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Studying fruit flies, researchers at Brown found that alcohol hijacks a conserved memory pathway in the brain, forming the cravings that fuel addiction. Image courtesy Kaun Lab

October 2018 0

Booze on the Brain

Just a few drinks can change how memories are formed.

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Shawn Williams, Arif Hamid, and Kavin Nuñez, left to right, have all been honored as future leaders in the life sciences with competitive HHMI fellowships. Photos by Nicholas Dentamaro

September 2017 0

HHMI Honors 3 Young Scholars

Life science fellowships will support the research of Brown postdoc and two grad students.

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  A great addition to the important discussion surrounding burnout in health care. ... See MoreSee Less
  
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  Dr. Dioscaris Garcia, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, took the stage at Capitol Hill to discuss pathways to greater representation in biomedical research. At the sixth annual Dominicans on the Hill event, Dr. Garcia highlighted the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in scientific fields and shared his personal journey as one of Brown's first Dominican American faculty members. “When I go to speak at these panels, my aim is to ensure I am not the last,” he said. “I want to continue my mission of providing a far easier path for those who are following me in my career.”From mentoring hundreds of students to spearheading initiatives like DORSAL and INDEX-Salud, Dr. Garcia is dedicated to paving the way for future generations. More: ow.ly/pxrP50RjePf ... See MoreSee Less
  
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  Our researchers have developed a revolutionary tool to assess and treat #dehydration caused by #diarrhea. Published in The Lancet Global Health, our research shows FluidCalc outperforms current standards, offering a lifeline to millions, especially in low-income countries.“If we can get this tool to be used on a large scale, we estimate that it will save hundreds of thousands of lives each year," says first author Adam C. Levine, MD, MPH, a professor of emergency medicine and of health services, policy, and practice.More: ow.ly/2MxV50RgwVM ... See MoreSee Less
  
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