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Center for Neuroscience

The Center for Neuroscience (CNS) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to understanding brain function in health and in illness. Teams of internationally recognized scientists lead research programs on a wide range of topics at all levels of brain development, function and dysfunction. Their discoveries provide the building blocks that form the foundation for improvements in health and new therapies for disease.

Leadership

Marie Burns
meburns@ucdavis.edu
(530) 754-7164		Interim DirectorFaculty Profile
Elle Murphy
elmurphy@ucdavis.edu 
(530) 752-0200		Chief Administrative Officer 

Research, Training and Outreach

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Research

CNS faculty are leaders in cell and molecular, computational, cognitive, development and systems neuroscience and conduct cutting-edge research across a wide range of neuroscience approaches and subfields. 
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Training

The center and the broader UC Davis neuroscience community provide an exceptionally rich environment for interdisciplinary research and training opportunities for trainees and faculty alike. 
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Events and Outreach

The center brings together neuroscientists, trainees and community members of all ages at NeuroFest held each March and K-12 outreach events throughout the year.