ARNI Emerging Researchers Symposium

On April 25th, the ARNI Emerging Researchers (AER) Symposium at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute brought together trainees and postdocs from partner institutions for research presentations, career talks, and networking. ARNI postdoctoral fellows Mehdi Azabou and Haozhe Shan shared their scientific work and career journeys, offering insights into the transition to postdoc life and broader goals in both academia and industry. A lively panel followed, exploring research goals, academic trends, and real-world applications. The event concluded with a group discussion exploring the synergies between neuroscience and artificial intelligence, highlighting methodological lessons and sparking new interdisciplinary research questions. The Symposium united emerging researchers across ARNI institutions, sparking dialogue, building community, and laying the groundwork for lasting collaborations. AER also organizes a monthly seminar series where graduate students discuss their ongoing research and ideas. Currently, Ben Eyre (CU), Dongrui Deng (CMU), and Katherine Xu (UPenn) lead AER initiatives.