Archive: Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience
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To Study Brain Circuitry, Professor Connects Researchers Across Programs
Rebekah Evans, assistant professor of neuroscience, studies the neural circuitry involved in the development of Parkinson’s disease to learn about how the disease develops from…
February 17, 2026
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What Repetitive Head Impacts Do to the Brain
Neuroscience professor Mark Burns explores what happens in the brain during head impacts and how to possibly treat related neurodegenerative.…
February 12, 2026
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Inaugural Thomas A. Reynolds III Return to Function Challenge Grant Recipients Selected
Faculty from a variety of BGE programs are involved with two translational science teams, working to improve stroke recovery and fight Parkinson's disease. The teams' new funding…
January 14, 2026
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4 Tips To Counter Brain Rot in 2026, According to Medical School Professors
BGE faculty share advice for keeping your brain healthy as part of Georgetown's "Ask a Professor".…
January 12, 2026
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Clearing the Brain of Aging Cells Could Aid Epilepsy and Reduce Seizures
A new study from researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center found that this form of epilepsy can be treated in mice by either genetically or pharmaceutically eradicating…
December 22, 2025
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Dissertation Award for BGE Students Will Honor Longtime Professor Stefano Vicini
The inaugural Stefano Vicini Dissertation Award will be presented in May 2026. Vicini, who retired in summer 2025, has been a Georgetown faculty member for 40 years and has…
December 19, 2025
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Low-Glutamate Diet Linked to Brain Changes and Migraine Relief in Veterans with Gulf War Illness
Veterans with Gulf War Illness experienced significant improvement in migraine symptoms after following a diet low in glutamate, a component of flavor enhancing food additives…
November 25, 2025
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At New Awards Ceremony, IPN Students Celebrate Contributions to Community and Education
Doctoral students in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) spend years together in classes, lab rotations and thesis research. This year, student leaders came up…
November 5, 2025
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Student Research Day Celebrates 40th Year at Georgetown
The event featured 18 student presenters from six different BGE programs, all vying for a top placement in the oral and poster presentation competitions. Attendees from across…
October 21, 2025
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New NIH-Funded Study Deepens Understanding of How Some Stroke Patients Can Recover Their Ability To Communicate
A new NIH-funded study led by Georgetown University Medical Center researchers deepens our understanding of the role that the right side of the brain can potentially play in…
September 6, 2025