In the Spotlight
Recognizing Postdoctoral Excellence at Stony Brook
In celebration of the groundbreaking research carried out by Stony Brook’s postdoctoral scholars, each spotlight talk is designed in the spirit of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT)—short, powerful presentations that make advanced research comprehensible and accessible to experts and the public alike.
Get inspired by this year’s top three speakers who mastered the art of storytelling and science.
Graduate Program: Medicine
Talk Title:Turning Off Kidney Damage, Turning On Hope
Antonio reveals a molecular switch that could halt kidney damage, offering new hope for millions worldwide. His research sheds light on new therapies that could protect and restore kidney function.
Graduate Program: Public Health
Talk Title: How to be Stronger in Older Age
Lissa explores how tiny amounts of cadmium in our food may weaken muscles with age. Her research is vital to helping us stay stronger as we grow older.
Graduate Program: Neurobiology & Behavior
Talk Title: Brain Aging on Trial
Jonathan puts aging neurons on trial to explore how they may contribute to memory loss and cognitive decline. His research points to new strategies for protecting brain health as we age.
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