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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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Neurons from patient blood cells enable researchers to test treatments for genetic brain disease

February 10, 2021

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Why even try? Using brain science to answer one of life’s biggest questions

February 16, 2021

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Brown physician-scholar continues to play key role in the most significant Alzheimer’s research

March 19, 2021

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Upcoming Events

Apr
15
Pathobiology Seminar: Derrick Sek Tong Ong, Ph.D.
10:00am
Virtual event
Apr
15
Perception and Action Seminar Series
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Apr
15
NSGP Virtual Seminar: Carol Mason, PhD; Columbia University
4:00pm
Apr
16
CCV Office Hours
10:00am - 12:00pm
Apr
16
Addressing Disparities in Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Black Adults
12:00pm
Apr
16
The assay of spatial cognition in rodent models of pediatric encephalopathy
12:15pm - 1:15pm
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Community Spotlight

Undergraduate

Investigating neurotechnology in addiction and Parkinson’s disease

Priya Bhanot

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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

Computational Brain Science

Deciphering information flow in the brain

Neuroengineering and Neurotechnology

Building better tools to aid the brain

Alzheimer’s Disease

Advancing knowledge and treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

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

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