Department of Neurosciences

We seek to understand the brain and mind and to create
new paradigms for caring for patients with neurological conditions.

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Exploring brain function in health and disease

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Expert teams collaborate to deliver
the most advanced treatment for neurological disorders

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Mentoring the next generation of leaders
in neuroscience research and care

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Neuro News

Gene Mutations that Lead to Joubert Syndrome

Prof. Joseph Gleeson and other researchers have discovered mutations in an evolved assembly of genes that cause a form of syndromic autism.

New Stem Cell Models Boosts AD Research

UCSD researchers create stem cell-derived, in vitro models of sporadic and hereditary Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Memorial Service for Sue Commerford Feb. 19

Condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Sue Sommerford, administrative assistant in the lab of Prof. R. Glenn Northcutt, who passed away Jan. 15 from lung cancer. Read more about Sue and the upcoming service.

NAS Honors Squire

Professor Larry Squire will be honored at this year's National Academy of Sciences conference for excellence in scientific reviewing.

Mobley Receives International Lejeune Prize

William Mobley was honored with the International Sisley-Jérôme Lejeune Prize for his work to help people with genetic intellectual disabilities. He was also recognized in Congress recently by Rep. Pete Sessions.

Neurosciences
Connections

Faculty members join Chair William Mobley to discuss advances in research, care and teaching.
Shauna Yuan on Stem Cell Research Update
Robert Leshner on Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease
David Croteau on HIV and Neurological Disorders
Lawrence Goldstein on Advances in Stem Cell Research
John Ravits on Treating ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease
Don Cleveland, Albert La Spada, John Ravits, and Lawrence Goldstein on ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease: Advances in Research and Treatment
Albert La Spada on Research on Motor Neuron Disease
Michael Rafii discusses his work with memory disorders and Alzheimer's Disease
Leena Kansal on new developments in epilepsy treatment
Takaki Komiyama on microcircuit dynamics in behavior and learning
Andrew Huberman discusses his research using genetics to understand how we see.
Mark Tuszynski and Steve Wagner on closing the translation gap between research and treatment
Brett Meyer on stroke research and telemedicine
Subhojit Roy on the cell biology and pathology of neurodegenerative diseases
Clinical Professor Mark Kritchevsky, former Chief Resident Jay Varma, and Residency Director Pat Delaney on innovations in education
Ron Ellis on the neurology of HIV
Paul Aisen on changing the treatment landscape for Alzheimers Disease
Ed Koo on cells and the Alzheimers brain
David Kleinfeld on studying neuronal communication
Santosh Kesari on understanding and treating brain tumors
Joe Gleeson on causes and treatments of genetic brain diseases
Jim Brewer on diagnosing Alzheimers disease in the early stages
Founding Professor Robert Galambos: profile of a neuroscience pioneer, who passed away in June 2010
Erik Viirre on causes and treatments of inner ear disorders, including vertigo and tinnitus
Doris Trauner on disorders of brain development
Steve Wagner on new findings in Down syndrome and Alzheimers disease
Bob Carter on integrating surgery and neuroscience
Bob Carter and Santosh Kesari on the new Brain Tumor Program
Eric Courchesne and Karen Pierce on advances in autism screening and Treatment

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Noteworthy

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in the U.S. Learn about HIV Neurology treatment and research at UC San Diego.

Check out our new Down Syndrome Center for Research and Treatment.

See the Neurosciences Seminar Series Schedule.

 

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