Unlocking the mysteries of the brain is
Humanity’s Final Frontier
Understanding the brain will transform every facet of our lives from eradicating brain disease, to developing next-generation technology, to achieving a profound understanding of human nature. UCI Brain is a signature program of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory and is intended to be a hub for all neuroscience on campus.
Announcements and News
Navigating the brain’s complexity
Personal experience inspired UCI cognitive science grad student Elle Giovanni to study how traumatic brain injuries impact decision-making When UCI cognitive sciences graduate student Elle Giovanni was 13 years old,…
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UCI awarded $2.4 million grant to study potential treatment for cancer-related cognitive impairment
The University of California, Irvine has been awarded a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to evaluate the augmentation of brain-derived neurotropic factor to alleviate cancer-related cognitive…
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How untreated depression changes the brain
Feelings of sadness, moodiness and distress are common. But when they persist for more than a few weeks and intensify, these feelings can develop into clinical depression if left untreated.…
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