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Nexus Newsletter
Team Awarded $2.9 Million To Study Socioeconomic Ties to Alzheimer’s
 
Team Awarded $2.9 Million To Study Socioeconomic Ties to Alzheimer’s
“Our earlier work allows us to say that, across a broad range of middle-aged adults, there is a correlation between socioeconomic status and brain function and anatomy. Now, we plan to examine some of the specific features which characterize aspects of an individual’s health, lifestyle and environment to learn which have the largest impact on brain and cognitive aging,” said Dr. Gagan Wig. more >>
Students Help Young Immigrants Reach Goals in Service Learning Class
 
Students Help Young Immigrants Reach Goals in Service Learning Class
Many UTD students said the experiences gave them a greater sense of purpose as they get to know and serve individuals who are new to the community. Psychology senior Reece Fish said the experience has improved his listening skills and given him greater compassion. more >>
The University of Texas at Dallas BrainHealth Imaging Center Opens
 
The University of Texas at Dallas BrainHealth Imaging Center Opens
“We will bring together research scientists, our partners and collaborators from around the world, so we can all think about the advancement of brain health,” shared Dr. Bart Rypma, who is also a principal investigator at the Center for BrainHealth, during the opening event. “It’s an exciting time to be involved with brain research!” more >>
Study: Advanced Technology May Indicate How Brain Learns Faces
 
Study: Advanced Technology May Indicate How Brain Learns Faces
So, as computer systems begin to equal — and, on occasion, surpass — the facial recognition performance of humans, could the algorithm’s basis for sorting information resemble what the human brain does? more >>


Center Highlight: The Center for Advanced Pain Studies
 
Center Highlight: The Center for Advanced Pain Studies
The research mission of the Center for Advanced Pain Studies (CAPS) is to elucidate fundamental mechanisms underlying chronic pain and migraine, as well as to discover novel therapeutics for the treatment of chronic pain through academic, public, and private partnerships. more >>
Upcoming Events
Opportunities and Challenges in Psychiatric Neuroscience
 
Opportunities and Challenges in Psychiatric Neuroscience
 
Jan. 24
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
 
 
The Relationship Between Trait Mindfulness and Emotional Reactivity Following Mood-Manipulation
 
The Relationship Between Trait Mindfulness and Emotional Reactivity Following Mood-Manipulation
 
Jan. 30
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
More BBS Events
 
 
Advances in Human Brain Stimulation and Cognitive Enhancement
 
Advances in Human Brain Stimulation and Cognitive Enhancement
 
Jan. 31
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
   
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