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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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  • My lab studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pain, itch, and inflammation. Xinzhong Dong PhD Professor of Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Dermatology
  • Christopher Fetsch PhD Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
  • We study neural circuit mechanisms underlying the development of social behaviors. Tomomi Karigo PhD Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
  • My lab investigates how the insect brain receives, interprets, and responds to odors. Christopher Potter PhD Professor of Neuroscience
    Co-Director of the Neuroscience Training Program
  • Daeyeol Lee PhD Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychological and Brain Sciences
  • My lab studies the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making and executive control. Veit Stuphorn PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience
  • We study the neural basis of learning and memory, decision-making, and timing. Marshall Hussain Shuler PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience
  • We study the spatiotemporal dynamics of cellular and individual identity in development and disease. Genevieve Stein-O'Brien MHS, PhD Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Brain Science Institute; Associate Director of JHU Single-cell Training and Analysis Center

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23 09 2024

OneNeuro Initiative at JHU

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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)