Florida Atlantic NEUROSCIENCE— Where Discovery Comes to Mind

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Neuroscience Graduate Program

Help Us Drive Brain Research and Education

The Florida Atlantic Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute supports research, education and community outreach, with efforts spanning all of the Florida Atlantic campuses. The Brain Institute administrative home is on the Florida Atlantic MacArthur campus in Jupiter, Fla., which also houses the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology.

With more than 100 neuroscience faculty-level investigators located at Florida Atlantic and affiliate research centers, the Brain Institute supports state-of-the-art research and innovative educational activities and is the sponsor for the Florida Atlantic Neuroscience Student Organization.

Collectively, we seek to unlock the secrets of brain development, function and plasticity and how the mechanisms uncovered can be compromised to drive brain disorders, such as autism,, schizophrenia, depression and Alzheimer’s disease.

Postdoctoral Highlights

Mentor:

Juan Lopez, Ph.D.

Juan was raised in South Florida and trained under Dr. Rod Murphey for 6 years. His work looks at synaptogenesis and the genetic control of synaptic proteins called gap junctions.

Mentor: Srinivasa Subramaniam, Ph.D.

Anuradha Kesharwani, Ph.D.

Anuradha Kesharwani is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Subramaniam's Lab, studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration, with a focus on Huntington’s disease.

Mentor: Mónica Rosselli, Ph.D.

Merike Lang, Ph.D.

Merike Lang, Ph.D., is a post-doctoral research fellow in the Neuropsychology lab of Mónica Rosselli, Ph.D., at Florida Atlantic University. Merike is investigating neuroprotective effects of bilingualism on normal and abnormal aging.

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06/24/2026
Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution

FAU researchers discovered that blind Mexican cavefish have evolved brain circuits that reverse light and dark responses, offering new clues about evolution, sensory processing and neurological disorders.

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06/08/2026
FAU Study Identifies Immune Pathway to Slow Huntington Disease

FAU researchers found that blocking a key immune pathway reduced brain inflammation, protected neurons and improved movement in a Huntington disease mouse model, revealing a promising therapeutic target.

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05/29/2026
FAU Faculty Member to Chair International Neuroscience Conference

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology recently accepted a proposal for a Science Research Conference to be chaired by Srinivasa Subramaniam, Ph.D., associate professor, Charles E. Schmidt College of...

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Community Highlights
A blue banner that says 'Brainy Days 2026: Celebration of Neuroscience' in white flowing font. Below the banner is a list of upcoming events.
Celebrate Brainy Days 2026

Join us for a month-long celebration of brain science. Featuring family fun days, free lectures, and symposia. Full schedule now available!

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Train the Brain

Join us for a day-long research symposium covering the most recent breakthroughs in brain health research. The inaugural Train the Brain neuroscience symposium will be held Friday October 24, from 10 am to 5 pm. Registration required.

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Join Us and Support Mental Health

Join NeuroSquad as we raise awareness and support for mental health in our community at the annual NAMI Walk. Saturday November 1st at John Prince Park.

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Mobile Minds Expands Into Broward County

This expansion was made possible due to a generous grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward.

The Resilient Brain | Full Documentary

The Resilient Brain

A documentary from PBS South Florida's All Health Go network The Resilient Brain is a powerful exploration of the extraordinary complexity of the human brain across the lifespan featuring expertise from the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute's Randy Blakely, Ph.D., and Nicole Baganz, Ph.D.

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Ribbon Cutting

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Ribbon Cutting

Florida Atlantic University celebrated the opening of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The official launch of the institute heralds a new era in neuroscience research, education and community engagement.

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About: Welcome To The Brain Institute! These Are Exciting Times For Neuroscience At Florida Atlantic.

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Academics: Check Out Our Unmatched Graduate Neuroscience Training Program (Gntp)

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Research: Unique Collaboration With 6 Outstanding Institutes And Foundation.

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Contact us

Main Office

Florida Atlantic Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute

Jupiter Campus

Room 201F, MC-22
5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: 561.799.8100

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Education Office

Florida Atlantic Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute

Boca Raton Campus

Room 103A, SE-43
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561.297.4989

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