MIDB is excited to partner with Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation's Youth Community Journalism Institute on "Brain Health Solutions for All"—a new, youth-led project to make brain science more accessible, inclusive, and community-driven. Learn more about the partnership ⬇️ linkedin.com/pulse/what-pub…

Jessica Simacek, PhD, recently presented at the 2025 Military Mental Health Conference in Little Falls, Minn., sharing insights in a talk titled "Improving Access to Pediatric Behavioral Health Care for Military-Connected Children and Families" 🧠

Dr. Michael Georgieff joined Ken Freed on The Kindness Chronicles to discuss how music literacy shapes brain development in children 🎶 Have a listen ➡️ iheart.com/podcast/269-th…

🚨New Funding Opportunity Now accepting Letters of Intent for the CTSI T32 Predoctoral Training Program. This program offers mentored research support and tailored career development for emerging translational scientists. Join an interdisciplinary cohort committed to impactful,

🎉 Another dissertation defense and graduation to celebrate! Dr. Sally Stoyell defended her dissertation and will move on to a role as a postdoc at MIDB #umnproud

Dr. Meghan Swanson of UMN Pediatrics is helping make brain science fun, accessible, and actionable for communities traditionally underserved by mental health systems. Learn about the "Brain Health Solutions for All" initiative from MIDB ➡️: bit.ly/3Hvdq5m.

UMN Faculty: Boost your research mentoring skills with the Mentoring Excellence Training Academy ✔️ 3 live virtual sessions ✔️ 1 self-paced online module (due Aug 1) 🗓 Session Dates | 2–4 PM Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 20 🔒 Limited spots — not recorded 📝 Register by July 28 🔗 Learn

This past month, Dr. Katie Cullen hosted a celebration at MIDB for participants of Imagination Central—a research study that incorporated a 9-month weekly arts and science after-school program. Guests enjoyed a short film, conversation & an exhibit of teen-created work! 🎨

The Mental Health Action Festival at MIDB was a vibrant celebration of science and community! Thanks to the CEEd Hub and Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation, and to all who joined us for performances and meaningful conversations with MIDB experts 🧠

After struggling with mental health, a Minnesota teen found new hope through care at MIDB cbsnews.com/minnesota/news… via @wcco

Local artist seangarrison met Dr. Kathryn Cullen, MD, (of the UMN Medical School, MIDB & M Health Fairview) in an unplanned encounter in a Minneapolis park that sparked a collaboration that has since inspired countless young people! Learn more: bit.ly/3IGIuQt.

Spending time outside isn’t just enjoyable—it’s good for your health 🌳 Cathy Jordan, PhD, a member of MIDB, joined MPR News to talk about the science behind nature and wellbeing. Listen here 🎧 mprnews.org/episode/2025/0…

I still get chills Meet Mike *30+ years severe depression *first hospitalized @ 13y *20 meds *3 rounds of ECT *2 near-fatal suicide attempts Mike felt joy for the first time in decades after we turned on his new brain pacemaker or PACE see paper, thread doi.org/10.31234/osf.i…

Stay tuned for the irregular cycles movement!!!🚨 We wrote a piece for Nature Medicine! Menstrual cycle irregularities can be both cause and consequence of wide-ranging health issues. Embracing this complexity could reveal novel brain–body interactions and advance neuroscience.

Inspired by a personal health journey, our teammate Russell is competing in the Madison Ironman on Sept. 7 to raise funds for the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. Join him in supporting brain health ➡️ z.umn.edu/RussellIronman…

Are you a provider or care connector? Help us better understand community needs and experiences in accessing children’s mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral health by participating in a series of surveys. Learn more about the research study ➡️ z.umn.edu/BHSurvey

Dr. Damien Fair, co-director of MIDB, is part of a team making breakthroughs in mental health. His work is helping to show how a personalized brain "pacemaker" gave a man with severe depression relief, allowing him to experience joy again. Read more ➡️ newscientist.com/article/249306…

Free in-person workshop: Putting the “Co” in Project Management Sept 12, 9–11am | UROC, Minneapolis Learn co-management, project strategies & partnership tips with Angelica Koch, DrPH, MPH & Nicole Fernandez, MA, CHW Register: ctsi.umn.edu/events/putting…

Inspired by a personal health journey, our teammate Russell is competing in the Madison Ironman on Sept. 7 to raise funds for the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. Join him in supporting brain health ➡️ z.umn.edu/RussellIronman…

With Mini Medical School: The Promise and Power of Genome Engineering, explore how genome engineering is rewriting the blueprint of life and shaping the future of medicine. bit.ly/48UdMMr Center for Genome Engineering