Three cells from cortical layer 2/3 of a P36 male mouse (visual area), imaged at 3.58 x 3.58 x 40 nm resolution. Image credit: www.microns-explorer.org.
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Using the latest tools, techniques and approaches, scientists are generating new knowledge about the brain at many levels – from single cells and circuits to the whole brain. Their efforts are shedding light on how brains develop and change over time, and simultaneously unraveling the processes that underlie memory, behavior and more.
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Open Data in Neuroscience
Advancing research in neuroscience through innovative efforts that address the opportunities and challenges of this dynamic field.
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Observe and Measure the Mind
Supporting efforts that accelerate basic research in neuroscience.
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- Kavli Institute for Brain and MindUniversity of California, San Diego, and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Kavli Institute for Brain ScienceColumbia University
- Kavli Institute for Fundamental NeuroscienceUniversity of California, San Francisco
- Kavli Institute for NeuroscienceYale University
- Kavli Institute for Systems NeuroscienceNorwegian University of Science and Technology
- Kavli Neural Systems InstituteRockefeller University
- Kavli Neuroscience Discovery InstituteJohns Hopkins University
Neuroscience News
Explore the latest news, events, and discoveries from the field of neuroscience.
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How are neural systems impacted by environmental flux?
Nov 07, 2022
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A Closer Look at the Kavli Foundation’s Neuroscience Grantmaking
Oct 26, 2022
Neuroscience Science Spotlights
Announcing recipients of Kavli Innovation Grant awards
Oct 24, 2022
Neuroscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
Oct 13, 2022
Neuroscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
Sep 12, 2022
Neuroscience Profile
Incoming Director of the Kavli Institute for Neuroscience at Yale, Stephen Strittmatter looks to the future
Aug 17, 2022
Neuroscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
Aug 04, 2022
Neuroscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
Jul 27, 2022
Neuroscience Profile
Assessing these invertebrates’ hearing capabilities
Jul 21, 2022
Science and Society Profile
Lomax Boyd is exploring new pathways to engage the public about scientific discoveries within neuroscience and beyond
Jul 14, 2022
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We partner with organizations globally to shape and accelerate the future of neuroscience.
The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience is awarded for outstanding achievement in advancing our knowledge and understanding of the brain and nervous system, including molecular neuroscience, cellular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, neurogenetics, developmental neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and related facets of the brain and nervous system.
Neuroscience is the science of the brain. The brain itself is the most complex and the most advanced product of nature and basic to the very existence of the human being.
- Fred Kavli