Director's Corner

Director’s Corner with John J. Ngai, Ph.D.

From the BRAIN Director: Funding neuroscience in an uncertain budget climate

Friday, April 12, 2024

A message to the community from Dr. John Ngai, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) BRAIN Initiative.

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Director’s News Highlights

Scientists Unveil Complete Cell Map of a Whole Mammalian Brain

December 13, 2023

NIH-funded atlas characterizes over 32 million cells across the mouse brain.

Tools/Tech for Brain Cells/Circuits

Scientists Unveil Detailed Cell Maps of the Human Brain and the Nonhuman Primate Brain

October 12, 2023

Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for new generation of treatments

Data Science & Informatics

Complete wiring map of the insect brain

March 30, 2023

Researchers mapped out all the nerve connections in a larval fruit fly brain.

Director’s Video Playlist

Fireside chat with Drs. John Ngai and Nina Schor, Part 3

National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2020 Shoutouts

Update on COVID-19 Flexibilities for the Research Community

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About the BRAIN Director

John J. Ngai, PhD. is the Director of the NIH's Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. Dr. Ngai earned his...

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