Posts by Lesley Colgan
MPFI Celebrates 15th Annual High School Internship Presentations
Congratulations to our 2026 high school interns! These 8 future scientists presented original research on July 31 to mentors, peers and loved ones.
Read MoreDr. Alexandra Gribizis Awarded NIH Pathway to Independence Award
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) researcher Dr. Alexandra Gribizis has been awarded the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award. Dr. Gribizis aims to understand how early…
Read MoreSalil Bidaye Receives McKnight Scholar Award
MPFI research Group Leader, Salil Bidaye, is one of 10 neuroscientists to receive the prestigious McKnight Scholar Award. This career honor provides funding for Bidaye’s fundamental research on…
Read MoreNeuroplex captures brain activity across nine cell types at once
Home / Archives for Lesley Colgan Neuroplex captures brain activity across nine cell types at once May 20, 2026 Neuroplex allows scientists to measure and link neural activity…
Read MoreBidaye Research Featured in The Transmitter
Long-sought walking circuit found in fruit flies
Read MoreA Built-In Odometer: New Study Reveals How the Brain Measures Distance
Senior author Dr. Yingxue Wang (left) and lead author Raphael Heldman (right). Home / Archives for Lesley Colgan A Built-In Odometer: New Study Reveals How the Brain Measures…
Read MoreLoss of Brain Protein Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms and Brain Damage in Mice
Home / Archives for Lesley Colgan Alzheimer’s Relief Loss of Brain Protein Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms and Brain Damage in Mice December 2, 2025 Scientists from Max Planck Florida…
Read MorePause and Rewind: How the Brain Keeps Time to Control Action
Flexible control of movement timing is essential for behavior, relying on a timer in the brain. By measuring and manipulating activity in interacting brain regions, scientists could pause…
Read MoreXin Jin Named 2026 Peter Gruss Young Investigator Award Winner
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Read MoreMeet our IMPRS Faculty: Rodrigo Pena
Home / Archives for Lesley Colgan Meet our IMPRS Faculty: Rodrigo Pena October 21, 2025 What is the main focus of your research? Our lab works in computational…
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