Anika was recently invited to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to present her latest research findings. During her visit, she met with several NIH investigators, engaging in scientific discussions that offered potential avenues for collaboration. Anika’s visit underscored the impact of her work and its relevance to the broader scientific community.

Bjoern recently participated in the 27th European Brain Barriers Meeting in Bern, Switzerland. The meeting brought together international brain barriers experts to discuss new advances and emerging challenges in the field. Bjoern gave a presentation and engaged in scientific discussions with friends and colleagues.

We are excited for Manekya to have been awarded an NIH Predoctoral T32 Fellowship. This recognition highlights her research potential and supports the next phase of her doctoral work. Congratulations to Manekya for this outstanding accomplishment!

Our BHL Summer Party brought together the team and their families for an afternoon of sunshine, laughter, and great conversations. Kids enjoyed the pool while the adults were chatting, making it a fun and memorable day. Here’s to many more!

We held our traditional summer retreat, featuring scientific presentations, project updates, and discussions that sparked new ideas. We also had a lively group discussion on Angela Duckworth’s book GRIT, reflecting on perseverance and resilience in research. We wrapped up the day with renewed motivation and a stronger sense of team spirit.

Congratulations to Makenna for a perfect Bradford assay! We celebrated this success with our traditional pizza lunch to mark this rare achievement.

Congratulations to Manekya on successfully passing her PhD qualifying exam! This milestone reflects her hard work, preparation, and growing scientific expertise. With this achievement, Manekya advances to PhD candidacy and begins the next phase of her doctoral research. We are proud of her accomplishment and look forward to supporting her continued success. Congratulations, Manekya!

Manekya received a Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Travel Award to attend the CVB 2025 Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. This award will allow Manekya to present a poster of her research, engage with leading scientists in the field, and gain valuable insight into current trends and advances in blood-brain barrier science. Congratulations Manekya!