11 Dec

“Data Analytic Identification of Interacting Neural Populations: Ideas and Issues” Hosted by the Department of Statistics and Data Science, Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience and Transdisciplinary Institute in Applied Data Sciences (TRIADS) Abstract: As improved recording technologies have created new opportunities for neurophysiological investigation, interest has shifted toward dynamic evolution in neural activity across […]

11 Dec

“A Multiple Biomarker Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease for Underrepresented and Underserved Groups” This Monday Noon seminar mini-series is co-hosted by the WashU Hope Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology. Mini-series: PET Imaging in Genetic and Late Onset Alzheimer Disease Organizer, Aisling Chaney (WashU Radiology) Full schedule, Hope Center Monday Noon Seminars For inquiries contact the Hope Center.

11 Dec

“Remembered Reality: Towards a Profile of Metamemory Function among Persons with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders” Hosted by the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences Abstract: Interest in how metacognitive mechanisms might contribute to the pathogenesis, maintenance, and experience of psychopathology has dramatically increased in the past two decades. In fact, it has spawned several new psychological […]

11 Dec

“Divergent Self-Assembly of Block Heterochiral Stereoisomer Arrays” Thesis lab: Jai Rudra (WashU Biomedical Engineering) Abstract: The autonomous organization of parts into ordered architectures, or biomolecular self-assembly, is an elementary natural process that defines and guides the construction and function of living organisms. This phenomenon has emerged as a potent tool for the creation of novel […]

12 Dec

“Understanding the Role of Oxidative Metabolism in Physiology and Cancer” Hosted by the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology Full schedule, Cell Biology & Physiology seminars For inquiries contact Terese Hall.

12 Dec

Nelly Friedrichsen: “Presenilin-1 mutation position influences amyloidosis, small vessel disease, and dementia with disease stage”Qing Wang: “Investigating Neuroinflammation in AD Using Diffusion-based MRI” Hosted by the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC) Full schedule, Knight ADRC seminars For inquiries contact Emma Swinford.

12 Dec

“How to Get NSF Funding” Hosted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (MEMS) This seminar will be an overview of the elements and process that bring a proposal to be recommended for an award by a National Science Foundation program director. Detailed elements of the review and recommendation process are included. Details […]

12 Dec

“Quantifying Basic Environmental Supports in the First Year of Life to Promote Cognitive, Behavioral and Brain Development: ‘The Thrive Factor’” Hosted by the Department of Psychiatry For inquiries contact Cindy Hartwig.

13 Dec

Daniel McAdams: “Pursuing Convergent Research Funding at NSF”Enrico Klotzsch: “Lymphocyte mechano-regulation for immunotherapies”Christopher Topp: “More than a feeling: Plant root growth, interactions with soil, and the importance to sustainable agriculture” Hosted by WashU Mechanobiology Please RSVP by December 6 Keynote Talks (Location: Brauer Hall, Room 3015) 2:00 pm Daniel McAdams, NSF Program Officer (CMMI) – […]

13 Dec

“An eye into the brain: Retinal imaging and neuro degenerative diseases“ Hosted by the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Neuroimaging Labs Research Center’s East Labs For inquiries contact Jessica Banks.

14 Dec

“Exploring the molecular mechanisms in the human amyloid plaque niche using spatial transcriptomics” Hosted by the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI) Short bio: Dr. Hans-Ulrich Klein is a computational scientist with extensive experience in analyzing genome-wide datasets and developing innovative systems biology approaches and statistical models for large-scale demonic data. His overarching research objective is […]

14 Dec

“Unraveling mechanisms of neurodegeneration: Lessons from rare kids” Hosted by the St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) and the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) For inquiries contact Dorothy Campbell.

14 Dec

“Ocular Drug Discovery: Novel Targets and Mechanisms for Cataract and Retinal Degeneration” Hosted by the John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Vision Science Seminars are held weekly on Thursday morning (10-11a, unless noted) from September to May. Full schedule, Vision Science seminars For inquiries contact Marion Timothy.

15 Dec

Systems Journal Club: Franken lab (WashU Neuroscience)

December 15, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Neuroscience Research Building 10101 (NRB 10th floor; Medical Campus)

The Systems Journal Club has spirited discussions of recent systems neuroscience papers, covering sensory, motor and cognitive issues. If you have questions about schedule, food, computer setup, and the like, please email Yuma Kanazawa and Waleed Babar. Pizza at 11:45a. Full schedule and archives, Systems Journal Club For inquiries or to be added to the journal club […]

15 Dec

Synapse Journal Club: Kress lab (WashU Neurology)

December 15, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Biotechnology 330 (Medical Campus)

The Synapse Journal Club explores recent publications on the neuronal synapse and its function. The scope is broad and can accommodate everyone’s interests in synapses, ranging from development to disease. Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 am. For inquiries contact Geraldine Kress.

15 Dec

Neuroscience TGIF

December 15, 2023
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
McDonnell Sciences 928 (Medical Campus)

Please join us at this week’s TGIF! All are invited including students in any program as well as postdocs. Please note the location —TGIF will be held in McDonnell Sciences 928. Neuroscience TGIFs are brought to you by the McDonnell Center for Systems Neuroscience, the McDonnell Center for Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, the Department of […]

18 Dec

HYBRID Rapid Antidepressants Journal Club: Boris Heifets (Stanford University)

December 18, 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom/Couch 3001B (Medical Campus, 4515 McKinley Ave)

The recent development of novel, fast acting, and durable antidepressant treatments such as Ketamine, Brexanolone, and Psilocybin has disrupted our view of the neuroscience and treatment of mood disorders. The Rapid Antidepressants Journal Club focuses on the research into the basic and translational science of how these drugs work. Full schedule, Rapid Antidepressants Journal Club […]

18 Dec

“Imaging the AT(N) in Genetic Forms of AD” This Monday Noon seminar mini-series is co-hosted by the WashU Hope Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology. Mini-series: PET Imaging in Genetic and Late Onset Alzheimer Disease Organizer, Aisling Chaney (WashU Radiology) Full schedule, Hope Center Monday Noon Seminars For inquiries contact the Hope Center.

19 Dec

“Cell surface receptor: From ligand identification to drug development” Hosted by the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology Full schedule, Cell Biology & Physiology seminars For inquiries contact Terese Hall.

12 Jan

Amanda Cimino: “Synthetic gene circuits for autonomously regulated circadian-driven drug delivery to target flares in arthritis”Lizzie Tilden: “Temporal dynamics of Protein Kinase A across the sleep-wake cycle” Hosted by the Hope Center Clocks & Sleep Club The Hope Center Clocks & Sleep Club discusses recent publications and data related to biological timing. There will be food, drink […]

12 Jan

Hosted by the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders The new Hope Center Lipid Metabolism Research Group gathers those who have made pioneering contributions in understanding the connection between lipid metabolism, immune activation and neurological/psychiatric disorders, and others who would like to know more about these contributions, better understand the role of lipid metabolism in health […]

22 Jan

HYBRID Rapid Antidepressants Journal Club: Conor Liston (Cornell University)

January 22, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom/Couch 3001B (Medical Campus, 4515 McKinley Ave)

The recent development of novel, fast acting, and durable antidepressant treatments such as Ketamine, Brexanolone, and Psilocybin has disrupted our view of the neuroscience and treatment of mood disorders. The Rapid Antidepressants Journal Club focuses on the research into the basic and translational science of how these drugs work. Full schedule, Rapid Antidepressants Journal Club […]