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Carney Institute for Brain Science

Accelerating the pace of scientific discovery about the brain and helping to find treatments and therapies for some of the world’s most devastating diseases.

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With Ritalin and similar medications, the brain focuses on benefits instead of costs of work, study finds

March 19, 2020

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Study delves into the neural basis of why autism often causes hypersensitivity to touch, sound

March 23, 2020

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Perspective: Loss of smell and the COVID-19 pandemic

April 2, 2020

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Upcoming Events

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Apr

3

CANCELED: CANCELLED- Neurocritical Care Conference

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Rhode Island Hospital
Apr

3

CANCELED: Cancelled- Neurocritical Care Conference

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Rhode Island Hospital
Apr

3

CANCELED: Cancelled- Neurocritical Care Conference

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Rhode Island Hospital
Apr

6

Faculty Search Seminar - Antonio Fernandez-Ruiz, Ph.D.

2:00pm
Apr

7

CANCELED: CANCELLED- Neurocritical Care Conference

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Rhode Island Hospital
Apr

8

Neurology Grand Rounds

8:00am - 9:30am

Rhode Island Hospital

Community Spotlight

Faculty

‘Teaching Powerhouse:’ Linden wins educator of the year award

Monica Linden

Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience

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Areas of Research

Neurobiology of Cells and Circuits

Probing the foundations of the nervous system from development to degeneration

Cognition and Behavior

Understanding decision making, emotion, memory and attention

Computation in Brain and Mind

Deciphering information flow in the brain

Neuroengineering and Neurotechnology

Building better tools to aid the brain

Discoveries in brain science will dramatically reshape human capabilities, and Brown will be a leader in this critical endeavor.

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