Introduction

Once again, this year's M.R. Bauer Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series Program was outstanding. The program, now completing its eighth year, brought Professors Marcus Raichle, Louis Ptacek, and Ying-Hui Fu to campus. All three are world- class neuroscientists, and their presence on campus during these weeks significantly enriched our life science community.

When on campus, each of these visitors gave a public seminar, spoke at the neurobiology journal club, met with postdocs and graduate students, and spent time in many of our neuroscience laboratories getting to know the students and providing invaluable advice to these younger scientists. These weeks are very busy, informative, and enjoyable for all.