News
Valeria Cavalli receives Jaubert Award from the University of Geneva
Valeria Cavalli, PhD, was honored at the Geneva Chemistry & Biochemistry Days in January 2026, where she received the Jaubert Award for her contributions to understanding the molecular basis for neuronal regeneration. The Jaubert award is given every two years and recognizes the work of alumni of the University of Geneva, where Cavalli graduated from […]
Karen O’Malley recognized as AAAS Fellow
Professor of neuroscience Karen O’Malley, PhD, has been named a 2025 Honorary Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This incredible honor recognizes O’Malley’s overall contributions to the scientific community and the impact of her research on science as a whole. “I was surprised and honored when I learned that I […]
Linda Richards named 2026 Australia Day Gala Award Winner
Linda Richards, PhD, was honored at the 2026 Australia Day Gala in January for her outstanding contributions to science and higher education. The gala was held at the Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C., where Richards was recognized alongside eight other Australians living in the United States whose work drives meaningful impact across disciplines and […]
Publications
Laser-engineered PRIME fiber for panoramic reconfigurable control of neural activity
Researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering and the Kepecs Lab have a new paper in Nature Neuroscience describing their development of a panoramically reconfigurable illuminative (PRIME) that offers a powerful platform for optical control of neural circuits across the brain.

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