NEW COURSE
Are you interested in how neural circuits generate perception, action, memory, and adaptive behavior?
Register for PNB 3295: Neural Circuits and Behavior taught by Dr. Natale Sciolino!
🔬 PNB Faculty Spotlight | Rahul Kanadia
Research. Discovery. Impact.
Dr. Kanadia is advancing a first-in-class approach targeting the minor spliceosome in treatment-resistant cancers, selected for presentation at Harvard Business School Foundry Demo Day.
Michael Jolly will be presenting his Research in Progress (RIP) Talk this Friday from 12:20 PM - 1:10 PM! Michael is a Ph.D. student in the Mulkey Lab and his RIP Talk is on “Characterizing disordered breathing in a rat model of hypertension". Join us in TLS 111!
Interested in graduate school?
Join the UConn PNB Virtual Graduate Program Open House on Nov. 5, 2026.
🧠 Meet students
🔬 Explore research
💻 Learn about the program
⏰ 2:00-4:00 PM ET
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
#UConn #Neuroscience #GradSchool
Join Us in Participating in the PNB Quest!
Scan the QR Code to participate and correctly answer all questions to be entered in a PRIZE raffle!
Use this link to start the questions today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Teng Long will be presenting his Research in Progress (RIP) Talk this Friday from 12:20 PM - 1:10 PM! Teng is a Ph.D. student in the Menuz Lab and his RIP Talk is on “Identifying the Molecular Components that Generate the Transepithelial Potential in Insect Sensilla". TLS 111!
Congratulations to Dr. Xinnian Chen on appointment as Faculty Affiliate for Collaborative Faculty Development and Strategic Projects with UConn's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)!
A well-deserved recognition!
Kaitlin Girardini will be presenting her Research in Progress (RIP) Talk this Friday from 12:20 PM - 1:10 PM! Kaitlin is a Ph.D. student in the Kanadia Lab and her RIP Talk is on “The Complexity of Intron Identity Across Eukaryotic Evolution". Join us in TLS 111!
From Oct. 2 - 23, UConn student groups and organizations will come together for Ignite! It’s a chance for students to rally support for the programs, activities, travel, equipment, and experiences that mean the most to their organizations.
Learn more at foundation.uconn.edu/crowdfu…
REMINDER: The PNB Undergraduate Gathering is at 5 PM Today in BPB 131! See you there!
Stop by even if you haven't RSVPed!
🍕Pizza & Water Provided!!
🎉 LOCATION UPDATE 🎉
The response to tomorrow's PNB Undergraduate Gathering has been incredible and we've moved to a larger space to accomodate everyone:
📍 BPB 131 (Biology Physics Building)
🕔 Sept. 24 at 5 PM
🍕 Pizza & water provided
RSVP here: uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/…
Chamalka de Silva will be presenting her Research in Progress (RIP) Talk this Friday! Chamalka is a Ph.D. student in the Conover Lab and her RIP Talk is on “Migration and topographical mapping of postnatal neuron progenitors". Join us in TLS 111!
The PNB Department is hosting an Undergraduate Gathering this Thursday, September 24th at 5 PM!
Be sure to stop by to meet PNB student organizations, faculty, research labs, and fellow students! RSVP Today!
Stay Curious. Get Involved. Stay Connected.
On Friday, 9/18/26, Audrey Weber Baker will be presenting her RIP talk titled, "Mechanisms underlying KCNQ2 Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy: Unraveling the paradox." This event will be from 12:20-1:10pm in TLS 111!
We're glad you're here!
Whether you're new to PNB or returning for another year, we're excited to have you as part of our community.🌐 pnb.uconn.edu
🔬 Research
📣 Seminars & RIP Talks
🎓 Hands-On Learning
Stay Curious. Get Involved. Stay Connected.
🎓 Congrats to our PNB Class of 2026!
We’re proud of our undergraduate, master’s, and PhD graduates and all they’ve accomplished 💙
Watch live:
Undergrad (5/10, 9AM): active.totalwebcasting.com/?…
Master’s (5/11, 9AM): active.totalwebcasting.com/?…
PhD (5/11, 6PM): active.totalwebcasting.com/?…
🎓 PNB proud of Malak Nechnach ’26!
From finding her footing in research to heading to MIT, Malak’s story highlights mentorship & persistence.
Meet the Graduate: Malak Nechnach '26 (CLAS) today.uconn.edu/2026/04/meet…
This Wednesday through Friday, stop by at the PNB 3120W Physiology Issue Table! Students are hosting an issue table to share research on current physiology-related topics and highlight relevant state and federal policies connected to their work. Check out Tomorrow's Schedule!
