News archiveLatest newsCongratulations to Dr David Belin on selection as scholar of FENS-Kavli Network of ExcellenceDec 22, 2014 David Belin has been selected as one of the 20 first scholars of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence. Robots in SocietyDec 22, 2014 This special Naked Neuroscience podcast series, supported by the Wellcome Trust, reports from the International Neuroethics Society annual meeting at the AAAS headquarters in Washington DC. Peering into the Human BrainDec 22, 2014 This special Naked Neuroscience podcast series (first of three) reports from Washington DC, where the International Neuroethics Society hosted their annual meeting at the AAAS headquarters. Blame the Brain? Putting the brain on trialDec 22, 2014 This special Naked Neuroscience podcast series reports from Washington DC, where the International Neuroethics Society hosted their annual meeting at the AAAS headquarters. Naked Neuroscience at Christmas - The Wanderings of a Naked BrainDec 22, 2014 This month on Naked Neuroscience we'll be trotting the globe to open our minds! Differential rates of healthy cognitive ageing associated with distinct prefrontal brain changesDec 22, 2014 Researchers at the Medical Research Council’s Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit and in Departments across the University of Cambridge have discovered that specific mental abilities decline with age at different rates because individuals’ brains age differently. Congratulations to Ed Bullmore on £5M strategic award from Wellcome Trust.Dec 22, 2014 Scientists searching for treatments to launch a £5m study that will explore a new link between immune disorders and mental illness. Neuroscience in the Courtroom - ReportDec 22, 2014 In a joint collaboration between the Cambridge Neuroscience and Public Policy Strategic Initiatives, this report addresses how policy makers might respond to the use of neuroscientific evidence in the courtroom. Congratulations to Professor Trevor Robbins on WT Senior Investigator awardDec 19, 2014 Cambridge Neuroscience would like to congratulate Professor Trevor Robbins on his Senior Investigator Award entitled 'Fronto-striatal systems in impulsive-compulsive disorders'. Congratulations to Dr Armin Lak on Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral FellowshipDec 19, 2014 Throughout the fellowship, Armin will combine electrophysiological, optogenetic and behavioural tools to investigate fronto-basal ganglia interactions underlying decision making. OCD patients’ brains light up to reveal how compulsive habits developDec 19, 2014 Misfiring of the brain’s control system might underpin compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to Cambridge Neuroscientists, writing in the American Journal of Psychiatry. BNA2015 Festival of Neuroscience abstract deadline closes on 12th January 2015 @ 10amDec 19, 2014 The final deadline will be 10am on Monday 12th January 2015 - so if you have not yet submitted an abstract you have another three weeks to do so. Earlybird registration closes on Sunday. Registration is now open for the 2015 Clinical Neurosciences BRC Spring SchoolDec 19, 2014 The Clinical Neurosciences Brain Repair Centre Spring School on 'Inflammation and its role in degeneration and regeneration' is now open for registration. 5th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium - Imaging the Nervous System - Registration OPEN!Dec 19, 2014 The "Imaging the Nervous System" symposium is an international meeting, which will take place on September 9th and 10th 2015. Registration OPEN HIP HOP PSYCH initiative aims to tackle mental health issues through hip-hopNov 11, 2014 The two worlds of hip-hop and psychiatry are being brought together in a unique project led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Glial Club returns on Monday the 3rd of November 2014 at 5:00 pmOct 31, 2014 Dr Lida Dimou from the Physiological Genomics LMU in Munich will be speaking. CamBrain: NeuroTalks taking place at Baroosh - November 3rd @6.30pmOct 31, 2014 Young neuroscientists at various stages of their career will give short, TED-like talks to enlighten you about the breadth of research conducted at Cambridge and to get feedback from the audience. The Edinburgh Stroke Winter School - February 23rd-25th 2015Oct 29, 2014 This exciting 3-day course offers stroke research training mentored by great researchers from neurology, radiology, pathology, epidemiology, stroke medicine and statistics. Restricted calls: Wellcome Trust University Awards in ‘Medical History and Humanities’ and ‘Society and Ethics’ 2015Oct 29, 2014 The Wellcome Trust invites applications for University Awards in its ‘Medical History and Humanities’ and ‘Society and Ethics’ schemes. Paralysed man walks again after cell transplantOct 27, 2014 Pioneering stem cell therapy that saw a paralysed man been able to walk again used similar method to that used in Cambridge dog study in 2012. Call for External Expertise to Join Cross-Whitehall Trial Advice PanelOct 27, 2014 An opportunity has arisen for researchers with field trials expertise to join a Cross Government Advisory Panel being co-ordinated by the Cabinet Office. Restricted Call - ESRC: Transformative Research Call 2014/15Oct 22, 2014 The aim of this call is to provide a stimulus for genuinely transformative research ideas at the frontiers of the social sciences, enabling research which challenges current thinking to be supported and developed. CamBRAIN: The Cambridge Neuroscience SocietyOct 21, 2014 The main objective of CamBRAIN is to create a social platform that fosters collaboration and communication amongst young neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge. Professional Development Policy Workshop for early-career researchers - Registration Open!Oct 21, 2014 Cambridge Neuroscience and the CSaP are jointly organising a policy workshop for early career researchers at Cambridge. The workshop will take place on 2 December in Downing College. Vacancy: Director, Queensland Brain InstituteOct 20, 2014 The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), established in 2003 under the leadership of Founding Director Professor Perry Bartlett, has developed a reputation as one of the world's leading neuroscience research institutes. Volunteers required for memory study using TMSOct 20, 2014 The study takes place across 2 sessions, one week apart and each session is 2 hours long. You will be paid £7.50 per hour (total of £30) for your participation. Isaac Newton Trust / Wellcome Trust ISSF / University of Cambridge Joint Research Grants SchemeOct 20, 2014 The Isaac Newton Trust, the School of the Biological Sciences and the School of Clinical Medicine have created a joint research grants scheme aimed at recently appointed lecturers in the two biomedical Schools. Call for research images and moviesOct 20, 2014 Following the successful Under the Microscope series, which has garnered over 1.2 million views since its launch in 2012, the University are looking to produce another series of short films for the its website and social media channels. Treatment strategies for Complex OCDOct 20, 2014 Two-day OCD Master Clinician Workshop - 13-14th November 2014 at BPS London. The course has BPS Approval and an emphasis on practical skills with real world clients. Max 20 delegates. HIP HOP PSYCH at the Festival of Ideas - October 20th @ 7pmOct 17, 2014 Dr. Akeem Sule and Dr. Becky Inkster demystify mental illness through hip-hop beats and lyrics while Dr. Griff Rollefson and Big Dada recording artist Juice Aleem discuss the artform’s valorization of non-normative “illness.” Scientists find ‘hidden brain signatures’ of consciousness in vegetative state patientsOct 17, 2014 Cambridge neuroscientists have found hidden signatures in the brains of people in a vegetative state, which point to networks that could support consciousness even when a patient appears to be unconscious and unresponsive. Taking a shot at Parkinson'sOct 16, 2014 Just one shot of dopamine cells derived from stem cells could be enough to reverse many of the features of Parkinson’s disease for decades – and the barriers to developing such a treatment are finally being overcome. Double NIHR funding success for neurosurgical trialsOct 16, 2014 The two successful funding bids, led by Professor Peter Hutchinson and supported by the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit, will allow the roll out of two randomised trials aiming to improve the outcomes of head-injured patients. Stem cells use “first aid kits” to repair damageOct 16, 2014 Neural stem cells are able to generate mini “first aid kits” and transfer them to immune cells, according to a study published recently. Presence or absence of early language delay alters anatomy of the brain in autismOct 16, 2014 Individual differences in early language development, and in later language functioning, are associated with changes in the anatomy of the brain in autism. Orchestral manoeuvres: multiple sclerosis faces the musicOct 16, 2014 Like conducting an errant orchestra to play together, researchers are guiding processes that go awry in multiple sclerosis to repair themselves. How to tell a missile from a pylon: a tale of two corticesOct 16, 2014 Research, led by Andrew Welchman, has identified the two regions of the brain involved in picking out objects from background noise and identifying the specific objects and has shown why training people to recognise specific objects improves their ability to pick out objects. Restricted Call: Allen Distinguished Investigators Program - Alzheimer's DiseaseOct 16, 2014 The most promising proposals will incorporate novel, creative, and ambitious approaches. The program is especially interested in proposals that are unlikely to receive funding from traditional government sources. Senior Lectureship in Neuroscience or Developmental Biology at University of Melbourne,Oct 16, 2014 A Senior Lectureship in Neuroscience or Developmental Biology is now being advertised in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne. Faculty position in Computational Neuroscience, Cambridge UniversityOct 16, 2014 Applications are invited for a faculty position in the broad area of Computational Neuroscience, including Computational Cognitive Science at Cambridge. AstraZeneca, MedImmune and Cambridge Neuroscience announce 3-year collaborationOct 16, 2014 A three-year collaboration between AstraZeneca, MedImmune and members of Cambridge Neuroscience will focus on advancing research and development in neurodegenerative diseases, an area with a large unmet medical need. Congratulations to Julia Gottwald on being shortlisted for the Max Perutz Science Writing AwardOct 16, 2014 The Max Perutz Science Writing Award aims to encourage and recognise outstanding written communication among MRC PhD students. A Mind full of MemoriesOct 14, 2014 An event that tells a unique story on how science and theatre can combine to help re-wire memories. The event is part of Cambridge University's Festival of Ideas (22nd October, 7pm) and is FREE to attend. The Challenge of Chronic Pain - 11-13 March 2015 Hinxton, CambridgeOct 10, 2014 This meeting is aimed at scientists, clinicians, and those working in industry or on translational research who are interested in understanding chronic pain and improving the process from mechanism to therapy. Wellcome Trust & EEF Project: Can neuroscience improve teaching and learningOct 10, 2014 GraphoGame Rime is one of six projects, led by Professor Usha Goswami, chosen by the Wellcome Trust and EEF for research into neuroscience and education. Volunteers wanted for Mood and Mental Imagery study - MRC CBSUOct 10, 2014 The study consists of computer based tests and questionnaires and takes place at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. Time for participation is reimbursed. The Biology of Regenerative Medicines - 22-24 April 2015 - Hinxton, CambridgeOct 10, 2014 This meeting is aimed at scientists involved in developmental and regenerative biology, stem cell research and translational medicine. Implications of Research on the Neuroscience of Affect, Attachment and Social Cognition - UCLOct 10, 2014 For the third time, leading neuroscientists from Europe and the USA will once again host this unique forum exploring the latest neuroscience research with reference to treatments of mental disorders including autism, depression, personality disorders and attachment disorders. Brain & Behaviour Speed Networking - Registration Open!Oct 7, 2014 Do you want to meet more researchers from outside your department in a fun and informal atmosphere? Try speed networking! Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar 2015 - March 20th - Registration closed!Oct 7, 2014 Cambridge Neuroscience is delighted to announce the 27th CNS, 'The Making and Breaking of the Mind' hosted by the MRC LMB on Friday 20th March 2015. Welcome to the BNA2015: Festival of Neuroscience!Oct 6, 2014 The British Neuroscience Association’s Festival of Neuroscience will take place in Edinburgh, 12-15 April, 2015. It brings together neuroscientists, neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, as well as physiologists, pharmacologists and many others. BNA Christmas Symposium 2014: What drugs could Santa take?Oct 2, 2014 The BNA will honour Professor Trevor Robbins at their Christmas symposium this year in recognition of him winning the prestigious Brain Prize. Professional development workshops for postdocs and research staffOct 1, 2014 Mark the 7th October,10am in your diaries now for the opportunity to sign up for professional development workshops for postdocs and research staff. Biomarkers for Brain Disorders: Challenges and Opportunities - Cambridge, February 2015Oct 1, 2014 The 3rd Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference on Biomarkers for Brain Disorders: Challenges and Opportunities is open for registration. Rat Genomics and Models, Cambridge, 1-4th December 2014Oct 1, 2014 The 9th Rat Genomics and Models conference will focus on the use of the rat as a model for studying the aetiology of complex diseases in humans, including hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, neurological disorders and cancer. Where confidence lives in the brainSep 29, 2014 Confidence might be more than just an emotion. A new study published in the journal Neuron suggests that it may actually be a measurable brain activity. Institute of Art and Ideas - debates and talks on Philosophy and NeuroscienceSep 25, 2014 Philosophy for our times: cutting edge debates and talks from the world's leading thinkers. The 2014 Paykel Lecture - Tuesday 25th NovemberSep 25, 2014 The 2014 Paykel Lecture will take place on Tuesday 25th November, and the speaker will be Dr Oliver Howes from the Institute of Psychiatry, London. Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Recruitment OpportunitiesSep 25, 2014 The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour is launching a recruitment drive for outstanding researchers in the field to join the new centre which will be opening its doors early in 2015. Kate McAllister wins Society of Biology Science Communication PrizeSep 23, 2014 PhD student Kate McAllister from the Department of Psychiatry has been named as a winner of the Society of Biology's Science Communication Awards 2014. Naked Neuroscience reports from the BAP summer meetingSep 22, 2014 Does smoking dope decrease your potential for pleasure? How the simple act of dieting can rewire brain, and a blood test for depression. We report from the British Association of Psychopharmacology 2014 forum Restricted Call: ESRC Future Research Leaders 2014/15Sep 22, 2014 The ESRC have launched their Future Research Leaders Call, the deadline for which has been postponed and is now 20 January 2015 (16:00). High-throughput Digital Brain Atlasing for Model Systems: Worm, Fly, Mouse, and Human - Lecture and WorkshopSep 18, 2014 Hanchuan Peng from the Allen Brain Institute will deliver a lecture which will be followed by a Vaa3D workshop - Registration required. Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab - Indiana University Postdoctoral FellowshipSep 12, 2014 Applications are invited for an open position as postdoctoral fellow in the Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. Mind Your Head - Get involved in Headway Cambridgeshire's Grand ChallengeSep 12, 2014 Wanted: People of all ages, backgrounds and skills to take part in Headway Cambridgeshire's version of The Apprentice meets Dragons' Den on Friday evening 3rd October at the new University Technical College in Cambridge. Cambridge Neuroscience: Call for workshop proposalsSep 9, 2014 We are requesting proposals for workshops from the Cambridge Neuroscience community. Proposals from all levels of faculty as well as advanced postdoctoral fellows are welcome. This is a great opportunity to organize a small meeting with lots of help from Cambridge Neuroscience. Abstract deadline next week - 4th Wellcome Trust Epigenomics of Common DiseasesSep 3, 2014 The abstract deadline for this upcoming conference 'Epigenomics of Common Diseases' is on 9 September. Free public engagement event on Alzheimer's disease - Wednesday 10th September, 4-6pmSep 3, 2014 Short talks on Alzheimer’s, dementia, current treatments, care and latest research. The Glia club starts again on Monday the 8th of September at 4pmSep 3, 2014 Please note a change in time and location, with a special opening seminar, with the focus on the new and exciting role of myelin in learning and plasticity with TWO excellent speakers. Forthcoming Neuroscience talks in the Department of GeneticsSep 2, 2014 You are invited to attend two forthcoming seminars in the Department of Genetics by Dr Kazunori Shinomiya and Professor Nicholas Strausfeld. Drs Marta Zlatic and Albert Cardona speaking TODAY Thursday 4th SeptSep 2, 2014 This is an invitation to a joint seminar by Drs Marta Zlatic and Albert Cardona who will be delivering a talk entitled: “The genetics and neural circuitry of behaviour in Drosophila" Can drugs deliver peak learning performance?Aug 6, 2014 A recent debate hosted by the Guardian, in association with the British Academy, discussed the use of cognitive enhancing drugs in the general population. The underused brain?Aug 6, 2014 According to Professor Barbara Sahakian, the idea that we only use a fraction of our brain's computing power is nothing more than an urban myth. Antipsychotic drugs linked to slight decrease in brain volumeAug 6, 2014 A study published recently has confirmed a link between antipsychotic medication and a slight, but measureable, decrease in brain volume in patients with schizophrenia. Minding the gaps: the challenges of interdisciplinary developmental science - Workshop at MRC CBUAug 6, 2014 The purpose of this workshop is to share our findings, discuss these challenges and encourage early career researchers developing their own research questions in this area. Naked Neuroscience - Reporting from FENS in 2 special podcastsAug 6, 2014 Would you kill one person to save 5 others? Does religion evade morality by omission and how can you tweak people’s motivations? Guardian reader event: Ruby Wax and Colin Blakemore - in association with the BNAAug 6, 2014 Ruby Wax and acclaimed neurobiologist Sir Colin Blakemore discuss brain research and how it has played an integral part in Ruby's life and career. Department of Biotechnology, India, and MRC: Joint Centre Partnerships - Neuroscience CallAug 6, 2014 Do you have existing collaborations with researchers in India? DBT and MRC seek to fund three centre partnerships that are designed to build on pre-existing collaborations between research teams based in the UK and India and last 3 years. Molecular Autism receives highest Impact FactorAug 6, 2014 Thomson Reuters has awarded an Impact Factor of 5.486 to the open access journal Molecular Autism, the highest for any journal dedicated to autism or related neurodevelopmental conditions. Royal Institution article names Barbara Sahakian amongst the top women in scienceAug 6, 2014 A discussing top women in science includes within the list of possible candidates the Department of Psychiatry’s Professor Barbara Sahakian. Congratulations to Professor Barry EverittAug 6, 2014 Congratulations to Professor Barry Everitt on the joint award of the 25th annual Neuronal Plasticity Prize of the Fondation Ipsen for his pioneering work in the domain of “Neuropsychology of drug addiction” and for his election to President-elect of FENS. Astrocyte response to motor neuron injury promotes structural synaptic plasticityJul 23, 2014 New research describes a novel mechanism that helps rewiring neuronal networks in the brain following remote neuronal insults. A European first in Dementia researchJul 23, 2014 A new type of brain scan which will detect tau protein has recently been developed. This is a very significant step forward for Dementia research, opening up a new way to diagnose and distinguish dementias and to test drugs that may slow down or prevent dementia. Professor Barbara Sahakian speaking at Latitude festival this weekendJul 16, 2014 How Fit is Your Brain - Join Barbara Sahakian at this year's Latitude festival where she is one of the scientists taking part in the Wellcome Trust Science and Secrets. One in three cases of Alzheimer’s worldwide potentially preventable, new estimate suggestsJul 15, 2014 A third of Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide can be attributed to risk factors that can be potentially modified, such as lack of education and physical inactivity, according to NIHR-funded research published this week. Brain activity in sex addiction mirrors that of drug addictionJul 15, 2014 Pornography triggers brain activity in people with compulsive sexual behaviour (sex addiction) similar to that triggered by drugs in the brains of drug addicts. 2014 International Neuroethics Society Meeting, Washington DC, November 13th and 14thJul 15, 2014 Registration is now open for the 2014 International Neuroethics Society meeting (Professor Barbara Sahakian is President), which will take place before SFN in Washington DC. Earn £30 and get a picture of your brain!Jul 2, 2014 Testing will involve making several decisions and pressing buttons on a button box while lying in an MRI scanner. Naked Neuroscience - Latest podcast - Can chocolate make you happy?Jun 27, 2014 Beat anxiety, form healthy habits and induce a happy state of mind - all about chocolate. Possible endophenotypes of autism identifiedJun 27, 2014 Progress has been made in the search for endophenotypes – biological traits of a condition linked to its genetic causes – of autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Naked Neuroscience - Addrssing AutismJun 27, 2014 Featuring Professor Simon Baron Cohen, this is the second special Naked Neuroscience podcast produced in association with Cambridge Neuroscience. Post Doc position available in BordeauxJun 27, 2014 A post-doctoral position is available starting fall-winter 2014 at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Neuroscience in the group “dynamic organization of synapses”, headed by Daniel Choquet and funded by grants from the European Research Council (ERC) and the Ministry of research (ANR) Do you want some FENS FRIENDS?Jun 27, 2014 Are you going to FENS? Would you like to know who else is going from Cambridge Neuroscience? Help with memory research and receive £25Jun 27, 2014 We are looking for volunteers to take part in brain stimulation study being conducted by researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. Six Cambridge Neuroscientists feature in Highly Cited Researchers 2014Jun 27, 2014 Highly cited researchers rank among the top 1% most cited for their subject field and year of publication, earning them the mark of exceptional impact. Restricted Call: 2015 Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical ResearchJun 26, 2014 This annual competition offers a grant of up to £1.5 million for a programme of the highest quality translational research extending for up to 5 years. Restricted Call: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Sentinel Epidemiology and Etiology Data (SEED)Jun 26, 2014 This call for concepts is the first phase of a multi-phase process to identify a long term implementing partner for their Sentinel Epidemiology and Etiology Data (SEED) initiative which is part of a foundation infectious diseases surveillance strategy. Modelling how neurons work togetherJun 19, 2014 A highly accurate model of how neurons behave when performing complex movements could aid in the design of robotic limbs which behave more realistically. Creatures of habit: disorders of compulsivity share common pattern and brain structureJun 16, 2014 New research shows that people affected by binge eating, substance abuse and obsessive compulsive disorder all share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure. Children with autism have elevated levels of steroid hormones in the wombJun 16, 2014 New research has shown that children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of steroid hormones (for example testosterone, progesterone and cortisol) in the womb. Take the British Neuroscience Survey today (members and non members)Jun 16, 2014 The BNA is committed to providing its members with the highest possible level of service and is planning to introduce a number of changes to its current activities. The BNA are asking you to provide feedback on the current activities of the BNA and the proposed changes, and to suggest new ideas for consideration by BNA council and committee. Public Engagement course: writing news features and attracting an audienceJun 16, 2014 This interactive half day course will be delivered by members of the University’s News and Communications teams and an external co-trainer and will introduce researchers to working effectively with the media. Somil Desai wins Part II Neuroscience PrizeJun 16, 2014 Cambridge Neuroscience would like to congratulate Somil Desai who has received this year's Cambridge Neuroscience Part II Neuroscience Prize. 2 x Postdoctoral positions available in Synaptic Physiology - Jupiter, FloridaMay 28, 2014 Two NIH funded positions are available, in lab of Greg McLeod, to investigate fundamental questions in neuroscience using the Drosophila genetic model system. NICE approves MS drug developed by Cambridge NeuroscientistsMay 28, 2014 A new drug based on decades of research at the University of Cambridge has today been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for use in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Brain Injury Healthcare Technology Cooperative - collaborative dayMay 28, 2014 The imec collaboration day will take place on Tuesday 3rd June at the School of Clinical Medicine. Open Innovation Challenge in Neurodegenerative Disease - Deadline July 4thMay 28, 2014 The two main research themes selected include biomarkers used for diagnosis and stratification; and the role of inflammation in neurodegenerative disorders. Functional nerve cells from skin cellsMay 22, 2014 Research will make the study of diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s easier, and could lead to personalised therapies for a variety of neurodegenerative disorders. Congratulations to Professor Brian Moore on being awarded Gold Medal of the Acoustical Society of AmericaMay 19, 2014 Professor Brian Moore has been awarded the Gold Medal of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) for "leadership in research on human hearing and its clinical applications". Congratulations to Dr James Rowe on Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship renewalMay 19, 2014 "Restoring brain function: from cortical microcircuits to complex behaviours in neurodegenerative disease"
Cambridge Neuroscientists part of group to identify part of brain linked to gambling addictionMay 15, 2014 New research reveals that brain damage affecting the insula – an area with a key role in emotions – disrupts errors of thinking linked to gambling addiction. Scientists wake up to causes of sleep disruption in Alzheimer’s diseaseMay 15, 2014 New research using fruit flies with Alzheimer’s protein finds that the disease doesn’t stop the biological clock ticking, but detaches it from the sleep-wake cycle that it usually regulates. Evidence that dedicated information highway connects what we see with what we doMay 15, 2014 Experiments have identified a dedicated information highway that combines visual cues with body motion. Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience - Monash University, AustraliaMay 15, 2014 Expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants are sought and appointments may be made at the level of Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow, depending upon experience. Professor Christopher Dobson awarded 2014 Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and BiophysicsMay 15, 2014 The award recognises Professor Chris Dobson's achievements in helping to identify the root causes of so-called “modern” disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. New headway in battle against neurodegenerative diseasesMay 15, 2014 Conditions which may accelerate the spread of Parkinson’s disease, and a potential means of enhancing naturally-occurring defences against neurodegenerative disorders, have been identified in two new studies. Congratulations to Karalyn Patterson on election to Royal SocietyMay 15, 2014 Congratulations to Dr Karalyn Patterson from the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit and Clinical Neurosciences on being elected to the Royal Society. Postdoctoral Research Associate position available in Dr Dennis Chan's lab (Neurology)May 15, 2014 The work will be conducted at the Cambridge (lead: Dr Dennis Chan) and UCL (lead: Professor John O'Keefe FRS) and will investigate the effects of early Alzheimer's disease (AD) on hippocampal function using novel tasks of spatial behaviour. "Clinical Guide to Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders" - New book by Dr Sam ChamberlainMay 15, 2014 Dr Sam Chamberlain has recently published a book at Oxford University Press entitled "Clinical Guide to Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders". Save 20% with PROMO code here. Lorraine Tyler features at global policy Forum: OECD IdeaFactory: A New Age, Paris, May 2014May 13, 2014 Professor Lorraine Tyler led discussions within the OECD IdeaFactory on Ageing: A New Age to explore the potential of new approaches and solutions to the demographic shift towards an older population. Public Lecture invitation: John Searle on Consciousness in Neurobiology & PhilosophyMay 13, 2014 Professor John Searle will give a public lecture as part of the CRASSH Mellon Centre for Interdisciplinary Innovation Visiting Professor programme. The event takes place from 5pm to 6.30pm at Lee Hall, Wolfson College on May 22nd. Brain imaging in Alzheimer’s disease – Progress of the dementia in Down’s syndrome studyMay 13, 2014 As CIDDRG’s Dementia in Down’s syndrome study approaches its recruitment target, researchers have started to take a preliminary look at the data collected so far. Participants required for study at BCNIMay 13, 2014 We are looking for paid participants for a psychology study about how people learn, make decisions and control their actions. Postdoctoral Research Associate position available in Professor Sadaf Farooqi's labMay 13, 2014 Postdoctoral Research Associate position available in Molecular Neuroscience, Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science (Fixed Term) Professors Carol Brayne and John O'Brien elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Medical SciencesMay 13, 2014 Eight researchers from the University of Cambridge have been recognised for their contribution to the advancement of medical science by election to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Dr Susan Lindquist speaks in Cambridge - Thursday May 15th TODAYMay 13, 2014 The NIHR Cambridge BRC 2014 Distinguished Visitors lecture series is starting on Thursday 15th May with the visit of Dr Susan Lindquist hosted by David Rubinsztein. Professors Wolfram Schultz and Barry Everitt elected to EMBOMay 13, 2014 EMBO announced today that 106 outstanding researchers in the life sciences were newly elected to its membership. All the latest podcasts from Naked NeuroscienceMay 13, 2014 Check out all the latest Naked Neuroscience podcasts from Dr Hannah Critchlow, featuring several Cambridge Neuroscientists. Itai Cohen from Cornell University speaking on May 16th: 'Flight of the Fruit Fly'May 7, 2014 Instead of swatting a fly, why not magnify our view and experience this world in slow motion where we would be privy to a world-class ballet full of graceful figure-eight wing strokes, effortless pirouettes, and astonishing acrobatics. Ruby Wax in conversation with Professor Colin BlakemoreMay 7, 2014 The British Neuroscience Association have teamed up with Ruby Wax and Professor Colin Blakemore to give you an insightful evening of comedy and neuroscience at the Oxford Sheldonian Theatre in June. News from the British Neuroscience AssociationMay 7, 2014 A brief round-up of recent activities from the BNA Call for Applications for Research Grants on Angelman SyndromeMay 6, 2014 The Angelman Syndrome Alliance (ASA) supports research on Angelman syndrome with up to a quarter million Euro to be awarded at our annual meeting in Paris. EOI deadline June 1st 2014. What do experts think we should do to achieve brain health?May 6, 2014 Professor Barbara Sahakian was invited to write an article on the subject of achieving brain health for a flourishing society within the next decade - see what the experts had to say! Improving the Impact of Psychological Treatments - Funding available from MQ:Transforming Mental HealthMay 1, 2014 Over £1million available in 2014 Psy-IMPACT Funding - Three funding streams focused on the goal to stimulate innovation and advances in the field of psychological treatments are available.
Invitation to AHSS Research Lunchtime Forum on "Pathways to Impact"May 1, 2014 Speakers: Professor Alan Hughes (Centre for Business Research, Director of the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account Pilot at the University of Cambridge), Professor Simon Szreter (Faculty of History, Centre for History and Policy) and Ms Nicola Buckley (Head of Public Engagement). Registration is now open for Human Brain Anatomy Course(s) July and August, LondonMay 1, 2014 UCL are pleased to announce the dates for the summer 2014 Human Brain Anatomy Course (3-day) and the Limbic Brain Anatomy Course (2-day). The 2014 Alzheimer's Disease Congress - 23rd-25th June, LondonMay 1, 2014 Registration is open and there is still time to submit an abstract. Discovery of new structure of cell’s communication channel could aid drug developmentMay 1, 2014 The structure of sodium channels – which play an essential role in the functioning of heart and nerve cells – are different than previously believed. Researchers hope their discovery will lead to improvements in drugs that act on the sodium channel to treat a range of cardiac and pain conditions. Congratulations to Dr Ewan Smith on award from the IASPMay 1, 2014 Congratulations to Dr Ewan St. John Smith from the Department of Pharmacology who received an award for a project entitled: "Determining the impact of tissue acidosis on nociceptor excitability in inflammatory pain" Cambridge Neuroscience papers feature in Elsevier's top 10 most downloaded open access papersApr 30, 2014 2 papers from Cambridge Neuroscience have featured in the top 10 most downloaded open access papers from our Elsevier's Neuroscience journals during 2013. A-level students interview Cambridge Neuroscience ProfsApr 14, 2014 A level students got the opportunity to do a week long internship with Dr Hannah Critchlow at the Naked Scientists thanks to the generous support of the David Ross Education Trust. TReND information session for NeuroscientistsApr 14, 2014 Do you want to extend and develop your research potential? Gain experience of teaching neuroscience in Africa? - come along and meet the TReND team. Reproducible Research, Dynamic Documents, and Push-Button Publishing - Nature NeuroPod Podcast availableApr 4, 2014 Researchers release a treasure trove of data on the developing retina, pushing the boundaries of neuroscience publishing by presenting it in an unprecedentedly dynamic and reproducible manner. Opportunites available at the Naked ScientistsApr 2, 2014 The Naked Scientists are an award-winning producer of science, medicine and technology programmes for national and international broadcast. Research Lab Tech position available in Professor Wolpert's groupMar 26, 2014 Applications are invited for the post of Research Laboratory Technician in Professor Daniel Wolpert’s group which studies how humans learn to make skilled movements. Jan Freyberg reports on very successful Cambridge Neuroscience SeminarMar 26, 2014 Friday the 14th of March saw the Department of Psychiatry host the 26th annual Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar (CNS). Jan Freyberg reports. RA position working on sheep behaviour available in Professor Jenny Morton's labMar 26, 2014 This project aims to develop objective measures for understanding the mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction, abnormalities in social interactions and sleep disorder in Huntington's disease - with opportunities to travel to Australia! US Congressional delegation on ageing and dementia policy visited CambridgeMar 24, 2014 A US Congressional delegation on ageing and dementia policy visited the University of Cambridge this week to hear about UK research into one of the biggest healthcare challenges facing both the UK and US. Naked Neuroscience: Special report from Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar 2014Mar 24, 2014 In the first of 2 special episodes of Naked Neuroscience, Dr Hannah Critchlow reports from the recent Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar. Internal Funding Call: MRC Confidence in Concept - Round 3 - deadline 3 April 14Mar 21, 2014 The aim of the Confidence in Concept scheme is to accelerate the transition from discovery science into new therapies, diagnostics and medical devices by pump-priming translational research projects. Cambridge Enterprise Neuroscience success storiesMar 21, 2014 See a copy of the poster that Cambridge Enterprise presented at the annual CNS meeting. Naked Neuroscience: Dr Hannah Critchlow reflects on educating the public about NeuroscienceMar 21, 2014 Cambridge Neuroscientist and Naked Scientist Dr Hannah Critchlow features on Soapbox Restricted Call: Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholarships - deadline April 11thMar 21, 2014 The awards are offered in any subject area that applicant universities have identified as a strategic research priority, except those thematic areas that the Leverhulme Trust doesn’t fund. Internal call for funding: EPSRC IAA Follow-on Fund (EoI Deadline 11th April 2014)Mar 20, 2014 Funding for the early stages of commercialisation of technologies is available to make the ideas more attractive for commercial investment. The fund is open to develop ideas which have arisen from EPSRC funded research, which may be either research grants or studentships. MRC CASE PhD Studentship available for October 2014 - Psychology and Eli LillyMar 13, 2014 Applications are invited for a 4 year MRC CASE PhD studentship starting in October 2014 to conduct research under the supervision of Professor Tim Bussey, Professor Trevor Robbins and Dr Lisa Saksida, in collaboration with the industrial co-sponsor, Eli Lilly and Company Ltd. Professor Trevor Robbins wins the Brain Prize, 2014Mar 10, 2014 It is a great pleasure to celebrate the announcement today that Trevor Robbins has be Call for proposal by the GSK Biopharmaceutical Innovation groupFeb 25, 2014 Call for proposal by the GSK Biopharmaceutical Innovation group for preclinical collaborative projects (up to £600k over 2 years) utilising their AlbudAb half-life extension platform. Lab Manager Position - Adaptive Brain Group, Department of PsychologyFeb 21, 2014 The lab focuses on understanding the neural basis of human perception and adaptive behaviours using a combination of behavioral, computational and brain imaging techniques (fMRI, TMS, EEG). MQ: Transforming Mental health - 2014 MQ Fellows ProgrammeFeb 20, 2014 The Programme aims to support the most promising early career scientists and clinicians who are asking challenging questions that will contribute to transformative advances in mental health research. Two University Lectureship posts available at Department of PsychologyFeb 19, 2014 Applications are invited for the posts of University Lectureship in the Department of Psychology to take up appointment from 1 September 2014, or as soon as possible thereafter. Biomarker for depression could improve diagnosis and treatmentFeb 18, 2014 Teenage boys with symptoms of depression and raised levels of the stress hormone cortisol are up to 14 times more likely to develop major depression than those without these traits, Cambridge Neuroscientists have found. Wellcome Trust Open Meeting in CambridgeFeb 11, 2014 The WT are visiting Cambridge and will be holding an open meeting chaired by their new Director Professor Jeremy Farrar. He will give an overview about the WT's strategic direction, with the majority of the session being available for Q&A. Males and Females differ in specific brain structuresFeb 11, 2014 A team from the Department of Psychiatry performed a quantitative review of the brain imaging literature from over 20 years, testing overall sex differences in total and regional brain volumes. Head first: reshaping how TBI is treatedFeb 11, 2014 Traumatic brain injury affects 10 million people a year worldwide and is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults. A new study will identify how to match treatments to patients, to achieve the best possible outcome for recovery. ESMRMB Educational course on resting state fMRI - basic concepts, methods and applicationsFeb 11, 2014 This three-day course aims to provide the background for the field of resting state fMRI analysis and will take place in the Department of Psychology from May 19th-21st. Magstim Neuroscience Conference - Registration open - 10% Discount for Cam Neuro members!Feb 11, 2014 Registration is now open for this year's "Summer School" Magstim Neuroscience Conference. 10% discount for members of Cambridge Neuroscience. Naked Scientists Down Under - January Naked Neuroscience podcast out now!Feb 11, 2014 New Zealand adventures with sheep, finding the Huntington's gene and developing new therapies for the brain. Featuring Cambridge Neuroscientist Professor Jenny Morton on why she plays football with sheep. Neuroscience Nuggets: Fenruary Naked Neuroscience podcast out now!Feb 11, 2014 Check out this month’s Naked Neuroscience podcast (featuring Dr Amy Milton and Dr Tristan Bekinschtein from Cambridge Neuroscience) with Naked Scientist, Dr Hannah Critchlow. Barbara Sahakian nominated for the Salon London's Transmission PrizeFeb 11, 2014 Barbara Sahakian, co-author of Bad Moves: How decision making goes wrong, and the ethics of smart drugs, has been shortlisted for Salon London's Transmission Prize. Cannabis, gender and schizophrenia: which factors affect early onset psychosis?Feb 11, 2014 A multi-center study has investigated how gender and cannabis use affect the age of onset of schizophrenia. Jacques Monod Conference: Optical Imaging of Brain Structure and function on multiple spatial scalesFeb 7, 2014 This international conference will bring together scientists studying brain function on multiple different scales with physicists and neuroscientists that develop and use new tools. Registration deadline: March 3rd 2014. Post Doctoral Position available in Cognitive Neuroscience - CamCANFeb 7, 2014 Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to join the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (CamCAN). Neuroscience at the Science FestivalFeb 6, 2014 Join us from 10 to 23 March to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cambridge Science Festival. With talks and hands-on activities, the Festival is a great opportunity to explore Cambridge science. BBC Two programme looks inside the minds of animals with help from Prof. Nicky ClaytonJan 24, 2014 Inside the Animal Mind is a new three-part BBC Two series for which Professor Nicky Clayton acted as super contributor and scientific consultant. Nicky also co-presents the second programme in the series, alongside Chris Packham. Education and Neuroscience - £6 million funding availableJan 20, 2014 Education and Neuroscience, a new joint funding initiative from the Wellcome Trust and the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is a one-off scheme which aims to develop, evaluate and communicate the impact of education interventions grounded in neuroscience research. 2014 BAP Annual Meeting - CambridgeJan 17, 2014 The 2014 BAP Annual Meeting coincides with our 40th anniversary year, and to celebrate this we will be holding the meeting in Cambridge for the first time since 2003. Barbara Sahakian at the World Economic Forum in DavosJan 17, 2014 Barbara Sahakian participated at the World Economic Forum in Davos where she discussed the neuroscience of leadership and how performance enhancing technologies can affect health in the aging population - watch the video here. The John Van Geest Centre for Brain Repair Spring School registration is openJan 16, 2014 The John Van Geest Centre for Brain Repair is holding their annual Spring School on the theme of "The Spreading Pathology of Neurodegenerative disorders" Wednesday 9th - Friday 11th April 2014 New Dementia Consortium - Launch events on how to apply for fundingJan 15, 2014 To find out more about how to apply for funding from the Dementia Consortium, academic researchers are invited to two UK launch events. Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar 2014 - 'Brain Science and Mental Health' 1 week to register!Jan 15, 2014 The 26th Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar, hosted by the Department of Psychiatry, will be held on Friday 14th March 2014, in the Department of Engineering, Cambridge. This year, the theme is 'Brain Science and Mental Health'. FENS 2014 - Early bird registration closes on February 2nd 2014Jan 10, 2014 FENS is pleased to announce that the registration to the FENS Forum 2014 is now open.FENS 2014 will be held in Milan from 5th to 9th July. The 24th Annual Rotman Research Institute Conference on Memory - March 2014Jan 10, 2014 The conference will bring together internationally renowned neuroscientists, clinicians and future scientists to address the science of memory. Free Online Course in Computational Neuroscience - starts today!Jan 10, 2014 This course will introduce you to basic computational techniques for analyzing, modeling, and understanding the behavior of cells and circuits in the brain. You do not need to have any prior background in neuroscience to take this course. BNA2015 Festival of Neuroscience Call for Symposia until Feb 28th 2014Jan 10, 2014 Following the success of BNA2013, the BNA are delighted to announce that the BNA2015: Festival of Neuroscience will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 12-15 April 2015. MRC workshop on inflammation and Neuroinflammation projects callJan 9, 2014 The MRC is holding a one-day workshop in neuroinflammation aimed at early career scientists, on 10 February 2014. MRC Network of Hubs for Trials Methodology ResearchJan 7, 2014 The MRC Hubs for Trials Methodology Research are currently advertising competitive PhD projects for application. Aplicants must contact the supervisor by 24 January and final applications must be sumitted by 31 January 2014. Coordinator Required for the Metabolic NetworkJan 7, 2014 The Cambridge Metabolic Network is looking to hire a new coordinator. Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease - Hinxton 14-16 April 2014Jan 7, 2014 The 3rd Wellcome Trust conference on Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease will bring together leading scientists and clinicians from microbiology, immunology, nutrition, gastroenterology and neuroscience. Two Cambridge papers in the top 21 most talked about articles of 2013Jan 7, 2014 Cambridge was the only UK university with two articles (both from the Psychometrics Centre) in the top 100 most talked about papers of the year. Study confirms a gene linked to Asperger Syndrome and empathyJan 7, 2014 Cambridge Neuroscientists have confirmed that variations in a particular gene play a key role in sperger Syndrome. They have also found that variations in the same gene are also linked to differences in empathy levels in the general population. Video Contest for FENS Forum 2014Jan 7, 2014 FENS launched a video contest for the FENS Forum 2014 that will be held in Milan. Submit your video now to win a great prize! DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2014. Register for the 2014 Art of Neuroscience competition!Jan 7, 2014 Neuroscientists worldwide are invited to enroll in the 4th annual Art of Neuroscience competition. Brain Awareness Week (BAW) - 1000 Euro funding availableJan 7, 2014 The Dana Foundation is offering financial support of up to 1,000 EUR to those who organise a brain awareness event during this period in March since many years. FameLab returns to Cambridge - January 2014Jan 7, 2014 Contestants will have just three minutes to explain a complex science, engineering or mathematical topic in a dynamic and engaging way to a panel of judges. Register now! Mood and mental imagery in people with depression and anxiety - Volunteers requiredJan 7, 2014 The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit are currently running a study on ‘Mood and mental imagery in people with depression and anxiety’ and are looking for more volunteers (aged 40-65) to take part and help us complete their research. Latest newsYou are viewing the news archive. Read the latest news |
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en honoured by the award of the Brain Prize for 2014.