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“ One of the hallmarks of the Department of Neuroscience is the level of interaction and collaboration between laboratories and laboratories in other departments. ”

RICHARD HUGANIR, PhD, Director

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  • “How do we develop and adapt flexible strategies for interacting with others? ” Maya Opendak PhD Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
  • “My lab studies neural plasticity ranging from injury to memory.” David Linden PhD Professor of Neuroscience
  • Jay Baraban MD, PhD Professor of Neuroscience
  • Ulrich Mueller PhD Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Biology
  • “We study novel messenger molecules and their interface with psychotropic drugs.” Solomon H. Snyder MD, DSc, DPhil (Hon Causa) Professor of Neuroscience Emeritus
  • Christopher Fetsch PhD Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
  • “Our laboratory studies phototransduction and olfactory transduction.” King-Wai Yau PhD Professor of Neuroscience
  • “My lab studies the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making and executive control.” Veit Stuphorn PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience

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4 04 2025

New study from the Janak lab reveals the long-term effects of alcohol abuse on specific regions of the brain

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  • “ The waterfront promenade is a great way to enjoy a sunny day in Baltimore. From Harborplace, you can walk east through lovely waterfront neighborhoods—Harbor East, Fells Point,Canton. Great watering holes, pubs, and coffee shops! ” Ronald Schnaar, Professor
  • “ The year-round ultimate frisbee leagues in Catonsville and the Neuroscience department softball team. ” Travis Faust, Graduate Student (Sawa Lab)