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UC Davis pediatric neurosurgeon receives national award for hydrocephalus research

By Nadine Yehya

(SACRAMENTO)

Hydrocephalus is a potentially fatal disease caused by the buildup of fluid in the brain. It results in abnormal brain pressure and injury to brain tissues. This disease is relatively common in premature babies and occurs in 1 in 1,000 live births.

Even with the best treatment options, the disease can lead to lifelong mental, cognitive and physical challenges and substantial costs.

Pioneer in Cognitive Neuroscience Receives Major Award for Education in Neuroscience

  • by Alex Russell

 

Ron Mangun, Distinguished Professor of psychology and neurology and co-director of the Center for Mind and Brain at UC Davis, has just been awarded the 2024 Award for Education in Neuroscience by the Society for Neuroscience. This prize recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to undergraduate- and graduate-level neuroscience education and training.

Jonathon Schofield Receives NSF CAREER Award

Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jonathon Schofield has been recognized for his research with a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development, or NSF CAREER Award — an accolade that supports early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department.