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Justin Grady: 2022 Undergraduate Research Excellence Award Winner
FABBS is delighted to highlight the exceptional work of young scholars. The FABBS Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards acknowledge and honor undergraduate student investigators who have conducted research of superior quality with broader societal impact.
The opportunity to nominate students for these awards is offered to our Departmental and Division Affiliates. This year, nominations were reviewed by a committee of current and former FABBS Board members, including Drs. Jeffrey
read moreNIH OBSSR Matilda White Riley Honors Behavioral Scientists
June 9, 2022
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research (OBSSR) virtually hosted the 15th NIH Matilda White Riley Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors on June 3rd to honor distinguished scholars in the behavioral and social sciences. Matilda White Riley, who passed in 2004, was a pioneer in the fields of sociology and gerontology and a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). This event commemorates Dr. Riley’s commitment to
read moreFABBS Welcomes Summer Interns
June 9, 2022
FABBS is delighted to welcome two summer interns from departments in the psychological and brain sciences at our university affiliates – Danya Kariv from Boston University and Paige Wilson from East Tennessee State University. FABBS offers undergraduate hybrid internship opportunities where students can gain experience in the fields of science communication and advocacy in the nation’s capital. We invited Danya and Paige to discuss what they hope to get out of the
read moreNIMH Council Discusses Mental Health Priorities, Progress on Strategic Plan and Portfolio Composition
June 9, 2022
Joshua Gordon, MD, PhD, welcomed the full panel of members to the 267th Meeting of the National Advisory Mental Health Council (NAMHC), held virtually on June 7th (Agenda). The NAMHC advises the NIMH on all policies and activities relating to the conduct and support of mental health research, research training and institute programs. FABBS regularly submits recommendations for council membership and encourages our scientists to consider serving in this extremely important
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