Holy’s research will investigate the structural features that modulate odorant receptor-ligand interactions in the vomeronasal system, which is responsible for pheromone sensing.
Ann Olendorff retires after more than 35 years in the Department of Neuroscience
Olendorff managed equipment, facilities, renovations, and day-to-day operations, working “minor miracles” to keep the Department running smoothly.
Tristan Qingyun Li receives Brain & Behavior Research Foundation grant
Li’s research will investigate the link between maternal immune activation during fetal development and the development of neurological disorders.
Neuroscience leaders tour research building construction site (Links to an external site)
The Neuroscience Research Building’s 11 stories have been framed and siding installation has begun.
Timothy Holy awarded R01 grant to investigate mouse pheromones
The project aims to answer a fundamental question in neuroscience: how do olfactory cues direct behavior?
Pest control: A profile of Laura Duvall, PhD
From circadian rhythms in Drosophila to feeding and mating in mosquito, Duvall is revealing the inner workings of insect behavior—and how to manipulate it.
ICTS pilot funding drives research on neurodegenerative diseases (Links to an external site)
The Zhao Lab is grateful for ICTS, GTAC@MGI, Knight ADRC, and the Movement Disorders Center for their generous support.
Medical students, faculty honor body donors (Links to an external site)
“This is an occasion for gratitude, immense gratitude.”
Circadian pacemaker neurons exhibit two linked calcium cycles
The slow and fast rhythms reflect distinct cellular processes yet nevertheless have a co-phasic relationship.
Tami Evans, pre-clinical business manager, retires
Evans led the Department of Neuroscience business office since 2010. Mellie Euler, special project administrator, is also retiring after 20 years in the department.