Faculty News & Recognition

Explore faculty awards, appointments, honors, features, professional recognition, and other news from across PNB.

Latest Faculty News

September 2026

Congratulations Dr. Xinnian Chen!

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Congratulations Dr. Xinnian Chen!

The Department of Physiology & Neurobiology is pleased to congratulate Dr. Xinnian Chen on her appointment as Faculty Affiliate for Collaborative Faculty Development and Strategic Projects with UConn’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
This appointment recognizes Dr. Chen’s outstanding contributions to teaching, faculty mentorship, and academic leadership. In this role, she will collaborate with CETL staff and faculty affiliates to support faculty development initiatives, strategic projects, and innovative teaching practices across the university. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Chen on this well-deserved recognition and exciting opportunity to contribute to UConn’s teaching and learning mission.

2025-2026

Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Recognition

PNB faculty at the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering event

Dr. Daniel Mulkey (2026) and Dr. Akiko Nishiyama (2018)

The Department of Physiology & Neurobiology is proud to recognize Dr. Daniel Mulkey and Dr. Akiko Nishiyama for election to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE).

Dr. Mulkey was elected to the 2026 class, while Dr. Nishiyama was elected in 2018. Election to CASE recognizes distinguished contributions to science and engineering in Connecticut.

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UConn Today: "Meet the Researcher: Rahul Kanadia, CLAS"

Rahul Kanadia was featured in UConn Today for his Learning by Experience and Applying Principles (LEAP) program and research lab.

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UConn Today: "Andy Moiseff Reflects on 42-Year Career at UConn"

Andrew Moiseff was featured in UConn Today commemorating his 40-plus-year career at UConn, spanning research, teaching, and leadership.

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UConn in the News: The Bobby O Show, An Interview with Dr. Scott Rich, Computational Neuroscientist

Scott Rich was interviewed by The Bobby O Show about his computational research, mathematical background, and career trajectory.


Natale Sciolino in a research setting

UConn Today: "Meet the Researcher: Natale Sciolino, CLAS"

Natale Sciolino was featured in UConn Today to introduce her research on cannabinoids and the locus coeruleus.

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UConn Today: "Randy Walikonis Encourages UConn Students to Push Boundaries of Knowledge"

Randall Walikonis was featured in UConn Today to introduce him as department head and highlight his contributions to the department.

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