The UCLA-HBCU Neuroscience Pathways Program has been awarded three years of funding from the University of California Office of the President (UCOP), continuing its mission to foster inclusive excellence in neuroscience research and mentorship. Led by Dr. Ketema Paul, Professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA, this competitive summer research training initiative brings talented undergraduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to UCLA for immersive neuroscience experiences—combining hands-on research, career development, and long-term mentorship. Hosted by the UCLA Brain Research Institute (BRI), the program has supported aspiring neuroscientists in building foundational skills and gaining access to graduate school pathways. With the renewed support from UCOP, UCLA reaffirms its commitment to creating equitable opportunities for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. Learn more about the UCLA-HBCU program here: https://bri.ucla.edu/outreach/ucla-hbcu-neuroscience-pathways-program Picture caption: 2025 UCLA-BRI Summer Research Cohort during a visit to Charles Drew University in South Los Angeles. Pictured are students from the UCLA-HBCU Neuroscience Pathways, UCLA-BRI SURE, and UCLA-HSI SOMA programs, joined by the Honorable Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kelvin Filer; Pat Lowe, Chief Financial Officer of the UCLA Brain Research Institute; and Dr. Ketema Paul, Director of the UCLA-HBCU Neuroscience Pathways Program.