MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences UnitThe Wellcome Trust has just awarded a major grant to MRC CBU Deputy Director Bob Carlyon, in collaboration with Professors John Middlebrooks and Jan Wouters, colleagues from the Universities of California and Leuven, respectively. The aim is to understand and overcome some of the limitations on hearing by deaf people who have been surgically fitted […]
Efficacy and cost effectiveness of outpatient based treatment options for depression
The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of outpatient-based, specialist depression services (SDS) versus treatment as usual (TAU) on depression symptoms and function was tested. The study, co authored by Tim Dalgleish and reported in Lancet Psychiatry was a multicentre, single-blind, patient-level, parallel, randomised controlled trial (RCT), in three mental health outpatient settings in England. Eligible participants were older […]
Seeking senior developmental cognitive neuroscientists
We are seeking to appoint a scientist to direct a new research programme linked with the developmental research facility recently been established at the Centre for Attention, Learning and Memory (CALM) at the CBSU. The new programme will combine a strong interest in typical and/or atypical cognition during childhood with research in one of the […]
New ultrahigh field MRI scanner has arrived
The new ultrahigh field MRI scanner, called the “7T”, has arrived. The 17 tonne magnet lies at the heart of a world leading centre for brain imaging. The innovative Terra MRI system from Siemens will transform the ability to see in detail inside the working human brain, its structure, its function, its chemistry and the […]
Susan Gathercole awarded Suffrage Science prize
Director Susan Gathercole was presented with a bespoke jewellery heirloom as part of Suffrage Science event celebrating women in science held on International Women’s Day, March 8th.
Susan Gathercole awarded Suffrage Science prize
Director Susan Gathercole was presented with a bespoke jewellery heirloom as part of Suffrage Science event celebrating women in science held on International Women’s Day, March 8th.
