UMSOM Program in Neuroscience
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Join us for the final PIN Journal Club presentations of 2025! Come show your support for these PIN students Tuesdays at noon.
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Join us for the final PIN Journal Club presentations of 2025! Come show your support for these PIN students Tuesdays at noon.
UMB Program in Neuroscience is at the graduate school fair at SfN! Come say hi!
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
UMB Program in Neuroscience is at the graduate school fair at SfN! Come say hi!
Happening NOW: PIN PhD candidate Naibo Zhang from the Polster Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Mitochondria-based mechanisms and interventions for neurotrauma-relevant neuroinflammatory responses. Join us in Davidge Hall or via zoom to show your support!
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happening NOW: PIN PhD candidate Naibo Zhang from the Polster Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Mitochondria-based mechanisms and interventions for neurotrauma-relevant neuroinflammatory responses. Join us in Davidge Hall or via zoom to show your support!
Time to recruit the next cohort of scientists! Interested in learning more about our Program before applying?
To receive additional information by email, please complete our inquiry form - umaryland.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Accoun...
To receive additional information by email, please complete our inquiry form - umaryland.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Accoun...
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Time to recruit the next cohort of scientists! Interested in learning more about our Program before applying?
To receive additional information by email, please complete our inquiry form - umaryland.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Accoun...
To receive additional information by email, please complete our inquiry form - umaryland.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Accoun...
MONDAY: PIN PhD candidate Alex Wiltse will present his dissertation proposal from the Blanpied Lab - Come show your support at 2:00 pm in Hosick Hall!
November 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
MONDAY: PIN PhD candidate Alex Wiltse will present his dissertation proposal from the Blanpied Lab - Come show your support at 2:00 pm in Hosick Hall!
Join us for the November PIN Journal Club presentations! Come show your support for these PIN students Tuesdays at noon.
November 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us for the November PIN Journal Club presentations! Come show your support for these PIN students Tuesdays at noon.
TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Madeline Hohmeister will present her dissertation proposal from the Jhou Lab - Anatomical characterization of opioid-sensitive GABAergic afferents to the VTA. Come show your support at 11:00 in HSF 3 1010 on Oct 14!
October 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Madeline Hohmeister will present her dissertation proposal from the Jhou Lab - Anatomical characterization of opioid-sensitive GABAergic afferents to the VTA. Come show your support at 11:00 in HSF 3 1010 on Oct 14!
TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Ryan Mayers from the Polster Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Investigating the role of TPCN1 and pro-inflammatory microglial activation in mitochondrial bioenergetics and dynamics. Join us in Taylor Hall or via zoom at 12:00 pm to show your support!
October 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Ryan Mayers from the Polster Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Investigating the role of TPCN1 and pro-inflammatory microglial activation in mitochondrial bioenergetics and dynamics. Join us in Taylor Hall or via zoom at 12:00 pm to show your support!
This Thursday, Neuro Networks Seminar Series presents 2 trainee talks! 12:30 pm in Taylor Hall.
September 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This Thursday, Neuro Networks Seminar Series presents 2 trainee talks! 12:30 pm in Taylor Hall.
TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Carolyn Doty will present her thesis proposal from the Roche Lab - the effects of alcohol, antibiotics and their interaction on the gut microbiome. Come show your support at 12:30 in Hosick Hall!
September 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Carolyn Doty will present her thesis proposal from the Roche Lab - the effects of alcohol, antibiotics and their interaction on the gut microbiome. Come show your support at 12:30 in Hosick Hall!
Perhaps the most highly anticipated event, Guess my Paper! Would you be able to identify an unlabeled Western Blot from one of your papers? Congrats to the winner, Dr. Kelly Dunn!
September 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Perhaps the most highly anticipated event, Guess my Paper! Would you be able to identify an unlabeled Western Blot from one of your papers? Congrats to the winner, Dr. Kelly Dunn!
Our day started off with research Pictionary, where you describe your research by drawing it! Faculty and students then collaborated on PIN Toks, short 30 second videos about neuroscience. Later we crafted mini “grants” from random prompts and let our creative ideas flow!
September 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Our day started off with research Pictionary, where you describe your research by drawing it! Faculty and students then collaborated on PIN Toks, short 30 second videos about neuroscience. Later we crafted mini “grants” from random prompts and let our creative ideas flow!
Another successful Program in Neuroscience Retreat! Our faculty and trainees engaged in (loosely) scientific activities together and had lots of fun! ->
September 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Another successful Program in Neuroscience Retreat! Our faculty and trainees engaged in (loosely) scientific activities together and had lots of fun! ->
Come visit the Neuroscience Outreach and Volunteer Association at the Involvement Fair NOW until 1:00 on the Nursing Lawn by the SMC Campus Center! Learn about all of the exciting science events you can be a part of in the coming year.
September 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Come visit the Neuroscience Outreach and Volunteer Association at the Involvement Fair NOW until 1:00 on the Nursing Lawn by the SMC Campus Center! Learn about all of the exciting science events you can be a part of in the coming year.
TOMORROW: Friday Sept 12, PIN PhD candidate Hassan Saadi will present his thesis proposal from the Woodworth Lab - Mechanobiological consequences of confined migration in neural progenitor cells. Come show your support at 10:30 in Howard Hall 101!
September 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
TOMORROW: Friday Sept 12, PIN PhD candidate Hassan Saadi will present his thesis proposal from the Woodworth Lab - Mechanobiological consequences of confined migration in neural progenitor cells. Come show your support at 10:30 in Howard Hall 101!
TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Antonio Figueiredo from the Cheer Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Endocannabinoids gate dorsal hippocampal acetylcholine release shaping reward-seeking and spatial memory. Join us in Davidge Hall at 1 pm to show your support!
September 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
TOMORROW: PIN PhD candidate Antonio Figueiredo from the Cheer Lab will publicly defend his dissertation - Endocannabinoids gate dorsal hippocampal acetylcholine release shaping reward-seeking and spatial memory. Join us in Davidge Hall at 1 pm to show your support!
TOMORROW: on Friday Sept 12, PIN PhD candidate Ro Whitten will present their thesis proposal from the Poulopoulos Lab - CRISPR AAV Therapeutics for Glioblastoma: Targeting Neuroligin 3 in the Thmor Microenvironment. Come show your support at 2 pm in Howard Hall!
September 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
TOMORROW: on Friday Sept 12, PIN PhD candidate Ro Whitten will present their thesis proposal from the Poulopoulos Lab - CRISPR AAV Therapeutics for Glioblastoma: Targeting Neuroligin 3 in the Thmor Microenvironment. Come show your support at 2 pm in Howard Hall!
Each rising second year student recently showcased their research at the annual PIN lab rotation presentations. It is so fun to see the exciting work that everyone has been doing during their rotations, and to celebrate the next step as they join their PhD labs!
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Each rising second year student recently showcased their research at the annual PIN lab rotation presentations. It is so fun to see the exciting work that everyone has been doing during their rotations, and to celebrate the next step as they join their PhD labs!
Last day to register for the Program in Neuroscience retreat happening on Friday August 22! Enjoy a fun filled day connecting with old and new friends and colleagues. Register here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @um-mind.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last day to register for the Program in Neuroscience retreat happening on Friday August 22! Enjoy a fun filled day connecting with old and new friends and colleagues. Register here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @um-mind.bsky.social
You won’t want to miss the 2025 annual PIN retreat on August 22 - this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues and enjoy Patapsco Park! Register by August 5 here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
July 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
You won’t want to miss the 2025 annual PIN retreat on August 22 - this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues and enjoy Patapsco Park! Register by August 5 here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Emily DeMarco will present her dissertation proposal from the Blanpied Lab - Elucidating a role for presynaptic cell-adhesion molecule PTPσ
in synaptic protein nano-organization. Come show your support at 11:00 in Howard Hall! @tomblanpied.bsky.social
in synaptic protein nano-organization. Come show your support at 11:00 in Howard Hall! @tomblanpied.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Emily DeMarco will present her dissertation proposal from the Blanpied Lab - Elucidating a role for presynaptic cell-adhesion molecule PTPσ
in synaptic protein nano-organization. Come show your support at 11:00 in Howard Hall! @tomblanpied.bsky.social
in synaptic protein nano-organization. Come show your support at 11:00 in Howard Hall! @tomblanpied.bsky.social
TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Jess McInerney will present her dissertation proposal from the Lobo Lab - The impact of perinatal fentanyl exposure on dopamine circuitry and behavior. Come show your support at 10:00 in Hosick Hall! @marykaylobo.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
TODAY: PIN PhD candidate Jess McInerney will present her dissertation proposal from the Lobo Lab - The impact of perinatal fentanyl exposure on dopamine circuitry and behavior. Come show your support at 10:00 in Hosick Hall! @marykaylobo.bsky.social
Happening today May 27, 5-7:30 PM at UMB’s Community Engagement Center. Join NOVA to connect UMB researchers with the broader Baltimore community as we discuss the gut microbiome, gut-brain axis, and diet for cognitive health! Food will be provided.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Happening today May 27, 5-7:30 PM at UMB’s Community Engagement Center. Join NOVA to connect UMB researchers with the broader Baltimore community as we discuss the gut microbiome, gut-brain axis, and diet for cognitive health! Food will be provided.
@um-mind.bsky.social
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Come celebrate the GPILS Class of 2025 at 1:30 pm! Hosted by Dr. Jess Mong and the Student Advisory Committee 😊🎓
May 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Come celebrate the GPILS Class of 2025 at 1:30 pm! Hosted by Dr. Jess Mong and the Student Advisory Committee 😊🎓
Next Tuesday May 27 NOVA is having their annual Brewing Biology event, with a focus on the Gut Microbiome! Join us for riveting discussion and community building!
Location: UMB’s Community Engagement Center
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-bi...
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Location: UMB’s Community Engagement Center
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-bi...
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May 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Next Tuesday May 27 NOVA is having their annual Brewing Biology event, with a focus on the Gut Microbiome! Join us for riveting discussion and community building!
Location: UMB’s Community Engagement Center
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-bi...
@um-mind.bsky.social
Location: UMB’s Community Engagement Center
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-bi...
@um-mind.bsky.social