Neuromics (nər - ' om - 'iks): The study of the Neurome. By analogy to the genome, which is the collection of all genes in an organism, the neurome is all of the neurons in an organism. Neuromics is the study of neurons and their interactions.
The neuron is the basic cellular unit of nervous systems. Therefore understanding nervous systems entails identifying the components and how they interact. Recent advances in molecular, physiological, and computational techniques will enable researchers to build increasingly precise cellular wiring diagrams of the brain. The Center for Neuromics is dedicated to supporting efforts in this field through sponsorship of seminars and conferences and providing funding for students.
Center for Neuromics attempts to define a field
The Center for Neural Communication and Computation is changing its name and sharpening its mission, becoming the Center for Neuromics.
Neuromics is analogous to genomics, said center director Paul Katz.
“Just as genomics is the cataloging of genes and their interactions,” he said, “neuromics is the cataloging of neurons and their interactions. Neurons are the basic unit of the brain and the nervous system, yet currently our knowledge about how to categorize these cells is still incomplete.” Read more
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The CfN is pleased to announce the following awards designed to promote research in Neuromics
Michiya Kamio: Post-doctoral associate in Chuck Derby’s lab in the Biology Dept. Travel award to the American Chemical Senses Society meeting in Sarasota, Florida. Award amount $500
Cheryl Vaugn: Post-doctoral associate in Tim Bartness’s lab in the Biology Dept. Travel award to attend Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Award amount $500
Oleksandr Burylko: visiting scientist for collaboration with Andrey Shilnikov in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for work on Bursting neurons.
Award amount $840
Joseph Normandin: Ph.D. student in Anne Murphy’s lab in the Biology Dept. Travel award to the Society for Behavioral Neuroscience meeting in Pacific Grove, CA
Award amount $500
Kelli Duncan: Ph.D. student in Laura Carruth’s lab in the Biology Dept. Research supply supplement to study the role of ribosomal protein L7/SPA, an estrogen receptor coactivator, on sexual differentiation of the zebra finch song nuclei.
Award amount $1000
Tatiana Malashchenko: Ph.D. student Gennady Cymbalyuk’s lab in the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy. Travel award to attend the Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego.
Award amount $350
Sushil Prasad: Faculty member in the Dept. of Computer Science. Travel award to the SOBDAT conference in Salt Lake City Utah.
Award amount $500
Robert Calin-Jageman: Post-doctoral Associate in Paul Katz’s lab in the Dept of Biology. Travel award to attend the Gastropod Neuroscience Symposium in Friday Harbor, WA.
Award amount $500
Joshua Lillvis: Ph.D. Student in Paul Katz’s lab in the Dept of Biology. Travel award to attend the Gastropod Neuroscience Symposium in Friday Harbor, WA.
Award amount $500
Megan Daily: Ph.D. Student in Tim Bartness’ lab in the Biology Dept. Travel award to attend Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Award amount $500
