Center for Integrated Research in Cognitive & Neural Sciences
(CIR-CNS)
Our faculty affiliates, located on both the Carbondale and Springfield campuses, work to advance and disseminate knowledge in areas of Neuroscience and Cognitive Behavior. This diverse group conducts a wide variety of nationally recognized research activities on topics ranging from basic neural connectivity, to ion channel physiology, to studies of human behavior.
Here you will find information about our members and their research activities, upcoming events, as well as information for students.
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Upcoming Events
Click HERE to view a calendar page
- April 30, 2012. 3:00pm. Morris Library Guyon Auditorium
From Feet to Fingers: Developing a Translational Model of Spatial Orientation
Dr. Douglas Wallace, Dept of Psychology, Northern Illinois University
Spatial orientation depends on multiple neural systems processing information from environmental and self-movement cues. Both acute and progressive neurological disorders can result in disruptions in spatial orientation. For example, during the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease, patients frequently engage in episodes of wandering. One line of the research that will be discussed focuses on developing behavioral tasks in rats that characterize the role of the septohippocampal system in spatial orientation. Our work supports a role for this system in processing self-movement cues. Another line of research that will be presented evaluates whether these tasks can be adapted to investigate self-movement cue processing in humans. The parallels between human and rat movement characteristics provide a foundation to establish a translational model of spatial orientation.
This lecture will be videoconferenced to the Atrium Conference Room on our Springfield School of Medicine campus. See HERE for a flyer (pdf).
- May 21, 2012.
Deadline to apply for National Multiple Sclerosis Society Research Funding for Illinois investigators
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has released a Request for Proposals for nervous system repair (and rehabilitation) projects related to multiple sclerosis. Exclusively for Illinois-based researchers, support for this special initiative is limited to a maximum of $100,000 in direct costs for one year.
Interested researchers may download the RFA HERE or apply online HERE.
- May 22, 2012. SIU School of Medicine, Springfield campus
5th Annual Conference on Healthy Brain Aging: Alzheimer's Disease Risk & Protective Factors and Early Interventions
This all-day conference presents practical information from renowned researchers to health and wellness professionals.
See HERE for a registration brochure with program information (pdf file). You may register on-line, get further information and driving instructions from SIU CADRD's website. Please call 217.545.7193 or email CADRDevents@siumed.edu if you have other questions.
- May 30, 2012. 6:00pm. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, Springfield IL
Healthy Brain Aging: A Community Education Program
SIU School of Medicine faculty will present information answering some common questions about reducing the risk for Alzheimer's Disease. Free and open to the public, no registration required. See HERE for a flyer (pdf). Information can also be found on the SIU CADRD's website.
- July 14-19, 2012. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alzheimer's Association International Conference
The AAIC presents innovative ideas about the current and future state of dementia research. Imaging and Physician and clinician preconference events are also scheduled.
Please see their website for further information (http://alz.org/aaic) for futher information.
- September 7-8, 2012. Doubletree Inn, Collinsville IL
Sixth Biennial Neuroscience Retreat
Center for Integrated Research in Cognitive and Neural Sciences
Society for Neuroscience (Sangamon and Southern Illinois Chapters)
This 2-day event is a wonderful opportunity for researchers from all levels (including students) to share their current neuroscience research with others. Topics range from studies using molecular biological techniques in in vitro systems to studies of human behavior. Presenting options usually include very short (5 minutes, usually 1-2 slides) Data Blitz talks or longer (15-20 minute) talks. In addition, posters are available for viewing.
Further details will be posted as they become available. Start HERE for a quick overview and to view past programs and pictures.
- November 16-17, 2012. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield IL
17th Annual Memory Loss Conference
This 2-day conference offers information for both professionals (November 16) and families (November 17).
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News & Highlights
- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has released a Request for Proposals for nervous system repair (and rehabilitation) projects related to multiple sclerosis on April 1, 2012. Exclusively for Illinois-based researchers, support for this special initiative is limited to a maximum of $100,000 in direct costs for one year. Deadline to apply is May 21, 2012.
Interested researchers may download the RFA HERE or apply online HERE.
- Dan Kanak, doctoral student in Physiology, won the 2012 award for the Best Sigma Xi Graduate Poster for his poster CA3-CA1 Network dysfunction is an early deficit in the 3XTG model of Alzheimer’s disease.The judges cited the high quality of information and the style along with discussion presented as winning factors. Dan is currently working with Greg Rose (SIU Center for Integrated Research in Cognitive and Neural Sciences), Hitten Zaveri (Yale University, Neurology) and Peter Patrylo (SIU, Physiology)
This poster also placed 3rd in the Poster Presentation category in Springfield. Graduate students from the Carbondale and Springfield SIU School of Medicine campuses presented their research on Friday, April 20, 2012.
Congratulations Dan!
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