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The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain is dedicated to fostering the healthy brain function of children across the lifespan.
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MIDB was recently represented on Capitol Hill! 🏛️ Drs. Jessica Simecek and Damien Fair shared updates on their Department of Defense-funded project focused on improving telehealth access for children and families with behavioral health needs. Learn more about the study ➡️ z.umn.edu/MIDBDoDStudy

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A research team led by Christine Conelea, PhD, a member of #MIDB, recently received a 3-year, $1.2 million grant from the NIH to study the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for youth with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders. Read more ➡️ med.umn.edu/news/u-m-med...

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Join Vardit Ravitsky and Alex John London during Session #4 of Research Ethics Day as they lead discussion on engagement with human participants when AI is being used in research. Register for a full day of ethical debate related to AI! @unityofvirtue.bsky.social consortium.umn.edu/conference/a...

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Check it out! ⭐ MIDB's efforts to address the shortage of pediatric mental health providers in Greater Minnesota were recently featured in an @mndaily.bsky.social article! Read more ➡️ mndaily.com/292592/campu...

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📢 STATGEN 2025 is accepting submissions for talks, speed talks, and posters—but hurry! The deadline is tomorrow, Feb. 15. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work and connect with experts! ➡️ forms.gle/Tt9CQrwv6pNy...

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"Portable MRI Research ELSI Checklist" offers practical guidance for pMRI researchers confronted with novel ethical, legal, and societal issues for which their training has not prepared them. Check out the paper in JLME. doi.org/10.1017/jme.... @drdamienfair.bsky.social @sdukehan.bsky.social

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MIDB members shined at the Department of Pediatrics' Julie Ross Departmental Awards! 👏 Emily Nagel, PhD, RD, LD – Best Clinical/Translational Paper (pictured) 👏 Katherine Satrom, MD – Translational Researcher Amazing work by our talented team!

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MacArthur Foundation “genius” @drdamienfair.bsky.social discusses his return to his home state of Minnesota and why it’s important to protect the developing brain, in the latest episode of “Synaptic”: www.thetransmitter.org/synaptic/sti... By Brady Huggett #neuroskyence

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Check out “Emerging Portable Technology for Neuroimaging Research in New Field Settings: Legal & Ethical Challenges” - needed guidance on the use of portable MRI technology for brain research. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Nearly half of MN youth live in areas served by only 18% of mental health providers. Through many collaborations, MIDB is addressing this gap with teleoutreach, training, and tech— helping kids access care sooner and avoid crises. Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/y3w7jepj

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Look who is here! Let’s welcome @umn-midb.bsky.social to #bluesky Come follow us for updates on clinical care, education, and policy around developmental brain health and, of course, new scientific discoveries about the developing brain at #MIDB!

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Oh hey, I was on the news ☺️ I got to share my love for #BlackInNeuro and this beautiful community that we’ve built 🥰 youtu.be/KIzN7IarlZI?...

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