Micky Marinelli Lab

03/04/2026

https://givebutter.com/lob2026/mickymarinelli

Supporting K-8th Graders' Learning of the Brain

07/27/2025

Vulnerability to drugs, stress, and no effect of punishment in adolescents.

An article from "La Repubblica", a prominent Italian newspaper comparable to the New York Times in the USA, although direct comparisons are challenging to make.
See link below.

07/01/2025

Another ABAer argued that the "rewards" used in ABA are similar to a paycheck.

Yeah, no.

Re-posting the why.

07/01/2025

Curious about science, health, or the brain?
Attend free seminars—live in Austin or online from anywhere.
Engaging topics.
📅 Weekly sessions | 🎓 Open to all
See entire schedule and flyers for next two talks

06/22/2025

The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint is partnering with a team from the University of Texas at Austin to launch a foundational research study on the long-term psychological impacts of physical restraint and seclusion. This study is unique in its focus on centering the voices of those who have lived through these experiences, such as those who were subjected to these practices in the troubled teen industry. If you feel comfortable and are over the age of 18, we encourage you to please fill out the survey. You can scan the QR code to access the survey or click the link: https://endseclusion.info/rssurvey

06/08/2025

Free seminars this summer!
Seminars are hybrid (both in-person at UT Austin and on zoom)- see QR codes at the end of this message.

10 June
Dr. Margaret Keane
Title: Understanding human memory through the study of amnesia
Goal: Learn about the life of the famous amnesic patient H.M, and gain an appreciation of his contributions to our understanding of how memory is organized in the brain.

17 June
Dr. Linda Noble
Title: The brain-injured child- where “lived experience” intersects with lab-based research
Goal: Understand age at time of injury as a modifier of recovery, the concept that “time is brain” and the evolving expectations of family.

24 June
Dr. Tori Williams
Title: The neuropsychology of dementia
Goals: Describe the field of clinical neuropsychology, the role of a neuropsychologist in clinical and research settings, and the training requirements to becoming a neuropsychologist.
Discuss the clinical dementia syndrome, how various dementia pathologies uniquely impact cognitive functioning, and how neuropsychological assessment is used to diagnose dementia

01 July
Dr. Josh Cisler
Title: TBD, topic: PTSD

08 July
Dr. Micky Marinelli
Title: The illusion of objectivity in scientific research
Goal: Explain how cognitive and scientific biases can impact our ability to perform, interpret, and consume "good science"

15 July
Dr. Steve Warach
Title: Acute stroke and the challenges of clinical research
Goals: Understand basic concepts of acute stroke
Become familiar with successful approaches to developing stroke therapies

22 July
Dr. Charles Nemeroff
Title: The management of treatment resistant depression: the art and the science
Goals: Explain the latest treatment advances and research findings for treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Describe emerging strategies in the use of atypical antipsychotics and new agents in the treatment of TRD.

29 July
Dr. Amy Lee
Title: TBD
Goals: To provide perspectives on research topics in sensory neuroscience

05 Aug
Dr. Esther Melamed
Title: TBD; Topic: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

04/22/2025

Free webinar!
Register here 2ea2071a-c7e9-45eb-b7e4-f39fad2fcd79@14b77578-9773-42d5-8507-251ca2dc2b06" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/2ea2071a-c7e9-45eb-b7e4-f39fad2fcd79@14b77578-9773-42d5-8507-251ca2dc2b06

03/23/2024

Honored to be a “rigor champion” in science for my teaching this topic UT Austin and for presenting some aspects of my course to the lay public - all to ultimately produce and consume “better science”. Happy to present more :-)

The NINDS Office of Research Quality seeks to promote research rigor and transparent reporting and to foster a culture of research quality within the scientific ecosystem. As part of this mission, NINDS launched the NINDS Rigor Champions Prize in 2023.

12/23/2023

https://www.texasscientist.cns.utexas.edu/articles/futile-punishment

Decades into the war on drugs, neuroscientists are learning that punishing drug use may actually work against the goal of keeping teens or people with addiction away from drugs.  “Punishment seems logical on the surface,” said Micky Marinelli, an associate professor of neuroscience at UT A

12/23/2023

Fellow Texans… Are you 8-20 years old and had a traumatic experience? Consider participating in this study and earn up to $400!
Please pass along to those who might be interested!

08/15/2023

Research shows that diversity in practitioners, researchers and leaders accelerates breakthroughs, reduces barriers faced by underrepresented minorities throughout society, and improves research and health outcomes across all populations. That’s why I’ve been volunteering with Women in Neuroscience for the past 3 years. Will you join me by making a donation today?