Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

This past weekend, MIDB's CEEd Hub teamed up with University of Minnesota Extension for Spotlight Science: Brain Power at the Bell Museum! Over 400 visitors explored the brain through hands-on activities like our lobe puzzle & hemisphere challenge ?? ?

?? HAPPY BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK! ?? This week, we're shining a spotlight on some of our incredible scholars, researchers, and staff driving innovation in neuromodulation through the MnDRIVE Brain Conditions program! Dive into their groundbreaking work and see how they’re shaping the future of brain and neurological health. Visit our website to explore their inspiring featured spotlight >>> https://lnkd.in/gzstJrb8 Learn more about Alana Lieske >>> https://lnkd.in/gqt2W33E "Our brains are plastic, and we have the ability to change and shape them throughout our entire lives" - Norman Doidge #mndrivebrainconditions #BrainAwarenessWeek #baw2025 #mndrive #NNL #UniversityofMinnesota

Funding Opportunity: Up to $50k for projects tackling translational barriers! Submit proposals by 4/16: https://lnkd.in/dwmBgXCD

Check out this great Brain Awareness Week feature on MIDB member, Dr. Richard Betzel! ??

You are invited to our upcoming Ethics Grand Rounds webinar, “Where Do We Go From Here? Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Pediatric Health Disparities in 2025 and Beyond” with Monique Jindal, MD, MPH, and Nathan Tseboh Chomilo, MD, FAAP, FACP. ???: Friday, Apr. 4, 2025? ??: 12-1 p.m. CST Please register today: https://z.umn.edu/a8bm Gain insights into navigating the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Earn IPE credit and receive certificates of attendance for CEUs. Learn more and register at:? https://lnkd.in/gemcCjHe

Join UMN CTSI for this great workshop opportunity, located at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain! ?

The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain is strategizing ways to address the shortage of mental health workers in Greater Minnesota and the growing need for pediatric mental health care. ??: https://bit.ly/4beIHV9

MIDB was recently represented on Capitol Hill!???? Drs. Jessica Simecek and Damien Fair shared updates on their Department of Defense-funded project focused on improving telehealth access for children and families with behavioral health needs. Learn more about the study ?? z.umn.edu/MIDBDoDStudy

Check it out! ? MIDB's efforts to address the shortage of pediatric mental health providers in Greater Minnesota were recently featured in an article by The Minnesota Daily (MN Daily). Great job, Jessica Simacek, PhD, and Emily Borman-Shoap, MD! Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/gTTbYFwD

I recently attended the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) Luncheon, where we had the opportunity to share the?groundbreaking research at MIDB shaping the future of brain health. MIDB is truly at the forefront of innovation, from pioneering brain stimulation therapies for severe mental illness to leveraging telecommunication technology and?supporting children’s development during their critical early years. Their work is transforming brain health at every stage of life, from the earliest stages of development across the lifespan. I'm incredibly proud of the work being done at MIDB that's making a real-world impact on the lives of patients and families. #BrainHealth | #MIDB | #UMNproud | Photo credit: Zee Anna Photography