Neuroscience

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Student Research Seminar Series Schedule

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  Faculty Excellence in Action: Celebrating a Semester of Scholarship and Creativity

  From national and international recognitions and important books and papers to explorations and performances that benefitted the Maine community and beyond in myriad ways, Bowdoin faculty enriched campus life this spring through a wide array of scholarly and artistic pursuits that extended well beyond the classroom.
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  "Branching out: The Molecular Gardeners of Dendritic Arbors" - Hadley Horch, Norma L. and Roland G. Ware Jr. Professor of Biology and Neuroscience Inaugural Lecture

  The relationship between form and function is obvious in the brain. Neuronal structure directly impacts connectivity and circuit properties, ultimately shaping behavior. But how do neurons know what shape to take? What genetic and molecular factors guide neuronal growth? Further, in established nervous systems, do these same factors help individual neurons compensate for injury? By studying the factors that help shape development and injury responses in simple nervous systems, we can infer the molecular rules that likely govern human nervous systems as well.
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  Research, Publications, Awards, and More: Highlights from a Semester of Faculty Achievements

  Through new books, papers published in journals, media appearances, and more, Bowdoin faculty members complemented their time in the classroom during the fall semester with a variety of scholarly and artistic contributions.