January 31, 2023
Creating a Thriving MNI Postdoc Community
Q&A with MNI Postdoc Community Leader Samantha Regan, Ph.D.
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January 6, 2023
Geometry of the brain, dimensions of the mind
MNI affiliates identify new ways to characterize states of consciousness
January 3, 2023
U-M Researchers Leading Partnership Studying Mental Fatigue
U-M researchers are leading a multi-university partnership that seeks to understand and predict cognitive fatigue in individuals.
December 19, 2022
Happy Holidays from MNI!
As we approach the end of this year and the holiday season kicks into gear, we wanted to take a moment to reflect and note the things we have to be thankful for as the Interim Co-Directors of MNI.
December 13, 2022
Dr. George Mashour Founds Michigan Psychedelic Center
A new center launched earlier this year will focus on developing a deeper understanding of the brain through studying psychedelics. The Michigan Psychedelic Center, or M-PsyC, aims to advance multidisciplinary education, research, patient care, and community engagement related to psychedelics.
December 3, 2022
Dr. Jill Becker Wins U-M Distinguished Faculty Award
Congratulations to MNI Affiliate Dr. Jill Becker who recently received the University of Michigan Distinguished Faculty Award.
November 29, 2022
MNI to Host Big Ten Neuroscience Seminar on 12/16
Join MNI on Thursday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m. EST as we host the Big Ten Neuroscience Seminar!
November 21, 2022
Unraveling the biology behind aggressive pediatric brain tumor reveals potential new treatment avenue
Precision oncology approach shows potential for high-grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation.
November 10, 2022
MNI Plans Strong Presence at Society for Neuroscience Conference 2022
It's time for members of the University of Michigan's neuroscience community to make their way to San Diego, California for this year's Neuroscience 2022, the Society of Neuroscience 's (SfN) Annual Meeting!
November 3, 2022
Is It Burnout or Depression? Expanding Efforts to Improve Physician Well-Being
On November 3, the New England Journal of Medicine published an article by MNI Professor and U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center Director Srijan Sen , M.D., Ph.D .
October 28, 2022
Work-hours and depression in first-year resident physicians
In an “emulated” clinical trial, longer work weeks were strongly linked to a larger rise in depression symptoms, pushing some first-year resident physicians into moderate or severe depression range, according to a team of researchers at the University of Michigan.
October 24, 2022
BERNARD W. AGRANOFF, 1926-2022
Bernard William Agranoff M.D. passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. A giant in the field of neuroscience, he studied the biochemistry of the brain and was the first to show that memory requires protein synthesis. He made numerous other seminal discoveries and mentored over 60 trainees.
October 13, 2022
Drs. Chestek and Patil featured on Neil deGrasse Tyson Podcast
American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson learns about brain-machine interfaces and prosthetics you can control with your mind featuring MNI's Dr. Cindy Chestek and
September 28, 2022
How a single protein can slow down age-related hearing loss
Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
September 1, 2022
Introducing... the MNI Postdoctoral Advancement Program!
MNI is creating an MNI Postdoctoral Advancement Program to enhance the recruitment and training of postdocs and to build a community where postdocs can thrive.
August 18, 2022
New International Neuroscience Research Partnerships Available
MNI Faculty and Affiliates have new opportunities to partner with researchers in China through one of the medical school’s longest-running international collaborations.
August 3, 2022
MCDB Calls on U-M Neuroscientists to help with Faculty Recruiting
The U-M Department of Molecular, Celluar and Developmental Biology (MCDB) is recruiting for two faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level or above, depending on the candidates.
July 26, 2022
Who are the U-M Neuroscience Innovators?
In January 2022, Christian Burgess, Ph.D. , U-M Assistant Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute, became the Director of the U-M Neuroscience Innovators. MNI sat down with Dr. Burgess last week to chat about
July 25, 2022
ANA Awards Barmada, Eid for Outstanding Accomplishments
The American Neurological Association (ANA), the professional organization representing the world’s top academic neurologists and neuroscientists, has announced the recipients of its 2022 scientific awards. These prestigious awards recognize leaders in academic neurology and neuroscience who have exemplified excellence in research, teaching,
July 22, 2022
As science searches for answers on depression, what should patients do today?
The brain’s a complicated place. But medications, talk therapy, lifestyle changes and advanced treatments do work, as research continues into why