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Gator NeuroScholar: Dr. Vanessa Frei

Lab of Natalie Ebner, Ph.D. Department: Psychology Hometown: Zurich, Switzerland Doctorate from: University of Zurich, Switzerland Research focus: Neural mechanisms underlying speech perception, language processing and socio-emotional cognition in aging. My work combines EEG, MRI and psychophysiological methods to identify early biomarkers and modifiable risk…

Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Gator NeuroScholar: Dr. Skylar Stolte

Lab of Aprinda Indahlastari Queen, Ph.D. Department: Clinical and Health Psychology Hometown: Daytona Beach Doctorate from: University of Florida Research focus: Noninvasive brain stimulation as a potential intervention for cognitive decline related to normal aging or pathological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms…

Gator NeuroScholar: Dr. Sadi Quinones-Al-Muhtaseb

Lab of: Ramon Sun, Ph.D. Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Doctorate from: Tufts University Research focus: Neuron subtype-specific metabolic constraints underlying selective vulnerability and neurodegeneration. What drives me: The remarkable complexity of the nervous system and the challenge of making sense of it. Each day…

Gator NeuroScholar: Dr. Alysha T. Bogard

Lab of Emily Fox, PT, DPT, MHS, Ph.D. Department: Physical Therapy Hometown: Parker, Colorado Doctorate from: University of Colorado Boulder Research focus: Mechanisms of neuroplasticity that enhance motor recovery after neurological injury, with an emphasis on how interventions like acute intermittent hypoxia facilitate voluntary motor…

Gator NeuroScholar: Dr. Zachary Sorrentino

Labs of Brian Hoh, M.D., M.B.A., and Benoit Giasson, Ph.D. Departments: Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Hometown: West Palm Beach Doctorate from: University of Florida Research focus: Neuroinflammatory mechanisms of neurodegeneration in dementia and vascular disorders. What drives me: I want to make a difference in the lives…

Gator NeuroScholar: Dr. Zizhen Liu

Lab of Ramon Sun, Ph.D. Department/Center: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Center for Spatial Biomolecule Research Hometown: Deyang, China Doctorate from: Peking University Research focus: Using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) imaging mass spectrometry to identify glycogen spatial metabolic patterns in Alzheimer’s disease and potential therapeutic targets.

Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Gator NeuroScholar: Dr. Brittany DeFeis

Labs of Eric Porges, Ph.D., and John Williamson, Ph.D. Department/Center: Clinical and Health Psychology and the Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory Clinical Translational Research Hometown: Fort Lauderdale Doctorate from: University of Florida Research focus: Metabolism, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance as risk factors and possible…

Fundraising 101

Tailored for MBI faculty and postdocs, this session will explore the role of philanthropy at UF, provide real-world examples of successful partnerships, and offer practical strategies for building philanthropic support for your research.