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Professor Emeritus Peter Benton Detwiler (April 17, 1944 – April 30, 2026)
Peter Benton Detwiler April 17, 1944 – April 30, 2026 Peter Benton Detwiler, Professor Emeritus of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Prague, Czech Republic, where he had been living with his wife, Hana, and children Richenza and Torsten. He was 82…
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Congratulations to Dr. Astra Bryant, 2026 McKnight Scholar
We are proud to announce that NBIO Assistant Professor Astra Bryant has been awarded the prestigious McKnight Scholar Award. This honor is granted to early-career neuroscience researchers who have demonstrated exceptional promise and a deep commitment to the field of neuroscience. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bryant on this well-earned recognition. Learn more about…
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UW Researchers Locate the Central Pattern Generator Driving Locomotion in Drosophila
UW Professor of Neurobiology & Biophysics John Tuthill and a team of collaborators have identified the Central Pattern Generator (CPG) in the fruit fly (Drosophila). The CPG is a network of neurons believed to coordinate walking independently — without direct input from the brain. Their findings are featured in The Transmitter; read the full article…
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Get to Know NBIO Professor Linda Wordeman
Congratulations to Professor of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Dr. Linda Wordeman, who was recently featured in a Current Biology Q&A. Learn more about Dr. Wordeman and her advice for early-career researchers at the link below. https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(26)00427-6
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Decoding the Body’s Hidden Signals: Dr. Marito Hayashi joins Neurobiology & Biophysics
The Department of Neurobiology & Biophysics is delighted to welcome Marito Hayashi, PhD, as its newest Assistant Professor. Dr. Hayashi’s research explores how sensory signals from the gut shape brain function, physiology, and behavior, a frontier that is redefining our understanding of the mind-body connection. He comes to us from the laboratory of Dr. Stephen…
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Expanding Our Horizons: Dr. Shefin Sam George Joins Neurobiology & Biophysics
The Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics is thrilled to welcome its newest faculty member, Assistant Professor Shefin George, PhD. Dr. George joins the department from Stanford University, where she completed her postdoctoral training in the laboratory of Dr. Anthony Ricci. Her research focuses on understanding how membrane properties regulate mechanotransduction in auditory hair cells. Through…
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