Neurobiology & Biophysics

Our research builds on our traditional strengths in the fields of neuroscience, physiology, and biophysics , and embraces new fields that reflect our diverse scientific pursuits

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Elizabeth A. Buffalo, PhD, has been selected as the Founding Chair to lead the new Department of Neurobiology & Biophysics.

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Rachel Wong, PhD, receives 2024 Joram Piatigorsky Basic Science Award

Professor Rachel Wong has been awarded the Joram Piatigorsky Basic Science Award by the National Eye Institute. Dr. Wong will give the inaugural seminar of the new Department of Neurobiology & Biophysics on September 26th.

Rachel Wong gives the 2024 Joram Piatigorsky Basic Science Lecture September 11

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Are You Faster Than a Nematode?

Assistant Professor Astra Bryant discusses her research on Strongyloides stercoralis, a parasite with incredible thermosensory abilities, in the new season of People, Parasites, and Plagues.

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