University of Rochester, Neuroscience Graduate Program

The University of Rochester was well-represented at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO)’s 42nd Annual MidWinter Meeting. This prestigious academic conference brings together researchers and clinicians from around the world to present their work on diverse topics in the fields of Otolaryngology and Auditory Neuroscience. Several UR Neuroscience Department investigators were on hand to share their findings with over 1500 colleagues at Baltimore’s Marriott Wat...Continue reading

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Check out Pat White on Channel 8 news last night! https://www.rochesterfirst.com//a-breakthrough-/1598053062

Postdoctoral Position in the lab of Dr. J. Leigh Leasure Alcohol, Exercise & the Female Brain University of Houston... Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position available to work on an NIH-funded project examining sex-dependent effects of alcohol on brain and behavior, using a rodent model. The project includes ethanol administration, behavioral testing, stereotaxic surgery, histology and microscopy. Other aspects of the position include data management and analysis, writing research papers and proposals, training graduate and undergraduate students, and presenting data at scientific meetings. The position is full-time for 3 years. Salary is commensurate with experience, and a full benefits package is offered. Requirements include PhD in behavioral neuroscience or a related field, and experience with rodent behavioral analysis. Applications are welcomed from current PhD students who will have submitted their dissertations in the near future. Experience in stereotaxic surgery, epigenetics, and/or analysis of brain injury is desirable. The preferred candidate will also have excellent quantitative and writing skills as indicated by letters of reference and publication record. Further information and application instructions: https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex1_uhs/jobdetail.ftl

Congratulations to our NGP students for again earning these honors at this year's School of Medicine and Dentistry Convocation Ceremony. Kathryn Toffolo (1st year): Merritt and Marjorie Cleveland Fellowship Award Monique Mendes (4th year): Outstanding Student Mentor Award... Gregory Reilly (1st year): J. Newell Stannard Graduate Student Scholarship Award

Congratulations to Shraddha Shah for passing her qualifying exam on July 19, 2018!

When they're not in the lab, Heather Natola and Jessica Hogestyn head to local pubs to share their love of science with others. Check out their conversation with Evan Dawson from WXXI News about the University of Rochester Thinkers and Drinkers program #3000researchers http://fal.cn/yj1R