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'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms

While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Students First , Brain Health Research Institute , Department of Biological Sciences

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2026 Frank A. Beach Early Career Award Winners - Kathleen Casto

Kathleen Casto and Beau Alward are the 2026 Frank A. Beach Early Career Award WinnersSBN is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Casto and Dr. Beau Alward are this year’s recipients of the Frank A. Beach Early Career Award. Drs. Casto and Alward are making significant contributions and innovations …

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2026 Frank A. Beach Early Career Award Winners - Kathleen Casto

Kathleen Casto and Beau Alward are the 2026 Frank A. Beach Early Career Award WinnersSBN is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Casto and Dr. Beau Alward are this year’s recipients of the Frank A. Beach Early Career Award. Drs. Casto and Alward are making significant contributions and innovations …

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The poster session at the 2025 Brain Health Symposium

Great Minds: Brain Health Symposium Brings Together Researchers and Students

91ֿ's Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2025, Conference and Research Exchange. The two-day event, which took place at the 91ֿ Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of 91ֿ faculty and students.

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Neuroscience Student Working to Uncover Role of PMAT Protein in Fear and Anxiety Disorders

Aliyah Ross, a senior neuroscience student in the Honors College at 91ֿ, is diving headfirst into the world of research and examining how a specific protein may play a role in fear expression and anxiety disorders.  Ross is from Bolivar, Ohio and came to 91ֿ becaus…

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BHRI News - December 2024

Brain Health Research InstituteBHRI Director Discusses Plans for the Next Five Years at the RED Townhall 91ֿ’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently held its quarterly Townhall meeting on September 25, 2024. One of the main topics of discussion at the Tow…

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91ֿ’s Research on Display at Annual Neuroscience Symposium

The breadth of ongoing research by 91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute members will be displayed when the institute hosts its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2024 Nov. 7-8 at the 91ֿ Hotel and Conference Center.

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Fun and Games: Neurodiversity Challenge Is Set for DI Hub

Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in “Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience” – an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.  

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I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health

91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

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Alumni and Giving

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Mad Skills: Workshop Offers Training on State-of-the-Art Equipment

91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute sponsored a Research Skills Workshop, to allow students and faculty to learn how to operate the state-of-the-art technology located in the Integrated Sciences Building. 

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