Latest newsMore newsTourettes Action - Conference, funding and clinical consultation sessionsApr 19, 2018 Tourettes Action works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is the leading support and research charity for people with tics or Tourette Syndrome and their families. Postdoc Business Plan Competition 2018 - Launch night 2 MayApr 19, 2018 Cambridge Enterprise and the Entrepreneurial Postdocs of Cambridge shall be hosting a launch event on Wednesday 2nd May (6-8pm) for the 2018 Postdoc Business Plan Competition at the Postdoc Centre on Mill Lane. Restricted call: ESRC Large Grants competition 2018 (internal deadline 10th May 2018)Apr 19, 2018 The aim of this call is to fund proposals for standard research projects, large-scale surveys, infrastructure projects, and for methodological developments in any area of the social sciences. Management of traumatic brain injury: current best practice - June 15th 2018Apr 17, 2018 This meeting will provide state of the art management of all stages of the patient’s pathway from the pre-hospital scene, to the emergency department, intensive care and rehabilitation. HBP International Conferences - What is the quest of consciousness?Apr 17, 2018 The conference will bring together the latest trends, insights and ideas from some of the leading researchers and thinkers on consciousness. CamBRAIN Careers event - May 2nd 2018Apr 17, 2018 CamBRAIN is holding an careers evening to hear from a range of professionals who have used their neuroscience degree to excel n a variety of different fields. Restricted call: NYAS-Takeda 2019 Innovators in Science Award (internal deadline 09 May 2018)Apr 17, 2018 The New York Academy of Sciences and Takeda Corporation have opened nominations for the 2019 Innovators in Science Award, in the field of Regenerative Medicine. Chinese and British neuroscientists discuss latest research in ShanghaiApr 6, 2018 Trevor Robbins and Barbara Sahakian shared the latest developments in their research fields during the First Shanghai-Cambridge Workshop on Cognitive Neuroscience at Fudan University in Shanghai. Cambridge Memory Meeting 2018 | May 11th 2018Apr 6, 2018 The annual Cambridge Memory meeting will take place at the MRC CBSU on Friday, May 11th 2018. DPUK Annual Conference 2018: Using the power of cohortsApr 4, 2018 Register now for this free one-day conference. Attendees will develop an in-depth knowledge of DPUK's ground-breaking Data Portal, Clinical Studies Register and multicentre experimental medicine activity. Cambridge Imaging Festival 2018Mar 28, 2018 The date has been announced for the 2018 Cambridge Imaging Festival. It will be held in the CRUK lecture theatre, Cambridge, and will be held on the Tuesday 15th May 2018. Alzheimer’s researchers win world’s top brain research prizeMar 6, 2018 The 2018 Brain Prize is awarded to Michel Goedert (MRC LMB, Cambridge), Bart De Strooper (London and Leuven), Christian Haass (Munich) and John Hardy (London) for their groundbreaking research on the genetic and molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease. Study in mice suggests personalised stem cell treatment may offer relief for progressive MSFeb 23, 2018 Scientists have shown in mice that skin cells re-programmed into brain stem cells, transplanted into the central nervous system, help reduce inflammation and may be able to help repair damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS). Claudia Pama launches campaign calling on research bodies to introduce proper sick pay provisionFeb 14, 2018 Claudia Pama launches campaign calling on research bodies to introduce proper sick pay provision. UK Stroke Research Meeting 11th – 12th September 2018Feb 12, 2018 The meeting is aimed at stroke researchers (both clinical and basic science), as well as those who might be interested in carrying out stroke research in the future, from medical student to junior Consultant/Senior Lecturer. Nominations for the "2019 Breakthrough Prize" - Funder's deadline 30 April 2018Feb 6, 2018 Up to four 2019 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences ($3 million each) will be awarded to individuals who have made transformative advances in understanding living systems and extending human life. Healthy volunteers wanted for paid Smartphone Psychology studyFeb 5, 2018 Healthy volunteers WANTED for a paid research study at the University of Cambridge Write/Blog for Psychology TodayFeb 5, 2018 The Psychology Today website is inviting Cambridge Neuroscience members to join its expanding community of bloggers. BNA2019: Symposia and workshops - call for submissions now open!Feb 2, 2018 The largest event of its kind throughout Europe in 2019, the British Neuroscience Association in collaboration with Neuroscience Ireland and the British Society for Neuroendocrinology as Festival Partner is excited to be bringing the international Festival of Neuroscience to Dublin, a city of culture, excitement and neuroscience! Write for The ConversationFeb 1, 2018 Would you be interested in writing for The Conversation and increasing the reach of your research? Advances in brain imaging settle debate over spread of key protein in Alzheimer’sJan 12, 2018 In a study published recently in the journal Brain, a team led by scientists describe using a combination of imaging techniques how patterns of tau relate to the wiring of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. Ferblanc charity seeks applications for neurological research grantsJan 12, 2018 The trustees of the charity Ferblanc seek applications for grants from any individual or institution conducting neurological research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure across a variety of disorders. My Amazing Brain: Richard's War - Horizon | Feb 5th @ 21:00Feb 2, 2018 Horizon (Monday Feb 5th @ 21:00) follows the story of Richard Gray and his remarkable recovery from a life-changing catastrophic stroke. Can we prevent mental illness? Understanding risk and resilienceJan 19, 2018 How can support from family and friends increase resilience against mental illness? Dr Anne Laura van Harmelen explains in new @MQMentalHealth blog 11th FENS Forum of Neuroscience - Berlin 2018Sep 27, 2017 The 11th FENS Forum of Neuroscience will take place in Berlin in July 7-11 2018. Early Registration open now and closes Feb 13th. Study of learning and memory problems in OCD helps young people unlock their potential at schoolFeb 5, 2018 Almost 90% of young OCD patients have problems at school, home, or socially; with difficulties doing homework and concentrating at school being the two most common problems. 2nd International Conference on Sleep Spindling and Related PhenomenaJan 18, 2018 The 2nd International Conference on Sleep Spindling and Related Phenomena will take place between May 24-26, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary. Mindfulness training reduces stress during exam timeDec 20, 2017 Mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems, concludes a randomised controlled trial carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge. New year accolades for Cambridge NeuroscientistsJan 12, 2018 Congratulations to all of our neuroscientists whose work has been recognised. Schrödinger at 75—The Future of BiologyJan 12, 2018 Early bird registration is now available for this unique event! Internal funding opportunity: EPSRC IAA Postdoctoral PlacementsJan 12, 2018 This funding is available to allow EPSRC-funded postdocs to take up short-term placements in a partner organisation in industry, the public sector or third sector (not at other Universities). Psychosis incidence highly variable internationallyJan 12, 2018 Rates of psychosis can be close to eight times higher in some regions compared to others, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL, King’s College London and the University of Cambridge. Congratulations to Professor Ian Goodyer OBEJan 12, 2018 Ian Goodyer, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, was made an OBE for his services to Psychiatry Research this year. New brain mapping technique highlights relationship between connectivity and IQJan 12, 2018 A new and relatively simple technique for mapping the wiring of the brain has shown a correlation between how well connected an individual’s brain regions are and their intelligence. Dr Dervila Glynn awarded BNA 2017 Public Engagement of Neuroscience award.Jan 12, 2018 Dr Dervila Glynn was awarded the British Neuroscience Association 2017 Public Engagement of Neuroscience award. Selected Awards and Honours to Cambridge Neuroscience members in 2017Dec 21, 2017 What a year it has been - details of selected awards and honors presented to members of Cambridge Neuroscience in 2017. Three Cambridge neurosurgeons appointed to leadership positions in the World Federation of Neurosurgical SocietiesDec 21, 2017 hree Cambridge neurosurgeons from the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences were appointed to leadership positions in the WFNS after its recent world congress. ERC Awards for Cambridge NeuroscientistsDec 20, 2017 Cambridge Neuroscientists have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) funding to undertake pioneering research that can drive paradigm shifts in their designated fields. A successful BNA for Cambridge NeuroscienceDec 20, 2017 Cambridge Neuroscience were very well represented at the BNA Christmas symposium with both talks and prizes! Cambridge Neuroscience takes on Tomorrow's World!Dec 20, 2017 How will we care for, treat and use our minds over the coming decades? Watch BBC Tomorrow's World Live recorded at the Glasgow Science Centre. co presented by Cambridge Neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow. STEM: time to ditch the acronym and focus on inspiring the next generationDec 20, 2017 Dr Hannah Critchlow recently attended Roche's GenerationeXt event 2017; an event that aims to inspire kids aged 16-18 about careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Genetics study adds further evidence that education reduces risk of Alzheimer’s diseaseDec 20, 2017 The theory that education protects against Alzheimer’s disease has been given further weight by new research from the lab of Hugh Markus. Eye contact with your baby helps synchronise your brainwavesDec 20, 2017 Making eye contact with an infant makes adults’ and babies’ brainwaves ‘get in sync’ with each other – which is likely to support communication and learning. Caffeine intake linked to impulsivity in problem gamblersDec 15, 2017 In a study published recently in Addictive Behaviours, Dr Samuel Chamberlain from Cambridge's Department of Psychiatry studied caffeine consumption and impulsivity in problem gamblers. Robin Franklin Wins Innovation Prize for Multiple Sclerosis ResearchDec 14, 2017 Professor Robin Franklin to receive the 2017 Barancik Prize for pioneering work to restore function for people with progressive MS. Maltreated children use more grammatical negationsDec 13, 2017 Maltreated children only differed from non-maltreated peers in their markedly increased use of grammatical negations during spontaneous speech. Congratulations to Dr Karen Ersche on Jacob P Waltezky AwardDec 1, 2017 Dr Karen Ersche receives Jacob P. Waltezky Award for research on cocaine addiction at the recent SfN meeting. MQ funds five pioneering early-career scientists to take on mental illnessNov 29, 2017 Congratulations to Petra Vértes from the Department of Psychiatry on being awarded one of the 2017 MQ fellowships. Sheep are able to recognise human faces from photographsNov 8, 2017 The study is part a series of tests given to the sheep to monitor their cognitive abilities. Scientists identify mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughtsNov 8, 2017 Scientists have identified a key chemical within the ‘memory’ region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts. Cambridge expert jointly leads international push to reduce global burden of traumatic brain injuryNov 7, 2017 The authors of the Lancet Neurology Commission on TBI set out clinical and research priorities with 12 key messages and recommendations to reduce the global burden of TBI. "Giving up sugar was the worst thing I ever did"Nov 1, 2017 Hisham Ziauddeen discusses sugar in our diets in an interview with Radhika Sanghani for the BBC. Professor Roger Carpenter ScD (1945-2017)Oct 30, 2017 Professors John Mollon and Bill Harris reflect on the sad passing of Professor Roger Carpenter. Cambridge Neuroscience welcomes new clinical Co-DirectorOct 30, 2017 Professor Paul Fletcher will replace Professor Ed Bullmore as Clinical Co-Director of Cambridge Neuroscience. Review of a wonderful 'Neural Networks' #NNHD2017Oct 30, 2017 The 6th biennial Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium attracted neuroscientists from within and well beyond Cambridge - all here for #NNHD2017. Award of Royal College of Surgeons of England Hunterian ProfessorshipOct 31, 2017 Mr Adel Helmy, University Lecturer Neurosurgery (Department of Clinical Neurosciences), has been awarded the Royal College of Surgeons of England Hunterian Professorship 2017 for his work on Neuroinflammation following Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain surgery revolutionOct 31, 2017 Film: Adel Helmy has started using 3D printed titanium plates to replace parts of patients' skulls. Cambridge BRAINFest 2017 - report, pictures, evaluation and videoJul 18, 2017 Cambridge BRAINFest 2017 took place from Friday to Sunday (June 23-25), and was a free public festival of brain science, filled with lectures, discussions and exhibits for visitors. Join Cambridge NeuroscienceOct 21, 2015 New principal investigators, post docs and students are invited to join Cambridge Neuroscience. Neuronal signal can turn astrocytes neuroprotective - implications for ALSOct 27, 2017 Research groups led by Dr Andras Lakatos at Cambridge and by Dr Rickie Patani at the UCL have discovered a new pathway by which astrocytes can be manipulated to induce the survival of motor neurones. Running on autopilot: scientists find important new role for ‘daydreaming’ networkOct 24, 2017 A brain network previously associated with daydreaming has been found to play an important role in allowing us to perform tasks on autopilot. 'Selfish brain' wins out when competing with muscle power, study findsOct 24, 2017 New research on our internal trade-off when physical and mental performance are put in direct competition has found that cognition takes less of a hit, suggesting more energy is diverted to the brain than body muscle. Cambridge Neuroscientists part of IMPRiND consortiumOct 19, 2017 Launch of the IMPRiND Consortium to investigate how aggregated proteins contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Rethinking the concept of autismOct 18, 2017 Professor Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the use and suitability of the term 'disorder' for autism Forthcoming BrainBox Initiative events & OpportunitiesOct 17, 2017 Brought to you by Rogue Resolutions, the BrainBox Initiative provides early career neuroscientists with opportunities to grow, develop and showcase their research. Join CamBRAIN nowOct 4, 2017 CamBRAIN runs a series of events that allow our members to share experiences and build successful networks. More newsYou can also view the news archive |