Revolutionary Neuroscience Technique Slated for Human Clinical Trials
A technique called optogenetics has transformed neuroscience during the past 10 years by allowing researchers to turn specific neurons on and off in experimental animals. By flipping these neural switches, […]
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Precision Optogenetics
The year 2015 marked the ten-year anniversary of the introduction of channelrhodopsin 2 (ChR2) into neuroscience. ChR2 has proven to be a powerful tool not only for stimulating neurons, but […]
Prof. Howard awarded Honorary Professorship at the University of Stirling
Professor Newton Howard has been honored with an Honorary Professorship title at the University of Stirling, where he will be working along with Professor Amir Hussain to develop their COSPIRA […]
Launch of the Big Data Analytics Journal
After years of planning and months of hard work, our own Professor Amir Hussain is officially launching the Big Data Analytics Journal, an open access journal produced in partnership with BioMed Central […]
Prof. Howard appointed to IEEE UK committee chair
Professor Newton Howard has accepted the position of IEEE Publicity Chair for the UK and Republic of Ireland. He will be promoting the IEEE and its IAS Chapter by hosting and […]
Cross-cultural assessment of suicidal risk and psychotraumatism
The following was presented at the 7th Congress of Psychiatry in Lille, France (Nov 2015) French Guyana exhibits one of the highest rates of suicide in the world today. This […]
The Grand Research Project
The human brain has often been referred to as the Final Frontier of science, as unlocking its secrets would likely lead to the greatest transformation mankind has ever known. We […]
White House Partners on Suicide Prevention
In commemoration of Global Suicide Prevention Month and Global Mental Health Day, the White House Offices of Science and Technology Policy and Public Engagement, in collaboration withJoining Forces, are bringing […]
Prof. Jehel interviewed by Le Monde
In the wake of the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris, our Professor Jehel was interviewed by Le Monde regarding the psychological impact that such a traumatic event has upon individuals and the community […]
Tour des Yoles 2015
Our team has recently returned from Martinique, where we were able to attend the Tour des Yoles. As one of the more prominent sporting events, the Tour des Yoles is time for countless […]