Congratulations to Brain Mapper Stephanie Cernera, who was awarded an NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke T32 Predoctoral Fellowship on Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration! The goal of this predoctoral T32 program is to develop independent investigators with programs of research in movement disorders that focus on the ABC’S of translational research: […]
Congrats to Brain Mappers Jackson Cagle and Stephanie Cernera for passing their PhD proposal examinations! Jackson and Stephanie are working with movement disorders patients populations in order to improve deep brain stimulation therapies.
Congratulations to Brain Mapper Dr. Rene Molina, who defended his PhD successfully and has moved on to a new role of Senior R&D Engineer at Medtronic Neuromodulation in Minneapolis, MN. Congratulations Doctor!!!
Congratulations to High Schooler Talib Hakim for successfully completing the Student Science Training Program (SSTP) in the Brain Mapping Lab. The UF-SSTP is a seven week residential research program for selected rising juniors and seniors who are considering medicine, math, computer, science, or engineering careers. The program emphasis is research participation with a UF faculty […]
Congratulations to Brain Mapper Robert Eisinger for receiving the Medical Guild Advancement to Candidacy Award. Established in 2012 to recognize 3rd year graduate students in the Biomedical Sciences who have successfully passed their qualifying examinations over the current academic year and excelled in their academic and research performance since enrolling in their studies. Biomedical Science […]
Congratulations to Brain Mapper Stephanie Cernera for receiving a fellowship to the Utah Image Based Biomedical Modeling Summer Course. This course offers field-specific expertise and hands-on experience solving bioelectric or biomechanical problems that arise in current biomedical research and clinical practice. Participants receive training in numerical methods, image analysis, and computational tools necessary to carry […]
Congratulations to Brain Mappers Sarah Long and Brandon Parks for successfully passing their PhD qualifier examinations. Good job!
Congratulations to Brain Mapper Marco Vazquez for being selected by the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering for acceptance into the University of Florida University Scholars Program. The University Scholars Program introduces undergraduate students at the University of Florida to the exciting world of academic research. In the program, students work one-on-one with UF faculty on […]
Congratulations to Brain Mapper Maria van Olphen for her presenting her post at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Undergraduate Research Symposium is a chance for students to present their very own research. All areas of research are accepted, and this is a great opportunity for students to present their summer work, such as research done […]
Brain Mapper Stephanie Cernera receives De Luca Foundation Research Scholarship
Congratulations to Stephanie Cernera who was announced the winner of the bi-annual De Luca Foundation Research Scholarship. To date, the De Luca Foundation has awarded 4 scholarships with the aim of supporting undergraduate and graduate students advance their research activities in motor control and human movement sciences. Stephanie will receive a scholarship in the amount […]
Brain Mapping Lab gives back by running for a cure for dystonia
The Brain Mapping Lab ran to raise money and awareness for dystonia over the weekend by participating in the Season of Hope 5K/15K. The race is organized annually by the Tyler’s Hope Foundation for a Dystonia Cure and UF Fixel Center for Neurological Disorders. Brain Mappers celebrated their finish with custom medals. Special congrats to […]
Congratulations to Enrico Opri for winning Best Poster Presentation Award at Pruitt Research Day
Brain Mapper Enrico Opri won the Best Poster Presentation Award at the Annual Pruitt Research Day, which celebrates the research being conducted at UF BME and honors Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt Sr. Stephanie Cernera also represented the lab as one of six student speakers, and Jackson Cagle showcased his work with a poster presentation. Congratulations […]
Brain Mapping Lab attends SfN 2018
Brain Mapping Lab headed to San Diego, CA to attend the 2018 Annual Society for Neuroscience Meeting with an oral presentation by Robert Eisinger and posters by Enrico Opri, Jackson Cagle, and Stephanie Cernera. We also met up with alumni Aniruddh Ravindran! See you next year in Chicago!
Brain Mapping Lab showcased at Cade Museum
Brain Mapping Lab performed outreach on September 22nd at the Cade Museum with hands on experiments on neural recordings and neuromodulation, and with interactive neuroanatomy displays. The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Great job everyone!
Congratulations to Stephanie Cernera who was awarded an NIH T32 Fellowship
Congratulations to Brain Mapper Stephanie Cernera, who was awarded an NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke T32 Predoctoral Fellowship on Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration! The goal of this predoctoral T32 program is to develop independent investigators with programs of research in movement disorders that focus on the ABC’S of translational research: […]