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UC Davis Center for Neuroscience
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Established in 1992, the Center for Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary hub for neuroscience research and training at UC Davis. https://linktr.ee/UCDavisCenterforNeuroscience
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Thank you to UCLA Professor @mayankmehta.bsky.social for kicking off the 𝗖𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 today with a fantastic talk!

We’re excited for another inspiring year of seminars exploring bold ideas and breakthroughs in neuroscience. 🧠✨
Image by Chetan Nagaraja, Ph.D./Griffith Lab. Confocal microscopy image of sensory proprioceptive axons (red) targeting alpha motor neurons (green) in the mouse spinal cord.
October 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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🌟 Happy #PDAW2025! 🌟 Meet Esteban Merino, Ph.D., a postdoc in the Fioravante Lab @ucdavis.bsky.social. Esteban investigates neural circuit function & dysfunction to better understand psychiatric & neurological disorders. Learn more about research in the Fioravante Lab: www.fioravantelab.ucdavis.edu
Postdoc spotlight: Esteban Moreno investigates neural circuit function and dysfunction to better understand psychiatric and neurological disorders.
September 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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For #PDAW2025 we’re spotlighting Catherine Carpenter, Ph.D., postdoc in the Yonelinas Lab at CNS. Her research focuses on memory and healthy aging, with the goal of helping older adults maintain independence and memory longer. 🧠💡Learn more: yonelinas.faculty.ucdavis.edu
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Postdoc spotlight: Dr. Catherine Carpenter research focus is memory and aging.
September 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek, we celebrate Dr. Juan Flores/Zito Lab at CNS! 🎉 Juan studies how neurons change during learning and memory, with the goal of identifying therapeutic targets for brain disorders. Learn more about research in the Zito Lab: zitolab.faculty.ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Center for Neuroscience postdoc spotlight: Dr. Juan Flores research interests include synaptic plasticity, learning and molecular signaling.
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Celebrating #PostdocAppreciationWeek2025 🎉 Meet Anabella DiPietro, Ph.D., postdoc in the 𝗚𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 at CNS. She studies microglial cells and their role in Alzheimer’s disease, aiming to identify new strategies to prevent or treat brain disorders. www.gliomics-lab.com #CuresCantWait
Postdoc spotlight: Dr. Anabella Di Pietro studies the role of microglial cells in the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
September 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Celebrating #PostdocAppreciationWeek2025 🎉Meet Amanda Iglesias, Ph.D., postdoc in the Fioravante Lab at CNS. She investigates the neural circuits underlying motivated behavior and reward-related psychopathologies. Learn more about research in the Fioravante Lab: www.fioravantelab.ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Center for Neuroscience postdoc spotlight: Dr. Amanda Iglesias, studying neural circuits of motivation and reward-related psychopathologies.
September 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Our next #NPAW2025 spotlight is 💫Alavie Mirfathollahi, Ph.D.,💫a postdoctoral scholar in @carinaoehrn.bsky.social's lab at the Center for Neuroscience @ucdavis.bsky.social. Learn more: oehrnlab.ucdavis.edu #PostdocAppreciationWeek2025 #LabsToLives #CuresCantWait
UC Davis Center for Neuroscience postdoc spotlight: Dr. Alavie Mirfathollahi, studying neural oscillations and brain stimulation therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
September 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! We're thrilled to spotlight 💫Dr. Qianqian Wan💫, a postdoctoral scholar in @charan-neuro.bsky.social's Dynamic Memory Lab and Dr. Joy Geng's Attention Lab @ucdavis.bsky.social. Learn more: dml.ucdavis.edu #PostdocAppreciationWeek2025 #NPAW2025 #LabsToLives
UC Davis Center for Neuroscience postdoc spotlight: Dr. Qianqian Wan, studying human perception, learning and memory.
September 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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In honor of 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, we're highlighting 11 incredible postdoctoral researchers who work in CNS labs @ucdavis.bsky.social! Learn more about Dr. Méndez-Salcido's research: neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/news/center-...

#PostdocAppreciationWeek2025 #LabsToLives #CuresCantWait
Graphic for National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 from the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience. It features a portrait of Dr. Felipe Méndez-Salcido wearing glasses and a blazer. Text highlights his role as a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Hanks Lab, affiliated with the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and UC Davis Conte Center, and notes his research on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia.
September 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Congratulations to the 2025–2026 NIMH 𝗟𝗮𝗠𝗣 T32 trainees @ucdavis.bsky.social! 🎉

Nam Nguyen (Boorman Lab)
Stephanie Norris (Yonelinas Lab)
Teresina Berni (DeBello Lab)
Zachary Oakland (Trainor Lab)
Alessandra Miller (Gareau Lab)
Ruben Berumen (Hell Lab)

Excited to see the amazing science ahead! 🧠🔬
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May 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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🧠✨Congratulations to the awesome undergraduates who work in CNS labs and showcased their research at the 𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

We are incredibly proud of their hard work and curiosity — the future of neuroscience is bright!! 🧬🔬
April 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Join us @ucdavis.bsky.social on March 8 for the 10th anniversary of NeuroFest, featuring talks by Drs. Alex Nord, Martine Therrien, Jochen Ditterich and Carina Oehrn;
interactive booths; NeuroArt Contest 2025; and NeuroPoster presentations by trainees! Learn more: neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/neurofest
Flyer for NeuroFest 10th Anniversary event hosted by the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience. The flyer features a digital brain design made of golden circuit lines against a dark background with molecular and neural network patterns. Event details: Saturday, March 8, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM at UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane. Space is limited; registration deadline is February 28. Website: neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/neurofest.
February 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM