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Kristin Harris and colleagues publish in Neural Computation
Dr. Kristen Harris and colleagues from the Salk Institute published an article in Neural Computation entitled "Synaptic Information Storage Capacity Measured With Information Theory". The research established a new method to explore synaptic strength, precision of plasticity, and amount of information storage in the brain. The ability to quantify these synaptic features...Dr. Laura Colgin receives Distinguished Investigator Grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Colgin on receiving a Distinguished Investigator Grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation! Recipients are awarded a $100k one-year grant to explore new frontiers in understanding a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Colgin's research project seeks to enhance our understanding of how neurophysiological disturbances in the...Dr. Kristen Harris elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Kristen Harris on being elected to the National Academy of Sciences!! Members are elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the...Bob Messing Receives the Civitatis Award from the UT Office of the President
Congratulations to Dr. Bob Messing for being awarded The Civitatis Award! The Civitatis Award is conferred upon one or two members of the faculty each year in recognition of dedicated and meritorious service to the University above and beyond the regular expectations of teaching, research, and service. Recipients are deemd to be a...Features
