Providence College Neuroscience

A room full of brilliant minds and meaningful research 🧠📈
Our Neuroscience students represented exceptionally at the 17th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity. From experimental design to impactful findings, the work on display was inspiring.
We’re so proud of you all! ScholarshipAndCreativity PCProud

🧠✨ Neuroscience in Action! ✨🧠
Neuroscience majors Kaelin McCaffrey ’28, Clara Arcand ’28, and Madison Rohr ’27 presented their research at the Northeast Undergraduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON) Conference, hosted at Quinnipiac University on April 11.
📊 Kaelin presented “Medial prefrontal cortical ensembles direct behavior in response to competing needs.”
📊 Clara and Madison co-presented “Hunger-sensing hypothalamic neurons drive food consumption despite environmental threat.”
We’re so proud to see our students sharing impactful neuroscience research on a regional stage—congratulations on an outstanding achievement!

The Neuroscience Department congratulates Dr. Daniel Tobiansky on the recent recognition of his INBRE-supported research by Vassar College. The highlight connects his work with that of Dr. Kelli Duncan, Professor of Biology and Associate Dean at Vassar, whose lab studies how steroid hormones shape neuroprotection following traumatic brain injury. An exciting moment of visibility for cross-institutional research and mentorship in neuroscience! 🧠📚. Click the “Interesting Links” in our bio to learn more about Dr.Tobiansky’s lab work 🧬

🧠✨ THIRD TIME’S A CHARM! ✨🧠
The Careers in Neuroscience Panel is officially BACK for year three — and if you’ve been before, you already know the vibes 🧠🔥
Join us Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in the Ruane Great Room to hear from PC neuroscience alumni and friends working in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, and neuroscience research. Expect honest conversations, real career paths, and plenty of advice you won’t find on Google.
💬 Informal roundtable
Open to ALL students — majors and non‑majors welcome
🍕 Pizza & snacks provided
Whether you’re returning for round three or pulling up for the first time, this is your sign to come through 👀💜
NeuroCareers BringYourFriends

Introducing the Philosophy of Mind & Cognition Minor!
Perfect for NEU and PSY majors who want to explore ethics, consciousness, cognition, and the philosophical foundations of mind science.
📚 6 courses
🧠 Designed for students studying the brain
📩 Contact Dr. Edmund Dain

🧠✨ Brains + Research = An Epic Semester! ✨🧠
Students from Methods & Analysis: Neuropsychology celebrated the conclusion of the Providence College Psychology Conference on December 10, 2025 with their professor, Dr. Guilmette.
What a fantastic way to wrap up a semester of hard work and research! 👏📚 Here’s to more discoveries in 2026! 🚀 Picture 2 back row (L to R): Cate Morrissey, Conor Ollendike, Joshua Devia, Maggie Gillis, Medori Wheatley
Front row (L to R): Kelly Walsh, Olivia Barbarini, Kenzie Evans, Leah Stolz, Jackie Layden

🔬✨ Philly takeover for Neuroscience! ✨🔬
From Dec 7–9, neuroscience majors Lauren Bedford ’26 and Olivia Barbarini ’26, along with biology major Grace Belt ’28, hit the road to Philadelphia for the American Society of Cell Biology Conference!
They showcased their research with Dr. Ileana Soto-Reyes on CLEC7A deficiency and its role in cerebellar development and Purkinje cell axon myelination. 🧠💡
Three days of science, networking, and sharing ideas with researchers from around the globe—what an experience! 🌍🙌
📸 Pictured: Grace Belt (Biology ’28), Lauren Bedford (Neuroscience ’26), Olivia Barbarini (Neuroscience ’26)

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Neuroscience! 🧠✨
We are so proud of our students Francesca Schaub and Kaelin McCaffrey, who recently presented their research at the Society for Neuroscience Conference in San Diego! 🌟 Their poster, “Medial prefrontal cortical ensembles direct behavior in response to competing needs,” showcased incredible work and dedication.
Francesca and Kaelin were honored with a Travel Award from the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the field. 👏
This experience highlights the power of curiosity, hard work, and innovation in advancing neuroscience research. 💡🔬

Join us in congratulating Francesca and Kaelin on this amazing accomplishment! 🎊

The Brainy Bunch still needs volunteers to work their booth at the Pawtucket Brain Fair this Saturday, March 22nd. If you are interested, use this link to sign up:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-24FGwHI9LBR3bccT5zeNBRAM-Q6AYxloZHVC2v5b4I/edit

Come out and support Neuroscience major Olivia Barbarini as she performs in the PC Production of "John Proctor is a Villain" this weekend!