Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

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Dr. @sarahstern.bsky.social is an expert in the brain processes involved with hunger, satiety, & eating disorders.

She’s joining a webinar on Oct. 16 at 7pm ET to discuss scientific research on how GLP-1s work & safe options to achieve a healthy weight.

Register for her insights: bit.ly/4hdPjWW

When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new study led by MPFI Scientific Director Ryohei Yasuda has revealed how two cellular switches, Rab4 and Rab10, direct supplies to where they are needed. buff.ly/tSTidPc

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Choosing a neuroscience grad program? Ashley Juavinett said in Medium, “you also need to be in a place where you can be a happy person.”

MPFI checks all the boxes: World class neuroscience, stable research funding, PALM TREES!

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Scientists from the Nencki Institute and MPFI have described the precise interaction of two proteins, BDNF and MMP-9, at the synaptic cleft during plasticity. This coordinated interaction allows precise strengthening of specific connections – essential for learning & memory. buff.ly/rtEHT3O

Early registration rates for Sunposium 2026 end today! This conference brings together leaders in basic neuroscience research to share their latest insights into circuit function. See the speakers, learn more, and register today before prices increase! mpfi.org/sunposium
March 9-11
West Palm Beach

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! This week, and every day, we celebrate the amazing postdocs at @MPFneuro. Your hard work, brilliant minds, and dedication are the backbone of our research. Thank you for all you do to shape the future of neuroscience! #PostdocAppreciationWeek #Postdocs

New findings published in @cp-neuron.bsky.social reveal key circuit changes crucial for developing reliable visual perception. These insights, likely generalizable beyond vision, offer a framework for understanding the brain’s unique ability to rapidly adapt and learn. buff.ly/jqQz4sp

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Thinking about attending Sunposium 2026? The early bird registration deadline is September 19th. Curious what makes this conference so special? Our video will give you a glimpse: buff.ly/2FuGjgO Join us March 9–11, 2026, in sunny South Florida. Find more information at buff.ly/zn5aS2b

Today we welcomed @thorlabs.bsky.social president, Jennifer Cable, to MPFI to celebrate the launch of our partnership, which brings together optical engineers and neuroscientists to advance neuroscience research. Here’s to a future of shared discovery and innovation! #MPFI #Thorlabs

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Paul Tyagi took his medical research studies coast to coast!

After undergrad in California, he joined the MD/PhD program at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine & MPFI.

Explore Paul's journey toward his career goal of starting his own biotech company: www.mpfi.org/paul-tyagi-m...

The brain has complex dynamics that give rise to a range of states & behaviors.

🤔 How do we study this complex system?

In my lab’s work, we design and optimize biosensors to measure brain activity at the molecular level.

There is still time to recognize the contributions of a rising leader in Neuroscience. Nominate an early-career PI for the PGYI Award by August 1 to celebrate impactful scientific discoveries made through collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. Nominate at buff.ly/fNk8HS4

Today is the LAST day to apply for NeuroMEETS! If you are a PhD student or postdoc doing neuroscience research, apply to share your research as part of our trainee seminar series. Invited speakers will be provided travel & honorarium to visit, share their work & network with us! mpfi.org/neuromeets

I recently spoke about my lab's newest sensors at @embl.org‬'s European Light Microscopy Initiative meeting 🔦 🧠

Sharing progress with the community is key to moving science forward, which is why these sensors, and all our tools, are open source ➡️ www.lintianlab.org/research#tools

Welcome 2025 High School Interns! – Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) proudly announces its 2025 High School Summer Internship Program participants. This select group of rising stars are spending six immersive…

Meet MPFI's 2025 High School Internship cohort! These seven talented students have been working alongside our researchers this summer on projects in neuroscience, programming, or mechanical engineering. Read more about these talented students in our latest blog post: mpfi.org/welcome-2025...

📣 Attention neuroscience grad students and postdocs! Only one week left to apply for NeuroMEETS. Present your research, visit MPFI as an invited speaker, and connect with our faculty. Travel, lodging, and an honorarium included. Don't miss out! Apply by July 15 and share with peers. buff.ly/dqXZnTU

Proteins Important in Neural Communication Have Different Roles Than Previously Thought | Newsroom New knowledge of these protein functions will help researchers develop new drug targets for chronic pain, autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, migraines, and other neurological conditions.

Researchers from MPFI’s Imaging Center worked with Dr. Samuel Young from UNC School of Medicine to explore how tiny molecules in the brain impact neural communication which could help better understand & treat neurological disorders like chronic pain, epilepsy, migraines, and more. buff.ly/hLEaTGh

Congratulations Salil Sanjay Bidaye, Ph.D. on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Fellowship Award in Neuroscience for the project, "neural Circuit Mechanisms for Regulating Postural Stability." @salilbidaye.bsky.social @mpfneuro.bsky.social

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Thanks to $450,000 Klingenstein Fellowship from the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund (@klingensteinorg.bsky.social), Dr. Salil Bidaye (@salilbidaye.bsky.social) will advance his research into postural instability—a hallmark of many neurological disorders. Congrats, Dr. Bidaye! buff.ly/z6kNlCq

New research from the Bolton Lab has employed a circuit mapping technique to reveal how the cell-specific loss of the PTEN gene in somatostatin-containing inhibitory neurons reconfigures amygdala circuits and influences behavior. buff.ly/k9qn1GJ

Do you know a young PI making exceptional contributions to neuroscience? Nominate them for the Peter Gruss Young Investigator Award—honoring innovation, collaboration, and curiosity-driven research.
Deadline: July 18, 2025
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As the 2024-25 School Year comes to a close, we are excited to share that our scientists and educators reached a record-setting 10,276 students this school year! Thank you to everyone who supported Ask Max. Together, we make a positive impact on education! To learn more, visit mpfi.org/askmax

Thank you to Harshida Pancholi for concluding our NeuroMEETS series with an engaging talk on zebra finch motor control circuitry for singing. Applications for our next PhD student and postdoc series are now being accepted. Apply by July 15 to be considered! buff.ly/VJTxdWJ

Congratulations to MPFI scientist Dr. Yuji Nishiiki on receiving a JSPS fellowship to study how the brain refines movement. This funding supports his research into how learning shapes neural circuits across brain regions for precise movement timing and strength. buff.ly/SRcDMhh

We are thrilled to have ‪@andrewgyork.bsky.social‬ here at MPFI today. Dr York was selected as our postdoc association invited speaker for this year's seminar series. Thank you, Dr. York, for sharing your science and perspectives with our community!

We were thrilled to welcome @jasonsynaptic.bsky.social, Neurobiology Professor at the University of Utah, back to MPFI as part of our seminar series. Dr. Shepherd shared his latest insights into the role of virus-like intercellular transmission in plasticity and the spread of tau pathology.

We are thrilled to be named "Nonprofit of the Year" at the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Annual Leadership Awards last night. This recognition reflects our passion for education and world-class scientific research. We are so grateful to our scientists, staff, volunteers, and supporters!

Know an exceptional early-career independent scientist? Nominate them for the Peter Gruss Young Investigator Award, honoring outstanding contributions to the scientific community through collaboration, creativity, and curiosity-driven research. Please share! mpfi.org/pgyia

It's #MentalHealthAwareness Month. At MPFI, Dr. Lin Tian's team is uncovering changes in brain signaling in conditions like depression by developing tools to visualize neurotransmitters in real-time. This work brings us closer to improved treatment of mental health challenges. buff.ly/LguhgQU