"Researchers Halt Progression in Parkinson's Disease Mouse Model" discussed in BIDMC press release Jacqueline Mitchell reports on the Simon Lab's contributions to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying Parkinson's Disease and the best novel targets to investigate potential treatments...
This course is a unique exploration of how time is perceived, portrayed, and questioned in literature and philosophy. Readings will span a wide spectrum from Proust's reflective introspections to Einstein's theoretical physics. By exploring the varied interpretations of time in different cultural...
As artificial intelligence and robotics become increasingly prevalent in our society, so does the need for understanding the ethical implications. This course will delve into concepts such as machine autonomy, AI rights, algorithmic bias, and the responsibility of AI creators. Students will evaluate...
Person: Postdoctoral Research Fellow BIDMC HMS, PhD
Brenda earned her PhD in Physiology and Neurobiology from the University of Connecticut. Her doctoral research explored the direct effects of epilepsy-associated Scn1a mutations on brainstem respiratory centers, utilizing whole-animal behavioral studies and slice patch electrophysiology. Brenda’s...