Three British scientists have won a prestigious 2016 Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Prize (also known as Brain Prize) for giving vital insight how the human brain remembers, learns and navigates. These scientists are
These scientists are
Timothy Bliss: He is a visiting worker at the Crick Institute in London.
Graham Collingridge: He is professor of neuroscience in anatomy at the University of Bristol. He is also head of the Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto.
Richard Morris: He is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh Key highlights of their research
Shown how neurons in the hippocampus collaborate and provide a basis for understanding how humans remember.
Hippocampus is located deep in the centre of the brain. It is the brain’s learning portal that enables us to store information.
Shown a phenomenon that is called long-term potentiatione. how the connection between brain cells in the hippocampus can be strengthened through repeated stimulation.
Their research also provided better tools for understanding serious diseases such as depression, epilepsy and drug addiction.
About Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Prize
Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Prize largest prize for neuroscience in the world.
It is bestowed upon one or more scientists who have distinguished themselves by an outstanding contribution to European neuroscience and who are still active in research.
Founded: 2011 by the Lundbeck Foundation of Denmark.
Prize carries: monetary award of Denmark’s one million euro ($1,45,751).
Prize criteria: It is awarded to scientist of any nationality although, research for which they are nominated must be carried in Europe or in collaboration with European researchers.
These scientists are
Timothy Bliss: He is a visiting worker at the Crick Institute in London.
Graham Collingridge: He is professor of neuroscience in anatomy at the University of Bristol. He is also head of the Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto.
Richard Morris: He is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh Key highlights of their research
Shown how neurons in the hippocampus collaborate and provide a basis for understanding how humans remember.
Hippocampus is located deep in the centre of the brain. It is the brain’s learning portal that enables us to store information.
Shown a phenomenon that is called long-term potentiatione. how the connection between brain cells in the hippocampus can be strengthened through repeated stimulation.
Their research also provided better tools for understanding serious diseases such as depression, epilepsy and drug addiction.
About Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Prize
Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Prize largest prize for neuroscience in the world.
It is bestowed upon one or more scientists who have distinguished themselves by an outstanding contribution to European neuroscience and who are still active in research.
Founded: 2011 by the Lundbeck Foundation of Denmark.
Prize carries: monetary award of Denmark’s one million euro ($1,45,751).
Prize criteria: It is awarded to scientist of any nationality although, research for which they are nominated must be carried in Europe or in collaboration with European researchers.
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