Our Neurophysiology exams tend to ask practical questions from atypical angles. In our first exam of this semester, our talented students were tasked with dissecting the captivating scene from “Casino Royale” where Bond grapples with the effects of foxglove digitalis (https://youtu.be/3jQbXuvGR5o?si=EyOcN2Q_jmzpj4_i), considering the aspect “true to the biology” and…
Congratulations Rachel Gunraj for receiving Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) from the Society for Neuroscience. This award will help fund her travel to the SfN conference in Washington D.C. this November.
Congratulations to Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty who has been selected as Chair of the National Institute of Aging Career Development Facilitating The Transition to Independence Study Section (AGCD). Her term will be three years.
UF’s Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students (CURBS) and UF Student Government hosted the 2023 Undergraduate Research Expo September 25th from 5-7pm. The expo serves to familiarize undergraduates with the variety of research conducted at UF and provide them with the opportunity to network with research faculty members. There…
Congratulations to Katherine Gonzalez for receiving the 2023 NIDA Diversity Scholars Travel Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Office of Diversity and Health Disparities (ODHD). This award will provide funds to pay for the costs of attending SfN in Washington, D.C. this November.
In the journey towards earning a Ph.D., one of the most significant milestones is conquering the qualifying exams. These exams serve as a rite of passage, marking the transition from being a graduate student to a full-fledged doctoral candidate. It’s a grueling test of knowledge, dedication, and perseverance. Today, we…
