Trinity Russell, B.A. “Volitional social interaction prevents drug addiction in rat models” Prevention and treatment of addiction have not been appreciably improved by neuroscientific research. One problem is that mechanistic circuit- or molecular-related studies using rodent models do not incorporate social factors, which, for humans, play a critical role in addiction. Recently, we introduce an… [Read More]
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Community Outreach & Professional Events – March 2019
Want to get involved? SABES STEM Achievement in Baltimore Elementary Schools (SABES) is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded collaboration between Johns Hopkins University and Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools). Our purpose is to improve educational outcomes in STEM disciplines throughout Baltimore City’s elementary schools. Specifically, we focus on improving STEM curriculum and delivery in… [Read More]
Upcoming Events – March 2019
Brain Awareness Week March 3/11/19 -3/17/19 BAW is global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. This year, BAW will be held at Sparrows Point High School on March 15th. We plan on educating them on the brain using crafts and activities. More information can be found on http://www.dana.org/baw/about/. Contact… [Read More]
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Community Outreach & Professional Events – February 2019
Want to get involved? SABES STEM Achievement in Baltimore Elementary Schools (SABES) is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded collaboration between Johns Hopkins University and Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools). Our purpose is to improve educational outcomes in STEM disciplines throughout Baltimore City’s elementary schools. Specifically, we focus on improving STEM curriculum and delivery in… [Read More]
Upcoming Events – February 2019
Brain Awareness Week March 3/11/19 -3/17/19 BAW is global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. This year it BAW is March 11th to 17th. We plan on going to local elementary/high schools throughout the week and educate them on the brain using crafts and activities. More information can be… [Read More]
NIDA Faculty Interview
Current opinion on cannabis and the opioid crisis Interview with Dr. Susan Weiss Dr. Susan Weiss is the Director of the Extramural Research Division at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Dr. Weiss has held several positions at NIDA including the Chief of the Science Policy Branch, Acting Director of NIDA’s Office of Science… [Read More]
Highlights
Director’s Award for Quality of Worklife Eliminating Stigma in Addiction and Mental Illness Working Group In recognition of the efforts to increase our understanding of and sensitivity to addiction and mental illness so that we are empowered to end stigma Members: Stephen Heishman, Karran Phillips, Michelle Leff, Michelle Jobes, Carla Harrison, Mary Pfeiffer, Sam Stull,… [Read More]
Post Bac Spotlight – February 2019
McKenzie Prillaman, B.A. “Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor density in the rat brain changes in response to nicotine dose and exposure age” After chronically exposing adolescent and adult rats to 3 different doses of nicotine, McKenzie measured nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) density throughout the brain to quantify physiological changes resulting from the nicotine regiment. McKenzie found that… [Read More]
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