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The summer edition of The Brainstorm recaps our spring Brain Awareness Week activities, highlights researchers in the news and more.

Glenn Smith, Ph.D., ABPP-cn, chair of the department of clinical and health psychology, recently commented on the state of Alzheimer's disease research in a Citrus County Chronicle feature story.

Joseph McNamara, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry, commented on the Center for OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders' Fear Facers Summer Camp for an article by The Independent Florida Alligator.

Regina Bussing, M.D., chair of the department of psychiatry, was recently featured in a multimedia story by WCJB TV20 about UF Health's new center of excellence designation from the National Network of Depression Centers.

Steven Munger, Ph.D., director of the UF Center for Smell and Taste, is leading a new conference focused on bridging the gap between researchers, clinicians and patients suffering from smell and taste disorders.

The Perioperative Cognitive and Anesthesia Network program, led by Drs. Catherine Price and Patrick Tighe, assesses brain functions of older patients before surgery.

Group’s contribution to Gainesville’s 34th Street Graffiti Wall in support of Tourette Awareness Month earns spotlight.

Team led by MBI member Dr. Catherine Price assesses brain functions of older patients before surgery.

When does parental refusal for treatment of depression constitute medical neglect? Child psychiatrist and MBI member Dr. Michael Shapiro discusses this topic in The Conversation.

MBI researcher Doug Miller discusses why people with HIV are more likely to develop neurological diseases and addiction in The Conversation.