



Our Mission
The mission of The Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS) is to serve as both a beacon and incubator for research across the brain and cognitive sciences at UConn and beyond; promoting and supporting the interdisciplinary science of the mind and its realization in biological and artificial systems.
“Anyone could, if they were so inclined, be the sculptor of their own brain.”
― Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Upcoming Events
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6/5
Build Quantitative Research & Evaluation Skills Online!
Build Quantitative Research & Evaluation Skills Online!
Monday, June 5th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus Online
Looking to be more competitive on the job market? Graduating and don't know what to do next? Want skills you can use at school, at work, AND in your everyday life? Check out UConn's Research Methods, Measurement, & Evaluation (RMME) Programs! Now accepting applications to the 100% Online RMME Master's degree program and the 100% Online Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation program! The application deadline for Fall 2023 enrollment is June 16th. For more information, visit: https://rmme.education.uconn.edu/Contact Information: Dr. Sarah D. Newton, methods@uconn.edu
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6/6
Neuroscience RIP Talk - Caro
Neuroscience RIP Talk - Caro
Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
UConn Health Low Learning Center
Research in Progress Talk
"The Molecular Role of C1QL3 and its Binding Partners in Synaptic Regulation."
Presenter: Keaven Caro, Martinelli LabContact Information: Shannon Mancini, shmancini@uchc.edu
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6/12
MCB Related Proposal: Kaylah Samuelson
MCB Related Proposal: Kaylah Samuelson
Monday, June 12th, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Storrs Campus ESB 121
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Connecticut
Announces the
Related Proposal for the Doctoral Degree
Kaylah B. Samuelson
B.S. Biological Sciences
Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Northern Colorado
Uncovering the role of Matrimony in suppressing the drive of the B chromosomes in Drosophila melanogaster
Monday, June 12, 2023
10:00 am
ESB 121
Virtual: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/slh20002
Major Advisor: Dr. Stacey Hanlon
Committee Member: Dr. Kenneth Campellone
Committee Member: Dr. Jelena Erceg
Committee Member: Dr. Barbara Mellone
Committee Member: Dr. Rachel O’NeillContact Information: kaylah.samuelson@uconn.edu
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6/12
Rare Disease Research Collaboration Forum
Rare Disease Research Collaboration Forum
Monday, June 12th, 2023
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
UConn Health, UConn Health Academic Rotunda
Sponsored by UConn Health, Connecticut Children's, & The Jackson Laboratory.Contact Information: Shannon Mancini, shmancini@uchc.edu
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6/13
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Shu Jiang
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Shu Jiang
Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Storrs Campus Bousfield A101A
The Ph.D. oral defense for Shu Jiang, a Ph.D. candidate in the social psychology program, will be held on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at 9 am in BOUS A101A and * Virtual Conference Room. A working copy of the dissertation entitled "Resilience, Social Connection, and Well-being across Cultures: A Mixed-Method Approach" is available from the Psychology Graduate Program Office (psychgrad@uconn.edu).
*Virtual Meeting Details:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=md89086406bd05b8062959342ca6fc56f
Meeting password: 20230613Contact Information: Dr. Nairán RamÃrez-Esparza, nairan.ramirez@uconn.edu
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6/13
Neuroscience RIP Talk - Hudobenko
Neuroscience RIP Talk - Hudobenko
Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
UConn Health Patterson Hall Room AG042A
Research in Progress Talk
"Enhancing Expression of CX3CL1-C-terminus for Reducing Neurodegeneration in Huntington's Disease."
Presenter: Jacob Hudobenko, Yan LabContact Information: Shannon Mancini, shmancini@uchc.edu
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