Neuroscience at Assumption University

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Thank you to the Psychology Club and Neuroscience Club for raising money for and participating in Walk MS last weekend! Pictured here with club members are faculty advisors Dr. Amy Cirillo and Dr. Karen Lionello-DeNolf.

Worcester Friends! Join us in raising support for those with Multiple Sclerosis by getting food from Hot Table on Park Ave on Wed April 12 between 4-9PM. Use code "Give25". Proceeds go to WALK MS!

Excited to soon celebrate our students who are being inducted into Assumption's Chapter of the National Neuroscience Honor Society, Nu Rho Psi!

Optogenetics helps researchers study the role of the microtubule end-binding protein, EB1, in the growth of neurons. elifesciences.org/articles/84143…

Ivan Roberts, a junior at Nashoba Regional, took top honors in the 17th Annual Central Massachusetts Brain Bee, held at UMass Chan. Congrats to Roberts and the finalists from Northbridge High, @WestboroughHigh, @ABschools & @HopkintonHS: direc.to/je_7 @TheRegionalNRHS

Looking forward to the virtual launch of @SaRoseCav 's essential new book, MIND OVER MONSTERS, coming in June from @BeaconPressBks @DGandBTweets

TWO exciting events on Wednesday this week: 1) Seminar by Dr. Brickner from UMass Boston and 2) induction of our newest Nu Rho Psi (Neuroscience Honor Society) members!

@FrancisLab4 @Samuel_Liu_ @NINDSfunding @NeurobioUMass @UMassChan @UMassChanGSBS Congratulations, Sam!

Excited to share that @Samuel_Liu_ officially received the prestigious NRSA F31 award from @NINDSfunding!!! Congrats Sam! @NeurobioUMass @UMassChan @UMassChanGSBS

We are thrilled that Hailey McKillop, an @AssumptionNeuro student, represented both the @Mic_Lemon lab and our lab at @SfN_Events in San Diego! Amazing job! #SfN22

Two common compounds, green tea catechins and resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, reduce the formation of Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid plaques in brain tissue. #alzheimers #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/green-tea-amyl…

So excited that our faculty representative has been able to attend the Society for Neuroscience meeting with a student these past few days!! 🧠 @societyforneuroscience instagram.com/p/Ck8-PFhuxbc/…

Hailey McKillop did a fantastic job presenting her research at the Society for Neuroscience Meeting today! Her poster was very popular, I'm glad I snapped this picture before many folks came by to discuss her work!

Winners of BIO415 annual worm movie awards! Best actress and runner-up for best actress: Maria and Ava!

Winners of BIO415 annual worm movie awards! Drum role.... Overall best winner and runner-up: 1) How to pick worms and 2) aldicarb assays!

Fun times happen when the Neuroscience Club and the Chemistry club join forces for a "Murder Mystery" event!

A New Look at Brain Function and Psychiatric Disorders Researchers have revealed the 3D structure of NMDA receptor molecules that are critical for brain health. #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/nmda-receptor-…

Neuroscience students are starting their independent projects this week using the nematode, C. elegans!! 🧠 @ Assumption University instagram.com/p/CkE6SbTuyyW/…

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