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Fish, Mercury, and the Developing Brain
For decades a large-scale study lead by URMC researchers has helped informed scientists and policy makers on the right balance of fish consumption during pregnancy.
Faculty Q&A: Karlo J. Lizarraga, MD, MS
Karlo J. Lizarraga, MD, MS, is an associate professor of Neurology and founding director of the Motor Physiology and Neuromodulation Program. He also has appointments in Neuroscience and Neurosurgery.
Student Spotlight: Aaron Huynh
Aaron Huynh is a second-year student in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. He received his undergraduate degree in brain and cognitive sciences from the ...
Brain Immune Cells May also be From Mars and Venus
Researchers find that microglia function differently in males versus females, potentially having broad implications for how neurological diseases are studied.
A Gallery: Neuroscientists in Color
Explore how art and neuroscience come together in this inspiring gallery that includes original art and personal narratives from researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...
That's a 'Myelin Sheath!' Top Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience Content in '24
The professional and research advancements of the faculty and students at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester were inspiring in 2024. Inside you will find some of ...
Researchers ‘See’ Vulnerability to Gaming Addiction in the Adolescent Brain
Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester found that adolescents with more symptoms of gaming addiction showed lower brain activity in the region involved ...
Researchers Uncover Possible New Biomarker for Psychosis Diagnosis
The current standard of care for psychosis is a diagnostic interview, but what if it could be diagnosed before the first symptom emerged? Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at ...
Celebrating Gilbert Gottfried: Comedy Stars Unite in NYC to Support Muscular Dystrophy Research
Some of comedy’s biggest names gathered in New York City on Wednesday to honor the life of Gilbert Gottfried and raise funds for muscular dystrophy research at the University of Rochester Medical ...
How Carol Kellogg Helped Establish One of the Nation's First Undergraduate Neuroscience Programs
In 1980, Neuroscience became an official major at the University of Rochester. Professor Emeritus Carol Kellogg helped make the major official after noticing the students were making independent ...