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December 3, 2020
Construction progresses on neuroscience research building
Project will be the largest in School of Medicine’s history.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
December 2, 2020
Fitzpatrick named a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Imaging Scientist
Award supports developing imaging methods, enhancing training at School of Medicine.
National Leaders
November 24, 2020
AAAS names 7 Washington University faculty as 2020 fellows
Four of the newly named fellows are School of Medicine faculty.
Medical Campus & Community
November 2, 2020
New insight into how brain neurons influence choices
Effort could aid study of addiction, eating disorders, other neuropsychiatric conditions that involve faulty decision-making.
News Release
October 15, 2020
Neuroscientist Ponce named a 2020 Packard fellow
One of only 20 nationwide to achieve this honor.
News Release
September 29, 2020
Kerschensteiner honored for work with neural circuits, visual system
Lauded by Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
National Leaders
August 19, 2020
New center to explore brain, immune system connections
Discoveries will aid efforts to develop immune therapies for neurological diseases.
News Release
June 12, 2020
Scientists map how human retinal cells relay information to brain
Study may advance understanding of eye diseases involving retina.
News Release
May 8, 2020
Flies sleep when need arises to adapt to new situations
Study in fruit flies may shed light on sleep as an evolutionary tool.
News Release
April 3, 2020
Richards named head of neuroscience
Recognized for expertise in brain’s formation and wiring, developmental disorders.
News Release
March 6, 2020
Washington University to break ground on major neuroscience research hub
New construction will inspire discovery, collaboration, faculty recruitment at School of Medicine.
News Release, Video
February 24, 2020
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation awards grants to five researchers
January 6, 2020
Fitzpatrick elected to microscopy society governing council
Noted for his expertise in cellular imaging, 3D microscopy.
National Leaders
November 13, 2019
Kipnis named BJC Investigator
Leader in groundbreaking research on interaction of brain and immune system to join faculty.
News Release
July 9, 2019
Right brain, left brain: Tapping the brain’s capacity to rewire itself
A physician's creative quest primes the world for a neuroprosthetics revolution.
Outlook Magazine
May 3, 2019
Physical therapy association honors Earhart
Named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow, the group's highest honor.
National Leaders
May 3, 2019
Neuroscientists peer into the mind’s eye
Source: NPR Science Friday
May 2, 2019
AI evolved creepy images to please a monkey’s brain
Source: The Atlantic
April 18, 2019
Kepecs named BJC investigator
Will join neuroscience and psychiatry departments.
News Release
March 18, 2019
Kefalov receives Bressler Prize for vision research
Recognized for contributions to advancements in understanding vision loss .
National Leaders
March 13, 2019
Blunting pain’s emotional component
Blocking a type of opioid receptor restores motivation.
News Release
February 19, 2019
Yi awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
Neuroscientist recognized for work on autism spectrum disorders.
National Leaders
December 10, 2018
Regrowing damaged nerves hinges on shutting down key genes
Injured neurons temporarily revert to immature state.
News Release
October 15, 2018
Bonni, Diamond elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.
News Release