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2018 news and media
IU addictions Grand Challenge announces next phase of projects at one-year anniversary of launch
IU News—November 8, 2018
Congratulations to Gill Center researchers Dr. Andrea Hohmann and Alex Straiker, award recipients in phase two of the IU Addictions Grand Challenge! The projects awarded represent the innovative, cross -disciplinary work that is the hallmark of IU's Grand Challenge initiatives.
Read more about Phase 2 of the IU Grand Challenge
BMP signaling downstream of the Highwire E3 ligase sensitizes nociceptors
PLOS Genetics—July 12, 2018
Although pain is a universally experienced sensation that has a significant impact on human lives and society, the molecular mechanisms of pain remain poorly understood. The Tracey Lab in the Gill Center has been working to take advantage of the Drosophila melanogaster's powerful genetic model to develop a deeper understanding of the regulation of nociceptor sensitivity and to further examine potential advances in effective therapeutic strategies for treating difficult pain conditions.
Read the publication on PLOS Genetics' website.
2018 Gill Symposium to honor five scientists for cutting-edge neuroscience research
IU News—July 30, 2018
Registration for the annual symposium of the Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science is now open. This year's symposium, "Applying Cutting-Edge Technologies to Identifying Neuronal Circuits," will honor five scientists.
Read more about the symposium
IU research provides promise in search for simple, early test for Alzheimer's disease
IU News—June 28, 2018
Researchers in the Lu Lab at IU Bloomington have found early evidence that microRNA may help with early detection of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Read more about this promising study
2018 Scholastic Stars have big dreams
The Herald Times—May 23, 2018
Joye Tracey, a senior at Bloomington High School North and intern in the Mackie Lab, is selected as a 2018 Herald-Times Scholastic Star.
Read about the 2018 Scholastic Stars
IU scientists find first evidence animals can mentally replay past events
IU News—May 10, 2018
Neuroscientists at Indiana University have reported the first evidence that non-human animals can mentally replay past events from memory. The discovery could help advance the development of new drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Read more about this study
International collaboration between U.S. and Finnish researchers identifies new approach for treating neuropathic pain
University of Turku News—May 4, 2018
A collaboration between research groups from IU Bloomington and Turku Centre for Biotechnology in Finland has discovered an experimental molecule that appears to interrupt the signaling cascades in the body required for multiple forms of neuropathic pain.
Read more about the NOS1AP discovery
Tracey Lab undergrad receives honoroable mention for Goldwater Scholarship Program
Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation—March 2018
The Goldwater Scholarship Program is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics in the United States. Congratulations to Katherine (Katie) Fisher, Undergraduate Researcher in the Tracey Lab, for receiving 2018 Honorable Mention!
See a list of all Honorable Mentions
Cracking the Codes: A research dream team tackles neuroscience’s toughest challenges.
The College Magazine—Spring 2018
A tight-knit team of scientists is making real progress with neuroscience issues that are both complex and relevant.
Read more about the Gill Center
IU research suggests failed osteoarthritis drug could get new life as opioid-addiction treatment
IU Newsroom—February 27, 2018
A drug proven safe for use in people may prevent opioid tolerance and physical dependence when used in combination with opioid-based pain medications.
Read more about this drug discovery