MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
Welcome to the Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit is a leading research centre for advancing understanding of human cognition such as memory, attention, perception, language and emotion. We aim to translate research findings to improve health and wellbeing, including developing psychological therapies for mood disorders, improving our understanding of cognitive problems in childhood, and optimising diagnostic and rehabilitative techniques for neurological conditions.
Latest news
MRC Festival of Medical Research – Unit Open Day
Celebrating 75 years of CBU As part of the 2019 MRC Festival of Medical Research (13 – 23 June 2019),…
Matt Lambon Ralph and Tim Dalgleish Elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
The MRC CBU is delighted to announce that Prof Matt Lambon Ralph, Unit Director, and Dr Tim Dalgleish, Programme Leader,…
Healthy ageing in the 21st century – Lifebrain Conference follow up
On 26 March the CBU hosted a Lifebrain conference. Rogier Kievit, Lifebrain researcher at the MRC CBU, University of Cambridge,…
Rik Henson appointed as the new BNA President-Elect
Huge congratulations to MRC CBU’s Rik Henson, who has recently been appointed as the new BNA President-Elect. The President-Elect, along with the President…
