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.
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Wednesdays starting Sept. 2
12 Noon, MSB 7.037
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10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
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Sat., Feb 6, 2010
Topic: Childhood Brain Diseases
Moderator: Pedro Mancias, M.D.
Dept. Pediatric Neurology
Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive
Thursday, March 18, 2010 6-8 pm
Roger Rosenberg, M.D.
Dept. Neurology, UT Southwestern
April 8, 2010 MSB 3.001, 4:00 pm
Title to be announced
Tokyo, Japan
Winners!
From Left to right: Wade Kothmann, Fred Lorenzetti, Chirag Patel and Sachin Deshmukh.
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

NRC member Pedro Mancias, M.D. of the Department of Pediatrics, is the recipient of both the Benjy F. Brooks Teaching Award and the John P. McGovern Award this year.
The Benjy Brooks award is presented by the alumni of the Medical School to recognize individuals “who complement and enhance the education program by serving as role models for students.” This award is in honor of Dr. Benjy Brooks, the first board-certified woman pediatric surgeon in the United States.
The John P. McGovern Award, awarded by the endowment from the McGovern Foundation, is given annually to the outstanding clinical faculty member as chosen by the senior class.
Dr. Mancias will moderate the NRC public forum February 6, 2010.
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.
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.