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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 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
  • Daeyeol Lee PhD Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychological and Brain Sciences
  • “My lab investigates how the insect brain receives, interprets, and responds to odors.” Christopher Potter PhD Professor of Neuroscience
  • “My lab tries to understand how sensory experience shapes cortical circuitry and function.” Alfredo Kirkwood 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 and cellular mechanisms of pain, itch, and inflammation.” Xinzhong Dong PhD Professor of Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Dermatology
  • “My lab studies the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making and executive control.” Veit Stuphorn PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience
  • “Our lab studies neural circuits underlying natural and drug reward.” Patricia Janak PhD Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychological and Brain Sciences

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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)