Of Sea Stars And Stem Cells

By Stephanie DemarcoSource: DDNews Here we share an exciting article by Stephanie Demarco about marine life and the study of stem cell biology and neural regeneration. “Echinoderms, with their close evolutionary similarity to humans, provide insight into fundamental stem cell biology and neural regeneration that will inform human health.” – Demarco, S. “Humans cannot completely …

Foundations of Rigorous Neuroscience Research

Source: NEURONLINE SfN has partnered with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and members of the scientific community to develop a multimodal training program aiming to inform and empower neuroscientists at all career stages to enhance the rigor and reproducibility of their research. SfN has partnered with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders …

Spring Workshop in Drug Addiction | May 10 -11, 2022

Learn about the neurobiology of addiction, network with UPR and MUSC investigatorsand find out about collaborative, academic and research opportunities. The NeuroID program in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina will be offering a workshop on addiction next May. The workshop will be held at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. …

Yale Biological and Biomedical Sciences Research Symposium Advertisement | YBDIC Outreach

The Yale Biomedical and Biological Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Collective (YBDIC)Outreach Branch is hosting its first annual Research Symposium on Thursday to Friday, August 11-12, 2022 to serve as a forum for community college, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students interested in pursuing higher-education in the biological and biomedical sciences to expose their research, gain professional development skills through workshops and talks, …

Applications to NURO are OPEN!

The Department of Neuroscience and Center for Foundational Neuroscience Research & Education at West Virginia University will offer up to 10 summer internships of research-intensive training to diverse, competitive undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at a US college or institution and have completed their second or third year. The program will run from May 31st- …

Webinar: “The geometry of neural mechanisms for context-dependent decision-making”

The NeuroID program and Princeton University invite you to participate in the scientific seminar entitled: “The geometry of neural mechanisms for context-dependent decision-making” offered by Dr. Carlos Brody, professor at the Institute of Neuroscience at Princeton University. The seminar will be held virtually by the Zoom platform. Seminar information: Title: “The geometry of neural mechanisms …

Panel de Estudiantes Graduados por ASBMB

La American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras, en conjunto con otras organizaciones auspiciadoras, tendran un panel de estudiantes graduados. El mismo tendra como conferenciantes a dos estudiantes graduados (ex-alumnos de RISE y Neuro ID). El panel se llevará a cabo el próximo lunes, 14 …

Elevator Pitch by NeuroID Students

Now you can watch our NeuroID students’ elevator pitch about their ongoing research as part of the program.  WATCH NOW! LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR MENTORS AND PROJECTS HERE : Mentor Project YOU CAN BECOME PART OF OUR PROGRAM TODAY.

NeuroID 2022 Online Application NOW OPEN!

Are you an undergraduate student interested in doing research in neuroscience? The NeuroID is recruiting undergrad students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. What is Neuro-ID Program? | A program designed to increase diversity in Neuroscience. The program provides students with a comprehensive research experience during the last two years of their bachelor’s degree …

Celebran la vigésima novena conferencia anual de neurociencia en Puerto Rico

Redacción, EL VOCERO 06/12/2021 El evento se llevó el pasado sábado, en el Teatro de la Universidad Interamericana de Bayamón. El Departamento de Biología de la Facultad de Ciencias Naturales del Recinto de Río Piedras de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) y el Programa de investigación subgraduada en Neurociencia NeuroID —subvencionado por los Institutos …