Mission

The mission of the Brain and Behavior Initiative (BBI) at the University of Maryland (UMD) is to revolutionize the interface between engineers and neuroscientists by generating novel tools and approaches to understand complex behaviors produced by the human brain.

We focus on the development of novel approaches to image neuronal function, the development of micro/nano system diagnostics and drug delivery technologies, and the development of big data methods in order to push the frontiers of our initial research themes that span from single neurons to mental health.

Dean Pines Named University of Maryland's 34th President

Darryll Pines has served as Dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering since January 2009. More »

Hu, Bernat Featured in Society for Women Engineers magazine

Their BBI Seed Grant-funded project examines the mental health implications of architectural design elements. More »

Visual Deprivation Lowers Threshold for Enzymatic Pathway that Rejuvenates Synaptic Plasticity in the Brain

The discovery holds promise of future therapies for adults with visual deficits. More »

First UMD-SPH Conference on Big Data in Public Health

February 28, 2020 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 1312 SPH Building More»

Year of Data Science Workshop on Small Area Data Analytics: March 30-April 3, 2020

March 30, 2020 8:00 a.m. UMCP More»

BBI-Kavli Distinguished Speaker Series: Nenad Sestan

April 8, 2020 9:30 a.m. 2204 Edward St. John Center More»

MSE Seminar: Biological materials, Biomaterials & Biomimetics: Emulating performance-defining...

April 24, 2020 1:00 p.m. 2110 Chem/Nuc Building (#90) UMD College Park More»