Press Releases and News

Nathan Smith Fills New Role at SMD: Associate Dean for Research Mentorship


Can ketones enhance cognitive function and protect brain networks?


From Potential to Action: NINDS Awardees Navigate Diverse Paths to Success


The stars in the brain may be information regulators


To Understand Brain Disorders, Consider The Astrocyte 


People Behind The Science Podcast: 648: Dr. Nathan A. Smith: Investigating Interactions Between Neurons and Glial Cells in Health and Disease


In celebration of Black History Month: a conversation with Nathan Anthony Smith


Dr. Nathan A. Smith elected as 2021 AAAS Fellow


“Education is key.” Neuroscientist Nathan A. Smith, M.S. (’10), Ph.D. (’13), returns in leadership role


Neuroscience alumni among 1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America


1000 Inspiring Black scientists in America


$600,000 Department of Defense Army Grant awarded to Dr. Nathan A. Smith to study the role of glial cells in neural excitability and cognition


100 inspiring Black scientists in America


 $2.5 million to protect the brain from metabolic insult


Fluorescent dyes used to track calcium dynamics cause cell damage, may manipulate findings


Sounding the alarm on fluorescent calcium dyes


Calcium Probe Problems


Winner of the Children’s National President’s Award for Innovation in Research


Promising Talent Finds a Career Path at Children’s National


Children’s National neuroscientist, Dr. Nathan Smith shares his thoughts on Decoding Watson, the PBS documentary about the controversial  biologist and founder of modern genetics.  (The NY Times)