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“ One of the hallmarks of the Department of Neuroscience is the level of interaction and collaboration between laboratories and laboratories in other departments. ”

RICHARD HUGANIR, PhD, Director

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  • “We study neural circuits for sensory perception, with a focus on touch.” Daniel O'Connor PhD Professor of Neuroscience
    Co-Director of the Neuroscience Training Program
  • “We study the neural basis of learning and memory, decision-making, and timing.” Marshall Hussain Shuler PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience
  • “I study how cells of the retina and hypothalamus are formed and contribute to behavior.” Seth Blackshaw PhD Professor of Neuroscience
  • “My lab studies how brain circuits process sensory information to generate perception.” Solange Brown MD, PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience
  • “My lab studies movement control and learning in people with and without brain damage.” Amy Bastian PhD Professor of Neuroscience
  • Daeyeol Lee PhD Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychological and Brain Sciences
  • “My lab studies the impact of long noncoding RNAs on the establishment and maintenance of distinct neuronal cell types.” Loyal Goff PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Genetic Medicine
  • “We study the neural codes that make object/scene vision so vivid and information-rich.” Ed Connor PhD Professor of Neuroscience

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25 11 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Uli Mueller for being awarded the Scientific Grand Prize from the Foundation Pour L'Audition!

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  • “ The waterfront promenade is a great way to enjoy a sunny day in Baltimore. From Harborplace, you can walk east through lovely waterfront neighborhoods—Harbor East, Fells Point,Canton. Great watering holes, pubs, and coffee shops! ” Ronald Schnaar, Professor
    “ The Chesapeake Bay is one of the premier sailing areas in the world. I love sailing my boat and spending time on the water. ” Ernst Niebur, Professor
    “ I love the Crab Cake Cones from the Gypsy Queen (gypsyqueencafe.com) food truck when they’re on campus. ” Jenn Orthmann Murphy, MD, PhD (Postdoc, Bergles Lab)
  • “ The year-round ultimate frisbee leagues in Catonsville and the Neuroscience department softball team. ” Travis Faust, Graduate Student (Sawa Lab)
    “ I’m new here, so getting lost biking through Baltimore has been a great way to explore. The murals are beautiful. Also, it’s wonderful to be living in a city that is celebrated for their crab dishes—my favorite comfort food! ” Raina D’Aleo, Graduate Student
    “ Each neighborhood in Baltimore has a unique personality offering a variety of affordable food options. I love the charcuterie selection at Trinacria and Parts & Labor. ” Wendy Xin, Graduate Student (Bonci Lab)