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.

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 »

UMD STEM Students Take the Stage in The Nutcracker

More than a dozen Ballet Company M dancers hail from science and engineering backgrounds More »

Institute Hosts AMBIC December Conference, Unveils New Research

AMBIC Industry Board members and other researchers convened to discuss new and ongoing projects. More »

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Seminar

January 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. 0215 Edward St. John Center More»

BBI-Kavli Distinguished Speaker Series: Nenad Sestan

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

BBI-Kavli Distinguished Speaker Series: Marina Picciotto

November 17, 2020 10:00 a.m. 1103 Bioscience Research Building More»