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Neurologist Named New Dean of School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences “UT Dallas has the most exciting trajectory of any university in the country,” Dr. Steven Small said. “Behavioral and Brain Sciences has a trajectory that is ascending, and my field is what BBS does: neuroscience, psychology, and speech and hearing sciences.” more >>

New Service Learning Classes Build Community Connections The goal of community-based service learning is to increase students’ sense of belonging, one of three pillars that the UT System has identified as critical for student success. “Our students are learning as much from the high school students as the high school students are learning from them,” Dr. Joanna Gentsch said. more >>

Where Does Chronic Pain Begin? Scientists Close In on Its Origins Chronic pain is labeled as neuropathic when it is caused by damage to nerve cells. Examples include phantom limb syndrome, pain resulting from a stroke and the “pins and needles” sensations associated with diabetes. “I hope [10 years from now] that we are designing clinical trials better, considering sex as a biological variable, and that we understand how chronic pain is driven differently in men and women,” Dr. Ted Price said. more >>

Faculty Profile: Jackie Nelson, PhD Part of her research includes a daily diary where parents complete measures each day such as documenting dinnertime activities, helping researchers get a realistic idea of what is happening in families’ lives. “We’re looking at how negative emotion can spill over to affect other family members, but also factors that can be protective in the face of stress, such as positive coping strategies,” Nelson said. more >>

How the Brain Performance Institute Is Changing the Perceptions of the Corporate World According to Jennifer Zientz, head of clinical services at the Brain Performance Institute, up to 50 percent of what we do every day can be toxic to our brains. Although advice like eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and drinking water make sense from a general health standpoint, there are other habits we think are making us more efficient that could be backfiring. more >>

How To Recapture Peace and Quiet In a Noisy World Clang. Ping! Buzzzzz. Roaaaar. Rumble rumble. Clang. Boom! No matter where you are right now, chances are you’re surrounded by noise. “[Noise-canceling headphones] block background sounds well enough that you’ll be able to listen to something at a quieter level,” Dr. Colleen Le Prell said. more >>

Upcoming Events

BBS Colloquium   Friday, Apr. 26 10 - 11 a.m.     CVL Booziotis Distinguished Lecture   Thursday, Apr. 25 7 - 8:30 p.m.     BBS Graduation Celebration   Thursday, May 16 10 a.m.

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