Office of Neuroscience Research

Welcome to the Office of Neuroscience Research!

The ONR connects the Washington University Neuroscience Community across our departments, graduate programs and campuses, and informs those who want to know more about our research on brain development and brain function, as well as brain disorders and potential therapies. Explore these pages to learn about upcoming events, research opportunities, highlights of our progress, and more.

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Upcoming Neuroscience Events

03

Oct

Bioinformatics (BFX) Workshop: Jason Walker (WashU McDonnell Genome Institute) – “DNA Alignment tools and formats”

October 3, 2022

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Mid-Campus Center (MCC) 11504 (11th floor conference room; Medical Campus)

03

Oct

VIRTUAL Hope Center/Neurology Monday Noon Seminar: Carla Yuede (WashU Psychiatry) – “Stress as a risk factor for sex-dependent differences in Alzheimer’s disease”

October 3, 2022

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Zoom conference

03

Oct

Psychological and Brain Sciences Graduate Professional Development: Amy Heath-Carpentier (WashU Career Center)

October 3, 2022

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Somers Family Hall 216 (Danforth Campus)

03

Oct

HYBRID IDDRC Seminar: Christina Gurnett (WashU Neurology), Joseph Dougherty (WashU Genetics) – “State of The IDDRC@WUSTL”

October 3, 2022

4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Zoom/McDonnell Sciences 928 (Medical Campus)

04

Oct

HYBRID Kaplan Lecture: Nancy McWilliams (Rutgers University) – “What Are the Vital Signs of Overall Mental Health?”

October 4, 2022

9:00 am – 10:15 am

Zoom/Moore Auditorium (Medical Campus, North Building)

04

Oct

Hope Center Axon Injury and Repair Group: Mark Rutherford (WashU Otolaryngology) – “Selective glutamate receptor antagonism suppresses excitotoxicity in cochlear nerve fibers to prevent effects of noise trauma while maintaining hearing function”

October 4, 2022

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Farrell LTC 205 (Medical Campus)

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