Welcome to the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine!
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We’re recruiting!
Tenure-track faculty position in traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury (SCI) research. Expertise in metabolism and mechanistic or translational aspects of neurotrauma are encouraged to apply.
Link to apply: ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/6095…
ALT A composite recruitment flyer for the University of Kentucky. The left side features a vintage anatomical drawing of a brain and spinal cord on a parchment background, with a podium displaying the SCoBIRC logo. Text reads "University of Kentucky Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center" and "Apply Now." The top right shows a photo of a modern, clean laboratory corridor. The bottom right text reads: "The University of Kentucky’s Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) is hiring for a tenure-track faculty position in neurotrauma research, specifically TBI or SCI. We seek applicants at all ranks, including postdocs and early-stage investigators, focusing on areas like metabolism, inflammation, glia, neural repair, regeneration, chronic recovery, or post-traumatic epilepsy
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Thank you for supporting SCoBIRC's research education and training during #OneDayForUK. 💙 We raised $505! SCoBIRC is truly grateful for your generosity and support.
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Today is #OneDayForUK—UK’s annual 24-hours of giving! SCoBIRC is raising support for research training and education. Give if you can, or help by sharing!
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Save the date: 4.23.26 is #OneDayForUK—University of Kentucky’s annual 24-hours of giving! 💙
SCoBIRC is raising support for research training and education. Help spread the word!
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Tenure-track faculty openings @universityofky, @SCoBIRC in mechanistic and translational neurotrauma research for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.
ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/5134…
ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/5134…
@J_Neurotrauma @Neurotrauma @SfNtweets @ENONeurotrauma @IOSCIRS
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How do axolotls regrow parts of their bodies–including their brains?
In Vermont Public Radio's podcast, "But Why", Dr. @RandalVoss answers kids' questions about these curious salamanders.
Check it out!
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vermontpublic.org/podcast/bu…
@ResearchKY @universityofky
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READ: "Mirindi Kabangu: Diversity Supplement Award Helps Scholar Jumpstart His Dream Career." Learn about @Mirindi_'s educational journey, the impact mentors have had on his success, and his plans to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. degree. #ScienceTwitter orip.nih.gov/about-orip/rese…
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READ: "Mirindi Kabangu: Diversity Supplement Award Helps Scholar Jumpstart His Dream Career." Learn about @Mirindi_'s educational journey, the impact mentors have had on his success, and his plans to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. degree. #ScienceTwitter orip.nih.gov/about-orip/rese…
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SCoBIRC retweeted
Job position for Director of SCoBIRC has posted..apply below. World-class people, science, and environment here @SCoBIRC
for examining trauma to the CNS👇
ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/4250…
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We are recruiting for a Director for the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center @UKYMedicine.
Go here to find out more👇
ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/4250…
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Astrocytes support injury-induced axon plasticity.
@AChenLab's new study has important implications for #astroctyes and #CNS repair after #neurotrauma
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@UKYNeuro @UKYMedicine @ResearchKY
@MarkGoldbergMD @UTSWNews
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Join @SCoBIRC for the unite2fight paralysis symposium. Hear leading scientists and advocates discuss what's new, what's working, and how we can work smarter toward curative treatments for spinal cord injury.
Early Bird rates end August 12.
More info👇
bit.ly/3Pdl8Q9
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Non-scientist, please Check out the grants-in-aid and travel discounts for those who qualify, including caregivers. While attending a Spinal Cord Injury meeting may seem impossible, these options can help with the costs.
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Dr. @SashaRabchevsky, and Dr. @GenselLab will be there representing @universityofky @SCoBIRC , KCSCI and IPKY. Join us!
Salt Lake City, Utah September 23-24!!!”
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Please help me welcome the brilliant Dr. Meifan Amy Chen to Twitter.
@AChenLab is an Assistant Prof @Scobirc, doing amazing stuff on #astrocytes in #SCI and #stroke.
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Congrats to @SCoBIRC's own Kathryn Saatman for new funding with @ColoradoStateU to use the controlled cortical impact model of traumatic brain injury to study the effects of rapamycin pathway regulation on epileptogenesis and cognitive recovery after brain injury.
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Congratulations to Dr. Samir Patel who received approval for promotion to Associate Professor. Way to go!
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Training the next generation of scientists is a primary mission of @SCoBIRC; therefore, we are proud to congratulate Dr. Patrick Sullivan on his Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.
@UKYNeuro @ResearchKY
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One year later, UK African American Research Training Scholars (AARTS) program exceeds expectations.
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UK’s inaugural 2021 African American Research Training Scholars (AARTS) impact of research at the UK College of Medicine.
The 2022 class of AARTS scholars will start soon!
scobirc.med.uky.edu/news/imp…
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