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Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, was promoted to fellow in the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACNP is a nonprofit, professional society dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of and facilitating communication about disorders of the brain and behavior to advance their prevention and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Blackford belonged to the organization for five years before becoming eligible to apply for a fellow role, which is the highest accomplishment for ACNP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The promotion was a result of Dr. Blackford\u2019s scientific reputation and contributions to the organization through committee work and involvement in the annual meeting program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a recognition that I have made important scientific contributions, but also recognition of work I\u2019ve done for the college,\u201d Dr. Blackford said. \u201cIt\u2019s nice and rewarding when your hard work is acknowledged.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in neuroscience research, and it is a great recognition for MMI and UNMC,\u201d said MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD. \u201cReaching the fellow status in ACNP is a great achievement, and very much deserved by Jenni. We are very proud of her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mirnics, a member of the college since 2006, has been a fellow in the organization since 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACNP currently has just over 1,300 members. Drs. Blackford and Mirnics are the only members in the state of Nebraska, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The level of science presented through the college is amazing, Dr. Blackford said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual meeting is only open to members, but each member can invite one additional person. This provides an opportunity for trainees to present at the meeting and network with other trainees and accomplished neuroscientists, including Nobel Laureates and directors of the National Institutes of Health. Thus, having faculty members serve in the organization benefits both MMI and UNMC, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt helps give back to our trainees and that trickle-down effect is beneficial to UNMC. It also raises the profile of UNMC,\u201d Dr. Blackford said. \u201cMMI is clearly a gem in our region, but not everybody knows about it. This is bringing us a new reputation in neuroscience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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