Stakeholder Relations
We take great pride in being part of the Long Island community. We value the relationships that
we build together with our neighbors—relationships built by listening and speaking openly about the issues we all
care about. We know that the Laboratory's future as a world leader in science research depends on the trust and participation
of our neighbors.
Listening to You
The Community Advisory Council advises the Laboratory Director on issues that are important to the community. All meetings are open to the public. Learn more about the Council. Do you have an issue you'd like to raise, a question that you'd like to ask? Let us know!
About Us
Brookhaven scientists conduct research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences, and in energy technology and national security. The Laboratory is among the five largest high-technology employers on Long Island. More...
Economic Impact
At a time when New York's state economy depends on its capacity for
innovation, Brookhaven Lab represents a uniquely valuable resource —
both as a major science-based enterprise in its own right, and as a
source of the scientific discovery and technological innovation on which
growth depends.
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Nora Sundin
Stakeholder Relations Manager
Building 400C
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4458
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), the company which manages Brookhaven Lab, is committed to providing funding for outreach initiatives in the local community and Long Island region. BSA allocates funds in support science and math education, for fundraising events for recognized organizations, and supports community, civic, cultural and public awareness activities. More...
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Habitat for Humanity
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Habitat for Humanity
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Superstorm Sandy Relief
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BNLers with Island Harvest for Superstorm Sandy Relief
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United Way Road Bike Ride Event
PubSci: a science café where you can meet scientists, ask questions and talk it over in plain language
Science on Screen: experts in science and technology present classic, cult, and documentary movies that serve as a starting point from which to discuss real research
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Brookhaven Lab: Science Happens Here
From a World War I U.S. Army base to a world-renowned center of high-tech research: See how our site and our science have evolved to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
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APR
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Thursday
BSA Distinguished Lecture
"Molecular mechanisms of neurotransmitter release"
Presented by Axel T. Brunger, HHMI & Stanford University
4 pm, Berkner Hall Auditorium
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 4:00 pm
Hosted by: Peter Wanderer
The central nervous system relies on electrical signals traveling along neurons at high speeds. Signals are also transmitted between two neurons, or from a neuron to a muscle fiber through synaptic junctions. Synaptic transmission relies on the release of neurotransmitter molecules into the synaptic cleft. This release in turn depends on a process called membrane fusion to ensure that the neurotransmitter molecules that are contained in synaptic vesicles are released into the synaptic cleft as quickly as possible. Membrane fusion is an important process in many areas of biology, including intracellular transport and hormone release, but it occurs much faster (< 1 millisecond) for synaptic vesicle fusion than for these other processes. Moreover, it is precisely calcium regulated. Recent structural and biophysical studies of the molecular mechanisms of neurotransmitter release will be presented.
