BHL Summer Party!
Our BHL Summer Party brought together the team and their families for an afternoon of sunshine, laughter, and great conversations. Kids enjoyed the pool while the adults were chatting, making it a fun and memorable day. Here’s to many more!
BHL Summer Retreat
We held our traditional summer retreat, featuring scientific presentations, project updates, and discussions that sparked new ideas. We also had a lively group discussion on Angela Duckworth’s book GRIT, reflecting on perseverance and resilience in research. We wrapped up the day with renewed motivation and a stronger sense of team spirit.
Makenna Achieves a Perfect Bradford Assay
Congratulations to Makenna for a perfect Bradford assay! We celebrated this success with our traditional pizza lunch to mark this rare achievement.
Anika and Bjoern present Miller Junior Scientist Award at the CVB2025 Meeting
Anika and Bjoern established the David S. Miller Junior Scientist Award in 2016 to honor Dr. Miller’s legacy as a mentor and to support emerging researchers in the brain barriers field. The award recognizes early-career scientists conducting innovative and impactful research. This year, Anika presented the award to Dr. Gaétan Braud of INSERM, France, in […]
Manekya, Anika, and Bjoern participated in the CVB2025 Meeting in Ann Arbor
Manekya, Anika, and Bjoern recently participated in the CVB2025 Meeting in Ann Arbor, MI. Manekya presented a poster on the therapeutic potential of mPGES-1 and 5-LOX inhibition to repair blood-brain barrier dysfunction in epilepsy. Anika was an invited speaker and delivered a talk on blood-brain barrier disruption in Alzheimer’s disease. Bjoern gave a short presentation […]
Dr. Britta Engelhardt was invited for a special summer seminar
A special summer seminar was co-organized by Anika, Bjoern, and Dr Ann Stowe, featuring guest speaker Dr. Britta Engelhardt, Director of the Theodor Kocher Institute at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Engelhardt is a globally recognized leader in immunobiology and an expert on the blood-brain barrier. She presented a seminar titled “Understanding How the […]
Manekya passed her Qualifying Exam
Congratulations to Manekya on successfully passing her PhD qualifying exam! This milestone reflects her hard work, preparation, and growing scientific expertise. With this achievement, Manekya advances to PhD candidacy and begins the next phase of her doctoral research. We are proud of her accomplishment and look forward to supporting her continued success. Congratulations, Manekya!
Manekya received a PS Graduate Student Travel Award
Manekya received a Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Travel Award to attend the CVB 2025 Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. This award will allow Manekya to present a poster of her research, engage with leading scientists in the field, and gain valuable insight into current trends and advances in blood-brain barrier science. Congratulations Manekya!
Bjoern selected as Patrick DeLuca Endowed Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology
Bjoern has been selected as the Patrick DeLuca Endowed Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology, honoring his outstanding record of service, research excellence, and leadership within the College of Pharmacy. This prestigious appointment recognizes Bjoern’s significant contributions to pharmaceutical innovation and his dedication to advancing the field. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Bjoern!
Bjoern Voted Outstanding PY1 Professor.
Bjoern has been honored by the PY1 pharmacy students as the Outstanding PY1 Professor in the College of Pharmacy. This student-nominated award recognizes Bjoern’s commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and inspiring first-year PharmD students. His engaging course delivery, supportive guidance, and unwavering dedication have left a meaningful impact on the next generation of pharmacists. […]