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July 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Michael Leon, Ph.D.
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Environmental Enrichment as an Effective Treatment for Autism The 2021 CNLM Summer Seminar Series is hosted by the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. The program is directed by Dr. Luis Colon-Perez and Manuella Oliveira Yassa and provides an intensive research training and professional development experience for undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. Michael Leon, Ph.D., Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine’s School of Biological Sciences,…
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Alyson K. Zalta, Ph.D.
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Morning Bright Light for PTSD The 2021 CNLM Summer Seminar Series is hosted by the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. The program is directed by Dr. Luis Colon-Perez and Manuella Oliveira Yassa and provides an intensive research training and professional development experience for undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. Alyson K. Zalta, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychological Science at UC Irvine’s School…
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Free
How addiction hijacks the brain: what animal models can tell us about the neurobiology of drugs of abuse
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Research using animal models has begun to shed light on how drugs of abuse and addiction impact brain and behavior. But what can these models tell us about the mechanisms of addiction in humans, and what is the current state of the science regarding clinical support for drug use disorders? Join the CNLM Ambassadors for a virtual panel discussion featuring four UCI experts, Dr. Christie Fowler, Associate Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, Dr. Ariana Nelson, Associate Clinical Professor in the…
9:30 a.m. - July 30, 2021
3:30 p.m.
$2150
UCI Virtual Brain Camp
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Summer 2021 Brain Camp will be held July 19 - July 30. Due to the COVID pandemic and the university closures, we will be hosting this year's camp remotely. The UCI CNLM has been hosting virtual programs for K-12 children for nearly one year and we are designing an engaging, stimulating and rewarding experience for this year's brain camp participants. Students should expect to engage I program activities from 9am - 3:30pm M-F. Each child will receive a kit with…
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Javier Diaz Alonso, Ph.D.
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Exploring AMPA Receptors Synaptic Trafficking During Long-term Potentiation The 2021 CNLM Summer Seminar Series is hosted by the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. The program is directed by Dr. Luis Colon-Perez and Manuella Oliveira Yassa and provides an intensive research training and professional development experience for undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. Javier Diaz Alonso, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at UC Irvine’s School of…
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Gyorgy Lur, Ph.D.
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Sex Dependent Short- and Long-term Effects of Stress on the Parietal Circuit The 2021 CNLM Summer Seminar Series is hosted by the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. The program is directed by Dr. Luis Colon-Perez and Manuella Oliveira Yassa and provides an intensive research training and professional development experience for undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. Gyorgy Lur, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at UC…
August 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Jodi Quas, Ph.D.
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Lessons From Science: Interviewing Children about Trauma to Obtain Accurate and Complete Accounts The 2021 CNLM Summer Seminar Series is hosted by the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. The program is directed by Dr. Luis Colon-Perez and Manuella Oliveira Yassa and provides an intensive research training and professional development experience for undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. Jodi Quas, Ph.D., Professor of Psychological Science at UC Irvine’s School…
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Lulu Y. Chen, Ph.D.
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Role of Neurexin 2 in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Epilepsy The 2021 CNLM Summer Seminar Series is hosted by the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. The program is directed by Dr. Luis Colon-Perez and Manuella Oliveira Yassa and provides an intensive research training and professional development experience for undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. Lulu Y. Chen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at UC Irvine’s…
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free
Virtual CNLM Summer Research Symposium
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Join us for a virtual symposium featuring the 2021 Interns of the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience. Participants will share poster presentations of their summer research projects. Agenda 10:00am - Welcome 10:15am - Keynote Lecture by CNLM Director, Michael Yassa 11:30am - Break 12:00 - 1:40pm - Poster Session For more information, please visit: https://cnlm.uci.edu/reu/
September 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Nii Addy, Ph.D.
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
The CNLM will be hosting Dr. Nii Addy, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, in a colloquium where he will present his latest research. This year, the series will be held in a virtual format with some speakers presenting in-person as well. We will keep registered participants updated on the possibility of an in-person event as the situation with COVID-19 evolves. Invite your friends on Facebook!