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The Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior, including the genetic, biological, behavioral and sociocultural underpinnings of normal behavior, and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior, including the genetic, biological, behavioral and sociocultural underpinnings of normal behavior, and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior, including the genetic, biological, behavioral and sociocultural underpinnings of normal behavior, and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior, including the genetic, biological, behavioral and sociocultural underpinnings of normal behavior, and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior, including the genetic, biological, behavioral and sociocultural underpinnings of normal behavior, and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior, including the genetic, biological, behavioral and sociocultural underpinnings of normal behavior, and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders.

03/07/2018

Boosting brain’s immune cell function improves Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice, study finds

Scientists have known for about five years that mutations in the gene TREM2 increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, UCLA researchers have shown in mice that boosting levels of the TREM2 protein could help treat people with Alzheimer’s. TREM2 makes the brain’s immune cells mo...

03/07/2018

UCLA to Establish Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families

UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families

02/08/2018

Autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder share molecular traits, study finds

Most medical disorders have well-defined physical characteristics seen in tissues, organs and bodily fluids. Psychiatric disorders, in contrast, are not defined by such pathology, but rather by behavior.

Upcoming Events

10/16/2018

Memory Training

Memory Training is an innovative, 4-week educational program for improving memory designed for people with mild memory concerns (not dementia). Participants will develop good memory habits and techniques to improve their memory. More Info & Cost: Call Sherrie Goldfarb at (310) 794-0680 or by email at SGoldfarb@mednet.ucla.edu

10/19/2018

The Help Group Summit 2018 on October 19-20, 2018 at the Skirball Cultural Center

Register today for The Help Group’s Summit 2018. This cutting-edge conference will feature leading experts in basic and applied research, and evidence-based best practices in assessment, intervention, and treatment. Hear our UCLA faculty, including presentations by Dr. Susan Bookheimer, Dr.

10/23/2018

Everything is Horrible and Wonderful

Open Mind Lecture
Everything is Horrible and Wonderful
Stephanie Wittels Wachs

760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095