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Han Lab publishes study revealing neuronal circuit for remembering rewarding places

Han Lab publishes study revealing neuronal circuit for remembering rewarding places

October 28, 2026
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 […]
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Events

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Seminar series

Each year, the Department of Neuroscience hosts dozens of scientists from around the world to present their cutting-edge research.

The “Super Blue Moon” rises in the night sky over the Neuroscience Research Building and downtown St. Louis skyline.

Department of Neuroscience Distinguished Lecture

The Department of Neuroscience Distinguished Lecture invites a prominent scientist to WashU Medicine.

McDonnell Medical Sciences Building

Department seminar series

The department’s weekly seminar series invites speakers to give a one-hour talk, followed by a Q&A session with attendees. Most of these are hybrid in-person/virtual events.

Dr. Mildred Trotter photo with image of Washington University shield on red background

Mildred Trotter Lecture

The Mildred Trotter Lecture invites accomplished women scientists to share their work. The distinguished event honors Mildred Trotter, PhD, who was a member of WashU Medicine for more than 55 years.

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Office of Neuroscience Research (ONR)

The Office of Neuroscience Research represents all of neuroscience at WashU from various departments across the Medical and Danforth campuses. The ONR maintains a full list of neuroscience events. See ONR calendar.

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