09 May
Science. Innovation. Discovery.™
Dr. Pam Keel Joins With Colleagues in Nursing and Medicine and Secures $14.5M to Foster Faculty Diversity
A team of Florida State University researchers from the College of Nursing, College of Medicine and College of Arts & Sciences has received a $14.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to build a diverse community of early career researchers, the FLORIDA-FIRST BRIGADE, committed to improving mental health and chronic disease prevention and management. More...
Researchers Identify Link That Plays a Role in Regulating Neuropsychiatric Brain Disorders
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Dr. Wen Li and psychology doctoral candidate Kevin Clancy found that stimulating the system in the brain that deals with attention and imagery also enhances the efficiency of what’s called the default mode network, a key part of the brain’s functional organization. The default mode network is disrupted in a host of neurological disorders. More...
Researchers Find Key Hormone Influences Social Behavior From Areas Outside The Brain
Oxytocin’s role in regulating and influencing social behavior is well known. Numerous ongoing clinical trials are focusing on the levels of the hormone in the brain but now a Florida State University research team has found evidence that oxytocin receptors outside of the brain may play an important role in shaping social behavior. More...