Rick Huganir
@rhuganir.bsky.social
I am a neuroscientist at Johns hopkins University interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory in health and disease.
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The winner of OneNeuro's October #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest is "Purkinje cell complex spikes & simple spikes," submitted by Chenhao Bao in the Cullen lab at JHU Biomedical Engineering. @thecullenlab.bsky.social @chenhaobao.bsky.social
Complete gallery: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
Complete gallery: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The winner of OneNeuro's October #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest is "Purkinje cell complex spikes & simple spikes," submitted by Chenhao Bao in the Cullen lab at JHU Biomedical Engineering. @thecullenlab.bsky.social @chenhaobao.bsky.social
Complete gallery: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
Complete gallery: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
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Johns Hopkins scientists discover how brain cells form nanotube networks to transport toxic molecules like amyloid-beta between neurons, offering new insights into Alzheimer's disease progression. @hyungbaekwon.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social @science.org www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/11/06/n...
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Johns Hopkins scientists discover how brain cells form nanotube networks to transport toxic molecules like amyloid-beta between neurons, offering new insights into Alzheimer's disease progression. @hyungbaekwon.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social @science.org www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/11/06/n...
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Four @jhu.edu @jhuartssciences.bsky.social faculty members were recently named part of three large-scale, multi-institutional, highly competitive collaborations funded by the @simonsfoundation.org to explore novel areas in established fields.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Four @jhu.edu @jhuartssciences.bsky.social faculty members were recently named part of three large-scale, multi-institutional, highly competitive collaborations funded by the @simonsfoundation.org to explore novel areas in established fields.
www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/09/23/f...
www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/09/23/f...
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New test detects brain cancers in cerebrospinal fluid with 80% sensitivity and 100% specificity, enabling clinicians to better detect cancer and better understand the disease status, supporting a more tailored approach to patient care. @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/10/06/t...
October 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
New test detects brain cancers in cerebrospinal fluid with 80% sensitivity and 100% specificity, enabling clinicians to better detect cancer and better understand the disease status, supporting a more tailored approach to patient care. @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/10/06/t...
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The winner of OneNeuro's September #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest is "The Cochlear Constellation," submitted by Yassine Balhi in Amanda Lauer's lab at @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social.
View the complete gallery here: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
View the complete gallery here: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
October 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The winner of OneNeuro's September #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest is "The Cochlear Constellation," submitted by Yassine Balhi in Amanda Lauer's lab at @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social.
View the complete gallery here: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
View the complete gallery here: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
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Novel in utero gene therapy shows promise for spinal muscular atrophy, with potential to help babies reach motor milestones previously thought impossible. @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social
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October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Novel in utero gene therapy shows promise for spinal muscular atrophy, with potential to help babies reach motor milestones previously thought impossible. @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social
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I am excited to announce that the Johns Hopkins University Solomon H. Snyder Department has become an interdivisional department between the School of Medicine and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, unifying neuroscience research and education across the university. hub.jhu.edu/2025/09/15/j...
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I am excited to announce that the Johns Hopkins University Solomon H. Snyder Department has become an interdivisional department between the School of Medicine and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, unifying neuroscience research and education across the university. hub.jhu.edu/2025/09/15/j...
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OneNeuro's August #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest winner is "Cellular Subtype Composition of an Amphetamine-activated Ensemble in mPFC," by Suhaas Adiraju from @martinowk.bsky.social at the @lieberinstitute.bsky.social
View the complete gallery here: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
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September 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
OneNeuro's August #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest winner is "Cellular Subtype Composition of an Amphetamine-activated Ensemble in mPFC," by Suhaas Adiraju from @martinowk.bsky.social at the @lieberinstitute.bsky.social
View the complete gallery here: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
View the complete gallery here: www.oneneurojhu.org/art/
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The statement by Caroline Kennedy about RFK Jr has aged well www.youtube.com/shorts/fm0-a...
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr a 'predator' | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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August 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The statement by Caroline Kennedy about RFK Jr has aged well www.youtube.com/shorts/fm0-a...
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My hero!!!!
We are thrilled to announce that OneNeuro Co-Director Patricia Janak, Ph.D., has been elected as the 2026-2027 President of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). @janaklab.bsky.social
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
August 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
My hero!!!!
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Johns Hopkins scientists discover how a protein organizes message-carrying "bubbles" in brain synapses—advancing understanding of memory formation and learning. www.oneneurojhu.org/...
@watanabelab.bsky.social
@watanabelab.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Johns Hopkins scientists discover how a protein organizes message-carrying "bubbles" in brain synapses—advancing understanding of memory formation and learning. www.oneneurojhu.org/...
@watanabelab.bsky.social
@watanabelab.bsky.social
A giant in the field! Gave some of the best talks I have ever seen.
A legend. Was and am still inspired by his work. Sad to hear this.
We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and colleague Jim Hudspeth passed away on Saturday. We will remember and continue to be inspired by Jim’s integrity, his humility, and his unwavering commitment to discovery.
August 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
A giant in the field! Gave some of the best talks I have ever seen.
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A legend. Was and am still inspired by his work. Sad to hear this.
We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and colleague Jim Hudspeth passed away on Saturday. We will remember and continue to be inspired by Jim’s integrity, his humility, and his unwavering commitment to discovery.
A. James Hudspeth, neuroscientist who unlocked secrets of hearing, has died - News
A. James Hudspeth, a Rockefeller neuroscientist who discovered how sound waves are converted into electrical signals in the ear's cochlea, died Saturday at his home in Manhattan. A pioneering scientist and dedicated mentor, he was the university's F.M. ...
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August 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A legend. Was and am still inspired by his work. Sad to hear this.
Go Tricia! Go Hopkins!
We are thrilled to announce that OneNeuro Co-Director Patricia Janak, Ph.D., has been elected as the 2026-2027 President of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). @janaklab.bsky.social
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
August 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Go Tricia! Go Hopkins!
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We are thrilled to announce that OneNeuro Co-Director Patricia Janak, Ph.D., has been elected as the 2026-2027 President of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). @janaklab.bsky.social
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
August 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We are thrilled to announce that OneNeuro Co-Director Patricia Janak, Ph.D., has been elected as the 2026-2027 President of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). @janaklab.bsky.social
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
View the official announcement: www.sfn.org/publications...
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Well said, Rick. I remember covering your groundbreaking work on SYNGAP many years ago for Monitor on Psychology magazine. I fully hope your research endures.
July 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Well said, Rick. I remember covering your groundbreaking work on SYNGAP many years ago for Monitor on Psychology magazine. I fully hope your research endures.
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🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: UMSOM researchers win $250K NIH prize for tech that delivers CRISPR across the blood-brain barrier. 🧠🧬
Led by Dr. Poulopoulos, the Crisaptics Trans-BBB Team’s work could transform treatment for Huntington’s & glioblastoma.
🔗 bit.ly/44NGUDP
#CRISPR #NIH #Neuroscience #MedEd #MedSky
Led by Dr. Poulopoulos, the Crisaptics Trans-BBB Team’s work could transform treatment for Huntington’s & glioblastoma.
🔗 bit.ly/44NGUDP
#CRISPR #NIH #Neuroscience #MedEd #MedSky
July 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: UMSOM researchers win $250K NIH prize for tech that delivers CRISPR across the blood-brain barrier. 🧠🧬
Led by Dr. Poulopoulos, the Crisaptics Trans-BBB Team’s work could transform treatment for Huntington’s & glioblastoma.
🔗 bit.ly/44NGUDP
#CRISPR #NIH #Neuroscience #MedEd #MedSky
Led by Dr. Poulopoulos, the Crisaptics Trans-BBB Team’s work could transform treatment for Huntington’s & glioblastoma.
🔗 bit.ly/44NGUDP
#CRISPR #NIH #Neuroscience #MedEd #MedSky
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Dynamic extracellular interactions with AMPA receptors https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.07.11.664166v1
July 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Dynamic extracellular interactions with AMPA receptors https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.07.11.664166v1
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The winner of OneNeuro's June #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest was submitted by Victor Omoniyi at the Marie Hardwick and Lauren Jantzie Laboratories. @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social
View the complete gallery of OneNeuro BRAINART images here:
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View the complete gallery of OneNeuro BRAINART images here:
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July 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The winner of OneNeuro's June #FotoFriday #FluorescenceFriday contest was submitted by Victor Omoniyi at the Marie Hardwick and Lauren Jantzie Laboratories. @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social
View the complete gallery of OneNeuro BRAINART images here:
www.oneneurojhu.org/...
View the complete gallery of OneNeuro BRAINART images here:
www.oneneurojhu.org/...
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"Labs like mine, working toward treatments that could transform thousands of lives, are forced to shut down projects, turn away talent, and walk away from cures within reach. It's not abstract. It's not academic. This is real. This is happening now. And it is crushing." tinyurl.com/3vt7wc99
July 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"Labs like mine, working toward treatments that could transform thousands of lives, are forced to shut down projects, turn away talent, and walk away from cures within reach. It's not abstract. It's not academic. This is real. This is happening now. And it is crushing." tinyurl.com/3vt7wc99
In this essay in Hopkins Magazine, I talk about how NIH budget cuts will delay or stop the translation of basic science to the clinic and impact kids with intellectual disability, autism, and epilepsy. hub.jhu.edu/magazine/202...
Research funding cuts: What's at stake
Researchers like Richard Huganir are closing in on a cure for SYNGAP1-related disorders. But in the face of federal funding cuts, can they finish what they started?
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June 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In this essay in Hopkins Magazine, I talk about how NIH budget cuts will delay or stop the translation of basic science to the clinic and impact kids with intellectual disability, autism, and epilepsy. hub.jhu.edu/magazine/202...
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New gene therapy approach targets rare genetic diseases by boosting expression of autism-linked genes. "We stand on the brink of medical breakthroughs—we are so close." @jmcoller.bsky.social www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/06/26/a...
June 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
New gene therapy approach targets rare genetic diseases by boosting expression of autism-linked genes. "We stand on the brink of medical breakthroughs—we are so close." @jmcoller.bsky.social www.oneneurojhu.org/2025/06/26/a...
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OneNeuro Discovery Awards 2025 announced. Three projects spanning School of Medicine, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, and Bloomberg School of Public Health: axon research, psilocybin for amblyopia, and mosquito neuroscience
View the official announcement here: hub.jhu.edu/2025/06/17/j...
View the official announcement here: hub.jhu.edu/2025/06/17/j...
June 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
OneNeuro Discovery Awards 2025 announced. Three projects spanning School of Medicine, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, and Bloomberg School of Public Health: axon research, psilocybin for amblyopia, and mosquito neuroscience
View the official announcement here: hub.jhu.edu/2025/06/17/j...
View the official announcement here: hub.jhu.edu/2025/06/17/j...
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BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
June 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
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Here's our new preprint led by @wdhale.bsky.social with @rhuganir.bsky.social:
"Architecture, Activation, and Conformational Plasticity in the GluA4 AMPA Receptor"
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#iGluRs #cryoEM
Some key points below that Dylan discovered:
"Architecture, Activation, and Conformational Plasticity in the GluA4 AMPA Receptor"
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#iGluRs #cryoEM
Some key points below that Dylan discovered:
June 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Here's our new preprint led by @wdhale.bsky.social with @rhuganir.bsky.social:
"Architecture, Activation, and Conformational Plasticity in the GluA4 AMPA Receptor"
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#iGluRs #cryoEM
Some key points below that Dylan discovered:
"Architecture, Activation, and Conformational Plasticity in the GluA4 AMPA Receptor"
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#iGluRs #cryoEM
Some key points below that Dylan discovered: