News archiveLatest newsThree Cambridge neurosurgeons appointed to leadership positions in the World Federation of Neurosurgical SocietiesDec 21, 2017 hree Cambridge neurosurgeons from the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences were appointed to leadership positions in the WFNS after its recent world congress. Selected Awards and Honours to Cambridge Neuroscience members in 2017Dec 21, 2017 What a year it has been - details of selected awards and honors presented to members of Cambridge Neuroscience in 2017. Eye contact with your baby helps synchronise your brainwavesDec 20, 2017 Making eye contact with an infant makes adults’ and babies’ brainwaves ‘get in sync’ with each other – which is likely to support communication and learning. Genetics study adds further evidence that education reduces risk of Alzheimer’s diseaseDec 20, 2017 The theory that education protects against Alzheimer’s disease has been given further weight by new research from the lab of Hugh Markus. STEM: time to ditch the acronym and focus on inspiring the next generationDec 20, 2017 Dr Hannah Critchlow recently attended Roche's GenerationeXt event 2017; an event that aims to inspire kids aged 16-18 about careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Cambridge Neuroscience takes on Tomorrow's World!Dec 20, 2017 How will we care for, treat and use our minds over the coming decades? Watch BBC Tomorrow's World Live recorded at the Glasgow Science Centre. co presented by Cambridge Neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow. A successful BNA for Cambridge NeuroscienceDec 20, 2017 Cambridge Neuroscience were very well represented at the BNA Christmas symposium with both talks and prizes! ERC Awards for Cambridge NeuroscientistsDec 20, 2017 Cambridge Neuroscientists have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) funding to undertake pioneering research that can drive paradigm shifts in their designated fields. Registration is now open for CNS2018!Dec 20, 2017 The 30th Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar will be held on Monday, 12th March 2018 at Robinson College. Registration for “CNS 2018: Mental Plasticity and Development” will open in early January. Mindfulness training reduces stress during exam timeDec 20, 2017 Mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems, concludes a randomised controlled trial carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Caffeine intake linked to impulsivity in problem gamblersDec 15, 2017 In a study published recently in Addictive Behaviours, Dr Samuel Chamberlain from Cambridge's Department of Psychiatry studied caffeine consumption and impulsivity in problem gamblers. Robin Franklin Wins Innovation Prize for Multiple Sclerosis ResearchDec 14, 2017 Professor Robin Franklin to receive the 2017 Barancik Prize for pioneering work to restore function for people with progressive MS. FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence PhD Prize 2018Dec 13, 2017 Did you defend or supervise an outstanding PhD thesis in neuroscience? Maltreated children use more grammatical negationsDec 13, 2017 Maltreated children only differed from non-maltreated peers in their markedly increased use of grammatical negations during spontaneous speech. Congratulations to Dr Karen Ersche on Jacob P Waltezky AwardDec 1, 2017 Dr Karen Ersche receives Jacob P. Waltezky Award for research on cocaine addiction at the recent SfN meeting. MQ funds five pioneering early-career scientists to take on mental illnessNov 29, 2017 Congratulations to Petra Vértes from the Department of Psychiatry on being awarded one of the 2017 MQ fellowships. Restricted Call: Rosetrees Trust Interdisciplinary Prize 2018 for collaborative research between Medicine and either Chemistry or PhysicsNov 9, 2017 Proposals are invited for projects with a value of up to £250,000 over 3 years, which can be used to support any aspect of the proposed research. Scientists identify mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughtsNov 8, 2017 Scientists have identified a key chemical within the ‘memory’ region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts. Sheep are able to recognise human faces from photographsNov 8, 2017 The study is part a series of tests given to the sheep to monitor their cognitive abilities. Terry Jones will speak in Cambridge - Monday 20th NovemberNov 8, 2017 Please find below details for a seminar held by visiting Professor, Terry Jones. The Royal Society Open Meeting – University of Cambridge, 13th November 2017Nov 7, 2017 The Royal Society Research & Impact Evaluation Team is visiting the University of Cambridge on the 13th of November 2017. Information Session regarding Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Fellows ProgramNov 7, 2017 Whether you are interested in opportunities in 2018 or longer-term at the Gates Foundation we encourage you to join us for the presentation followed by a question and answer session. Language Sciences and Tech InnovationNov 7, 2017 The theme of this year's Symposium is the link between research in language sciences and tech innovation Cambridge expert jointly leads international push to reduce global burden of traumatic brain injuryNov 7, 2017 The authors of the Lancet Neurology Commission on TBI set out clinical and research priorities with 12 key messages and recommendations to reduce the global burden of TBI. "Giving up sugar was the worst thing I ever did"Nov 1, 2017 Hisham Ziauddeen discusses sugar in our diets in an interview with Radhika Sanghani for the BBC. 4 labs with open post doc lab positions @ VIB in LeuvenOct 31, 2017 4 labs with open post doc lab positions @ VIB in Leuven Brain surgery revolutionOct 31, 2017 Film: Adel Helmy has started using 3D printed titanium plates to replace parts of patients' skulls. Award of Royal College of Surgeons of England Hunterian ProfessorshipOct 31, 2017 Mr Adel Helmy, University Lecturer Neurosurgery (Department of Clinical Neurosciences), has been awarded the Royal College of Surgeons of England Hunterian Professorship 2017 for his work on Neuroinflammation following Traumatic Brain Injury. Future-proofing Healthcare: NeuroSense - Thursday 2nd November FREEOct 31, 2017 Welcome to Future-proofing Healthcare: NeuroSense, a non-promotional evening, hosted by Roche, to explore the future of Neuroscience through the five senses. Call for Volunteers for Pint of Science 2018Oct 30, 2017 Are you interested in getting the public to engage with science in a fun and interesting way? Do you want to help organise one of the world's largest science festivals? The Gatsby/Wellcome Neuroscience Spring Conference 2018 - CambridgeOct 30, 2017 On behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and The Gatsby/Wellcome Neuroscience Project, we are delighted to announce our second Neuroscience Spring Conference. Success for PNB undergraduate Sarah FlahertyOct 30, 2017 Sarah Flaherty, a PNB undergraduate (2016/2017), has won a Best Student Presentation award at the biennial meeting of the International Colour Vision Society, held in Erlangen, Germany, August 2017. Putting health and wellbeing evidence into policyOct 30, 2017 Sara MacLennan, Head of evidence and analysis at the WhatWorks Wellbeing Centre will talk about how the centre has developed policy and academic networks over the past two years particularly helping to build a ‘culture’ of evidence based policy as well as the mental health and wellbeing agenda within government. Review of a wonderful 'Neural Networks' #NNHD2017Oct 30, 2017 The 6th biennial Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium attracted neuroscientists from within and well beyond Cambridge - all here for #NNHD2017. Cambridge Neuroscience welcomes new clinical Co-DirectorOct 30, 2017 Professor Paul Fletcher will replace Professor Ed Bullmore as Clinical Co-Director of Cambridge Neuroscience. Professor Roger Carpenter ScD (1945-2017)Oct 30, 2017 Professors John Mollon and Bill Harris reflect on the sad passing of Professor Roger Carpenter. Neuronal signal can turn astrocytes neuroprotective - implications for ALSOct 27, 2017 Research groups led by Dr Andras Lakatos at Cambridge and by Dr Rickie Patani at the UCL have discovered a new pathway by which astrocytes can be manipulated to induce the survival of motor neurones. ESRC New Investigator Grants (internal deadline 27 November 2017)Oct 27, 2017 The ESRC have announced their New Investigators scheme. The call is open to high-quality candidates who have a maximum of four years’ postdoctoral experience. Science Café with Professor Roger BarkerOct 26, 2017 Roger will explain how new stem cell therapies are being developed to restore neurological function in conditions such as Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. Complex Brain Networks in Health and DiseaseOct 26, 2017 In this webinar, Professor Ed Bullmore will discuss probing the connections of the adolescent brain with a calculator, using mathematical theory to explore brain wiring with development. 'Selfish brain' wins out when competing with muscle power, study findsOct 24, 2017 New research on our internal trade-off when physical and mental performance are put in direct competition has found that cognition takes less of a hit, suggesting more energy is diverted to the brain than body muscle. Running on autopilot: scientists find important new role for ‘daydreaming’ networkOct 24, 2017 A brain network previously associated with daydreaming has been found to play an important role in allowing us to perform tasks on autopilot. £100,000 translational awards from LifeArc - Call open!Oct 24, 2017 LifeArc is the new name for MRC Technology. Their 'Call for Targets' programme is open until November 14th 2017. Dementia Consortium Call for projects now open!Oct 24, 2017 Could your dementia target benefit from further investment? We provide funding, expertise and resources for promising dementia research. Brain anatomy courses in LondonOct 24, 2017 Details of human brain anatomy and limbic brain anatomy courses in London in November. What next for mental health and wellbeing?Oct 24, 2017 How advances in brain science and artificial intelligence could transform our mental health and wellbeing. Cambridge Neuroscientists part of IMPRiND consortiumOct 19, 2017 Launch of the IMPRiND Consortium to investigate how aggregated proteins contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Appointments to the Councils of UK Research and InnovationOct 19, 2017 Do you want to play a vital role in the UK’s research and innovation system and a key part in creating a new, ground-breaking organisation? Applications for the MRC LMB 2018-entry PhD Programme are now openOct 19, 2017 Every year the LMB International PhD Programme gives 20-30 new graduate students from the UK and all over the world the opportunity to do cutting-edge research. Dr Anne-Laura van Harmelen awarded grant for suicide prevention researchOct 19, 2017 Dr Anne-Laura Van Harmelen has been awarded a grant of £550,000 by mental health charity MQ to research suicide prevention amongst young people. Experts express concerns over infant mental health assessmentOct 18, 2017 Forty world experts on child development and mental health have released a joint statement calling for caution when applying an influential classification for assessing infant mental health and potential cases of abuse. Winner takes all: Success enhances taste for luxury goods, study suggestsOct 18, 2017 What drives people to purchase luxury goods? New research suggests that it may be a sense of being a ‘winner’ – but that contrary to expectations, it is not driven by testosterone. Leprosy turns the immune system against itself, study findsOct 18, 2017 Leprosy hijacks our immune system, turning an important repair mechanism into one that causes potentially irreparable damage to our nerve cells. Studies begin on first Huntington’s disease sheep imported to UKOct 18, 2017 The Cambridge research will be led by Professor Jenny Morton from the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. British Psychological Society Book AwardOct 18, 2017 Congratulations to Professor Barbara Sahakian and Julia Gottwald, winners of the British Psychological Society Book Award in the Popular Science Category for their book, Sex, Lies and Brain Scans: How fMRI Reveals What Really Goes on in Our Minds. Welcome to Professor Mark Johnson, new HOD of PsychologyOct 18, 2017 From October 1st 2017 Prof Mark Johnson is Professor of Experimental Psychology (1931) and Head of the Department of Psychology. Dr Amy Milton awarded Young Scientist Award at EBPSOct 18, 2017 This is a prize given biennially to a scientist under the age of 40 who is "an established investigator in behavioural pharmacology research, who has demonstrated research excellence". Rethinking the concept of autismOct 18, 2017 Professor Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the use and suitability of the term 'disorder' for autism Cambridge researchers recognised at Cambridge International Conference on Mental HealthOct 18, 2017 The Bedfordshire Center for Mental Health Research and the University of Cambridge (BCMHR-CU) hosted the 6th Cambridge International Conference on Mental Health on 20th-22nd September, attracting leading experts in the fields of psychiatry, philosophy and neuroscience. Global collaboration produces largest analysis of brains of patients with trichotillomaniaOct 18, 2017 Researchers at the University of Cambridge, the University of Chicago, Harvard Medical School, the University of Cape Town and the University of Stellenbosch pooled together existing sets of MRI brain scans of trichotillomania patients. Cuts to mental health services putting young people at risk, say expertsOct 18, 2017 Funding cuts and austerity measures are damaging young people’s access to mental health services, with potentially long-term consequences for their mental wellbeing. Seeking Expressions of Interest for UK DRI Programme Leader / UK DRI Fellow PositionsOct 18, 2017 Successful applicants will have relevant expertise and an interest in addressing fundamental questions in neurodegeneration. In particular, the fields of proteostasis, translational control at the synapse, myelin/axon interactions in neuronal health and disease and the biomechanics of brain ageing, all of which are particularly suited to this cross-disciplinary environment are areas we are keen to expand. Inferior- how science got women wrong and the new research that's rewriting the storyOct 17, 2017 On 22nd November, Angela Saini, an award-winning British science journalist and broadcaster, will discuss "Inferior" and the latest research into gender stereotypes, in conversation with Dr Kirstie Whitaker. 1st International Forum on Women’s Brain and Mental HealthOct 17, 2017 Join world experts, patients and caregivers for this interdisciplinary discussion on the role of sex and gender in the treatment of brain and mental diseases. The Evelyn Trust open for applications for their 2017/18 Medical Research Grants schemeOct 17, 2017 The Evelyn Trust is focused on funding medical research projects that have clear clinical impact, that can deliver transformational change, or that can increase inter-disciplinary working. Funding Available - Canadian Networking OpportunityOct 17, 2017 The Canadian Institute For Advanced Research (CIFAR) is launching a Global Call for Ideas for challenge-focused interdisciplinary research collaborations in any area of research. Forthcoming BrainBox Initiative events & OpportunitiesOct 17, 2017 Brought to you by Rogue Resolutions, the BrainBox Initiative provides early career neuroscientists with opportunities to grow, develop and showcase their research. New report on Mental Health & Wellbeing from AHRCOct 17, 2017 A new report, Exploring Mental Health and Wellbeing, published recently by the AHRC highlights the important role that arts and humanities based research can play in helping to address complex issues around mental health and features Cambridge research. Internal Selection - RCUK Innovation Fellowships– Social Science PostdocsOct 17, 2017 The RCUK Innovation Fellowships funding round is now open. Please note that the fellowships must be completed by 31st March 2018. Cross-disciplinary mental health network plus callOct 17, 2017 The research councils are pleased to announce the cross-disciplinary mental health network plus call. PhD studentships in neuroscience and neurologyOct 10, 2017 The studentships, which may be held by clinicians or non-clinicians, provide funding of up to £120,000 for three to four years. Centre for Mathematical Imaging in Healthcare - Imaging ClinicOct 10, 2017 The CMIH & partners host a regular imaging clinic, offering a free, walk in consultation service for imaging related projects. A MEETING OF MINDS: THE BIOLOGY OF MENTAL HEALTHOct 10, 2017 This 'Policy Lates' event, discussing what biology can tell us about mental health and wellbeing, and how it can inform policy making, is being held by the Royal Society of Biologyas part of its celebrations for Biology Week. Internal call - Isaac Newton Trust Early Career Support Scheme for University LecturersOct 5, 2017 As our funding from the Isaac Newton Trust for the Early Career Support Scheme for University Lecturers has been renewed, we would like to alert you to an internal call that we will be advertising within the next couple of weeks. Public Engagement Starter FundOct 4, 2017 This #StarterFund17 scheme is a continuation of the 2016 Public Engagement Seed Fund scheme, one of the activities introduced and supported by the Research Council UK Catalyst Seed Fund. Join CamBRAIN nowOct 4, 2017 CamBRAIN runs a series of events that allow our members to share experiences and build successful networks. Cambridge Enterprise and EPOC's Postdoc Business Plan Competition Grand FinaleOct 4, 2017 Join us to watch the finalists pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges as part of an audience that includes postdocs, senior University members, mentors and investors. David Menon: The incredible, incurable, clinical rationalistOct 4, 2017 The article describes Professor Menon's early life and work as a clinical academic since he was appointed in 1993 as the first Director of the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at Addenbrooke's Hospital. Effectively translating neuroscience for teaching practice: opportunities and next stepsSep 28, 2017 This is the third and final event in the ESRC-funded Educated Brain series, where education, psychology and neuroscience researchers come together with teachers and practitioners to better understand how we learn, and how we can promote learning across the lifespan through policy and practice. Awards and Prizes for Engagement and Research on offer from BNA - nominate now!Sep 27, 2017 The BNA recognises, promotes and supports neuroscientific excellence via a number of prize schemes. CALLING ALL NEUROSCIENTISTS: The BNA would like to know your views!Sep 27, 2017 As the main UK association that represents the interests of neuroscientists in the UK, the BNA works to improve the research environment for scientists working in all fields of neuroscience at labs and institutions across the country. BNA Christmas Symposium 2017 | December 18th 2017 - Last few places!Sep 27, 2017 This year's BNA Christmas Symposium, held in South Quay in Canary Wharf, London, will bring together leading researchers to explore how neurotechnology is shaping both neuroscience research and the wider world around us. 11th FENS Forum of Neuroscience - Berlin 2018Sep 27, 2017 The 11th FENS Forum of Neuroscience will take place in Berlin in July 7-11 2018. Early Registration open now and closes Feb 13th. Winter School on the Neuroscience of ConsciousnessAug 17, 2017 The Azrieli Program in Brain, Mind, and Consciousness at CIFAR is organising a Winter School on the Neuroscience of Consciousness to be held in Montebello Quebec on December 7-10, 2017. Breaking Barriers: Innovations in Bio-Social ResearchAug 15, 2017 This 2 day symposium tackles the challenges and opportunities involved when scientists get out of the lab and take their research "out into the real world!". Restricted Call: Leverhulme Research Centres 2018 (internal deadline 1 October 2017)Aug 7, 2017 The aim of this call is to encourage new approaches that may establish or reshape a field of study and so transform our understanding of a significant contemporary topic. NIHR STROKE RESEARCH WORKSHOP - in CambridgeAug 7, 2017 The first UK Stroke Research Workshop will take place in Cambridge on 11-12 September 2017. This covers all aspects of stroke research from basic science to clinical studies, with a focus on translational science. Four postdoc positions available, Cambridge and PragueAug 3, 2017 Four post-doc positions are available for collaborative projects between the University of Cambridge, University of Leeds and the Institute of Experimental Medicine in Prague. Seeking paid short-term RAs with experience in immunology, oncology, genomics, and neurosciences - £20/hourJul 31, 2017 Dr. Michaël Bikard, from the London Business School is looking for postdoctoral researchers who have experience in immunology, oncology, genomics, and neurosciences to work on comparing and contrasting a set of academic papers (paid position). 6th Cambridge International Conference on Mental Health - 2017Jul 26, 2017 The conference will cover number of topics related to mental health including, ADHD, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Immunopsychiatry, Neuroscientific basis mental illnesses, OCD, Schizophrenia, social, philosophical and artistic contributions, Transcranial magnetic stimulation and users perspectives. Restricted Call: Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical ResearchJul 25, 2017 Applications are now open for the Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research. This competition offers a grant of up to £1.5 million for up to five years for a programme of the highest quality translational research. Congratulations to Professor Barbara Sahakian on election to Fellowship of British AcademyJul 24, 2017 Professor Barbara Sahakian was elected to the fellowship of the British Academy. PhD student wins science writer award for article on sex differences in the brainJul 24, 2017 Julia Gottwald won the Best Student Science Journalist Award for her article entitled 'Does your brain have a sex?' which was published by BlueSci, the Cambridge University Science Magazine, Easter 2016. Innovation & Strategies for Digital Interventions in Mental Health | 31st JULY - 2nd August 2017Jul 24, 2017 The overall aim is to combine psychiatry, digital technology and culture to bring innovative positive change for those seeking mental health support. Neuroscience graduate program in Munich, Germany.Jul 24, 2017 Applications now being taken for PhD progrmme in Munich, with a focus on Circuit Neuroscience. Studies begin on first Huntington’s disease sheep imported to UKJul 18, 2017 Scientists at the University of Cambridge will shortly begin studying sheep that have been genetically modified to carry the mutation that causes Huntington’s disease. Computer-designed antibodies target toxins associated with Alzheimer’s diseaseJul 18, 2017 Researchers at the University of Cambridge have designed antibodies that target the protein deposits in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and stop their production. Genes influence ability to read a person’s mind from their eyesJul 18, 2017 Our DNA influences our ability to read a person’s thoughts and emotions from looking at their eyes, suggests a new study. Why our brain cells may prevent us burning fat when we’re dietingJul 18, 2017 A study carried out in mice may help explain why dieting can be an inefficient way to lose weight: key brain cells act as a trigger to prevent us burning calories when food is scarce. ‘Brain training’ app found to improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairmentJul 18, 2017 A ‘brain training’ game developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia. Cambridge BRAINFest 2017 - report, pictures, evaluation and videoJul 18, 2017 Cambridge BRAINFest 2017 took place from Friday to Sunday (June 23-25), and was a free public festival of brain science, filled with lectures, discussions and exhibits for visitors. Congratulations to Professor Trevor RobbinsJul 18, 2017 Trevor Robbins has been elected to receive the 2017 Goldman-Rakic Award. New research group focused on improving the care of patients with traumatic brain injury in low- and middle-income countries established at the University of CambridgeJul 14, 2017 The Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been funded with £1.78 million in order to establish the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Neurotrauma. Programme Leader Track - Neurobiology @MRC LMB, CambridgeJul 10, 2017 Opportunity to apply for Independent Group Leader position in Neurobiology at MRC LMB in Cambridge. HUMAN BRAIN ANATOMY COURSE | 17-19 July 2017 | LONDONJun 4, 2017 This exciting and popular 3-day programme provides a detailed overview of human brain anatomy presented in a very clear and accessible way. Engineering solutions to traumatic head injuriesJun 4, 2017 Researchers in the Biomechanics Group, in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, have gained deeper understanding into the mechanics of the skull that can lead to better ways to treat patients with traumatic brain injuries. William A Harris - Waddington Medal lecture 2017Apr 28, 2017 Congratulations to Bill Harris on the being awarded the 2017 Waddington Medal. Cambridge Neuroscience at the Hay FestivalApr 28, 2017 For the last nine years the University of Cambridge has been partnering with the Festival to deliver The Cambridge Series which gives a taste of the research being conducted at the University. Naked mole rats can survive without oxygen using plant sugar tacticApr 28, 2017 The subterranean rodents are able to switch to a fructose-based metabolic system previously only observed in plants, a new study reveals Cambridge BRAINFest 23-25 June 2017Apr 28, 2017 Cambridge BRAINFest is a public free festival of brain research that will bring together neuroscientists from across Cambridge to present ground breaking research. Cambridge Networks Day (CNDay) - June 13th 2017Apr 21, 2017 Cambridge Networks Day (CNDay) is a one-day conference bringing together researchers with an interest in complex networks from various departments and institutes in Cambridge and beyond. Scientists discover two repurposed drugs that arrest neurodegeneration in miceApr 21, 2017 A team of scientists who a few years ago identified a major pathway that leads to brain cell death in mice, have now found two drugs that block the pathway and prevent neurodegeneration. MRC Confidence in Concept Funding - Internal call now openApr 21, 2017 The Office for Translational Research is pleased to announce the launch of the 7th call for submissions for the Cambridge MRC Confidence in Concept award scheme. The OCD Brain: how animal research helps us understand a devastating conditionApr 20, 2017 In our series of films, science writer David Adam looks at how research in OCD at Cambridge using animals helps us understand what is happening in the brain – and may lead to better treatments. Cambridge named as a centre for the UK Dementia Research InstituteApr 20, 2017 The University of Cambridge has been announced as one of the centres that will form the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) alongside Cardiff University, the University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London and King’s College London. CamBRAIN Annual Careers Event - May 3 2017 - St John's CollegeApr 20, 2017 Come and join us for CamBRAIN’s Annual Careers Event which will take place on Wednesday, 3rd May at 6pm in St John’s Old Divinity School. Astrocytes Set the Pace of Our Body ClocksApr 4, 2017 In their article published recently, which features on the front cover of Neuron, the Hastings Group describe their findings that astrocytes control sleep/wake cycles. Patients with OCD have difficulty learning when a stimulus is safeMar 7, 2017 People who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are poorer at learning about the safety of a stimulus than healthy volunteers. Wolfram Schultz shares world’s largest neuroscience prize for research on the brain’s reward systemMar 6, 2017 This year, The Brain Prize for 2017 is awarded to Cambridge’s Wolfram Schultz, together with Peter Dayan and Ray Dolan from University College London for their analysis of how the brain recognises and processes reward. Cambridge Memory Meeting 2017 (CAMM2017) | April 20th 2017Mar 1, 2017 The aim of this meeting is to present new data relating to memory research, and to foster new collaborations between academics working across the length and breadth of this field. Cambridge Neurological Society Symposium | March 5th 2017Mar 1, 2017 The Cambridge Neurological Society will hold its annual Symposium on March 5th from 9am-5pm in the Alice Fisher Lecture Theatre and the Deakin Centre. 6th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium | Neural Networks in Health and Disease | 7-8 Sept 2017Feb 9, 2017 Cambridge Neuroscience invite you to 'Neural Networks in Health & Disease' that will take place on the 7th and 8th of September 2017 at West Road Concert Hall, University of Cambridge. Dr Becky Inkster, Public Engagement with Research Award winner 2016Feb 6, 2017 Becky received one of our inaugural Public Engagement with Research Awards last year in a presentation by the Vice-Chancellor. Innovation & Strategies for Digital Interventions in Mental Health 31 July - 2 August 2017Feb 6, 2017 How can psychiatry, social media technology and culture be combined to create positive change for mental health Sex, Lies & Brain Scans - Out Now!Feb 6, 2017 In a new book, Sex, Lies & Brain Scans, the neuroscientists Professor Barbara Sahakian and Julia Gottwald argue that there needs to be an open, public debate about functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI. CamBRAIN Panel Discussion - A Psychedelic Conversation - Tackling the TabooFeb 6, 2017 Join CamBRAIN and a panel of experts to discuss the potential use of psychedelics as a therapy for treating mental illnesses and a tool for understanding the human mind. Trevor Robbins receives Society of Biological Psychiatry 2017 Gold Medal AwardJan 31, 2017 The Society of Biological Psychiatry has announced Professor Trevor Robbins as the recipient of the Society’s 2017 Gold Medal Award. Talk by Prof Vera Gorbunova - Wed April 12 @PharmacologyJan 26, 2017 Prof. Vera Gorbunova will present an overview of her lab's latest findings about the exciting biology of the naked mole-rat. FENS-SfN Summer School on Chemical ModulationJan 25, 2017 Professor Trevor Robbins will chair the FENS-SfN Summer School on Chemical Modulation in Italy. The Brain Conference on Learning, Memory and Synaptic PlasticityJan 25, 2017 This Brain Conference aims to bring together world experts to discuss the major issues in the field. Attend the FENS Regional meeting in PecsJan 25, 2017 Apply for one of the attractive FENS travel grants and attend FRM 2017. EJN Best Publication Award 2017Jan 25, 2017 This biennial personal award of £3000 recognises the best original research article published in EJN over the preceding two-year period. Personality traits linked to differences in brain structureJan 25, 2017 Neuroscientists looked at differences in the brain cortical anatomy and related these changes to the Big Five personality traits. Submission of Symposium and Workshop Proposals - Extended until March 8th!Jan 24, 2017 The Programme Committee will establish the scientific programme of the FENS Forum 2018 on the basis of proposals from scientists from all over the world and all areas of neuroscience research. Check the List of Themes for FENS Forum 2018 and submit your proposal. Patients recovering from depression show improvements in memory from the drug modafinilJan 19, 2017 Modafinil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy, can improve memory in patients recovering from depression. Teenagers who access mental health services see significant improvementsJan 19, 2017 Young people with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression later in their adolescence than those with equivalent difficulties who do not receive treatment. Public Engagement training - PhDs and Post DocsJan 17, 2017 Read on for details of interesting and exciting new public engagement courses running this term. These courses are for PhD students and post-docs in the Schools of Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences only. Research Assistant x 2 - Drosophila Connectomics Initiative (Fixed Term)Jan 9, 2017 Two research assistant posts are available in the newly established Drosophila connectomics group headed by Greg Jefferis and Matthias Landgraf. Research Associate - Drosophila connectomics group (Fixed Term)Jan 9, 2017 One research associate post is available in the newly established Drosophila connectomics group headed by Greg Jefferis and Matthias Landgraf in the Department of Zoology. Limbic Brain Anatomy Course | 3-4 April 2017Jan 6, 2017 This exciting and popular 2-day course focuses on the the anatomy of the “limbic” brain. Latest newsYou are viewing the news archive. Read the latest news |