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 […]
David Van Essen, PhD, the Alumni Endowed Professor of Neuroscience at WashU Medicine, has been awarded the 2026 Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience. The award is the highest honor given by the Society for Neuroscience to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
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 […]
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 25, several faculty members were promoted or granted tenure, effective that day, including Thomas J. Papouin, associate professor of neuroscience at WashU Medicine.
Eduardo Rosa-Molinar, PhD, a professor of cell biology and physiology, and of neuroscience at WashU Medicine, has received prestigious honors from two scientific societies: the American Society for Cell Biology, which named him a 2026 fellow, and the Histochemical Society, which named him the 2026 recipient of the Anna-Mary Carpenter and Ellen M. Rasch Award. These honors recognize Rosa-Molinar’s scientific excellence, mentorship and research in cellular imaging.
New research from Jason Yi, PhD, assistant professor of neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found in mice that the missing UBE3A gene is the first domino in a biological sequence that leads to a normally harmless enzyme accumulating in the brain. The buildup is not harmful on its own but appears to have indirect effects that ultimately impair brain growth.
WashU faculty, trainees, researchers, and staff are invited to participate in the Brain Development & Disorders Symposium on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building. This internal symposium will bring together investigators from WashU and invited speakers from institutions around the world to explore […]
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 […]
Hysell Oviedo, PhD, a neuroscientist uncovering how the brain interprets sound and language, has been installed as a Roger M. Perlmutter Career Development Assistant Professor at WashU Medicine.