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Stay up to date with the latest news and milestones from our lab! Here we highlight member achievements, conference presentations, awards, published papers, seminars, upcoming events, and other updates that showcase our growth and contributions to the scientific community.
In this picture, Karienn Souza, member of Board of Directors and member of the Organizing Committee of the Alzheimer's & Dementia Research Symposium of Southeast Texas - October 29, 2025, Richard Elbein (CEO of Chapter) and Joanne Pike, President and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association.
Honored to meet Rep. Senfronia Thompson (center) at the conference, where she spoke about Texas Proposition 14 and the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT)—a landmark $3 billion state commitment to neurodegenerative disease research. Proud to be surrounded by women researchers from across Texas A&M’s Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics department.
Dr. Karienn Souza and her undergraduate student, Andrew Powell received the Undergraduate Research Scholars Outstanding Thesis Award in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) - May 2023
In this picture, Karienn Souza, member of Board of Directors and member of the Organizing Committee of the Alzheimer's & Dementia Research Symposium of Southeast Texas - October 29, 2025, Richard Elbein (CEO of Chapter) and Joanne Pike, President and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association.
Lab News
December 9, 2025 - 2025 Society for Neuroscience TAMU Fall Symposium
Undergraduates Caden, Ethan, and Harshitha presented our lab's latest findings at the poster session. Excellent work representing the team!
November 2025 - SfN Neuroscience 2025
Jocelin presented her research at Neuroscience 2025, showcasing the lab's exciting progress. We're proud of her outstanding work!
October 29, 2025 - Alzheimer's & Dementia Research Symposium of Southeast Texas
Mar delivered an engaging data blitz, and Harshitha presented her poster with great poise. Fantastic contributions from both!