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Childhood Adversity Stalls Brain Region’s Growth, Raises Psychosis Odds
“There are many pathways that increase the risk of psychosis. This highlights one unique pathway: adverse childhood events, smaller hippocampus and high stress levels,” said Dr. Katherine Damme. |
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FDA Approves Apple AirPods as Hearing Aids
A consumer device that doubles as a hearing amplifier could act like a “bridge” for people who otherwise wouldn’t seek hearing help because of cost, access or cosmetic concerns, said Dr. Jackie Clark. |
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Pain Researchers Earn Scholars Award, Society Fellowship
Dr. Katelyn Sadler’s award recognizes early-career leaders in basic pain research whose work holds high potential for uncovering new pathways to improve the treatment of chronic pain, and Dr. Michael Burton’s fellowship program will build the next generation of pain experts who can communicate evidence-based and solution-focused information about pain care and treatment. |
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Scientist Finds Distinct Way To Map Children’s Maturing Memories
“This work has the potential to open new dimensions in understanding brain development with more localized, temporally precise measures than ever before,” said Dr. Noa Ofen. |
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Cannabis’s Effects on Memory Might Be Related to Sleep Disruption
A team of researchers has found that long-term cannabis use is associated with difficulties with sleep, which might influence the severity of memory problems associated with use of the substance. |
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Why Cognitive Training Helps Increase Broader Mental Acuity
“Our examination of brain function during certain tasks suggests that if you’re cognitively normal, training yourself on improving the speed at which you switch between tasks — which relies heavily on how quickly you process information — can be very beneficial in helping maintain your cognitive functions,” said Dr. Chandramallika Basak. |
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BBS congratulates Marisol Moreno for placing third in the PhD Student Poster Competition!
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BBS alumna Asheley Landrum MS’11, PhD’13 collaborated with Anderson Cooper on CNN!
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In our latest episode, Dr. Adam J. Woods, the new dean of BBS, shares his journey, his vision for building a stronger community, and his goals for the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Follow the new Instagram BBS Mindful Minutes for more information on this and other episodes! The BBS student-led podcast Mindful Minutes is available on Spotify. |
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Annual Report (pdf)
Enjoy reading about some of the exciting events and achievements across the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas. Across these pages, you will find our faculty and students’ incredible efforts to delve into the mysteries of the brain at the intersection of behavior to create meaningful impact. |
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Fall Graduation
Hats off to the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences Class of 2024! The Dec. 17 BBS Commencement Ceremony featured neuroscience student speaker Sandra Cuenca, and recognized graduates who received honors and awards. |
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