Want to get involved? SACNAS The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is an inclusive association that aims to increase representation of minorities in careers and positions of leadership in STEM fields. The NIH organized a chapter which holds its activities in the Bethesda campus. Recently, we started a NIH-chapter… [Read More]
Postbac Newsletter
This Month’s Highlights – December 2018
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 – December 2018
David Estrin, B.S. Post Bac Research Lunch Presentation:“VTA glutamatergic neurons are functionally diverse” David used in vivo electrophysiology in conjunction with optogenetics to record VTA glutamatergic neurons during natural rewarding and aversive behaviors. He found that there are two functionally distinct subpopulations of glutamatergic neurons which signal aversion or salience. Post Bac Info: David learned the… [Read More]
November 2018 Postbac Newsletter Contents
November 2018
Get To Know Your PI’s!
“Neuroscience is an easy profession to enjoy. If you can make it work, academic science is a wonderful vocation.” Dr. Charles Bradberry Dr. Charles Bradberry is the Chief of the Preclinical Pharmacology Section here at NIDA. His lab uses sophisticated preclinical behavioral and cognitive models to study brain mechanisms involved in reward guided choice. This… [Read More]
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Useful Info – November 2018
OECD Services Dr. Heishman and Dr. Pfeiffer are available for services such as:Reviews for CVs, resumes, personal statements and essays for medical or graduate school, etc. Want to get prepared for a graduate or medical school interview, they can help set up a mock interview to improve your personal presentation! Contact either Dr. Heishman or… [Read More]
Movies To Check Out – November 2018
BEAUTIFUL BOY Director: Felix Van Groeningen Release date: October 12, 2018 (USA) Starring: Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan Rating: R Synopsis: Teenager Nicolas Sheff seems to have it all — good grades, editor of the school newspaper, actor, artist and athlete. When Nic’s addiction to meth threatens to destroy him, his desperate… [Read More]
Get To Know Your PI’s!
Dr. Carl Lupica Dr. Carl Lupica is a PI and Chief of the Electrophysiology Research Section here at NIDA! His work includes studying the long-term adaptations of THC exposure on the brain using in vivo, and ex vivo electrophysiology. Additionally, his lab is interested in understanding the effects of abused drugs on cognition and drug… [Read More]
Community Outreach & Professional Events – November 2018
Want to get involved? SACNAS The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is an inclusive association that aims to increase representation of minorities in careers and positions of leadership in STEM fields. The NIH organized a chapter which holds its activities in the Bethesda campus. Recently, we started a NIH-chapter… [Read More]
