The brain dynamically regulates its blood supply presumably to meet neuronal metabolic demands. We identified a sparse, long-projecting population of inhibitory neurons expressing NOS and Tachykinin receptor 1 (Tacr1) that strongly regulate cerebral blood flow. They respond to excitatory feed-forward input and their processes come in close contact with astrocytic end-feet and blood vessels, suggesting that Tacr1 neurons integrate cortical activity to regulate blood supply.

To build on the findings of the recent NASEM Consensus Report, “Toward Sequencing and Mapping of RNA Modifications” and bring together faculty from engineering and the physical, chemical, and life sciences to seed new ideas and collaborations, so we are well-positioned to either drive or respond to RFAs. 

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Kalen Petersen of Washington University in St. Louis will present, "HIV Effects in the Aging Brain.” This installment will be located in the Carle Mills Breast Cancer Institute, third floor conference room, 509 W. University Ave., Urbana.

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Fulbright-Hays fellowships help students conduct dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. Projects are supported that focus on Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia & the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central & Eastern Europe & Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the US & its territories). The campus application deadline is January 6, 2025.

Applicants must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. Permanent residents may not apply to conduct research in their country of origin. 

The Graduate College's Office of External Fellowships will host an information session to introduce students to the fellowship and explain the rather complex guidelines and application procedure.  All students considering applying should attend the information session. For details, visit the Fulbright-Hays listing in Fellowship Finder.

Please register in advance for the link to this online info session. 

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Many international graduate students and postdocs will secure full-time employment in the United States. Find out what you need to know about U.S. immigration policies to make a smooth transition. This presentation will discuss the H-1B petition process for full-time hires and options for permanent residence in the U.S. The speaker will be Thomas Arkell, an attorney practicing immigration and employment law.

No registration required. This presentation will be held in Graduate College Room 202 (507 E. Green St) and simulcast online at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace

See the full listing of Graduate College workshops at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/workshops

*If you require any disability-related accommodations to participate in this workshop more fully, please email gradsuccess@illinois.edu

Whether you are a new or experienced mentor, we invite you to join our workshop on inclusive mentoring. This session will explore effective mentoring practices tailored to supporting diverse student groups. Additionally, we will offer guidance on setting clear expectations and providing feedback in a way that bolsters cultural sensitivities.

Register at: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/768925406

Get energized, focused, and calm! Join our mindfulness instructor extraordinaire, Kristina Reese, in a six-week virtual Mindfulness and Movement series. These live video classes combine mindfulness-based meditation instruction with easy-to-do “desk yoga” type exercises. Contact us at wellbeing@illinois.edu to register for the class.

Join us at noon on Wednesdays for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!