Drug discovery for CNS disorders has suffered a major setback for the past several years compared to drugs for non-CNS disorders. The success rate for CNS drug discovery requires understanding of the target physiology and its interaction with the target site. Another critical feature is predictive validity which can predict the efficacy of test compounds
Adult neurogenesis is a dynamic process and provides this region of the brain with exceptional structural plasticity. The dentate granule cell layer of the hippocampus is a primary neurogenic region in the adult brain where newborn neurons are locally generated within the subgranular zone and eventually integrated into existing circuits. These newborn neurons in the
On September 10, 2015, the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus hosted a briefing highlighting the work of GE, Inscopix, and the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to support the goals of the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. The briefing was organized and co-hosted by the American Brain Coalition and sponsored by Inscopix. Speakers showcased
Inscopix had an exciting week at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago. Here is a brief summary of our events and activities at the meeting. Satellite Symposium Our heavily attended pre-meeting symposium, “Brain, Camera, Action!” featured keynote talks by Inscopix Community members, Dr. Juan Song (University of North Carolina at
What’s going on in that head of yours? It’s a question both awkward dates and neuroscientists want answered. Left: This fingertip-sized camera monitors brain activity in real time and can be fitted on a mouse head like a helmet. Right: A mouse in the lab wearing the Inscopix camera. (Credit: Inscopix Inc.) From recalling the
CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — State-of-the art neurotechnologies for brain research, especially instrumentation, are often expensive, and are limited to a few elite and established laboratories. A new technology-as-a-service initiative called “Thousand Neurons”, launched today by Inscopix at the 2015 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, allows neuroscientists to economically acquire the nVista microscopy system,
Scientific conferences can be overwhelming, especially if you are a first time attendee. Here are some tips that will help you organize your time and provide you some guidance on ways to maximize this experience! 1. Have a plan/Do your homework This might seem like a no-brainer, but turning up without a plan at a
Snippets of some of the exceptional neuroscience research in August 2015.
Kunal Ghosh is CEO of Inscopix, Inc., a neuroscience startup based in Mountain View, California, developing end-to-end solutions for understanding the brain in action. This op-ed is part of a series provided by the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers, class of 2015. Ghosh contributed this article to Live Science’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The
Microscope maker Inscopix receives prestigious designation by World Economic Forum. Last week, the World Economic Forum recognized BRAIN Initiative industry partner Inscopix as a Technology Pioneer, an honor bestowed on a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. Inscopix, a California-based neuroscience company co-founded by BRAIN Initiative grantee Mark Schnitzer, Ph.D., of Stanford University, produces
Inscopix Seminar Series featuring a guest lecturer who works on the visual system in mice. The brain is a complex and dynamic structure composed of heterogeneous neuronal populations intimately entangled with each other. Direct causal and correlative studies are necessary not only for understanding this complex connectivity but also for linking connectivity to function. At
