A research center focused on brain health

Here at BRAINN we employ the latest and most advanced technologies to make cutting-edge Science, trying to elucidate the workings of this wonderful machine – the human brain. We also fire up our synapses in order to better understand the processes behind brain diseases such as epilepsy and stroke.

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CEPID BRAINN - Vaga de Pos-doutorado FAPESP - divulgacao
  We seek a postdoctoral fellow with experience in i) Functional study techniques for sodium channels, cell electrophysiology (Patch Clamp);
CEPID BRAINN - Hypothalamus Segmentation Challenge
Links for the datasets and the competition instructions, based on the paper "A benchmark for hypothalamus segmentation on T1-weighted MR
The study will obtain genetic information from children's brain cells using innovative technologies and will be part of the Human
Details The Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (BRAINN), located at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP/Brazil), is seeking highly motivated
CEPID BRAINN - Vaga de Pos-Doutorado no MICLab v2
The Medical Image Computing Lab at Unicamp has an opportunity for students interested in machine learning and medical image analysis.
CEPID BRAINN - Bolsa pos-doc neurocisticercose
We seek a postdoctoral fellow with experience in i) Animal (rodents) manipulation; II)high-throughput techniques such as Next-generation sequencing; III) molecular
BRAINN research analyzes ancestry in the genome of the population of Campinas and finds a gene related to the accumulation
BRAINN - pos-doc envelhecimento
Postdoctoral Fellow  The National Institute on Aging (NIA), Intramural Research Program (IRP), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for

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The Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (BRAINN) is a FAPESP-funded institute that investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying epilepsy and stroke, as well as lesions associated with these diseases. Our studies integrate genetics, neurobiology, pharmacology, neuroimaging, computer science, robotics, physics and engineering, all in a quest to better understand the human brain.

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Our lines of research have powerful implications in preventing, diagnosing and treating brain diseases, in addition to rehabilitating patients, and are the basis for a deeper comprehension of brain functions, both in normal and pathological conditions. BRAINN’s main motivation is the necessity to face these complex and relevant biological problems; in order to do that, we reunite in a single place the brainpower and expertise of diverse research groups with distinct and complimentary characteristics.

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One of the many aspects that demonstrate the characteristic complexity associated with research on epilepsy and stroke is the fact that such conditions are not uniquely defined, which means that these conditions cannot be traced to a single disease or a unique syndrome. Therefore, collaborative research needs to be conducted by scientists with expertise in a variety of fields, driven by solid scientific theories in order to provide relevant applications in the real world.
The Center’s research science seeks to be clinically important, realistic and highly original, combining genetics, neurobiology, pharmacology, neuroimaging, computer sciences, robotics, physics and engineering. Its outcome will benefit patients suffering from epilepsy, stroke and other prevalent diseases and will substantially contribute to ongoing scientific discussions within the areas of neurology, psychiatry, and cognitive neuroscience.

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The field of neurotechnology presents great potential for innovation and technology transfer. The challenges related to it involve the design of complex equipment and software systems to aid the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases such as epilepsy and stroke. This will include:

  • the development and construction of functional brain imaging systems using infrared photons;
  • the design and microfabrication of neuroprobe targets for innovative research and clinical use;
  • the development of optimized software for medical image processing;
  • the development of rapid diagnosis techniques based on gene identification;
  • the design and construction of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) for assistive technologies;
  • the development of rehabilitation systems.

The Center’s work in the area of treatment and rehabilitation will focus on remote monitoring of patients. For example, a highly portable video-EEG system can be deployed at home, allowing patients to avoid long wait times in hospitals. The Center is also working to develop remote-controlled devices (e.g., mobile robots) that will allow physicians to interact with patients outside of hospitals.

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Alongside a formal graduate program in neuroscience, the Center is also planning to disseminate knowledge and education through the establishment of websites, TV and web-radio broadcasts; the creation of specific social networks, blogs, and microblogs; the expansion of an existing magazine written for the lay public; and the publication of BRAINN books to help disseminate neuroscience in the community.

Moreover, it plans to develop a course for teachers on neuroscience education, as well as a continuing education program about scientific journalism. The Center already offers a full schedule of events for meetings and workshops every year.

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Find here information on how BRAINN´s lines of research are helping health professionals identify, treat and prevent epilepsy and seizures. [READ]

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Advanced Neural Probes

Discover how new, groudbreaking neural probes are being developed at BRAINN, helping advance Brazilian Science. [READ]