
• Faculty and trainee presentations

Learn more → bit.ly/4mQK28G
Support BHI → bit.ly/3IX47MQ
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Pabitra Sahoo, Rutgers Brain Health Institute.

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See him at the BHI Symposium on Dec 3, 2025 → bit.ly/4mQK28G
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#BHIFallSymposium2025 #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #Neuroregeneration
Local Translation in Regeneration, Trauma & Developmental Disorders-Pabitra Sahoo 2025 BHI Symposium
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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💡 Check out the November Featured Funding Opportunities from the Rutgers Brain Health Institute!

We’ve curated a selection of federal (NIH) and non-federal (private and nonprofit) opportunities relevant to neuroscience, brain health, and mental health research. 🔗 conta.cc/3JSoXNT
BHI Monthly Funding Opportunity Highlights: November 2025 – NIH and non-federal RFAs for neuroscience, brain health, and mental health research
Email from Rutgers Brain Health Institute       Funding Opportunities The Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) shares a monthly Funding Opportunities newsletter, featuring a curated selection of feder
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November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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BHI welcomed Dr. Michael J. Frank, Edgar L. Marston Professor at Brown University and Director of the Carney Center for Computational Brain Science, for a captivating plenary seminar on “Frontosubthalamic Control over Motivated Action” on Nov 6.
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BHI Plenary Seminar: Dr. Michael J. Frank Delivers Inspiring Plenary on Decision-Making and Deep Brain Stimulation - BHI
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Suchismita Ray, Rutgers Brain Health Institute.

Watch the video spotlight → www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNoB...

See her at the BHI Symposium on Dec 3, 2025 → bit.ly/4mQK28G

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Addiction Neuroimaging, Motivation, and Interventions: Dr. Suchismita Ray | 2025 BHI Symposium
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November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Luciana Mascarenhas Fonseca, Rutgers Brain Health Institute.

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See her at the BHI Symposium on Dec 3, 2025 → bit.ly/4mQK28G
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November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The @rutgersbhi.bsky.social Fall Symposium is nearly sold out.

Few in-person seats remain — but you can join the live stream to experience every session in real time from anywhere.

Register today → bit.ly/4mQK28G
Support BHI → bit.ly/3IX47MQ

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November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Morgan Firestein, Rutgers Brain Health Institute.

Watch on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gVd...

See her at the BHI Symposium on Dec 3, 2025 → bit.ly/4mQK28G

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#BHIFallSymposium2025 #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #AutismResearch
Prenatal Origins of Neurodevelopment - Dr. Morgan Firestein | 2025 BHI Symposium
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November 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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On Oct 24, more than 60 postdoctoral fellows and graduate students gathered for the first Rutgers Brain Health Institute x Princeton Neuroscience Institute Social Science Mixer — a new initiative designed to strengthen scientific & social connections across New Jersey’s two major #neuroscience hubs.
November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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📩 Check out the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) October Monthly Newsletter. Stay up-to-date with our latest faculty achievements, upcoming events, activities, opportunities, and more.

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BHI October Monthly Newsletter
Email from Rutgers Brain Health Institute Stay up-to-date with the latest faculty achievements, upcoming events, activities, and opportunities and more   2025 Eleventh Annual BHI Symposium The 2025 El
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November 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Early registration pricing ends today.

Join the @rutgersbhi.bsky.social for the 2025 Rutgers Brain Health Institute Symposium on December 3, 2025.
Register before midnight to secure early pricing.

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Support BHI → bit.ly/3IX47MQ

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November 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Early registration pricing ends tomorrow for the 2025 Rutgers Brain Health Institute Symposium.

Join @rutgersbhi.bsky.social for a day of neuroscience, innovation, and community.

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#BHIFallSymposium2025 #Neuroscience #BrainHealth
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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At this year’s Rutgers Brain Health Institute Symposium, Dr. Detlev Boison will present new perspectives on epilepsy research and brain health innovation.

Watch his spotlight video on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql2Z...

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What Turns a Healthy Brain into a Diseased Brain? - Dr. Detlev Boison | 2025 BHI Symposium
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October 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Early registration pricing ends this week for the 2025 @rutgersbhi.bsky.social

Event date: December 3, 2025

Early pricing deadline: Saturday, November 1, 2025

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#BHIFallSymposium2025 #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #RutgersResearch
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Last year’s @rutgersbhi.bsky.social Symposium spotlighted the work of trainee researchers like Lenia Lampinen.

Watch her discuss her research and its implications for future studies.

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BHI Symposium Poster Winner Linnea Lampinen - Register for 2025 BHI Symposium
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October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Welcome, Dr. Michael J. Frank, Edgar L. Marston Professor of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences & Director of Carney Center for Computational Brain Science at Brown University, to Rutgers Brain Health Institute Plenary Seminar on Nov 6.
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BHI Plenary Seminar: Dr. Michael J. Frank — Frontosubthalamic Control Over Motivated Action - BHI
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October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The Brain Art Exhibition returns at this year’s @rutgersbhi.bsky.social Symposium, celebrating the creativity that fuels scientific discovery.

Swipe through to see highlights from last year’s exhibition.

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October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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The @rutgersbhi.bsky.social will host Dr. Chao as keynote speaker for its 11th Annual Symposium on Dec 3, 2025.

Read more → brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2025/10/17/d...

Register → bit.ly/4pOqLHM
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#BHIFallSymposium2025 #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #RutgersResearch
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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#Autism is not one story. For some people it’s tied to changes in a specific stretch of DNA on chromosome 15. Dr. Eric Levine explained why this region matters how timing shapes treatment & why more than one gene may drive symptoms—especially seizures
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Autism, Chromosome 15, and Timing | Dr. Eric Levine
Dr. Eric Levine explains how genomic imprinting on chromosome 15 shapes Angelman and Dup15q, why timing matters, and how GABA targets may aid therapy.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM