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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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  • Clay Reid PhD Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
  • “We study novel messenger molecules and their interface with psychotropic drugs.” Solomon H. Snyder MD, DSc, DPhil (Hon Causa) Professor of Neuroscience Emeritus
  • “We study the mechanisms that organize neural circuits during development.” Daniel Pederick PhD Bloomberg Assistant Professor of Neuroscience; Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • “We seek to understand molecular mechanisms that wire up the nervous system.” Alex Kolodkin PhD Professor of Neuroscience
  • “We study the spatiotemporal dynamics of cellular and individual identity in development and disease.” Genevieve Stein-O'Brien MHS, PhD Bloomberg Assistant Professor of Neuroscience; Assistant Professor of Neurology and Genetic Medicine; Terkowitz Family Rising Professor in the Brain Science Institute; Associate Director of JHU Single-cell Training and Analysis Center
  • “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 molecular and cellular mechanisms of pain, itch, and inflammation.” Xinzhong Dong PhD Professor of Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Dermatology
  • Jay Baraban MD, PhD Professor of Neuroscience

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20 10 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Bastian and Dr. Dwight Bergles for being electe to the National Academy of Medicine!

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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)