University of Florida Department of Neuroscience

@UFNeuroscience

Collaborative Neuroscience Department in the UF College of Medicine. We facilitate research, training and education to understand the brain.

Gainesville, FL

Joined October 2020

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Apr 6, 2023

Are you a UF Department of Neuroscience alum? We want to highlight your accomplishments! Update your bio on our Alumni webpage and tell us where you’ve landed: buff.ly/3TO4xGi #UFNeuro

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Are you a UF Department of Neuroscience alum? We want to highlight your accomplishments! Update your bio on our Alumni webpage and tell us where you’ve landed: buff.ly/3TO4xGi #UFNeuro

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jul 16

Did you know? The UF College of Medicine offers an online graduate certificate program in neuroscience, helping students understand nervous system-related issues facing our society. Learn more: neuroscience.ufl.edu/training/gradu…

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Did you know? The UF College of Medicine offers an online graduate certificate program in neuroscience, helping students understand nervous system-related issues facing our society.

Learn more: neuroscience.ufl.edu/training/gradu…

University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · 8 h

Interested in GATORAADE? Our NIH-funded postbaccalaureate program, Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Education (GATORAADE), offers full-time research assistantships for applicants interested in cognitive aging.

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Interested in GATORAADE? Our NIH-funded postbaccalaureate program, Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Education (GATORAADE), offers full-time research assistantships for applicants interested in cognitive aging.

University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jul 22

Today is #WorldBrainDay. This year's theme is Brain Health for All Ages, encouraging us to support good brain health at every life stage, from pre-conception to the golden years.

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Today is #WorldBrainDay. This year's theme is Brain Health for All Ages, encouraging us to support good brain health at every life stage, from pre-conception to the golden years.

University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jul 18

You can take an active role in promoting your child's brain health. Encourage learning, nurture their emotional growth, and keep up with their immunizations to support long-term brain health. Good choices now can foster a healthy life. #BrainHealthForAllAges

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. You can take an active role in promoting your child's brain health. Encourage learning, nurture their emotional growth, and keep up with their immunizations to support long-term brain health. Good choices now can foster a healthy life. #BrainHealthForAllAges

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jul 11

Sensory system disorders may be elusive, but they can be debilitating for patients. UF researchers are working to understand mechanisms of sensation to treat pain associated with a variety of disorders. Learn more: neuroscience.ufl.edu/research/senso…

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Sensory system disorders may be elusive, but they can be debilitating for patients. UF researchers are working to understand mechanisms of sensation to treat pain associated with a variety of disorders.

Learn more: neuroscience.ufl.edu/research/senso…

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jul 9

Meet Michelle Bedenbaugh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at UF Neuroscience. Dr. Bedenbaugh's lab investigates neural circuits that drive feeding, stress, and other motivated behaviors. Learn more: bedenbaughlab.com

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Meet Michelle Bedenbaugh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at UF Neuroscience. Dr. Bedenbaugh's lab investigates neural circuits that drive feeding, stress, and other motivated behaviors.

Learn more: bedenbaughlab.com

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jul 2

Want to boost your cognitive health? Try the MIND diet. MIND -- Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay -- combines fats, vegetables, and lean protein to reduce risk for neurodegenerative disease. Read more: healthline.com/nutrition/mind…

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Want to boost your cognitive health? Try the MIND diet. MIND -- Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay -- combines fats, vegetables, and lean protein to reduce risk for neurodegenerative disease.
Read more: healthline.com/nutrition/mind…

University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 30

🔬 The UF Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory Clinical Translational Research drives interdisciplinary research to prevent, treat, & better understand age-related brain changes. Learn more: cam.mbi.ufl.edu

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. 🔬 The UF Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory Clinical Translational Research drives interdisciplinary research to prevent, treat, &amp; better understand age-related brain changes. Learn more: cam.mbi.ufl.edu

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 25

Why choose UF for your master’s in neuroscience? Whether on campus or online, our flexible programs connect you with world-class researchers at a Top 5 public university. Advance your knowledge and shape your career with #UFNeuro. ➡️ neuroscience.ufl.edu/graduate/maste…

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Why choose UF for your master’s in neuroscience? Whether on campus or online, our flexible programs connect you with world-class researchers at a Top 5 public university. Advance your knowledge and shape your career with #UFNeuro.

➡️ neuroscience.ufl.edu/graduate/maste…

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 23

Migraine aura is linked to cortical spreading depression—a slow-moving wave of electrical changes in brain cells that travels across the cortex, disrupting normal function as it goes. #MHAM

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Migraine aura is linked to cortical spreading depression—a slow-moving wave of electrical changes in brain cells that travels across the cortex, disrupting normal function as it goes. #MHAM

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 19

Meet Dr. Jennifer Bizon, Chair of UF Neuroscience! Her lab investigates how aging affects cognition and brain circuitry with the goal of preserving brain health across the lifespan. Learn more: neuroscience.ufl.edu/profile/bizon-…

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 17

🧠 June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month. Migraine isn't just a headache—it's a complex neurological disease involving abnormal sensory processing across multiple brain networks. Learn more from #UFNeuro. #MHAM

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. 🧠 June is National Migraine &amp; Headache Awareness Month. Migraine isn't just a headache—it's a complex neurological disease involving abnormal sensory processing across multiple brain networks. Learn more from #UFNeuro. #MHAM

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 12

In Alzheimer’s disease, synaptic dysfunction—not neuron death—may drive early cognitive decline. Targeting synapse resilience could open doors to new therapies. #BrainAwarenessMonth #EndAlz

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. In Alzheimer’s disease, synaptic dysfunction—not neuron death—may drive early cognitive decline. Targeting synapse resilience could open doors to new therapies. #BrainAwarenessMonth #EndAlz

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 8

It’s #WorldBrainTumorDay. UF Neuroscience researchers are advancing precision treatments for glioblastoma and other brain tumors, aiming to outsmart one of medicine’s toughest challenges.

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. It’s #WorldBrainTumorDay. UF Neuroscience researchers are advancing precision treatments for glioblastoma and other brain tumors, aiming to outsmart one of medicine’s toughest challenges.

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · Jun 2

June is Alzheimer’s and #BrainAwarenessMonth. Alzheimer's pathology often begins decades before symptoms appear—long before memory loss, the brain is fighting a silent battle. #EndAlz

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. June is Alzheimer’s and #BrainAwarenessMonth. Alzheimer's pathology often begins decades before symptoms appear—long before memory loss, the brain is fighting a silent battle. #EndAlz

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · May 27

Anxiety disorders are linked to an overactive amygdala—our brain's fear center—and weaker connections to the prefrontal cortex, which helps regulate it. This may explain why anxious brains stay stuck in "threat mode." Discover our resources and programs: coard.psychiatry.ufl.edu

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. Anxiety disorders are linked to an overactive amygdala—our brain's fear center—and weaker connections to the prefrontal cortex, which helps regulate it. This may explain why anxious brains stay stuck in "threat mode." Discover our resources and programs: coard.psychiatry.ufl.edu

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · May 23

UF’s Department of Neuroscience traces back to a 1966 NIH training grant that birthed the Center for Neurobiological Sciences. By 1970, we were one of the first #neuroscience departments in the U.S. Explore our history: neuroscience.ufl.edu/about/history

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. UF’s Department of Neuroscience traces back to a 1966 NIH training grant that birthed the Center for Neurobiological Sciences. By 1970, we were one of the first #neuroscience departments in the U.S. Explore our history: neuroscience.ufl.edu/about/history

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UF.BREATHE@UFBreathe · May 22

#NeuroNines is back! This summer's first session featured BREATHE T32 alum/PhD candidate @alyssa_mickle (mentor: @LabDale) and PhD candidates Yuan Li & Raghuveer Chandrashekhar (mentor: Dr. Hongwu Wang). 👏👥

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UF.BREATHE@UFBreathe · May 20

Join the NMPT and BREATHE Training Programs for the first #NeuroNines of the season this Thurs, May 22, at 9 am. This session will feature BREATHE T32 alum @alyssa_mickle, Yuan Li, and Raghuveer Chandrashekhar. Join us live in the Communicore Building (C1-003). 👇

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University of Florida Department of Neuroscience@UFNeuroscience · May 20

May is #ALSAwarenessMonth. ALS mainly affects motor neurons, but early problems in support cells like astrocytes and microglia may speed up the disease. Researchers are working to understand how these cells shape progression and how they might be targeted in treatment.

UFNeuroscience's tweet image. May is #ALSAwarenessMonth. ALS mainly affects motor neurons, but early problems in support cells like astrocytes and microglia may speed up the disease. Researchers are working to understand how these cells shape progression and how they might be targeted in treatment.

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