The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Puerto Rico Center for Neuroplasticity sponsored a seminar presented by Dr. Patrick Emery, Department of Neurobiology, UMass Chan Medical School. It was held at the Molecular Sciences Research Center (MSRC).
Join us for the Winter Symposium, an insightful event exploring the latest research in neuroscience, development, and physiology within the context of our ever-changing environment. đź“… Date: February 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM đź“Ť Location: University of Puerto Rico, San Juan – Molecular Sciences Research Center, Conference Room #1 Network with…
DetailsThe COBRE Center for Neuroplasticity sponsored a seminar by Dr. Alberto Cruz Martin, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Cruz Martin presented his work Beyond Phagocytosis: The Intracellular Complement Pathway in Synaptic Degradation. The seminar was followed by an informal question / answer session. December 16, 2024.
DetailsThe COBRE Center for Neuroplasticity co-sponsored the 32nd Annual Puerto Rico Neuroscience Conference. The program included four seminars by visiting investigators, three poster sessions, and a NeuroBlitz by former UPR students. The COBRE Program sponsored the travel of Dr. Jennifer Morgan, Senior Scientist and Director, Eugene Bell Center for Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering, Marine…
DetailsRivera, A., Bracho-Rincón, D. and Miller, M.W. (2025), Localization of Cholecystokinin/Sulfakinin Neuropeptides in Biomphalaria glabrata, an Intermediate Host for Schistosomiasis. J Comp Neurol, 533: e70016. https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.70016
The lab of Andrew Seeds and Stefanie Hampel published a new article in eLife: Link: https://elifesciences.org/articles/87602 “Somatotopic organization among parallel sensory pathways that promote a grooming sequence in Drosophila”, Katharina Eichler, Stefanie Hampel, Adrián Alejandro-GarcĂa, Steven A Calle-Schuler, Alexis Santana-Cruz, Lucia Kmecova, Jonathan M Blagburn, Eric D Hoopfer, and Andrew M Seeds. April 19, 2024.
DetailsStudents, staff, and faculty from the UPR Center for Neuroplasticity took part in the symposium “Neuroscience, Development and Physiology in a Changing Environment”. The symposium assembled students and researchers from the University of Massachusetts, the Marine Biological Laboratory (Woods Hole, MA), and the University of Puerto Rico. It was co-sponsored by the NIGMS Centers of…
DetailsFaculty and students from the COBRE Center for Neuroplasticity participated in the Brain Awareness Week program. Over 100 students from three high schools participated in workshops and hands-on activities designed to highlight advances in the field of neuroscience. March 19, 2024. University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus.
Members of the COBRE administrative team participated in the Puerto Rico IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Annual Retreat. March 15-17, 2024. Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve. RĂo Grande, PR.
Vaasjo LO, Miller MW. A conserved gastropod withdrawal circuit in Biomphalaria glabrata, an intermediate host for schistosomiasis. J Neurophysiol. 2024 May 1;131(5):903-913. doi: 10.1152/jn.00390.2023. Epub 2024 Mar 13. PMID: 38478883; PMCID: PMC11383391.
Johanna Kowalko, Department of Biological Sciences, Lehigh University, presented a seminar “Genetic and Developmental Mechanisms Underlying Trait Evolution”. February 2, 2024. Molecular Sciences Research Center, San Juan, PR.
Left to right: John RamĂrez, CoopSEI assessment team; Eduardo Nicolau, Interim Executive Director, Molecular Sciences Research Center; Jorge Miranda, COBRE NIEF Director; Irma Román-GarcĂa, Assistant Director, UPR-MSC Deanship for Research; Jan-Marino RamĂrez, COBRE EAC; Edjean CalderĂłn, CoopSEI; JosĂ© Lemos, COBRE EAC; Mark Miller, COBRE Administrative Core Director; JosĂ© Lasalde, COBRE Program Director; Walter Silva, COBRE…
DetailsThe Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology and the Department of Microbiology of the School of Medicine of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico are proud to announce that Associate Professors Dr. Demetrio Sierra Mercado and Dr. Filipa Godoy Vitorino, have been awarded an R21 research grant by the National Institutes of…
DetailsLeft photo: Speakers in the Neuroscience Session included (left to right): Dr. Andrew Seeds (UPR COBRE Center for Neuroplasticity, Alicen Wilcox (Harding University), and Dr. Jessica Larsen (Clemson University). Dr. Nicolas Bazan (LSU Health Center; screen insert) participated remotely. Dr. Mark Miller (UPR COBRE Center for Neuroplasticiy; rear) co-moderated the session. Right photo: Dr. JosĂ©…
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