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Honored Alumni Lecture: Science and Faith are Friends, Not Foes

By Britney Heimuli
October 21, 2026
Cellular biologist Jeff Stogsdill returned to BYU as the 2026 Life Sciences Honored Alumnus and gave a lecture sharing how faith and science don't compete; they complement each other.
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BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil

By Britney Heimuli
October 19, 2026
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
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Riley and Bowman Bridge Disciplines to Advance Research on Spreading Depolarizations

By Keira Dooley
May 19, 2026
Benjamin Riley and Tyler Bowman are working together to uncover why some people are more susceptible to brain injuries than others.
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NEURO Honored Graduate: Scott Cutler Explores Reflexes and Recovery with Empathy

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 13, 2026
Scott Cutler’s drive to translate knowledge into tangible patient care permeates both his research in Dr. Stay’s vestibular lab and his longterm goal to become a physician.
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Melissa Blotter: Advancing the Science of Seizure Intervention

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 06, 2026
Melissa Blotter is pioneering a bold new approach to treating life-threatening seizures by using ketone bodies to stop them in real time.
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Research in a Flash: Inside the Three Minute Thesis Competition

By Malie Roos
March 05, 2026
Students from each of the Life Sciences departments presented their research in the College’s Three Minute Thesis Competition.
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The Power of Perseverance: James Cardon-Leota’s Journey of Hope Through Education

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
February 24, 2026
James Cardon-Leota created a new future for himself through his education, choosing to double major in public health and neuroscience to bring health benefits to people without a voice.
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Seeing the Brain Differently: The Suli Lab’s Approach to Neurodiversity

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
February 16, 2026
What if neuroscience wasn’t about fixing differences, but understanding them? At the Suli Lab, researchers are rethinking how we study brain development and autism by looking closely at sensory integration, oxidative stress, and behavior through the lens of zebrafish models.
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Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
December 17, 2025
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.
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Measuring Consciousness: Shedding New Light on Anesthesia in the Melonakos Lab

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
November 20, 2025
Working for the Melonakos Lab at BYU allows students to gain hands-on experience while helping uncover how anesthesia operates in the brain.
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Swimming Toward Discovery: Zebrafish Research Sheds Light on Neurodivergence

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
November 05, 2025
A team of BYU students are gaining insights on how to better understand and assist individuals with sensory processing disorders like autism through their zebrafish research.
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Neuroscience Art Contest: Visualizing the Music of the Mind

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
November 04, 2025
The 2025 Neuroscience Art Contest challenged students to explore the musicality of the brain through art, resulting in several creative and captivating pieces.
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The Power of Belonging: Stress and Suicide Prevention in Autistic Young Adults

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
September 22, 2025
Interested in understanding the neuroscientific complexities of suicidal ideation, Cole Murphy conducted research that shines a light on the importance of connection in preventing suicide.
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Steven Charles Appointed New Director of the Neuroscience Center

August 13, 2025
BYU College of Life Sciences Dean announces Steven Charles' appointment as the new director of the Neuroscience Center, effective August 2025.
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NEURO Honored Graduate: Isabella Roque Is Deeply Rooted in Science and Branching Out to Serve

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 17, 2025
Isabella Roque's passion for unraveling the mysteries of the brain have found root in the supportive, academic soil of BYU.
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Neuroscience Seminar Highlights Alzheimer’s Advances

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
November 21, 2024
Dr. Marc Haut shares groundbreaking neuroimaging techniques that have aided in the improvement of Alzheimer's treatments.
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Discovering the Impact of Polydrug Use on Addiction

By Travis Davies
August 30, 2024
Research from Dr. Jeffrey Edwards' Lab at BYU reveals that co-using morphine, an opioid, and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient of marijuana, may expedite the development of addiction.
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NEURO Honored Graduate: How Amos Avila’s Faith Made All the Difference

By Trent Olsen
April 17, 2024
Before coming to BYU, Avila felt like “just one guy from South America,” a “no-one" just trying to find a better opportunity. But that changed during his time at the Y.
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