GSU’s Research Center Brain Health Synergy Symposium

Join three university research centers across Georgia State University: Center for Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN), Center for Neuroinflammation & Cardiometabolic Diseases (CNCD), & the Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging & Data Science (TReNDS) to discover and discuss our joint efforts in brain health research.

Discover what resources are available to students and researchers alike. This symposium is for everyone: a chance to learn how to use the powerful resources already available across our university research centers.

Full Conference Program

Event Schedule Overview:

9:00–9:15 AM — Welcome and Opening Remarks

Opening session introducing the symposium’s goals and highlighting GSU’s commitment to collaborative neuroscience.

9:15–10:00 AM — Center Overviews and Scientific Highlights

Presentations from GSU’s neuroscience research centers, focusing on major achievements and collaborative directions in behavior, inflammation, and imaging.

10:00–10:45 AM — Faculty Flash Talks: Translational & Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

Short talks highlighting innovative projects bridging brain science, technology, and health applications.

10:45–11:15 AM — Coffee Break & Networking

Refreshments and informal networking to encourage cross-center connections.

11:15–11:40 AM — Showcasing Synergy: A Joint Grant Highlight

A joint presentation demonstrating how multi-center collaboration drives high-impact neuroscience research.

11:40 AM–12:15 PM — Trainee Talks: Emerging Neuroscience Leaders

Graduate students and postdocs share brief, high-impact talks on cutting-edge research across diverse brain health domains.

12:15–1:15 PM — Lunch provided

1:15–2:15 PM — Collaboration Catalysts Panel

Leaders from GSU, Georgia Tech, Emory, and the Georgia Research Alliance discuss joint training, funding opportunities, and shared resources in neuroscience.

2:30–3:30 PM — Poster Session & Demonstrations

Interactive posters and live demonstrations of neuroimaging tools, data visualization, and experimental techniques.

3:30–4:15 PM — Networking & Research Matching Tables

Themed networking sessions (behavior, inflammation, imaging/data science, translation) designed to connect collaborators and spark new projects.

4:15–4:30 PM — Closing Remarks & Awards

Announcement of poster winners, recognition of sponsors and speakers, and presentation of next-step initiatives for continued collaboration.