I will discuss our research on signaling complexes organized by neuronal ion channels, focusing on those functioning at plasma membrane-endoplasmic reticulum membrane contact sites.  I will also present our work developing and disseminating "open source" renewable recombinant antibodies validated for neuroscience research. 

This seminar will discuss how a genomic variation found in patients with psychosis led to the identification of a role for GLDC in the modulation of excitatory neurotransmission and schizophrenia-like behaviors.  Moreover, we will discuss approaches targeting mitochondria to reverse biochemical and behavioral deficits in mouse models of schizophrenia.   

Research Topics
Information processing by neural circuits, Neurophysiology of learning and memory, Modulation of circuit dynamics, neuromodulation by acetylcholine, Alzheimer's disease. 
Research Summary
How do neural circuits give rise to memory? To answer this question, we combine optogenetics, DREADDs, pharmacology, and behavioral manipulations with high-density tetrode and depth-probe recordings of neural activity in awake behaving rats. We are most interested in areas known as the hippocampus, medial septum, and entorhinal cortex, all of which have all been shown to have important roles in memory in humans and animals. We use computational modeling to bridge this experimental work and human memory processing. This work suggests that neural rhythms allow the brain to code, manipulate and store information and that these dynamics are regulated by acetylcholine.
Read More: https://psych.indiana.edu/directory/faculty/newman-ehren.html 

2.0 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC $10 for CEs, FREE for no CEs Webinar The School of Social Work and the Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior, and Society present, “Neuroscience and Mental Health: Moving from Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Transformed”, facilitated by Michael Remole, MA, LCPC, NCC, I/ECHMHC and Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Mentor. Have you noticed the phrase “trauma-informed” being frequently used? Do you wonder what it truly means in practice? Are you ready to move beyond awareness to a transformative approach in clinical settings, classrooms, and within your own family?

"A Home-Built Spatial Transcriptomics Microscope: Sample Prep and Applications"

Duncan Nall, Research Scientist, Core Facilities
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Research Interests

The goal of our research is to understand how distinct regions of the brain interact as a process of what we experience and how we use that information to inform choice. It is a mystery as to how coordination between brain regions occurs, but overwhelming evidence suggests that rhythms or “brain waves” that are present in all animal species serve as a type of scaffolding that allow for the dynamic coupling of regions together transiently. In diseases such as autism, we believe that local rhythms contribute so strongly to couple nearby neurons that they are not influenced by other regions of the brain. In contrast, in conditions like Parkinson’s disease, we believe that regions of the motor pathways become so ubiquitously over-coupled that it impedes the ability to promote movement.
Read More: https://directory.illinois.edu/search?search_type=staff&firstName=Howard&lastName=Gritton

Build skills for communicating in unfamiliar situations, with the goal of developing connections, sharing ideas, and building partnerships. Participants will explore common types of problems and practice skills for resolving ability, motivation, and interpersonal problem situations. Understand complex conversations for communicating more effectively in both the speaker and listener roles.

This interactive session shares best practices for inclusive, responsive, reflective, and adaptive mentoring in a research context. Through individual reflection and collaborative analysis of case studies, participants will begin to define their own mentoring philosophy. This session fulfills part of the training requirement for the Graduate College Mentoring Certificate.

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If you are starting (or jumpstarting) your job search, we've got you covered. This workshop will provide an overview of the entire job search process including tips for writing application materials, navigating the interview process, evaluating and negotiating an offer, and more.

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The ability to craft an effective funding proposal is a skill that can reap a lifetime of rewards. As a graduate student, now is the time to hone your grantwriting proficiency. In this workshop, designed for students in STEM fields, you will learn how to identify funding opportunities, strategize the components of an effective proposal, and think like a grantwriter. Come with questions about this mysterious genre, leave with a template that you can adapt to become a competitive applicant for prestigious university, national, and international funding competitions. 

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