Safe and effective neurosurgical procedures are increasingly reliant on a thorough understanding of the brain and its functional organisation. To this end, sophisticated neuroimaging techniques are increasingly used to chart how different regions in the brain are connected with one another. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have recently used this novel approach to make accurate […]
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Professor David J Kupfer delivers annual Paykel Lecture.
On Tuesday 27 September, Professor David J. Kupfer gave the annual Paykel Lecture, titled ‘Biomarkers and the future of psychiatric diagnosis’. Head of Department Professor Ed Bullmore introduced Professor Kupfer, who can look back on an impressive career. His research interests are predominantly sleep and mood disorders, and he (co-)authored over 1,100 papers, books and […]
Cambridge MRC DTP Programme
We are offering at least ten fully funded PhD studentships for projects commencing in October 2017 Details of the available projects can be found here: http://mrcdtp.medschl.cam.ac.uk/prospective-students/how-to-apply/available-projects-for-2017/. The studentships provide an annual stipend of £17k for 3.5 years, full fees and research costs. The duration of the studentship allows for a funded period of write-up prior […]
Understanding changes in the adolescent brain.
It’s well known that when children enter adolescence, they tend to experience dramatic social and behavioural changes. While these changes are often a natural part of development, this period is also associated with increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders. Furthering our understanding of human brain maturation during adolescence would help us to gain a better picture […]