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Who We Are

The mission of the Neuroscience Research Center (NRC) is threefold.

We facilitate scientific research and collaborative efforts in the neurosciences, creating an atmosphere of scientific exchange through multiple routes.

We are involved in training and information exchange for the scientific community, particularly at the graduate and postdoctoral fellow level.

We are involved in community outreach and public education  through collaborations with the Dana Foundation and Partners in Education.

Close to 300 faculty at The UT Health Science Center hold NRC appointments. For a complete list, please see our Membership Directory page.

See Also: Director's Message

Resources

Upcoming Events

The 15th Annual Public Forum

Sat., Feb 6, 2010
Topic: Childhood Brain Diseases
Moderator: Pedro Mancias, M.D.
Dept. Pediatrics/Child Adult Neurology
NRC Brain Awareness Public Forum Registration Form (2010)

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Donate To The Brain Pump'n' Fun Run! The Run Takes Place on Feb 27, 2010.

Brain Night

Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive
Thursday, March 18, 2010 6-8 pm

NRC Distinguished Lecture

Roger Rosenberg, M.D.
Dept. Neurology, UT Southwestern
April 8, 2010 MSB 3.001, 4:00 pm
Title to be announced

Recent Events


NRC Poster Session 

Saturday, Dec 5
10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon Photos
MSB Leather Lounge
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Contact The NRC

Neuroscience Research Center
The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
6431 Fannin St - Suite MSB 7.046
Houston, TX 77030 USA

Physical Address: Suite 7.168A

Telephone: +1 713 500 5540
Fax: +1 713 500 0560
Email Address: nba-nrc@uth.tmc.edu

Featured Stories and Projects



The 15th Annual Public Forum

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Donate To The Brain Pump'n' Fun Run!
The Run Takes Place on Feb 27, 2010.

The NRC: Serving The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Texas Medical Center Neuroscience Research Center (NRC) serves The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, located in the world renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC).  

The UT Health Science Center includes a Dental Branch, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS), Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Nursing and School of Health Information Sciences (SHIS).

As a comprehensive health science university, the overall mission of the UTHSC-H is to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health.

Brain Awareness Week 2009

NRC Public Forum - Stroke and Vascular Disease

New surgical and technological advances in stroke diagnosis and treatment was the focus of the 14th annual Public Forum for Brain Awareness Week.

Brain Night for Children

Brain Night is an annual event sponsored by the Neuroscience Research Center. This event was packed with several activities, including mini-lectures for children and brain-related demonstrations. Face painting and free gifts. Close to 330 children and their family members enjoyed activities in a two hour time span.