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🧠✨ Ms. Knight's PLTW Human Body Systems classes had a visit from biomedical experts at MUSC Dept of Neuroscience; explored topics on brain science, addiction research, the nervous system & got to see brain tissue from a rat, build clay neurons, & examine a real brain specimen!

Check out our latest publication in Science describing a novel molecular mechanism involved in emotional experience dependent behavioral adaptation! Thank you to my mentors MakotoTaniguchi Chris Cowan the lab and the authors MUSC Research MUSC Department of Neuroscience science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Check out our paper on new mechanisms governing drug-cue associations and relapse-like behavior. @TheyCallMeDWood MUSC Grad Studies MakotoTaniguchi MUSC Department of Neuroscience Epigenetic control of an auxiliary subunit of voltage-gated sodium cha... sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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Congratulations to the winners of the COM Research Excellence Awards: Drs. Leonardo Ferreira, Thibaut Barnoud, and Makoto Taniguchi! Their significant research publications have appeared in Cell Reports, Cell Death & Differentiation, and Science. medicine.musc.edu/research/excel…

New paper out! We examined a novel role for a sodium channel subunit in the nucleus accumbens on heroin seeking behavior. Thanks to all the other authors for their excellent help! eneuro.org/content/early/…

This World Rare Disease Week, we are highlighting MEF2C Deficiency! Let’s raise awareness and bring brighter futures to those who are #RareButMighty! To learn more, check out the links below: 🔗MEF2C Deficiency: lnkd.in/ez9x6fVu 🔗 Cowan Lab: lnkd.in/eznXAJuY

🌟 Exciting Research at the Cowan Lab! 🌟 Dr. Cowan and his lab are leading groundbreaking research on innovative RNA-based treatment strategies to increase the amount of MEF2C in the brain. 💡 Use the Telehealth link to get connected: tr.ee/CTeiPrzFkx

New MUSC research reveals that long non-coding RNAs and R-loops play a crucial role in how the brain adapts to stress and substance use. This discovery could reshape our understanding of mental health and lead to new treatment options. Read more: web.musc.edu/about/news-cen…

In fiscal year 2024, the report found, NIH awarded more than $36.9 billion to researchers, supporting more than 408,000 jobs and generating over $94.5 billion in new economic activity nationwide.

Thank you to Claflin University Psychology students and faculty for visiting MUSC Department of Neuroscience on 2/26 to learn about neuroscience research, tour our labs, and find out about career paths in neuroscience! MUSC College of Medicine MUSC Research MUSC Grad Studies

Our student Rose Marie Akiki did an excellent job on her defense!! Thanks to co-mentor, Chris Cowan, our lab members, and MUSC Department of Neuroscience for the warm support and encouragement. It was a wonderful day to celebrate an important step together.

Novel study in Society of Biological Psychiatry 's Biological Psychiatry on the biological basis of #addiction increases understanding of the epigenetic mechanisms in the brain that trigger #druguse relapse, points to new treatments. spkl.io/6017faV5U @christophwcowan MUSC Department of Neuroscience NIDAnews

New paper out today from Cowan Lab in Biological Psychiatry! Chris Cowan MUSC Grad Studies MUSC College of Medicine MUSC Research Epigenetic control of an auxiliary subunit of voltage-gated sodium cha... sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Thrilled to have received a notice of award for my F31 “Therapeutic potential of psilocybin on stress-cued reinstatement” this morning! Extremely grateful for the support from my mentor Alex Smith and MUSC Department of Neuroscience 🧠🍄🐭

Exciting new paper out today from the Cowan lab describing the novel role of SCN4B (and HDAC5) in relapse-like drug seeking! Chris Cowan MUSC College of Medicine MUSC Research Epigenetic Control of an Auxiliary Subunit of Voltage-Gated Sodium Cha... sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

PRESS RELEASE! Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, Interim Dean Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, elected to National Academy of Sciences! Election to the NAS, one of highest honors a scientist can achieve, recognizes individuals for their distinguished & continuing achievements in original research.👉mountsinai.org/about/newsroom…

So honored to have Drs. Nora Volkow, George Koob, Eric Nestler, Paul Kenny, Marina Wolf, & Kathryn Cunningham join us for our celebration of Dr. Peter Kalivas' career last week! Chris Cowan Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD NIDAnews NIAAA News Peter Kalivas MUSC Research MUSC College of Medicine

MUSC Neuroscience Silver Jubilee Symposium on April 30, 2025! Chris Cowan MUSC College of Medicine MUSC Research Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD Paul Kenny, PhD Peter Kalivas

MEF2Cast Episode 6: The Inner Workings of MCHS with Dr Christopher Cowan is now live! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mef… open.spotify.com/show/0yJceEHHi…