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Meitzen Wins National Award for Neuroscience Outreach

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Feb 25, 2018

Companion Animals May Hold the Key to Human Pain Relief

Studying dogs and cats with osteoarthritis can have significant impact on the development of effective pain therapies for humans suffering from the same painful condition, according to a new research from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. In the study, lead author Duncan Lascelles, CVM professor of small animal surgery and pain management, outlines…
Olby Announcement for Neurosciences

Oct 8, 2017

Olby Receives Largest Endowed Chair in NC State History

When Natasha Olby finished her veterinary neurology residency at NC State in 1999, she had a big decision to make — what to do next. She interviewed for several jobs, in the U.S. and in England, where she was born and raised and earned three degrees at the University of Cambridge. But she decided to…
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Sep 1, 2017

Fatty Acids and Itchy Skin – a Q&A with Santosh Mishra

Santosh Mishra, assistant professor of neuroscience at NC State, was part of a team of NIH researchers who have discovered four previously unknown mediators for itch and pain in the skin. Identifying these mediators may be a first step toward providing relief for people who suffer from chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis. The researchers’…
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Jan 8, 2017

When Neurons are ‘Born’ Impacts Olfactory Behavior in Mice

New research from North Carolina State University shows that neurons generated at different life stages in mice can impact aspects of their olfactory sense and behavior. The work could have implications for our understanding of neurodevelopmental processes or traumatic brain injuries in humans. Troy Ghashghaei, associate professor of neurobiology at NC State, studies the ways…

Jan 3, 2017

The First Annual Faculty Research Symposium of the W.M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology

It was an extremely diverse day of presentations, ranging in topics such as neuronal control of artificial limbs, to the plasticity of the reproductive potential in honey bees. The event was a huge success and another one will be planned for next year. Continue reading "The First Annual Faculty Research Symposium..."

John Meitzen

Dec 13, 2016

Meitzen Wins National Award for Neuroscience Outreach

John Meitzen, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at NC State University, has been named a 2016 recipient of the Society for Neuroscience’s (SfN) prestigious Next Generation Award. SfN is the largest international neuroscience society, with nearly 38,000 members. The Next Generation Award is a national honor that recognizes SfN members who have…