UC Davis Department of Chemistry

Do you have a Ph.D. in pharmacology, neuroscience, physiology, or a related field? The first review date for the Director of Pharmacology position with the UC Davis Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics is approaching! Please submit your applications before 8/31/24 to be considered in our initial review. 📍 Location: Davis, CA 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gAEeKPJN

Thank you, Dean Estella Atekwana for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with our UCOP-HBCU and ChemEnergy REU students. Your words of wisdom were truly inspiring! Annaliese Franz, UC Davis College of Letters and Science, University of California Office of the President, National Science Foundation (NSF)

Exciting Opportunity! 🎉 The IPN is hiring a Director of Pharmacology. Join our team and play a key role in advancing cutting-edge research and innovative treatments in mental health. Apply now and help shape the future of psychedelic research! Learn more and #applynow at the link below.

The UC Davis Department of Chemistry is hosting the 5th Annual Inorganic Chemistry Symposium on October 29, 2024! Stay tuned for registration. https://lnkd.in/gtqGAWq9

A new study published in Nature Portfolio reveals how psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, can profoundly impact the human brain. 🔬 Key Findings: Desynchronization of Brain Networks: Psilocybin disrupts the usual connectivity between brain regions, leading to a unique and altered state of consciousness. Therapeutic Potential: A single dose can cause rapid and lasting changes, particularly in areas linked to our sense of self and perception of time and space. 💡 Why It Matters: This research offers promising insights into how psilocybin could treat various mental health conditions by promoting brain flexibility and new ways of thinking. Check out the full study in Nature! 📰🔗 #Psychedelics #MentalHealth #NeuroResearch #Psilocybin #BrainHealth

Due to mostly human activity, carbon dioxide emissions have increased by 50% since the Industrial Revolution. Researchers, led by UC Davis Department of Chemistry Professor Louise Berben, have discovered a new method to capture and convert CO2 emissions into useful chemicals like formate. This efficient process could help mitigate climate change and promote renewable energy. 🌿🌍 Learn more about this groundbreaking research and its potential impact on our environment at https://lnkd.in/gGd-7YZQ

🎉 Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Chemistry Elizabeth Neumann for receiving and Incentives for Large Grant Award! Neumann will use the funds to further research on Rett syndrome, a rare, genetic neurological disorder with no known cure that adversely affects brain development. The Incentives for Large Grant Awards program provides faculty with up to $80,000 in support over two years to pursue large grants of over $1 million. Visit https://bit.ly/45FIFTk to learn more.

A chemist studying the cellular and molecular architecture underlying neurological diseases recently received an Incentives for Large Grant Award from the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis. Elizabeth Neumann, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, and Aijun Wang, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, will use the funds to further their research on Rett syndrome, a rare, genetic neurological disorder with no known cure that adversely affects brain development. Hallmarks of the disease include a progressive decline in motor skills and language. According to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, the disease affects 1 in 10,000 females. It is less common in males. “I was very excited to receive this grant, because it will enable us to study a very important disease, Rett Syndrome, as well as get the preliminary data necessary for one of the larger grants,” said Neumann. “Usually, you have to scrape resources together to get a small grant to then leverage that data for one of these larger grants. It's awesome to have the opportunity to work on this project with resources going in.” Learn more about Neumann's research: https://lnkd.in/gw8w2cxt

🎉🎉The 2024 Dean's Faculty Fellows have been announced!! Congratulations to Associate Professors Diana Aramburu, Department of Spanish and Portuguese; Stacy Fahrenthold, Department of History; and Marie Heffern, Department of Chemistry! The Dean's Faculty Fellowships are three-year fellowships that are part of the College of Letters and Science Faculty Investment Initiative to support early faculty research excellence and development. The fellowships provide each award-winning faculty member with $7,500 per year for a total of $22,500. Learn more about our 2024 dean's faculty fellows and their projects: https://lnkd.in/gvQ6CmBP #UCDavis #awards #research #AggiePride

While the FDA advisory committee identified many challenges associated with developing MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, “there will be other chances” for developing psychedelic-inspired medicines according to IPN Director David E. Olson. The advisory committee’s discussion reinforces the need for rigor in the design of clinical trials using psychedelics and highlights the importance of identifying next-generation compounds that solve some of the issues raised by the committee. While the path forward for MDMA treatment may be complex, the potential benefits for mental health are profound. Read this Science Magazine article for a more thorough dive into the FDA advisory committee’s discussion.   #psychedelictherapy