Institute for Translational Neuroscience News and Events

Learn about upcoming events and recent news from Saint Louis University's Institute for Translational Neuroscience.

Launch of the Institute

Saint Louis University Launches New Institute to Advance Neuroscience Research

Attendees raise glasses in a toast to celebrate the launch of the institute.

Anutosh Chakraborty, Ph.D., from the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology has been awarded a four-year R01 grant (DK132162, $2,133,260.00, 2023 - 2026). The grant titled, "Determining hepatocyte-specific mechanisms by which Ube4A regulates NAFLD/NASH", will allow Dr. Chakraborty, an associate professor, and his team to decipher the role of a novel E3 ubiquitin ligase protein Ube4A in obesity and obesity-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NAFLD/NASH). The outcome of the work is anticipated to define novel mechanisms that regulate metabolism and survival of hepatocytes, understanding which could identify new targets for effective pharmacotherapies to treat obesity and NAFLD/NASH. Other members of the team are Kyle McCommis, Ph.D., Jinsong Zhang, Ph.D., Brent Tetri, M.D., Danielle Carpenter, M.D., and Molee Chakraborty, M.S. from Saint Louis University and Louise Lantier, Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.

2023 Women of the Year Award

Silviya Petrova Zustiak, Ph.D. was chosen for one of the 2023 Women of the Year Awards! The award: Since 1977, the University has set aside a day to recognize the contributions made by individual women toward accomplishing its educational mission. You were chosen because you exemplify ongoing commitment and dedication to the ideas of Saint Louis University, and you have a history of achievement and service which have encouraged others to emulate and appreciate you.

APSS 2023

Ammar Mahmood, a Ph.D., student in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, was selected for an oral presentation in the session of “Hot Topics in Endocrinology & Metabolism” for the American Physiological Society Summit being held in April 2023.

March Neurotransmitter Newsletter

If you missed our March Newsletter, here it is: March Neurotransmitter

Dr. Gina Yosten

Dr. Gina Yosten, associate professor of pharmacology and physiology, has been appointed for a second 3-year term as editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Physiology (Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology).
The American Physiology Society honored Dr. Gina Yosten, associate professor of pharmacology and physiology, by selection for the 2023 Henry Pickering Bowditch Award Lecture. The awardee is chosen annually by a select committee as the most outstanding research contributor in the society under the age of 42. Dr. Yosten's lecture was presented online Tuesday, March 7. Congratulations Dr. Yosten!

February Neurotransmitter Newsletter

Did you catch our February Neurotransmitter? If you missed it, here it is again: February Neurotransmitter

Winter Conference on Brain Research 2023

Our very own Dr. Daniela Salvemini, Dr. Susan Farr & Dr. Silvia Squillace recently participated at The Winter Conference on Brain Research 2023 in Utah! Dr. Squillace presented a poster on A3AR agonists in cancer-related cognitive impairment.

2023 Winter Conference on Brain Research with our own members

Neuroday 2023: Save the Date

The Institute for Translational Neuroscience invites you to their Inaugural Research Symposium on
Friday, November 3, 2023! Please mark your calendar. More details to follow soon!

Infographic reading: Save the Date for the Neuroday Event 2023. Inaugural Institute for Translational Neuroscience Research Symposium. Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

The ITN Launches its own Newsletter Entitled "Neurotransmitter"

This newsletter will keep everyone updated with all the current events, funding opportunities and other crucial information with our collaborators! Here is the link to see it: January 2023 Neurotransmitter

Dr. Terry Egan Retires after 30 years!

In December we celebrated Dr. Terry Egan, Ph.D. He was recognized and toasted to kick off his retirement after 30 years at SLU. Enjoy your next chapter! You will be missed around here. We cannot wait to hear of your new adventures!

Terry Egan Headshot

A group of colleagues stand near a table set with trays of food, plates and utensils.

2022 Westfall Graduate Fellowship Award Winner

Congrats to Rachel Schafer, Ph.D. Candidate for winning the 2022 Westfall Graduate Fellowship Award

Rachel Winner

New Director position on the Board of the United States Association for the Study of Pain

Daniela Salvemini, Ph.D., William Beaumont Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology and Director of the Institute for Translational Neuroscience, was elected for a Director position on the Board of the United States Association for the Study of Pain, (USAPS). Congratulations!!!

Saint Louis University Launches New Institute to Advance Neuroscience Research: Institute for Translational Neuroscience

Saint Louis University Launches New Institute to Advance Neuroscience Research

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Saint Louis University announced the launch of the Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN). The new Institute brings together experts in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, social justice and community outreach under a shared research umbrella to study the physiology and diseases of the brain and central nervous system and thereby ease human suffering.

Thank you to everyone for joining us for the 4th Annual Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience Research Symposium!

Thank you to everyone for joining us on campus for the 4th Annual Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience Research Symposium! We had a wonderful talk by our keynote speaker Dr. Stuart Lipton. We had amazing lightning talks by the trainees, too! Thank you to all of them for presenting their work. Postdoc Fellow: Amal El Daibani, Ph.D. Washington University St. Louis, Ph.D. Candidate: Rachel Schafer, Saint Louis University, Undergraduate Student: Julia Lanfersieck, Saint Louis University

4th Annual Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience Research Symposium Poster Winners

Julia Lanfersieck won first place in the undergraduate student category. Her abstract title was "The Role of 7α,25-dihydroxycholesterol in Primary Mouse Cortical Neurons."

Fatma Mufti -Won First Place in the Graduate Student Category. Her abstract title was "P2Y14 receptor inhibition reverses mechanical sensitivity in a mouse model of chronic neuropathic pain."

Silvia Squillace-Won First Place for the Postdoctoral Fellow Category. Her abstract title was "Targeting A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR) attenuates paclitaxel-induced cognitive impairment."

Dr. Daniela Salvemini joins Fox 2 News to discuss “chemo brain.”

Saint Louis University pain researcher Dr. Daniela Salvemini joins Fox 2 News to discuss “chemo brain.”