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This seminar will address molecular determinants that regulate prion transmission and the development of distinct clinical phenotypes of prion disease. Examples of therapeutic approaches that take advantage of these determinants will be discussed.

 I am interested in elucidating how neuromodulatory systems induce reward-dependent plasticity of the neural circuits involved in visual perception. I use a multi-disciplinary approach: using optogenetics and robotics to map neural circuits in vitro, and extra- and intracellular electrophysiological recordings in vivo. I use the mouse primary visual cortex (V1) as a model system, as it combines the ease of manipulating visual stimulus with accessibility for in vivo recordings in a genetically tractable animal model. This combination of in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology with the optogenetic tools provides an integrated platform to dissect and manipulate specific circuits relevant for visual perception, and study diseases affecting perception and neural circuit function, such as autism.   

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Many funding agencies require a personal statement in addition to an applicant’s research proposal. Why?! What on earth are you supposed to talk about? If these questions have induced writer’s block, this workshop is for you. We will assess the range of personal statement prompts you may encounter and distill their shared essence. Participants will learn the qualities of a compelling statement and a writing process they can follow to arrive at a complete first draft. 

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Discover strategies to work smarter, live better, and feel empowered every day! In this course, Balancing Priorities, Time and Energy, you will learn to focus on what really matters by setting effective priorities, harness your energy for peak performance, and strengthen work relationships by reducing stress and fostering harmony. 

Join Mindfulness & Movement to experience an expertly led program, intentionally created to guide participants through mindfulness meditations and easy stretching exercises in a relaxing, virtual atmosphere! This six-week series takes place every Wednesday from 12:15pm-12:45pm, starting on October 22, 2025.  Registration closes on Wednesday, October 15 or when the class is full.