Share your science! Symposia submissions are now open for the hybrid 10th Annual BRAIN Initiative Conference scheduled for June 16-18, 2024, in Bethesda, MD. Be a part of discussions exploring the exciting scientific developments, new directions, and collaborations that have grown out of a decade of BRAIN.
The two virtual workshops, taking place on November 8 and November 21, will provide opportunities to learn more about FlyWire, a human-AI collaboration for reconstructing the full brain connectome of Drosophila. Registration is now open.
A new detailed summary is available for a workshop held in July on the ethics of sharing human brain data, including recaps from panel presentations from researchers, ethicists, and research participants.
Dr. Linda Amarante is a current F32 award recipient who used the funding opportunity to better understand the corticostriatal pathway. The F32 funding opportunity supports the research training of promising postdoctorates early in their postdoctoral training period.
A team of BRAIN researchers reveal a new brain region, the Rolandic Motor Association area, that contributes to body movement and might have an essential role in coordinated complex behaviors.
A team of BRAIN researchers make progress in understanding the role of facial expressions in processing speech. These insights provide a potential roadmap to developing new treatments for patients with difficulty understanding language.
The annual BRAIN Initiative meeting continues to foster and build relationships within the BRAIN community and explores the latest developments in neuroscience research. It also helps identify potential collaborations and research considerations.
In a recent paper published in Neuron, a collaborative team of neuroethics experts highlight key ethical considerations surrounding continuing trial responsibilities for implantable neural devices and provide points to consider for researchers and others working in this space.
