Course OCNC 2025 A project-oriented course designed to teach computational neuroscience based on the STEPS, NEURON, Brian, DeepLabCut and Python software packages. Organizers: Computational Neuroscience Unit 23 June 2025 - 10 July 2025
OIST Workshop Spinal cord formation, function, and beyond This workshop explores how the spinal cord links sensation to action. Organizers: Neural Circuit Unit 11 March 2025 - 14 March 2025
Research Update Mice tails whip up new insights into balance and neurodegenerative disease research New study using a novel experimental setup has shown how healthy mice flick their tails to maintain balance.
Research Update Putting community first: “Loving Habits” challenges traditional research paradigms Researchers spearhead efforts to incorporate the voices of Japanese ADHD stakeholders in the development of positive behavioral support.
Institutional News Happy 20th Anniversary, OCNC! OIST’s Computational Neuroscience Course welcomed 20 participants to Okinawa for this year’s summer school.
Research Update Damage to synapses caused by Alzheimer’s disease reversed A novel treatment has been proven to effectively treat cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s disease.
Institutional News New research projects launched at OIST! We introduce two labs and their new research projects, which were made possible after being awarded a “KAKENHI” grant.
