Announcement Leana King named a fellow of the Berkeley Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public Congratulations to Neuroscience PhD student Leana King for being chosen as an inaugural fellow!Dave SchonenbergMarch 24, 2023
Profile Bringing indigenous knowledge to neuroscience Andrea Gomez probes how the brain changes, using compounds found in psychedelic mushrooms.Dave SchonenbergMarch 8, 2023
Announcement Markita Landry wins Bakar Prize Congratulations to HWNI member Markita Landry! She develops nanotechnologies for use in agriculture and neuroscience.Dave SchonenbergMarch 3, 2023
Announcement Andrea Gomez named a 2023 Sloan Research Fellow Congratulations to HWNI faculty member Andrea Gomez!Dave SchonenbergFebruary 23, 2023
Announcement Welcome to our new Berkeley Neuroscience Manager Dave Schonenberg! Meet our new HWNI Manager Dave Schonenberg in a message from Executive Director Barbara Peterson.Dave SchonenbergFebruary 15, 2023
Research Discovery New approach puts brain scans on the witness stand in trademark disputes A new study from HWNI faculty member Ming Hsu and collaborators.Dave SchonenbergFebruary 14, 2023
Research Discovery Scientists determine structure of protein megacomplex that controls degradation of cell components New research from the Hurley lab could aid in development of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.Rachel HendersonFebruary 6, 2023
Profile An audacious goal: A collaboration to cure blindness with retinal cell transplants Read about HWNI faculty member Teresa Puthussery’s research, and what motivates her and her team.Rachel HendersonFebruary 3, 2023
Announcement Wallis elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Congratulations to HWNI faculty member Joni Wallis!Rachel HendersonJanuary 31, 2023
Alumni Profile Overcoming obstacles: PhD alum Tara Tracy seeks new approaches to treat Alzheimer’s disease Read our Q&A with Neuroscience PhD alum Tara Tracy, assistant professor at the Buck Institute.Rachel HendersonJanuary 18, 2023
PerspectiveProfile What is Alzheimer’s disease and why can’t we develop effective treatments? HWNI faculty member William Jagust explains what we know — and don’t know — about…Rachel HendersonJanuary 17, 2023
Berkeley Neuroscience in the News Kid-edited journal pushes scientists for clear writing on complex topics The Washington Post covers unique journal founded by HWNI member and former director Robert Knight.Rachel HendersonJanuary 17, 2023
Profile Q&A with Noah Whiteman HWNI faculty member Noah Whiteman is profiled in this Q&A from Current Biology.Rachel HendersonJanuary 17, 2023
Announcement Shekhar selected as an Allen Institute Next Generation Leader Congratulations to HWNI faculty member Karthik Shekhar!KailyssDecember 8, 2022
Announcement D’Esposito receives 2023 Fred Kavli Distinguished Career Contributions Award Congratulations to HWNI member Mark D'Esposito!KailyssNovember 30, 2022