Five new BHRI Research Interest Groups (RIGs) have been created, with the purpose of facilitating collaborations among BHRI members which will hopefully lead to new externally-funded grants. The organizational meetings for these RIGs will be in December, with plans to continue meetings on a monthly basis. During these organizational meetings, attendees will discuss the format for future monthly meetings.
| Research Interest Group | Facilitator | Organizational Meeting Date | Time | Location | 
| Frontal Cortex and Addiction | Dr. Lique Coolen | Tuesday, 12/3/19 | 11:30am-12:30pm | KSC 314 
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| Neuroendocrine Systems | Dr. Mike Lehman | Thursday, 12/5/19 | 11:30am-12:30pm | KSC 314 | 
| Pain and Sensory Pathways | Dr. Angela Ridgel | Friday, 12/6/19 | 11:30am-12:30pm | KSC 314 
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| Stress and Trauma | Dr. Doug Delahanty | Monday, 12/16/19 | 10:00am-11:00am | KSC 314 | 
| Sex Differences in Brain Health and Disease | Dr. Heather Caldwell | Wednesday, 12/18/19 | 10:00am-11:00am | KSC 314 | 
