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NIH seeks public input on proposed updates to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy as part of larger push towards data sharing

NIH issues Request for Information on Genomic Data Sharing Policy update by February 28th, 2022, as it strives to maintain balance between confidentiality and maximizing scientific advances from human genomic data.

Moving towards a new era of data sharing at NIH 

  • Neuroscience Grants and Funding
  • Neuroscience News

BRAIN re-issues funding opportunities to investigate neural circuit function at cellular resolution and sub-second timescales

Two NOFOs that fall under the umbrella of the BRAIN Understanding Circuits program are being re-issued with a new PEDP requirement. 

  • Neuroscience Grants and Funding

January 2022 NIH BRAIN Initiative Neuroethics and Multi-Council Working Group meetings

Last month, members of the NIH BRAIN Initiative Neuroethics Working Group (NEWG) and Multi-Council Working Group (MCWG) discussed ethical challenges in implanted neural device research in humans, a new concept for funding, and more. 

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Registration now open for 8th annual BRAIN Initiative Meeting

Please join us on June 21-22 at the BRAIN Initiative’s 8th annual meeting and help us build a dynamic and collaborative BRAIN research community through your attendance and symposia submissions.

The 8th Annual BRAIN Initiative Meeting: Open Science, New Tools is now open for registration! We are thrilled to announce that our plenary speakers include:  

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From the BRAIN Director: New Perspectives

More than two years into a global pandemic, we’ve all had to figure out new ways of living and working. For many, including myself, days of the week and months of the year have seemingly blended together into one continuous blur. I remember, just after COVID-19 hit, trying to find a way to navigate this absurdly strange time warp with one of my enduring passions: photography.

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NIH launches first phase of $9.8 million competition to accelerate development of neuromodulation therapies

The initial phase of the competition aims to attract eligible participants to submit innovative proposals on target neuromodulation therapies.

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Upcoming NIH BRAIN Initiative Neuroethics and Multi-Council Working Group Meetings

Please join us for two virtual NIH BRAIN Initiative meetings next Monday and Tuesday. Videocast will be available for the open meeting sessions.

Neuroethics Working Group Meeting – Monday, January 24, 2022

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Blueprint MedTech and BRAIN issue a notice and upcoming Q&A webinar on funding opportunity for translational neurotechnology

The notice encourages BRAIN applicants to apply to the NIH Blueprint MedTech program’s funding opportunities aimed at accelerating the translation of early stage neurotechnologies to first-in-human studies.  

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NIH BRAIN Initiative Director outlines new era of transformative projects in Cell commentary

BRAIN Initiative Director Dr John Ngai provides a Leading Edge overview of three ambitious “BRAIN 2.0 transformative projects” – a comprehensive human brain cell atlas project, the BRAIN microconnectivity project, and the precision access to brain cell types project – which promise to revolutionize how researchers study the brain.

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  • Neuroscience Research and Technology

Upcoming webinar on funding opportunity to support resource dissemination and integration

The NIH BRAIN Initiative is hosting an informational webinar to discuss the aims and features of the Research Resource Grants for Technology Integration and Dissemination (RFA-NS-22-011).  

  • Neuroscience Grants and Funding