Dr. LaPlaca's research is focused on traumatic brain injury and concussion, concentrating on sources of heterogeneity and clinical translation. Specifically, she is working on biomarker discovery, role of the glymphatic system, and novel virtual reality neurological assessments.

• Dr. Reisner was appointed an Advisory Board member of the International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, which aims to advance and promote the care of children with neurosurgical conditions.
• A team including Dr. Reisner and Dr. Laura Blackwell published a paper in Neural Regeneration Research examining pathophysiologic links between head trauma, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, and Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr. Verma was honored by Emory School of Medicine for providing exceptional care for children with neuromuscular disorders, as well as fostering strong relationships with patients and families while integrating research into clinical practice.

• Dr. Gombolay became a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, acknowledging her exemplary work and achievements in neuroscience and clinical practice.
• She was also honored during National Doctors' Day for making a profound difference in patient lives.

• Dr. Gershon and team published results from the ReNeu study, a national, multi-center clinical trial, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Findings showed that Mirdemetinib therapy was safe and effective for people with Neurofibromatosis type 1 and symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas.
• Results from a pre-clinical study published in Nature Communications showed the effectiveness of CT-179, a potential new targeted therapy for Sonic Hedgehog subgroup medulloblastoma. Dr. Gershon discussed this breakthrough on NPR.

In a paper published in Molecular Psychiatry, Dr. Gourley and team demonstrate how social experiences (and conversely, social isolation) fundamentally control the trajectory of brain development during adolescence. This work paves the way for potential treatments for promoting resilience and adaptive decision-making in individuals exposed to profound social isolation or adversity.