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LaBar: COVID-19 Warps Sense of Time
Tuesday, May 5, 2020Having trouble remembering what day it is? You're not alone. COVID-19 is warping our perception of time. Staying at home can add to the sense that all days are alike. DIBS Faculty Network Member Kevin LaBar, Psychology & Neuroscience, talks with Discover Magazine. read more about LaBar: COVID-19 Warps Sense of Time »
Is it Habit or Addiction?
Monday, May 4, 2020Addiction expert Nicole Schramm-Sapyta, PhD, discusses signs of addiction, who is most vulnerable, and the best antidote. She is an associate professor of the practice in the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science.... read more about Is it Habit or Addiction? »
New Gastronaut Podcast Available
Wednesday, April 22, 2020Dive into the gut and brain with The Gastronauts Podcast! Duke Neurobiology PhD students Peter Weng (host) and Meredith Schmehl (producer) highlight the research and career paths of scientists from the Gastronauts Seminar Series. The Gastronauts Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms,... read more about New Gastronaut Podcast Available »
Duke Autism Center Offers Tips for Parents
Wednesday, April 22, 2020From an opinion piece in the Washington Post, a parent writes, "The world is out of order and scary right now, for adults and for kids, and for my autistic son and many other neurodiverse individuals, those changes can be particularly difficult to navigate." Geraldine Dawson, PhD, Director of the... read more about Duke Autism Center Offers Tips for Parents »
4/27: DIBS 'Coping with COVID-19' Zoom
Wednesday, April 22, 2020Members of the Duke community are invited to join the DIBS Inclusion and Power Dynamics Team on Monday, April 27, for the kick-off event of our on-line conversation series to support our community during COVID-19. You may sign up and submit questions in advance at this link: https://duke... read more about 4/27: DIBS 'Coping with COVID-19' Zoom »
DIBS Seed Funds Lead to Interdisciplinary BRAIN Grants; 7:1 ROI
Tuesday, March 24, 2020Editor's note: Letters of intent for DIBS Research Incubator and Germinator Awards are due May 1, 5 p.m., EDT. More more information, click HERE. Researchers Calakos & Yin Duke researchers Nicole Calakos and Henry Yin are both interested in how the brain converts goal-directed,... read more about DIBS Seed Funds Lead to Interdisciplinary BRAIN Grants; 7:1 ROI »
DIBS Cancels March 29 Discovery Day
Thursday, March 12, 2020Due to Covid-19 concerns and new Duke guidance regarding large public gatherings on campus, we are canceling DIBS Discovery Day, our annual public outreach event. The event had been scheduled from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, with a sensory-friendly hour from 12 to 1 p.m. We appreciate support... read more about DIBS Cancels March 29 Discovery Day »
Video Game-like Intervention 'Promising' in Improving ADHD Symptoms
Wednesday, February 26, 2020Video game-like interventions show promise in improving attention of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, according to a study co-authored by Scott Kollins, PhD, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, and Director of the Duke ADHD Program. "A novel digital intervention for... read more about Video Game-like Intervention 'Promising' in Improving ADHD Symptoms »
CCN Research Associate's Short Film Shown at Hayti Heritage Festival
Friday, February 14, 2020Congratulations to Sade Abiodun, '18 Duke Neuroscience graduate, research associate at the DIBS Center for Cognitive Neuroscience--AND a filmaker! Her work, "Godspeed," was featured Feb. 14 as part of the annual Hayti Heritage Film Festival. For more information, click HERE for the Duke Chronicle... read more about CCN Research Associate's Short Film Shown at Hayti Heritage Festival »
POSTPONED - CABC, Together for Resilient Youth Partner on April 17-18 Symposium
Thursday, February 13, 2020Thank you for your interest in the Together for Resilient Youth/Duke Center on Addiction and Behavior Change Workshop. Unfortunately, the event must be POSTPONED due to COVID-19 restrictions. IF you register at this site, we will add you to the mailing list for updates as we select... read more about POSTPONED - CABC, Together for Resilient Youth Partner on April 17-18 Symposium »