NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research: News and Events

Events

Two events related to dementia research are coming up at NIH. May 1-2, 2013, NINDS and NIA are co-sponsoring a workshop, “Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias: Research Challenges and Opportunities.” On May 8, Dr. Ronald C. Petersen, a leading expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, will present “Neuroimaging and Biomarkers: How Early Can We Diagnose Alzheimer’s?” at NIA’s Robert N. Butler Memorial Lecture.

Brain wiring a no-brainer?
March 29, 2012
New data from the Human Connectome Project reveal that the complex pathways connecting different brain regions seem to follow a surprisingly simple gridlike pattern. More
Cre driver mice: A versatile resource for studying brain circuit development
December 7, 2011
Cre driver mice – in which genes can be manipulated in specific cells and time periods – are serving as powerful research tools. A new report illustrates how such mice, available from the Cre Driver Network, are being used to explore neuronal function and development. More