CCN Colloquium: "The Impact of Sex on Alcohol Induced Dysregulation of the Neuroimmune System”

Dr. Marshall is broadly interested in the neurobiological mechanisms that contribute to alcohol abuse. The nature of these interests has led to the Marshall lab using pharmacologic, molecular, and behavioral techniques to find novel therapeutic targets to curb alcohol misuse. His main focus is on the effects that dysregulation of glia and cytokines have on brain damage and addiction.

Community Work Day

Come join us in the fields to lose track of time, be outdoors, practice embodied work, and experience profound community with plants, soil, and humans! Our students, volunteers, and staff consistently say that their most memorable memories at DCF are the conversations they shared over a wheelbarrow of mulch or while tackling weeds in a bed of carrots together. Absolutely no farming experience is necessary, and there is no Duke affiliation required. We have tasks for most ages and abilities.

Impacts of Air Pollution on Vulnerable Populations, and Potential Preventions

In this presentation, I will introduce a few of our studies that investigated how air pollution exposure impacted health outcomes among vulnerable populations. The presentation will also discuss a few pathways involved in the biological process of air pollution exposure. We will introduce our explorations on a few approaches to addressing air pollution through inventions and prevention.

Mindful Movement

Every Thursday at 10 a.m., add some movement to your mindfulness practice with Mindful Movement. The 15-minute Zoom sessions will combine movement, breathwork, visualization and intention to create a moving meditation practice that enhances relaxation and improves well-being. Drop in for an enhanced mindfulness experience through a focus on mobilization.

Muslims in the African Diaspora: New Books in the Field

Muslims in the African Diaspora: New Books in the Field brings together leading scholars and writers to explore groundbreaking work on Islam, race, and Black life throughout the African diaspora. Through discussions of recently published and forthcoming books, the event examines how Muslim thought, practice, and community have influenced struggles for freedom, knowledge, and belonging in Africa, the Americas, and the Atlantic world.

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