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Office of Neuroscience Research

The field of Neuroscience at Washington University has a long and rich history.  From the nobel-prize winning insights of Rita Levi-Montalcini and Viktor Hamburger on formation and development of the nervous sytem, through development of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging, to current innovations in detection and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, Washington University has remained among the preeminent institutions for Neuroscience Research.

Through these years of nervous system exploration, the field has evolved and expanded to include diverse sub-disciplines such as imaging, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, and genetics.  Moreover, collaborative and interdisciplinary research, common at Washington University, has brought Neuroscience Research into an increasing number of laboratories.  The Office of Neuroscience Research provides a starting point for investigators, generous supporters, recruits, and others seeking additional information about the Washington University Neuroscience Community.

The Office of Neuroscience Research is sponsored by the McDonnell Center for Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, the McDonnell Center for Systems Neuroscience, and the Department of Neurology. 

Today's Events (Friday, May 24, 2013)
8:00 AM
Neurology Grand Rounds: Alan Pestronk (WUSTL Neurology), Brian Sommerville (WUSTL Neurology) -- "The Origins of Neurology: Tales from Texts (1530 to 1890)"
9:15 AM
Ben Abelson Memorial Lecture: James Olson (University of Washington) -- "Brain Cancer and Mental Health Disorders Drug Discovery and Development"
12:00 PM
Physical Therapy Seminar: Diana Parra (WUSTL Physical Therapy) --
"Translating the evidence from research to physical activity promotion policy: Lessons from Brazil"
 
4:00 PM
Genetics Seminar: Bogdan Beirowski (Milbrandt lab), David Mayhew (Mitra Lab) -- Bogdan Beirowski, "LKB1, an obligatory regulator of Schwann cell metabolism, is crucial for non-cell autonomous support of sensory axons"
David Mayhew, "Recording the transcriptional regulation of neuronal differentiation"
4:00 PM5:00 PM