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You are cordially invited to the

Tenth Annual

McKnight Brain Research Foundation

Poster Reception

Sunday, November 4, 2018

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4^th Floor Garden Terrace

910 Broadway Circle

San Diego, CA 92101

                                                                                                  Hosted by:

Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute

The University of Arizona

Evelyn F. & William L. McKnight Brain Institute

The University of Florida

Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute

The University of Miami

Sponsored by:

McKnight Brain Research Foundation

Established by Evelyn F. McKnight

Lucas Pozzo-Miller, et al., were published in the eNeuro September/October 2018 edition under Disorders of the Nervous System, Loss of Mecp2 Causes Atypical Synaptic and Molecular Plasticity of Parvalbumin-Expressing Interneurons Reflecting Rett Syndrome-Like Sensorimotor Defects

The Neuroscience Student Summer Seminar series continued the success of past years, with every student giving an outstanding presentation of their PhD projects.  The students shared their enthusiasm for neuroscience and questions from the audience resulted in great discussions.     

Fellow PhD students, summer SPIN students, postdocs, and faculty members of the UAB Neuroscience community attended the weekly event. Course director, Dr. Lucas Pozzo-Miller, was impressed with the level of accomplishments in all the projects and stated, “Every student in this group has a bright future in the field of neuroscience and I look forward to seeing where their journey takes them in the coming years.”

The Neuroscience Student Summer Seminar series is offered each summer as a graduate-level course that allows students to gain experience presenting their results, and to actively participate as audience members in scientific presentations.

Dr. Lucas Pozzo-Miller, has accepted a nomination to the "Neurodifferentiation, Plasticity, Regeneration, and Rhythmicity" (NDPR) Study Section beginning July 01, 2018 – June 30, 2024. This will be Dr. Pozzo-Miller’s third term as a member of a study section.

Members are selected on the basis of their demonstrated competence and achievement in their scientific discipline as evidenced by the quality of research accomplishments, publications in scientific journals, and other significant scientific activities, achievements and honors. Membership on a committee requires a commitment from the members and also their institutions as a considerable amount of time is needed to fulfill their duties. Study sections review grant applications submitted to the NIH

Dr. Pozzo-Miller is a professor in the Department of Neurobiology and a scientist at the Civitan International Research Center.

Dr. Farah Lubin has been invited to serve on the Clinical Neuroplasticity and Neurotransmitters Study Section, Center for Scientific Review. Study Sections review grant applications submitted to the NIH. Recommendations are made based on the completed reviews.  The group will also monitor progress of each of the funded projects.

The six-year commitment will begin July 1, 2018 and will require dedication from Dr. Lubin as she balances her time away from her lab while attending the sessions.

Being nominated to serve is an honor as only those who have demonstrated competence and achievement in their respective fields are invited. Membership requires a major commitment of professional time and energy and only those with outstanding credentials and scientific achievements are invited to participate. 

Amoy Antunet, from Atlanta, Georgia, is an internet sensation as she explains neuroscience from a lab in her bedroom.  Amoy's father, Davin Shepherd, has been instrumental in helping guide Amoy in her pursuit.  Her Facebook page and videos have had astonishing success.  Finding her father's microscope at the age of 3 began her interest in the world of science. 

Amoy will be participating in the 2018 Neuroscience Roadmap Scholars Program scheduled June 20 - 22, 2018. 

Dr. Farah Lubin has offered to mentor Amoy, should she decide to pursue neuroscience. 

 Dr. Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, has been selected to serve as chairperson of the Neurogenesis and  Cell Fate Study Section, Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH peer review process entails a commitment of time from the researcher and also the researcher’s home university.  It is a great honor to be considered for the position and Dr. Overstreet-Wadiche has graciously accepted the challenge.  Her term will cover July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.  

Dr. Overstreet-Wadiche is an associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology and a scientist at the Civitan International Research Center.