NEURO Honored Graduate: Scott Cutler Explores Reflexes and Recovery with Empathy
Scott Cutler’s drive to translate knowledge into tangible patient care permeates both his research in Dr. Stay’s vestibular lab and his longterm goal to become a physician.
Melissa Blotter: Advancing the Science of Seizure Intervention
Melissa Blotter is pioneering a bold new approach to treating life-threatening seizures by using ketone bodies to stop them in real time.
Research in a Flash: Inside the Three Minute Thesis Competition
Students from each of the Life Sciences departments presented their research in the College’s Three Minute Thesis Competition.
The Power of Perseverance: James Cardon-Leota’s Journey of Hope Through Education
James Cardon-Leota created a new future for himself through his education, choosing to double major in public health and neuroscience to bring health benefits to people without a voice.
Seeing the Brain Differently: The Suli Lab’s Approach to Neurodiversity
What if neuroscience wasn’t about fixing differences, but understanding them? At the Suli Lab, researchers are rethinking how we study brain development and autism by looking closely at sensory integration, oxidative stress, and behavior through the lens of zebrafish models.
Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.
Measuring Consciousness: Shedding New Light on Anesthesia in the Melonakos Lab
Working for the Melonakos Lab at BYU allows students to gain hands-on experience while helping uncover how anesthesia operates in the brain.
Swimming Toward Discovery: Zebrafish Research Sheds Light on Neurodivergence
A team of BYU students are gaining insights on how to better understand and assist individuals with sensory processing disorders like autism through their zebrafish research.
Neuroscience Art Contest: Visualizing the Music of the Mind
The 2025 Neuroscience Art Contest challenged students to explore the musicality of the brain through art, resulting in several creative and captivating pieces.