Florida Atlantic University Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute

As director of community engagement at Florida Atlantic’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, Dr. Nicole Baganz works to make brain science accessible and inspiring for all ages.

Read more about her work and her story in the latest issue of Hanley Foundation Recovery Revolution magazine. https://bit.ly/3S9Fvol (Flip to page 25.)

FAU researchers and collaborators have uncovered a promising new lead in the fight against Huntington disease 🧠 🧬

The breakthrough hinges an immune pathway linked to the damaging brain inflammation that contributes to the disease’s fatal effects. Blocking the pathway significantly reduced brain inflammation, protected neurons and improved motor function.

Huntington disease has no cure, current treatments can only manage symptoms. But these findings suggest that targeting the pathway could help slow disease progression – a major step forward for developing future therapies.

https://bit.ly/4olgLpf

FAU Study Identifies Immune Pathway to Slow Huntington Disease FAU researchers found that blocking a key immune pathway reduced brain inflammation, protected neurons and improved movement in a Huntington disease mouse model, revealing a promising therapeutic target.

Last week, Dr. Rodrigo Pena's lab hosted the School for Computational Applications in Neuroscience (aka SCAN) at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.

The immersive two-day workshop drew students from five Florida universities for a unique opportunity to learn and practice leading-edge research techniques in computational neuroscience, AI, quantum computing and more - utilizing technology available through the Computational Neuroscience lab at SNBI.

The workshop emphasized community building around computational neuroscience to encourage scientific exchange in pursuit of new knowledge and discoveries.

Florida Atlantic Research FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

In the latest issues of Jupiter Magazine and Stuart Magazine Dr. Corrine Lasmezas, director of the David and Lynn Nicholson Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research, shared how her research into tiny brain proteins called "prions" have contributed to huge leaps in understanding - and potentially treating - neurodegenerative diseases.

Link to the full digital issue is in the comments.

Thank you Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches for inviting us to be a part of this fantastic panel.

Florida Atlantic Research

Join the Society for Neuroscience's Neuronline for an introductory session that explores what neuroarts is, how the arts and science intersect, and why this interdisciplinary field is essential for health, wellbeing and society.

Register now: https://neuronline.sfn.org/professional-development/what-is-neuroarts

The Resilient Brain - a new documentary from Allhealthgo - is a powerful exploration of the extraordinary complexity of the human brain across the lifespan. Dr. Randy Blakely and Dr. Nicole Baganz were featured scientists, sharing both their expertise on brain science and how research discoveries have intersected with their personal stories.

View the full documentary in the comments.

WPBT2 South Florida PBS
WXEL - South Florida PBS

Come hear about the history of anesthesia at the next WHC faculty showcase!

Brain Sparks at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium got an extra boost this year thanks to an International Brain Research Organization/Dana Brain Awareness Week grant🧠💙
More in the comments ⬇️

We were proud to host the Center for Child Counseling, Inc. for an incredible community conversation about resilience in the face of childhood trauma.

The event brought together a panel of experts from mental health care, medicine, neuroscience, education and the judicial system to illuminate a unique perspective on both the individual and the societal effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Their insights offered hope on how we can support children to overcome ACEs - from understanding the deepest inner workings of the brain to building resilient communities.

Ascend Neuroscience

Community Event Provides Hope That a Child’s Story Doesn’t Have to End the Way it Began - The Boca Raton Tribune A special screening of ‘Resilience’ and community conversation with nonprofit, higher education, and medical leaders gives hope for all children. Boca Raton, FL — April 4, 2026 — “Children’s lives can be different…the story doesn’t have to end the way it began.” This was the hopefu...