This next workshop series of 2021 will bring together non-invasive neuroimaging tool developers, neuroscientists, engineers, and industry partners to discuss emerging tools and pathways for disseminating current imaging technologies. Please join us on Feb. 18 and 19, and March 9-11!
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Upcoming Workshops on Non-Invasive Imaging Technologies
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Upcoming Workshops on Tissue Quality and Pipeline for the Human Brain Census
In the second of several planned for 2021, these workshops – co-hosted by the NIH BRAIN Initiative and the NIH Blueprint – will bring together experts to explore emerging questions on the upcoming ramp-up of the NIH BRAIN Initiative’s cell census and atlas-ing efforts. Please join us on Feb. 9-11, 2021!
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Upcoming Workshops on Brain Connectivity to Map Mammalian Circuitry at Scale
The first of many planned for 2021, these workshops – co-hosted by the NIH BRAIN Initiative and Department of Energy (DOE) – will bring together experts to discuss neural circuit mapping, connectomics, and challenges in whole-brain mapping. Please join us on Feb. 5 and 17, and March 5, 17, and 31!
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BRAIN Publication Roundup – January 2021
Creating a 3D atlas of nerve innervation in the pancreas…Instinct and experience drive the cortical plasticity needed for maternal behavior…A new central amygdala fear circuit…Shedding light on visual discrimination circuits in primates….
Scientists create a whole-organ 3D atlas of pancreatic nerve fibers in diabetes
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Upcoming January Meetings for the NIH BRAIN Initiative Neuroethics and Multi-Council Working Groups
Please join us for two virtual NIH BRAIN Initiative meetings on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 and Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Videocast will be available for the BRAIN Neuroethics Working Group meeting and for the open session of the BRAIN Multi-Council Working Group meeting.
Neuroethics Working Group meeting – Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Increase to Funds and Anticipated Awards for BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network (BICCN) Scalable Technologies and Tools
A recently issued Notice (NOT-MH-21-155) increases the available funds and anticipated number of awards for the notice of funding opportunity BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network (BICCN) Scalable Technologies and Tools for Brain Cell Census (RFA-MH-21-140).
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Imaging neural activity in tethered flying flies identifies brain regions that respond to visual stimuli only during flight
Research in Drosophila reveals context-dependent visual responses in a brain region thought to be involved in navigation during flight
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Resources From BRAIN Toolmakers Now on BRAIN Initiative Alliance Website
The BRAIN Initiative Alliance (BIA) website now offers a section for Toolmakers’ Resources, including the first issue of a new Toolmakers Newsletter, which features information about BRAIN Initiative tools, tech, and theories. Talk to BRAIN Initiative Toolmakers at the BIA Social today!
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The NIH BRAIN Initiative at SfN’s Global Connectome Virtual Event on January 11-13, 2021
Please join us next week for a host of BRAIN Initiative activities at the Society for Neuroscience virtual event, including socials, posters, a virtual booth, and a chance to chat with BRAIN staff.
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Congress Passes Budget Bill: NIH BRAIN Initiative Receives $60M in Additional Funds for Fiscal Year 2021
A message to the community from Dr. John Ngai, Director of the NIH BRAIN Initiative.
Dear BRAIN Community,
- Neuroscience News