We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Valerie Joers and her esteemed lab members on the successful publication of their groundbreaking research titled, “Modulation of Cannabinoid Receptor 2 Alters Neuroinflammation and Reduces Formation of Alpha-Synuclein Aggregates in a Rat Model of Nigral Synucleinopathy.” published in bioRxiv. To…
The upcoming 2024 American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California, promises to be a platform for cutting-edge research and groundbreaking discussions in the field of physiology. Among the distinguished speakers, Lexi Riley-DiPaolo, a promising PhD candidate, has been invited to present…
In recognition of his exemplary mentorship, Andrew Moore’s receipt of the 2024 Graduate School Mentoring Award for Neuroscience is a testament to his profound dedication and impact. Moore’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the intellectual and personal growth of his mentees underscores the transformative power of mentorship in shaping the future…
Congratulations to Drew Gillett on his publication, “Investigating the Role and Regulation of GPNMB in Progranulin-deficient Macrophages.” “These findings highlight the importance of early-stage disease mechanism(s) in peripheral cell populations that may lead to viable treatment strategies to delay disease progression at an early, prodromal timepoint and extend therapeutic windows.”…
Congratulations to Dr. Erica Dale on receiving the College of Medicine’s 2024 Rising Star Researcher Award in Basic or Translational Sciences. This award recognizes exceptional research achievement by a faculty member at the assistant professor level. Dr. Erica Dale studies the neurons in the cervical spine that control breathing to…
Congratulations to Mackenzie Bolen for presenting, “Gut-First biomarker discovery within Parkinson’s Disease: multisystem investigation of inflammatory features associated with Parkinson’s Disease risk and progression” at the 2024 Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases and Related Neurological Disorders Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
Congratulations to Dr. Jose Abisambra’s lab on their recent publication in Aging Brain, “Targeted brain-specific tauopathy compromises peripheral skeletal muscle integrity and function.” To read the full article, click the link below. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589958924000057…
Mr. Patrick McEwen is the Department’s new Fiscal Assistant III. You can reach out to him for purchasing and travel needs. Patrick is a Gainesville native who recently returned to the city after residing in Tampa. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of South…
