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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 neural mechanisms underlying decision-making and executive control.” Veit Stuphorn PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience
  • “We want to understand our learning and cognition by cells and synapses.” Hyungbae Kwon PhD Professor of Neuroscience
    Director of Admissions
  • “We investigate how neuron-glia interactions shape development, circuit function and disease progression.” Dwight Bergles PhD Professor of Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • “We study neural circuit mechanisms underlying the development of social behaviors.” Tomomi Karigo PhD Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
  • “My lab studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pain, itch, and inflammation.” Xinzhong Dong PhD Professor of Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Dermatology
  • “My lab studies the molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory.” Richard Huganir PhD Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychological and Brain Sciences
    Director, Department of Neuroscience
  • “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
  • “My research interest is in understanding how sensory experience alters brain circuits.” Hey-Kyoung Lee PhD Professor of Neuroscience

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28 04 2026

Congratulations to Uli Mueller for being elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences!

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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)