June 2024 Nexus Newsletter - School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences - NEXUS Quarterly, June 2024

News

Scientist Explores How Post-Stroke Aphasia Manifests in Brain
“A better understanding of the neurobiological origins of stroke patients’ impairments can have many clinical implications for developing targeted interventions to improve patients’ communication skills,” said Dr. Roozbeh Behroozmand.

Study Drives Home Theory on Link Between ZIP Code, Alzheimer’s Risk
Dr. Kristen Kennedy and Dr. May Yuan found evidence to support the theory that people living in environments that are more geographically complex are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

For New Grad, Callier Has Always Been at Her Side, in Her Heart
“It has been such an incredible privilege to have been lifted up and cared for by [Callier Center] individuals, then later to be trained academically by those very same people,” said Megan Cantwell.

Researchers Find More Complexity in Aging Brain’s Memory Decline
Dr. Michael Rugg and Sabina Srokova, researchers from the Center for Vital Longevity, have discovered that brain correlates of age-related memory decline are more complicated than previously believed.

Brain Training ’Everyone’ Should Do Daily Revealed by Neuroscientist
“Brain training specifically refers to exercises to improve certain cognitive and/or perceptual motor skills through repeated practice-just like physical training strengthens certain muscle groups in our body,” said Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD’86.

Faculty Awarded Research Grants

Social Media Spotlights

Congratulations to School of BBS Spring 2024 graduates!
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Pain neuroscientist Dr. Kate Sadler discusses why capsaicin would be used in a lip plumper!
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Podcast

In the latest episode, student co-hosts Jillian Turner and Soumya Ajjampudi talk with Dr. William Marks about how lack of sleep affects brain functioning, and strategies to maintain proper sleep habits. Tune in now! The BBS podcast Mindful Minutes is available on Spotify.

Alumni Note

Hope Giadolor BS’24

Recent psychology graduate Hope Giadolor BS’24 is currently interning in the United States House of Representatives for Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Her undergraduate experience at UT Dallas prepared her to excel in a legal field. She co-founded and served as vice president of the National Black Law Students Association, was the outreach coordinator and secretary for the John Marshall Pre-Law Society and participated in the Mock Trial Team.

Being a student at UTD allowed her to delve into social research, perfect her public speaking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the world around her. Shortly after her congressional internship, she will work at a world-renowned law firm in Washington, D.C. She plans to attend law school in the coming years. She acknowledges and thanks all the BBS and UTD staff and faculty for supporting her through her academic and professional journey. Whoosh!

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