University Hosts Neuroscience Conference
The Neuroscience Program at The University of Scranton and the Scranton Neuroscience Society will sponsor a Neuroscience Conference on campus on Saturday, April 27. More than a dozen University of Scranton undergraduates will present poster research at the conference.More than a dozen University of Scranton undergraduates will present research at The University of Scranton’s Neuroscience Conference on Saturday, April 27. The conference, sponsored by Neuroscience Program at the University and the Scranton Neuroscience Society, begins at 9:30 a.m. in the PNC Auditorium of the Loyola Science Center.
The conference, which is offered free of charge, will include a panel discussion with representatives from the University, DeSales University, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and Lehigh University in the morning session, followed by a pizza lunch. The conference concludes with poster presentations in the afternoon session.
University of Scranton faculty members Holly Avella, Ph.D., visiting professor in the Department of Communications and Media; Joseph Brague, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology; and Ashley Driver, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology, will present at the conference, along with Alexander Krupka, Ph.D., assistant professor of the Biology Department of DeSales University; Julie Hass, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences, Lehigh University; and Brian Piper, Ph.D., Geisinger Center for Pharmacy Innovations and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
The following University of Scranton students will present their research at the conference.
Gabrielle M. Bingener, Barto, is a member of Scranton's class of 2025 majoring in neuroscience.
Matthew R. Bispo, Vineland, New Jersey, is a member of Scranton's class of 2025 double majoring in neuroscience and philosophy.
Abigail Charneski, Kingston, is a member of Scranton's class of 2024 majoring in neuroscience.
Taylor A. Dorman, Massapequa Park, New York, is a member of Scranton's class of 2024 majoring in neuroscience.
Victoria N. Dowling, East Northport, New York, is a member of Scranton's class of 2024 majoring in neuroscience.
Emily E. Fick, Archbald, is a member of Scranton's class of 2025 majoring in neuroscience.
Christian Gjonaj, Yonkers, New York, is a member of Scranton's class of 2024 majoring in neuroscience.
Joshua R. Hotchkiss, Huntingtown, Maryland, is a member of Scranton's class of 2026 majoring in neuroscience.
Patrick W. Kane, New Milford, New Jersey, is a member of Scranton's class of 2025 majoring in neuroscience.
Stephen C. Kudriavetz, Randolph, New Jersey, is a member of Scranton's class of 2025 majoring in biochemistry, cell, molecular biology.
Mario E. Luzuriaga, Newark, New Jersey, is a member of Scranton's class of 2024 majoring in neuroscience.
Olivia S. Manarchuck, Carbondale, is a member of Scranton's class of 2024 majoring in neuroscience.
Jacob G. Mohring, East Stroudsburg, is a member of Scranton's class of 2025 majoring in biochemistry, cell, molecular biology.
Samantha F. Pickering, Hunlock Creek, is a member of Scranton's class of 2024 majoring in biology.
For additional information, contact Robert Waldeck, PhD, director of the Neuroscience Program at the University of Scranton and associate professor of biology, by email at robert.waldeck@scranton.edu.
