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Topic: Neuroscience Department

October 8, 2018
Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movement
Source: The Scientist
August 28, 2018
Washington People: Robyn Klein
Neuroimmunologist promotes diversity in science.
Washington People
August 22, 2018
Lasers help fight deadly brain tumors
Therapy increases survival in grim diagnosis.
News Release
August 14, 2018
Before It Begins
Family, researchers team up to cure — or even prevent — Alzheimer’s disease.
Outlook Magazine
July 11, 2018
Rubin recognized by Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation
Honored for research, patient care.
National Leaders
June 13, 2018
Loeb Teaching Fellows announced
Allen, Bauernfeind, Punch awarded fellowships for 2018-20.
Medical Campus & Community
May 15, 2018
Medical students honor body donors
Donors help to advance medical education, research.
Medical Campus & Community
April 27, 2018
Bruchas receives Rising Star Award
Penn's Mahoney Institute honors anesthesiology professor for neuroscience research.
National Leaders
April 23, 2018
Gereau chosen for Pain Society fellowship
Program focuses on communication, advocacy for pain care.
National Leaders
April 18, 2018
Brain scans may help diagnose neurological, psychiatric disorders
Study shows that brain networks reliably track individuals over time.
News Release
March 29, 2018
Slow, steady waves keep brain humming
Such rhythmic waves linked to state of consciousness.
News Release
February 19, 2018
LEAP Inventor Challenge awards five Washington University research teams
Funding will help researchers turn ideas into commercially viable products and services.
Medical Campus & Community
February 5, 2018
Altering Huntington’s disease patients’ skin cells into brain cells sheds light on disorder
Reprogrammed brain cells exhibit 'symptoms' of fatal disease.
News Release
February 1, 2018
Winner: 3-D movie starring lung’s blood vessel network
BioArt competition celebrates beauty of science.
Medical Campus & Community
January 22, 2018
Holy named Wolff Professor of Neuroscience
Recognized for illuminating neural circuits underlying behavior.
News Release
January 11, 2018
Memory loss from West Nile virus may be preventable
Study in mice paves way to treatments.
News Release
December 15, 2017
Van Essen receives Glass Brain Award
Recognized for lifetime achievement in mapping brain connections.
National Leaders
December 12, 2017
Medical School faculty named to National Academy of Inventors
Achilefu, Holtzman, Leuthardt honored for innovation.
News Release
December 5, 2017
Obituary: Arthur D. Loewy, professor of anatomy and neuroscience, 74
Studied how the brain regulates bodily functions.
Obituaries
November 2, 2017
In autism, too many brain connections may be at root of condition
Learning, social issues may reflect neuronal miscommunication.
News Release
November 1, 2017
Penny-wise, pound-foolish decisions explained by neurons’ firing
Spending decisions influenced by adaptation in neural circuits.
News Release
October 2, 2017
Making the invisible visible
Imaging center brings the science of life to light.
Outlook Magazine
September 21, 2017
Clues to ancient past: baby mummy, dinosaur skulls scanned
Detailed images aid efforts to learn about ancient Egyptian life, dinosaur brain development.
News Release, Photo Gallery
September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
News Release