The Department of Neuroscience wrapped up a fantastic year on December 12th by celebrating our departmental accomplishments, as well as wishing Dr. Kate Kalil the best in her retirement. Thank you to all who attended! …
Year: 2019
Moore Profiled as Rising Star in Neuroscience by The Scientist
Assistant Professor Dr. Darcie Moore was recently published in the eBook, “Rising Stars in Neuroscience: Profiles of eight up-and-coming scientists looking to push boundaries and tread new paths in neuroscience research,” by The Scientist. Dr. …
Chapman Published Again in Nature Communications
Ed Chapman and colleagues were recently published in Nature Communications for their work on message transfer regulation between mammal neurons. Specifically, Chapman describes a key component of the system — the “clamp” — that prevents …
Chapman Published in Nature Communications
Ed Chapman, professor of Neuroscience and HHMI investigator, and colleagues recently published in Nature Communications, Vol. 10, Article number: 3532 (2019), their work on synaptotagmin 17 (syt-17). Synaptotagmins (syt) are generally thought to regulate exocytosis …
Zhao Receives FRAXA Research Grant
FRAXA Research Foundation has awarded a $90,000 research grant to principal investigator Dr. Xinyu Zhao and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Minjie Shen at the University of Wisconsin. They are investigating whether drugs that boost mitochondria could …
Populin et al. Demonstrate Effect of Ritalin on the Brain
Dr. Luis Populin, professor of neuroscience at UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and UW–Madison collaborators have linked dopamine changes and functional connectivity using PET and fMRI in rhesus monkeys after oral administration of …
Associate Chair Celebration
The Department of Neuroscience celebrated our Associate Chairs at a recent special event on Tuesday, July 16th. Meyer Jackson ended his term as Associate Chair of the department, while Erik Dent took on the role …
Robert Fettiplace Named 2019 Passano Fellow
Following his 2018 Kavli Medal prize, Dr. Robert Fettiplace has been named a 2019 Passano Fellow for his research into the mechanics of hearing. He earned the award for showing how cochlear hair cells sense …
Darcie Moore to Receive 2019 Shaw Scientist Award
Dr. Darcie Moore has been selected to receive a 2019 Shaw Scientist Award. The award comes with $200,000 (spread across five years) in seed funding to support innovative research approaches and the career development of …
Fettiplace Honored by NAS at Capitol Hill for 2018 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
Dr. Robert Fettiplace and 9 other recipients of 2018 Nobel and Kavli awards were honored by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) at events on Capitol Hill and at the NAS building. NAS President Marcia …