Dr. Fischbach was a leader in synapse neurobiology and an advocate for collaborative and open science Gerald “Gerry” Fischbach, M.D., a renowned neuroscientist and former chair of the WashU Medicine Department of Neuroscience, passed away at age 87 on Sunday, October 25th at his home in Westchester, New York. Dr. Fischbach was recognized as a […]
Inaugural live podcast recording of Disrupt Neuroscience brings together great minds from across St. Louis in science, innovation, and entrepreneurship The air bristled with anticipation. Colleagues whispered in corners over their lunch. Introductions echoed across the rows of seats. Old friends waved across the room. New and familiar faces filled the auditorium at Fort Labs […]
Angelman Syndrome impacts roughly 1 in 20,000 births. It is a neuro-genetic disorder that impacts patients’ movement, sleep, and cognitive function. There is no cure for Angelman Syndrome, and often patients live as long as anyone else, but with far more difficulty due to the seizures, intellectual disability, and speech impairment (among other symptoms) caused […]
The Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (CTCN) at Washington University in St Louis invites applications from outstanding postdoctoral fellows to work at the interface between theoretical and experimental neuroscience labs at WashU. The deadline for applications is Dec 1st 2026. The CTCN is a joint initiative between the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Arts […]
Cognitive maps help us understand where we are, and remember how to navigate the world. For example, your brain (specifically, your hippocampus) has a map of your home – where tofind the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, and so on. But it’s also important for your mental map to include the locations of things you […]
Hayoung Song, Ph.D., has completed her post-doctoral fellowship through the Center for Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience (CTCN) at Washington University, and accepted a faculty position at the University of Texas at Austin beginning in August 2026. This fall, as an assistant professor of psychology, her focus will be on starting her own research lab and […]
Valeria Cavalli, PhD, was honored at the Geneva Chemistry & Biochemistry Days in January 2026, where she received the Jaubert Award for her contributions to understanding the molecular basis for neuronal regeneration. The Jaubert award is given every two years and recognizes the work of alumni of the University of Geneva, where Cavalli graduated from […]
Professor of neuroscience Karen O’Malley, PhD, has been named a 2025 Honorary Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This incredible honor recognizes O’Malley’s overall contributions to the scientific community and the impact of her research on science as a whole. “I was surprised and honored when I learned that I […]
Linda Richards, PhD, was honored at the 2026 Australia Day Gala in January for her outstanding contributions to science and higher education. The gala was held at the Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C., where Richards was recognized alongside eight other Australians living in the United States whose work drives meaningful impact across disciplines and […]
Alex Taylor, Ph.D., assistant professor of anatomy in neuroscience, has been awarded the Helen Lamb Outstanding Didactic Instructor Award. Taylor received this award to recognize his excellent contributions to training nurse anesthetists at a special ceremony during the Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing commencement in December 2025. Of the eight awards presented at this […]