Neuron-Glia Interactions Interest Group

The Neuron-Glia Interactions Interest Group is an NIH-wide seminar series and discussion forum dedicated to understanding how interactions between neurons and glial cells shape brain function in health and disease. The group brings together NIH researchers from different institutes and disciplines who share a common interest in the roles of neurons and glia and how their interactions influence brain function, development, plasticity, neurodegeneration, and other aspects of nervous system function.

Through monthly seminars, post-docs and students from participating labs have the opportunity to present their latest research findings to the group. These meetings are intended to generate discussion and feedback and facilitate open dialog and collaboration between labs. Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly seminar. If your lab would like to join the rotation of speakers, please email Ashley Frakes at ashley.frakes@nih.gov.

Neuron-Glia SIG Chairs
Ashley Frakes, PhD, NIDDK

Neuron-Glia SIG Postdoc Co-chairs
Shahrnaz Kemal, PhD, NINDS
Areebah Rahman (NIDDK)

Meeting
First Wednesday of each month from 2 – 3 PM in Building 40, Room 1201-3

2026–2027 Schedule

Mailing List

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Scientific Focus Areas

This page was last updated on Wednesday, July 1, 2026