Topic: Brain Mapping & Human Connectome Project January 24, 2022 WashU part of $65 million NIH study of schizophrenia in young peopleTeens, young adults needed for study aimed at improving early diagnosis.News Release October 18, 2021 Emotional aspects of chronic pain isolated in brain circuitryAnimal study could help ID new treatment targets for negative emotions linked to pain .News Release August 14, 2019 Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk, resilience ID’dGenes in the brain’s immune cells may point to strategy to protect against the disease.News Release February 4, 2019 Scans show women’s brains remain youthful as male brains wind downSource: NPR October 26, 2018 The underestimated cerebellum gains new respect from brain scientistsSource: NPR October 17, 2018 Mysteries exploredPioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.Outlook Magazine October 8, 2018 Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movementSource: The Scientist April 18, 2018 Brain scans may help diagnose neurological, psychiatric disordersStudy shows that brain networks reliably track individuals over time.News Release December 15, 2017 Van Essen receives Glass Brain AwardRecognized for lifetime achievement in mapping brain connections.National Leaders November 30, 2017 The surgeon who wants to connect you to the internet with a brain implantSource: MIT Technology Review September 20, 2017 Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomesUniversitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.News Release August 24, 2017 Washington University sets records in innovation, entrepreneurshipRecord number of patent filings, invention disclosures, startups and more.Medical Campus & Community June 8, 2017 Special brain scans may predict autism in high-risk babiesSource: U.S. News & World Report February 9, 2017 Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autismMulticenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life.News Release January 5, 2017 Unraveling autismA multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.Outlook Magazine November 2, 2016 $34 million effort aims to image brain from childhood through old ageResearch to focus on effects of aging, provide clues to neurological function, mental health.News Release October 26, 2016 Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorderDifferences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.News Release July 20, 2016 Map provides detailed picture of how the brain is organizedWill help neurological, psychiatric research.News Release May 9, 2016 Small brain area plays key role in making everyday decisionsArea's neurons then can re-map to make different decisions when circumstances change.News Release April 25, 2016 Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growthMothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.News Release February 9, 2016 Washington University ‘Memory Hackers’ featured on PBS/NOVASpecial on the science of human memory premieres on PBS stations Feb. 10.Source: The Source January 25, 2016 Blunt visits Medical Campus to highlight increase in NIH fundingUniversity leaders and U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., celebrate a $2 billion increase in NIH funding.Medical Campus & Community September 28, 2015 How your brain is wired reveals the real youSource: Scientific American October 4, 2014 The Human ConnectomeEffort to relate brain connectivity to individual capabilities will establish a new baseline for future studies.Outlook Magazine Posts navigation 1 2 Next ›