Materials Documenting Birth of Nuclear Age to Be Digitized
February 6, 2014
…the sole U.S. repository for the papers of world-renowned neuroscientist and Nobel Laureate Francis Crick.
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J. Craig Venter Discusses New Book on Dawn of Digital Life
February 13, 2014
…a UC San Diego neuroscientist, gently tapped into Venter’s surpassing intellect in the hour-long session that was more relaxed conversation than probing interview. Turning to Venter at the start, he said: “We don’t know where it’s going to go, but then, that’s been your life, hasn’t it?” Venter was by…
Convocation Keynote to Students: Mistakes are Stepping Stones on Path to Greatness
September 29, 2016
…moves as a theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, writer, economist, inventor and student. “The most exciting things always seem to come during those transitions,” she said “Be great at what you are doing and invest all of yourself. You don’t love being an engineer? You think you’d rather be a journalist? Great.…
A Living Science Lab for a Diverse Future
August 17, 2017
…path to becoming a neuroscientist in mind. “Part of the PATHS model is coming from my own trajectory growing up in South Central Los Angeles,” said Patrick. “How do you take a kid from Watts and Compton and turn him or her into a professor at UC San Diego? You…
Tapping Untapped Talent
October 11, 2018
…transitions. UC San Diego neuroscientist Leanne Chukoskie recognized an opportunity to help local autistic young adults—an underrepresented population in the STEM field—build their social skills and professional resume. With support from the San Diego Foundation and the Legler Benbough Foundation, she established a unique summer internship program through the Power…
QI Launches Research Internship Program for Undergraduates
July 30, 2020
…experience Leanne Chukoskie, a neuroscientist and assistant research scientist at QI, is one of several mentors with the QI Learning Academy. Behind the scenes, she and other facilitators help students find research topics that fit their interests, while carefully ensuring that team members represent different disciplines and strengths. “I want…
European and U.S. Researchers Map Plans for Studying the Human Brain
August 9, 2013
In a first-of-its-kind academic forum, an international audience of more than 60 distinguished scientists gathered at the University of California, San Diego to discuss the future of brain-mapping research and trans-Atlantic collaborations.
What Is It About Yoga?
April 3, 2015
What is it about yoga that makes it such a healthful practice? Is it adding mindfulness to movement that does a body good, or adding movement to mindfulness?
San Diego Events Map Future of Brain Research and Remedies
September 8, 2015
Two University of California, San Diego-sponsored events in September, over two consecutive Saturdays, highlight the importance of a comprehensive approach to brain research. First, on Sept. 12, is an education and advocacy forum for the public bringing together those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, autism,…
Derailed Train of Thought? Brain’s Stopping System May Be at Fault
April 18, 2016
…study comes from the lab of UC San Diego neuroscientist Adam Aron.
