Lieber Institute for Brain Development

Dr. Stephanie Cerceo Page recently sat down and shared the role she plays in helping us search for answers. While she gives us credit for supplying our team with the resources they need to be successful, we couldn't do it without the drive, intelligence, and passion of each of our researchers. A machine can only do so much. It's the brain behind the breakthrough that makes it all possible.

You've already binged your favorite podcast (which is The Rose Window, right?), and need something new to listen to during your lunch break walks. Women in STEM Organization recently released a new podcast, and we have already enjoyed getting to know their leadership team better. Women in STEM is a unique organization that was developed by students, for students. The goal is to create excitement and inclusion in STEM fields, specifically for women. As we honor Women's History Month, what better way to celebrate than to support the women of today - especially those that are destined to shape the scientific community with their contributions!

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) earning more time in the spotlight, there is a perception that it is a new field. The scientific community - including ours - has been utilizing this technology for years. AI is so much more than Meta creating colorful backgrounds for you or ChatGPT helping you craft the perfect social media caption. In fact, researchers led by Dr. Shizhong Han developed a deep learning model (a form of AI) to examine the role of DNA methylation in psychiatric disorders back in 2022. Their study "shows the power of a deep learning approach to identify functional regulatory variants that may elucidate the genetic basis of complex traits." You can read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eupn738x

The PostClassical Ensemble is an exciting organization that is transforming the orchestra experience. "Our humanities-infused programming tells stories— exploring music in its cultural and historical context, and it often integrates theater, dance, film, and visual art, as well as folk, indigenous, and popular music and instruments." We are excited to be able to partner with them for a future event (more to come!), but - in the meantime - we are excited that they will be in Baltimore on March 19th. Join them at the Baltimore Museum of Art for an evening celebrating the work of Nino Rota. You can use the link below to purchase tickets! https://lnkd.in/e_Rjxpub

"If the difference in prevalence of psychosis between racial groups is not because of genetic biases in our brains, then the environment must be playing an important role—genes are not enough. Common medical illnesses, including mental illnesses, are the result of genes and the environment interacting with each other to determine one’s probability of illness." Read the full article below for insight into the work that is being done by the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative (AANRI) and how we are actively working to understand the connections between genetics and the environment, especially given the differences in prevalence rates among Black communities. https://lnkd.in/eg2EgwaQ

The Lee Thompson Young Foundation is an incredible example of how an individual's legacy can be used to change the trajectory of other people and families. Their work is focused on providing education and resources to the community, especially those in South Carolina and Georgia, so that mental health is approached with hope, kindness, and knowledge. They offer a variety of programs for children and parents, ensuring this message impacts both current and future generations!

What does it mean to grow old, both biologically and personally? This is a question that has been explored for centuries. Whether it was Shakespeare contemplating the things that age seems to take away from us or a booming industry that is always offering a new way to escape the effects of aging, what do we really know about it? Dr. Daniel Weinberger and co-host Ryan Cummins explore this question in our final podcast episode of "The Rose Window." You can listen below or on Spotify. Let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/eWiaAhcK

Leonardo Collado Torres is at it again!

Collaboration is so critical in making sure solutions and information are successfully distributed to our communities. Excited to be part of this!

Today is World Day of Social Justice, and it can feel a little intimidating to consider how you can make an impact on such a global need. For us, we like to focus on the areas we touch the most: research and mental health. One way that we are helping alter the the way neuroscience is studied and understood is through our work with the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative and local community leaders. Read the article below for a Q-and-A with Dr. Daniel Weinberger. He takes us on a quick dive into why the work is so important! https://lnkd.in/emvEskVz