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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 4h

Six @stanford.edu scientists, including Anne Brunet @brunetlab.bsky.social, have been awarded High-Risk, High-Reward Research program grants from the National Institutes of Health.

This will support Brunet's work on the peripheral nervous system, organs & aging.

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Anne Brunet, the Michele and Timothy Barakett Professor of Genetics at Stanford Medicine and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute affiliate.

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brainresilience.bsky.social @brainresilience.bsky.social · 9h

Great talks at our recent seminar! Featuring:

Kristy Zera - Blocking the VLA4/VCAM1 axis prevents infarct-induced neurodegeneration by reducing neuroinflammation & promoting vascular integrity

Carla Shatz - Convergence of signals for pruning at a synaptic receptor implicated in Alzheimer's Disease

Dr. Kristy Zera gave a talk on “Blocking the VLA4/VCAM1 axis prevents infarct-induced neurodegeneration by reducing neuroinflammation and promoting vascular integrity" at the monthly Brain Resilience Seminar Series.

Dr. Carla Shatz gave a talk on “Convergence of signals for pruning at a synaptic receptor implicated in Alzheimer's disease" at the monthly Brain Resilience Seminar Series.

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 1d

What happens in our brains when we sketch?

Explore the neuroscience of sketching ideas with Stanford psychologist @judyefan. We discuss how we can better understand what we observe, how we process info, what happens when we put it on a canvas, and more.

🔗 neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/doodles...

From Our Neurons to Yours, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University

Judy Fan, assistant professor of psychology and affiliate of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats to the Seed Grant awardees! Projects include efforts to develop new tools for delivering drugs to the brain; study the role of neuropeptide molecules in pain & brain signaling; and probe the links between genetics, inflammation, & Alzheimer’s.

🔗 neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/pain-al...

2025 Seed Grant awardees (10 awardees across 5 projects)

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 7d

Great news! Our podcast, From Our Neurons to Yours, is a finalist for the Listener’s Choice Award in Science & Education at @signalawards.bsky.social!🎙️

Help us win and vote here by Oct. 9: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU

I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 13d

Well deserved, congratulations, Maylin!

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brainresilience.bsky.social @brainresilience.bsky.social · 13d

Join us on Oct 9 at a symposium featuring brain resilience and aging research, including a clinical presentation with a patient’s perspective, poster session, and social! Registration required.

Stanford affiliates, sign up to present a poster by Oct 2.

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Text: Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University. Fall 2025 Symposium and Poster Session. October 9, 2025, 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Image description: Digital Pathology. Oil Red O staining of a prefrontal cortex sample. It stains neutral lipids to assess lipid pathology. (triacylglycerols and sterol esters). The lipid staining gives an idea of lipid pathology to track a feature of brain aging. The red stains are positive stains (neutral lipid aggregates within cells). One of many stains that are possible. Image credit: Brain Resilience Lab.

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 14d

Read the publication here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Sensory Entrained TMS (seTMS) Enhances Motor Cortex Excitability

Sensory Entrained Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (seTMS) synchronizes TMS pulses with auditory rhythm-induced high-excitability brain states. A) Musical rhythms were used to induce motor cortical ...

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 14d

Wu Tsai Neuro affiliate Jessica Ross and colleagues used TMS pulses to induce movements in people's hands—a common testing ground for new ideas in the field. By carefully timing those pulses to music, the team found they could double the impact of TMS.

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Koret Human Neurosciences Community Laboratory Director Milena Kaestner (left) and study author Corey Keller (right).

Jessica Ross, an instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford Medicine.

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nweiler.bsky.social @nweiler.bsky.social · 19d

I was floored by this conversation. Thanks so much to Dr. Ballon and soon-to-be-doctor Pagdon (@spagdon.bsky.social) for helping me better understand how our sense of reality is built, and what it feels like to have it slip.

stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 20d

What can neuroscience tell us about psychosis?

Stanford psychiatrist Jacob Ballon and peer advocate Shannon Pagdon join our podcast to explore neuroscience, lived experience, and the shift toward recovery-oriented care.

Listen now: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/what-ps...

Jacob Ballon, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford Medicine and founding co-director of the Stanford Inspire Clinic.

Shannon Pagdon, doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, the co-creator of Psychosis Outside the Box and current Vice President of lived experience research for the International Early Psychosis Association.

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 20d

What can neuroscience tell us about psychosis?

Stanford psychiatrist Jacob Ballon and peer advocate Shannon Pagdon join our podcast to explore neuroscience, lived experience, and the shift toward recovery-oriented care.

Listen now: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/what-ps...

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brainresilience.bsky.social @brainresilience.bsky.social · 22d

Amyloid beta and inflammation may converge on the LilrB2 receptor, according to new research led by Carla Shatz and supported by a Knight Initiative Catalyst Award. This may help explain synapse loss in Alzheimer’s.

Learn more: brainresilience.stanford.edu/news/buildin...

Building bridges between Alzheimer’s theories

A new study finds links between two popular models of the disease—and the results could change how

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 28d

🧠 Read the full story here: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/student...

Student researchers probe the mysteries of the brain

Stanford undergrads and local community college students paired with Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 28d

Stanford undergrads and local community college students paired with Wu Tsai Neuro researchers to find new ways to head off strokes, predict Alzheimer's disease, and more at the Annual NeURO and NeURO-CC Poster Session.

Read the full story in the comments.

2025 cohort of NeURO and NeURO-CC fellows.

Aja Zou presents her research at the poster session.

Ayushi Mohanty presents her research at the poster session.

Samuel Egboh presents his research at the poster session.

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · 29d

Meet Muina Zaman, a 2025 NeURO-CC Fellow!

A Computer and Data Science major, Muina is working in the Zaharchuk Lab with mentor Bin Jiang to learn how tech and data can drive innovation in medical research. She aims to advance personalized medicine and healthcare equity.

Muina Zaman, 2025 Neurosciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity, Community College (NeURO-CC) Student

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Sep 8

Introducing Aljona Reyno, a 2025 NeURO-CC Fellow!

Aljona studies Psychology at Foothill College with a focus on neuroscience. In the Bruce McCandliss Lab, she’s working with mentor Cherrysse Ulsa to research how neuroscience can support mental health and social change.

#Research #MentalHealth

Aljona Reyno, 2025 Neurosciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity, Community College (NeURO-CC) Fellow

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nweiler.bsky.social @nweiler.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's a pleasure for me to share today's podcast conversation with the one and only Daniel Levitin about his latest book on music as medicine.

I hope today's conversation reminds you of the power of music and provides some insights for enriching our relationship with this powerful cultural force!

stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Sep 4

Music activates most regions of the brain, which may help explain its healing potential.

Neuroscientist, musician & author Daniel Levitin joins us to share how music is being used to help heal disorders like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, chronic pain & more.

neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/i-heard...

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Sep 4

Music activates most regions of the brain, which may help explain its healing potential.

Neuroscientist, musician & author Daniel Levitin joins us to share how music is being used to help heal disorders like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, chronic pain & more.

neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/i-heard...

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Sep 3

Meet Jillian Quach, a 2025 NeURO-CC Fellow!

A Biology major, Jillian is working in the Frank Longo Lab under mentor Tao Tang to explore the molecular mechanisms that contribute to brain health. She hopes to advance neuroscience through research and meaningful societal impact.

#Stanford #Research

Jillian Quach, 2025 Neurosciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity (NeURO) Fellow

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Aug 28

Introducing Manuel Moya, a 2025 NeURO-CC Fellow!

A Computer Science major at De Anza College, Manuel is working in the Todd Coleman Lab with mentor Sabrina Liu. He hopes to leverage technology to improve healthcare and advance neuroscience and medical research in the future.

Manuel Moya, 2025 Neurosciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity, Community College (NeURO-CC) Fellow

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brainresilience.bsky.social @brainresilience.bsky.social · Aug 28

Why do some dementia treatments work in mice but not in people?

At @stanfordneuro.bsky.social, Vanessa Langness, Danielle Simmons, and Frank Longo reviewed 400+ preclinical studies to identify key differences in timing, study design, and disease stage.

brainresilience.stanford.edu/news/why-pro...

Mice are often helpful for understanding human disease, yet promising tests in mice often don't translate to humans. A new study probes why.

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Aug 27

Meet Kelly Mac, a 2025 NeURO-CC Fellow!

Kelly is a freshman at @go2missionsc.bsky.social. She is working in the lab of Irene Llorente under the mentorship of Vanessa Kan.

She plans to transfer to a four-year university and study biochemistry, with the goal of becoming a physician.

Kelly Mac, 2025 Neurosciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity, Community College (NeURO-CC) Fellow

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Aug 21

What happens in the brain as children learn to read?

Bruce McCandliss, Director of the Stanford Educational Neuroscience Initiative, explains how literacy reorganizes neural systems—and how this research can help us support struggling readers.

Listen now: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/how-we-...

Bruce McCandliss, the Piggott Family Professor in Stanford's Graduate School of Education, and a Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute affiliate.

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brainresilience.bsky.social @brainresilience.bsky.social · Aug 20

Researching the aging brain starts with knowing its structure.

Syed Bukhari, Primary Neuroanatomist at the Brain Resilience Lab, led a hands-on anatomy workshop for Stanford researchers—sharing expertise and building connections across the brain resilience community.

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stanfordbrain.bsky.social @stanfordbrain.bsky.social · Aug 19

Meet Sumaya Journati, a 2025 NeURO-CC Fellow!

A Neuroscience major at
‪@go2missionsc.bsky.social‬, Sumaya is working in the lab of Birgitt Schuele under the mentorship of G Kumar and Faria Zafar.

She plans to transfer to a research-focused university and pursue a career as a neuroscientist.

Sumaya Journati, 2025 Neurosciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity, Community College (NeURO-CC) Fellow

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