Mariann Blum Memorial Lectureship in the Neurosciences

Dr. Mariann Blum
Dr. Mariann Blum

The CBN is proud to sponsor the Mariann Blum Memorial Lectureship in the Neurosciences. Dr. Mariann Blum (pictured), a beloved member of our neuroscience community, passed away prematurely in 2003 after a valiant struggle with brain cancer. “Poco” was a rising star in the field of Parkinson’s Disease research. To remember her influence on young women in neuroscience, and her impact on neurodegeneration research, the CBN established a Memorial Lectureship in her honor, featuring prominent neuroscientists with strong roles in mentoring female trainees.

This year’s Guest Speaker was Marina E. Wolf, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Neuroscience, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois and her presentation title is: ‘Synaptic mechanisms maintaining persistent cocaine craving’.