News archiveLatest newsLadder-walking locusts show big brains aren't always bestDec 29, 2009 A collaborative study, led by Cambridge Neuroscientists, has shown for the first time that insects, like mammals, use vision rather than touch to find footholds. The study sheds new light on insects' ability to perform complex tasks, such as visually-guided limb control, usually associated with mammals. Results were published in Current Biology, 24th December, 2009. Cognitive neuroscientist / Psychopharmacologist position availableDec 21, 2009 Cambridge Cognition are looking for self motivated scientists with experience in cognitive assessment and a good understanding of psychopharmacology. The role will require extensive international travel, frequent public speaking, and an ability to consult at a peer-to-peer level with senior scientists in industry and academia. Starting salary of around £35-50k. New centre for affective disorders opens in CambridgeDec 21, 2009 A new centre opened on the 14th December to bring together NHS clinical practitioners and Cambridge Neuroscience researchers, uniting the affective disorders community in Cambridge to research the development and evaluation of clinical interventions for affective disorders. The marvels and mysteries of memoryDec 18, 2009 An invitation to attend the 10th Biennial symposium of the New York University Centre for Neural Science, March 26-28, 2010, New York University. Programme includes Cambridge Neuroscientist Professor Seth Grant. An invitation to attend a University of Cambridge public engagement seminarDec 17, 2009 Providing the opportunity for departmental representatives to come together to discuss best practice in public engagement. Tursday, 21st January, 2010, 3.00 pm onwards, The Museum if Archeology and Anthropology, Cambridge. Free to attend, registration required. Brain scanning study reveals that the brains of people with autism are less active when engaged in self-reflective thought.Dec 14, 2009 The findings provide a neurological insight into why people with autism tend to struggle to process information about the self and hence find it difficult to keep track of the relationship between oneself and others and navigate social interactions. The study, headed by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen of the Autism Research Centre, Cambridge was published in the journal Brain, and covered by BBC news. Computational Cell Biology ConferenceDec 14, 2009 10 - 13th February, 2010, at the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge. The meeting aims to foster fruitful and creative dialogs between experimental cell biologists and mathematical - computational modellers with common interests in the regulation of cell physiology. Autonomy and Mental Health ConferenceDec 9, 2009 7-8th January, CRASSH, 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge. Identifying and exploring underlying connections between the concepts of autonomy, decisional capacity, and mental disorder. Registration deadline: 31st December, 2009. Calling the Science Communicators of Cambridge NeuroscienceDec 9, 2009 Nominations for the 2010 British Science Association Award Lectures are now open. The Award Lectures are prestigious awards presented to young scientists who are particularly gifted at presenting their research to a non-specialist audience. Nominations close Friday 26th February 2010. Genetic studies reveal new causes of severe obesity in childhoodDec 7, 2009 Dr. Sadaf Farooqi (Cambridge Neuroscientist, Department of Clinical Biochemistry) and Dr. Matt Hurles (Sanger Institute) have discovered that the loss of a key segment of DNA can lead to severe childhood obesity. This is the first study to show that this kind of genetic alteration can cause obesity. The results were published on the 6th December, 2009 in Nature. Simons Foundation Autism Research InitiativeDec 3, 2009 The Foundation is seeking bold, imaginative and rigorous proposals aimed at understanding the causes of autism. Letter of Intent due: January 6, 2010. Registration deadline approaching: Development of the Human Neocortex SymposiumNov 27, 2009 Oxford, January 5-7, 2010 as part of the Winter Meeting of the Healthcare Portfolio Day: Neurodegenerative Diseases - Call for Expressions of InterestNov 27, 2009 The EPSRC is organising a Portfolio Day focussing on Neurodegenerative Diseases on the 11 February 2010, Ramada Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, giving researchers, stakeholders and users an opportunity to influence the direction of future research for EPSRC within this healthcare area. Report from the Women in Science Symposium hosted by the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, CambridgeNov 17, 2009 The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBU) recently hosted their first Women in Science Symposium on Wednesday 28th of October in the CBU Lecture Theatre. The symposium celebrated and showcased women senior scientists who have at some point been associated with the CBU. Cambridge Neuroscientists call for neuroethics and public engagement trainingNov 17, 2009 Cambridge Neuroscientists (Professor Barbara Sahakian and Dr. Sharon Morein-Zamir) highlight the need for formal education of neuroscience students in neuroethics and public engagement. Neuroreceptor Mapping Congress, GlasgowNov 16, 2009 The Eighth International Symposium on Functional Neuroreceptor Mapping of the Living Brain (NRM2010) will be organised by the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK on the 22nd-24th July, 2010. Invitation to attend 'T’is the season to be jolly: The neuroscience of pleasure, happiness and reward'Nov 12, 2009 An outstanding line up of speakers for a timely (and seasonal) exploration of the neural mechanisms behind our pursuit of happiness. Christmas Symposium, 16th December, 2009, 2 – 6.30 pm at the Royal Society, London. Registration is required via the British Neuroscience Association website. Crash course in NeuroscienceNov 10, 2009 Three afternoons 2nd, 3rd, 4th December from 2-4pm at Mill Lane Lecture Room 7, Cambridge from Professors Fawcett, Franklin and Herbert. Inviting applications for the position of British Neuroscience Association AdministratorNov 5, 2009 Applications are invited for the position of Neuroscience Administrator to support the newly established British Neuroscience Association / Cambridge Neuroscience joint office based within the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge. Closing Date for application: 24th November, 2009. £17 million awards add to momentum of UK neurodegenerative disease researchNov 3, 2009 Three new research programmes focusing on devastating neurodegenerative diseases – Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and motor neurone disease – have received £17 million from the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council (MRC). Cambridge Neuroscientist Professor Peter St George-Hyslop is leading the programme on Alzheimer's disease. Inviting applications for the Laboratory of Molecular Biology International PhD Programme, 2010Oct 29, 2009 Competitively awarded fully-funded studentships available for PhDs based at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge and commencing in October 2010. Genetic Testing in the Clinic for the APOE gene: A Cautionary TaleOct 26, 2009 A special talk on genetic testing for Alzheimer's Disease by Dr Margaret Lock, 25th November 2009, 13:00-14:00. Hosted by the Institute of Public Health, at the University Forvie Site, Addenbrooke's site. All welcome, registration is not required. Brain Anatomy Course, places availableOct 23, 2009 Saturday 23th January 2010, Institute of Child Health, London. Concise 1-day brain anatomy refresher course, emphasising functional and clinical neuroanatomy. Course fee: £150 Adolescence in Today's Society: the Brain, Cognition and Social DevelopmentOct 23, 2009 A special seminar hosted by the Faculty of Education. November 3rd, 2009, 4.30pm - 6.30pm, The Mary Allen Building, Auditorium, The Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. All welcome, registration is not required. A strong Cambridge Neuroscience presence at Society for Neuroscience, 17th - 21st October, 2009, ChicagoOct 23, 2009 With Professor Daniel Wolpert delivering the Fred Kavli Distinguished International Scientist Lecture, Dr. Sadaf Farooqi delivering a special lecture on human obesity, Professor Barbara Sahakian discussing engaging the public in ethical, legal, and social implications of neuroscience research, Dr. Hugh Robinson delivering a talk on the control of neural activityand Professor Seth Grant chairing a session on the origins and evolution of brain and behavior News from the British Neuroscience AssociationOct 20, 2009 Announcing a new BNA President Elect, Gatsby funding secured and the appointment of a Scientific Advisory Board. Cambridge Neuroscientist elected as member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)Oct 19, 2009 Congratulations go to William Schafer from the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology for his recent election, announced on the 19th October, 2009. EMBO elects new members annually on the basis of scientific excellence. Francis Crick Lecture in Neuroscience 2009Oct 7, 2009 All welcome to attend. 7th October, 8 pm. Speaker: John O’Keefe. Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Genome Campus, Hinxton Invitation to the Cambridge/Luton International Conference on Mental Health 2009Oct 6, 2009 19-21 November 2009, Clinical School (William Harvey Lecture Theatre) University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke’s Site. Inviting applications for the Cambridge University 'Rising Stars' public engagement courseOct 6, 2009 Open to undergraduates, postgraduates, post-docs and early career academics for a course in public engagement and educational outreach. The deadline for applications is Friday 16th October 2009. The 22nd Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar: Learning, Memory and PlasticityOct 5, 2009 On the 19th March, 2010, Cambridge Neuroscience held it's most successful Seminar in the event's annual 22 year history with over 400 delegates attending and 89 posters on display - a reflection of our vibrant neuroscience community here in Cambridge. A public lecture held at the Royal Society exploring the use of cognitive enhancing drugsOct 2, 2009 A lecture by Cambridge Neuroscientist Professor Barbara Sahakian held earlier this month is now available for viewing on the Royal Society website. Research Assistant post available: Department of Psychiatry, University of CambridgeSep 23, 2009 The post is available from November 2009, for 6 months. Closing Date for application: 19 October 2009 The 2009 Paykel Lecture: Neurological Studies of Rewards Processing In Major DepressionSep 18, 2009 28th September, 5.45 - 7.30 pm ‘The Martin Cohen Lecture Theatre’, Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Research Institute, Addenbrooke’s Site. Dr Wayne C Drevets, Senior Investigator and Chief of Sectioning on Mood and Anxiety Disorders for the National Institute of Mental Health in the USA. Professor Horace Barlow honoured with the Swartz Prize for Theoretical and Computational NeuroscienceSep 16, 2009 Horace Barlow, from the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge has been recognised for his contribution to theoretical models or computational methods in neuroscience Music and the MindSep 15, 2009 Cambridge Neuroscience hosts a night of ‘Music and Mind’, an exploration into the issues surrounding mental health and its treatment through music. The event is free to the public and will be held at the West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, from 6:30 – 9.00pm, 29th September 2009. PhD studentship available: molecular regulation of adult neurogenesisSep 14, 2009 The successful candidate is expected to start in the first half on 2010. Programme coordinated by the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge as part of the Marie-Curie research training network Axregen. Studentship at the Developmental Biology Institute of Marseille-Luminy, France under the supervision of Harold Cremer. Cambridge Behavioural Economics and Neuroeconomics WorkshopSep 1, 2009 2–4.30pm Wednesday 16 September 2009, Faculty of Economics. These informal workshops introduce some of the behavioural economics / neuroeconomics research being undertaken in the Cambridge departments / faculties of Economics, Experimental Psychology, and Physiology, Development & Neuroscience. All are welcome to attend. Glutamate receptor control of feedforward inhibition in a hippocampal networkAug 28, 2009 A seminar by Dr Chris McBain, Senior Investigator, NIH/NICHD, Bethesda, USA hosted by Madhav Sukumaran Thursday 3rd September @ 4.15 p.m MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Addenbrooke's site, Cambridge. A Comedy of Change Rambert Dance Company Ballet in collaboration with Professor Nicky ClaytonAug 26, 2009 What do you get when you cross a Professor of Comparative Cognition, the behaviour of birds and a dance company? The result is a new Darwinian-inspired ballet called 'A Comedy of Change' to mark the bicentenary of Darwin's birth. Is there anybody working with VMAT2 genes here in Cambridge?Aug 23, 2009 If so please contact Dr. Ana Pinto-Poulton (Department of Biological Anthropology, aap28@cam.ac.uk) who has some questions about VMAT2 polymorphisms. Genetic analysis of neurodegenerative diseaseAug 21, 2009 A seminar by Professor John Hardy FRS. 16:00 - 17:00, 30th September, 2009 at the Sackler Lecture Theatre, Addenbrooke's Site, Cambridge. Integrative Approaches to Brain Complexity ConferenceAug 21, 2009 October 7th - 10th, 2009, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge Brain Sciences launchedAug 21, 2009 A free website for members of the public and the wider scientific community to assess their cognitive function using rigorously tested and scientifically proven tests of memory, attention, reasoning and planning. Anybody can login for free, test their brain function online, and compare themselves to other users from all over the world. Concept developed by Dr Adam Hampshire and Dr Adrian M. Owen at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge. High-fat diet affects physical and memory abilitiesAug 15, 2009 Rats fed a high-fat diet show a stark reduction in their physical endurance and a decline in their cognitive ability after just nine days according to a recent study published Dr Andrew Murray who led the work while at Oxford University and is currently at the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. Announcing the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF) UK Node CongressAug 14, 2009 Analysing and modelling neural systems in health and disease Inviting applications for a Senior Cognition Scientist positionJul 31, 2009 The GlaxoSmithKline Clinical Unit in Cambridge (CUC) is currently recruiting a Senior Cognitive Neuroscientist with an advanced degree and research experience in Cognitive Neuroscience or Neuropsychology. Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position available in Stem Cell NeurobiologyJul 14, 2009 MRC Cambridge Centre for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. Applications are invited for a 36 month Post-Doctoral position in neurobiology with the group of Prof. Robin Franklin of the Department of Veterinary Medicine commencing at a mutually agreeable date before fall 2009. Application Deadline: 31st August, 2009. Cambridge Neuroscientist awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust Senior Fellowship in recognition for his work in clinical academic medicineJul 14, 2009 Congratulations go to Dr. James Rowe, from the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, who has been awarded the Wellcome Trust Senior Fellowship in Clinical Science this month Call for neuroethics training for neuroscientistsJul 13, 2009 Professor Barbara Sahakian and Sharon Morein-Zamir highlight the requirement for neuroethics training for neuroscientists in Science magazine. Remembering outside the boxJul 4, 2009 Dr. Lisa Saksida offers a Science perspective on memory and explains that the mammalian brain may be organised in terms of multipurpose representations rather than psychologically defined modules. Postdoctoral Scientist job opportunity at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, CambridgeJun 30, 2009 Working with Dr Ingo Greger, to investigate signalling properties of neuronal and recombinant AMPA-type glutamate receptors. Closing date for application: 23 July 2009 Announcing the 2009 European Conference on Nematode NeurobiologyJun 25, 2009 21-23 September, 2009, Downing College, Cambridge Talk abstract deadline: 17 July Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Theory, Models, Therapy and OutcomeJun 18, 2009 Clinicians from the Oliver Zangwill Centre, Ely and the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, have published a book about the holistic A rat gambling task has been designed by scientists to test the biology of addictionJun 18, 2009 This model system implicates serotonergic and dopaminergic neurotransmitter pathways and provides a potential route by which to develop therapeutics for the treatment of gambling addiction. Undergraduate Neuroscience Part II Examiniation ResultsJun 12, 2009 We are delighted to announce the Cambridge Undergraduate Neuroscience Part II Examination Results: Out of 36 candidates for Honours 25 % received first class and 75 % received class 2.1. Particular congratulations go to Miss. Mary Ellen Lynall from Clare College, who received the Cambridge Neuroscience prize for the highest mark overall, and to Mr. Philip Coen from St. John's College who received the Trends in Neurosciences prize for the best project. Inviting applications for the Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TMAT) MPhil, CambridgeJun 11, 2009 Application deadline: 1st August 2009 Homeostatic Modulation of Neural Function: From Phenomenology to Molecular DesignJun 11, 2009 A Special Lecture by Professor Graeme Davis, University of California, San-Francisco, USA. Wednesday, 17th June 2009, 14:00 - 15:00 Hodgkin-Huxley Room, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Physiology Building, Downing Site. Two Cambridge Neuroscientists recognised for their exceptional contributions to the medical sciencesJun 11, 2009 Congratulations go to Professor Simon Tavare and Professor Peter St. George-Hyslop who have been elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship. Cambridge Neuroscientist recognised for her outstanding performance in a PhD viva and for significant contribution of the thesis to neuroscienceJun 6, 2009 Belated congratulations go to Lara Menzies, from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural and Clinical Neurosciences and Institute, Cambridge who was awarded the British Neuroscience Association's (BNA) annual prize for outstanding performance in a PhD viva and for significant contribution of the thesis to neuroscience. This award was presented at the BNA Annual Symposium on 17th December, 2008 by the president of the BNA, Colin Ingram. The 2009 Paykel Lecture: Neurological Studies of Rewards Processing In Major DepressionJun 4, 2009 A special lecture by Dr Wayne Drevets, Senior Investigator and Chief of Sectioning on Mood and Anxiety Disorders for the National Institute of Mental Health in the USA 28th September 2009, 6.30 pm, Lee Ka Shing Centre, Addenbrooke’s Site. This event is free to attend although registration is required The 2009 Paykel Lecture: Neurological Studies of Rewards Processing In Major DepressionJun 4, 2009 A special lecture by Dr Wayne Drevets, Senior Investigator and Chief of Sectioning on Mood and Anxiety Disorders for the National Institute of Mental Health in the USA 28th September 2009, 6.30 pm Lee Ka Shing Centre, Addenbrooke’s Site This event is free to attend although registration is required Colour vision in fliesJun 3, 2009 A research talk by Professor Claude Desplan from the Department of Biology, New York University, USA. Thursday, 11th June, 2009, 11.30 - 12.30 The Biochemistry Lecture Theatre, Gurdon Institute, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge. Synaptic mechanisms of sensory perceptionJun 2, 2009 A special lecture by Professor Carl Petersen, from the Brain Mind Institute, Faculty of Life Sciences, EPFL, Switzerland. Friday, 19th June 2009, 14:00 - 15:00 Hodgkin-Huxley Room, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Physiology Building, Downing Site. Myths dispelled on age-related Alzheimer’sJun 2, 2009 Having the brain changes of Alzheimer’s disease is not necessarily associated with dementia in very elderly people, according to a new collaborative study. Why the brain is the way it is: the efficient-coding hypothesisMay 29, 2009 A special lecture by Professor David McAlpine from the University College London Ear Institute, London. Tuesday, 9th June 2009, 14:00 - 15:00, Hodgkin-Huxley Room, Department of Physiology, Development British Neuroscience Association (BNA) news updateMay 29, 2009 Including a call for nominations for the President elect. Deadline for nominations: 5th June, 2009. Dr. Ole Paulson, from the Neural Oscillations Group, University of Oxford, is visiting Cambridge and will be delivering a special lecture on hippocampal rhythm.May 28, 2009 Friday 29th May 2009, 14:00 – 15:00 Four Cambridge Neuroscientists elected as Fellows of the Royal SocietyMay 17, 2009 Congratulations go to Karen Steel, Christine Holt, David Mackay and Wolfram Schultz for their election to the Royal Society, on the 15th May, 2009, in recognition for their scientific excellence and contributions to society. A public lecture on current research in dementiaMay 15, 2009 Monday, 29 June 2008, 4pm - 6pm This event is free to attend and no registration is required. Announcing the Bristol Symposium on Hypothalamic Paraventricular Nucleus in Health and DiseaseMay 8, 2009 Sunday, 12th July, 9.00 - 17.30. Bakers Hall, Brasserie Blanc, The Friary Building, Cabot Circus, Bristol This event is free to attend although registration is required. The Triple Helix Cambridge and the Gonville & Caius Film Society present:May 8, 2009 "Rethinking the Realities of the Spotless Mind", Monday, 11th May, 2009, 7 pm, Bateman Auditorium, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. A talk on memory by Cambridge Neuroscientist, Dr. Amy Milton, precedes the screening of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". How a New Yorker Neuroscientist finds Life in CambridgeMay 5, 2009 The neuroscientist Professor Joseph LeDoux, from New York University, USA, is visiting Cambridge for a two month sabbatical and is writing a blog to share his experiences here. Cambridge Neuroscientist, Dr. Phil Corlett, acknowledged as a 'Future Opinion Leader and Rising Star'Apr 24, 2009 'Pharmaceutical Marketing', a trade magazine for the pharmaceutical industry, canvassed the opinion of UK academic psychiatrists and cognitive neuroscientists to identify future opinion leaders in the field. The result? Dr. Phil Corlett is named as a 'Rising Star'. The genetic X-factor: nine new X chromosome genes associated with learning disabilitiesApr 20, 2009 A collaboration between more than 70 researchers across the globe has uncovered nine new genes on the X chromosome that, when knocked-out, lead to learning disabilities. The International team studied almost all X chromosome genes in 208 families with learning disabilities - the largest screen of this type ever reported. This collaborative study was concieved by Cambridge Neuroscientists Dr. Lucy Raymond and Professor Mike Stratton. Cambridge Ideas: The Genetics of ObesityApr 16, 2009 Genetics and the brain play a key role in predisposing some people to obesity. In this Cambridge Ideas podcast, Catherine Carr looks at how biochemists and neuroscientists are working together to discover the triggers to weight gain. Invitation to apply for the position of Operations Manager, Department of PsychiatryApr 14, 2009 The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge wishes to appoint an Operations Manager who will be responsible, with the Head of Department, for the administrative management of the department. The role holder is the conduit between the department and the Clinical School, and the wider University. Closing date for application: 8 May 2009 Calling for applications for the Pinsent Darwin studentship in mental pathologyApr 8, 2009 The Managers of the Pinsent Darwin Fund are pleased to be able to offer a studentship for a PhD student, starting in October 2009, wishing to "pursue original research into any problem which may have a bearing on mental defects, diseases or disorders." Application deadline: 8th May, 2009 British Neuroscience Association MeetingApr 8, 2009 The 20th National Meeting, The Adelphi, Liverpool, 19-22 April, 2009 The full programme is now available on-line. A number of places remain available for this meeting. Those interested in attending, but yet to register, may do so via the BNA website, or can register on arrival at the meeting. The Herchel Smith Building for Brain and Mind SciencesApr 3, 2009 Work has recently completed on the refurbishment of the Herchel Smith building, on the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site, to provide a new federated facility for translational cognitive neuroscience in the School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge. Fearful Brains in an Anxious WorldApr 1, 2009 Professor Joseph Ledoux, from New York University, USA, is visiting Cambridge and will be delivering a special lecture on Tuesday 28th April, 2009, 5 - 6 pm at the main Physiology Lecture Theatre, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Downing Site. This event is free to attend and registration is not required. Announcing the summer school in psychometric test constructionMar 27, 2009 11th - 15th May, 2009 Peterhouse College, Cambridge Registration is required. For more information please click here. Places available on the AXREGEN workshop: peripheral and spinal cord injuryMar 27, 2009 6th – 8th April 2009, Kings College, Cambridge Cambridge Neuroscience graduate students: are you aware of the Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS)?Mar 25, 2009 The Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS) is a formal structure within the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and offers a basis for communication between european neuroscience graduate programmes, that creates a basis for mutual support. For more information, please click here. Science magazine seeking summer reading suggestions from Cambridge NeuroscientistsMar 25, 2009 The magazine Science invites Cambridge Neuroscientists (particularly grad students and post docs) to suggest a thought-provoking or memorable book that Science's readers might enjoy while on vacation, at the beach, or on a long flight. Cambridge Centre for Brain Repair SPRING SCHOOLMar 25, 2009 Regeneration and Plasticity of Neural Circuits Announcing the annual meeting of the Psychometric SocietyMar 25, 2009 The 74th Annual and the 16th International Conference of the Psychometric Society is being held at St John's College, Cambridge, 20-24th July, 2009. Registration is open and the deadline for papers is the 17th April 2009. For more information about this event please click here. This meeting is being hosted by The Psychometrics Centre at the University of Cambridge. The human brain is on the edge of chaosMar 25, 2009 Recent research, published in the journal PLoS Computational Biology on the 20th March by a team of Cambridge Neuroscientsts led by Professor Ed Bullmore, provides new and compelling data to support the theory that the human brain is on the edge of chaos. For the full University of Cambridge news report please click here. Neuroscience and policyMar 25, 2009 Laura Haynes, a Cambridge Neuroscience graduate student, informs policymakers about using our understanding of human behaviour to encourage individuals to make better long-term decisions. Announcing the Evolution of Brain, Behaviour & Intelligence conferenceMar 25, 2009 9th - 12th September 2009, Hinxton, Cambridge Important Dates: Abstract Submission - 1 July 2009, Registration - 20 July 2009 For more information please click here. Cambridge Neuroscientist contributes to the Which? study on the effectiveness of 'Brain Trainers'Mar 3, 2009 Which? asked a panel of neuroscientists, including Dr. Adrian Owen from the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, to evaluate the claims made by products such as the Dr Kawashima's Brain Training, Mindfit, Lumosity and Nintendo DS. The panel found no scientific evidence to support the manufacturers claims that their products enhance cognitive ability. Post-doctoral research associate position available in human neuroeconomics at the University of CambridgeMar 2, 2009 Closing date for application: 30th April 2009. For more information please click here. The University of Cambridge ranks as the top academic institution in the UK, and 14th worldwide, in the field of neuroscience and behaviour based on citations per paper (impact).Mar 2, 2009 Data was extracted from the Essential Science Indicators database of Thomson Reuters and reported in the Times Higher Education Supplement on February 5th, 2009. To read the article and view individual scores please click here. Announcing the SCAMPS meeting for life science PhD students at the University of CambridgeFeb 26, 2009 Robinson College, April 23rd 2009. SCAMPS (EBI Sanger Cambridge PhD Symposium) is an annual symposium organised by the PhD students of the European Bioinformatics Institute and the Sanger Institute to bring together life sciences PhD students in Cambridge to meet and share their research. Cambridge Neuroscientist helps to explain how the human biological (circadian) clock is regulated to the publicFeb 26, 2009 Cambridge Neuroscientist Dr. Michael Hastings, from the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, appeared on the BBC Two programme Horizon broadcasted on the 24th February, 2009. MRC PhD studentships available at Cambridge in the field of in vivo imaging.Feb 6, 2009 Cambridge University has been awarded an interschool MRC Capacity Building Award for 6 x 4 year PhD Studentships in the field of in vivo imaging. Job Opportunity: Temporary post as Production Editor for BrainFeb 4, 2009 The journal Brain, based in the ED Adrian Building on the University of Cambridge Forvie site at Addenbrooke’s, is looking for a fixed term replacement post as Production Editor to cover a period of maternity leave from mid-May 2009 for approximately 6 months. Neurological Disorders: from molecules to medicineFeb 3, 2009 The Council House, Bristol, May 14th 2009 Incorporating the Promega UK Young Life Scientist Awards this one-day conference provides the opportunity for up and coming young neuroscientists to present and discuss their research. Research links testosterone levels to autistic traitsJan 26, 2009 Cambridge Neuroscientists, working at the University of Cambridge's Autism Research Centre (ARC), have found that exposure to high levels of testosterone in the womb is related to the development of autistic traits. Findings were reported in the British Journal of Psychology, January 12, 2009. Cambridge Neuroscience Methods WorkshopJan 26, 2009 Cambridge Neuroscience Methods Workshop, 9.00 am - 13.00 pm, Max Perutz Lecture Theatre, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Friday 20th March. This workshop is free to attend but requires registration. To register, and for more information, please follow this link to the CNS 2009 registration page, and be sure to tick the box for the satellite meeting. Local free workshop: Statistical Modelling with the Rasch family of measurement modelsJan 22, 2009
Registration for the fourth meeting of the UK Rasch User Group is now open. This workshop, held on the 3rd of February, 2009, is an all day event, and will take place at the Li Ka Shing Centre on Cambridge Biomedical Campus adjacent to Addenbrookes Hospital. To register for this meeting, and for further information, please click here. This workshop has been organised by The Psychometrics Centre at the University of Cambridge. The Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, is hosting a Workshop on VolitionJan 15, 2009 28th February, 9.30 - 4.30 pm. University College London. Cambridge Neuroscientist James Rowe, from the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, will be presenting a talk entitled 'Selecting what to do next'. For the full programme, and for more information, please click here. Attendance is free, although registration is required, via Rosalyn Lawrence (rosalyn.lawrence@ucl.ac.uk). Cognitive Enhancement: Hope or Dope?Jan 15, 2009 A debate organised by the Cambridge University Science Society & The Triple Helix Monday 19th January 2009, 7:30pm, McCrum Lecture Theatre, Bene't Street (behind the Eagle pub). Attendence is free and registration is not required. Announcing the Alzheimer's Research Trust Network Conference, 2009.Jan 7, 2009 The 10th Alzheimer's Research Trust Network Conference will take place at The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, 19th-20th March 2009. Cambridge Neuroscientist recognised for his contribution to neurochemistry and molecular neuroscience.Jan 7, 2009 Belated congratulations go to Professor Eric Barnard, from the Department of Pharmacology, who was awarded the prestigious Thudichum Medal of the Biochemical Society in April, 2008. This Medal is awarded every four years. Call for submissions of proposal for the annual meeting of the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience (BACN).Jan 6, 2009 Meeting held on the 21st-23rd September, 2009, At the UCL Institute of Child Health, London. The general theme for this years meeting is ‘cortical plasticity’. Symposium proposal submission deadline: 1st February, 2009. For more information please download the PDF. Latest newsYou are viewing the news archive. Read the latest news |