The UTHealth Houston Neuroscience Research Center (NRC) is a university-wide center where diverse and multidisciplinary research is conducted to further the understanding of the brain and brain disorders. Established in 1992, the NRC serves as an “umbrella organization,” which brings together neuroscience researchers within UTHealth Houston to promote research, education and outreach.
Discover the groundbreaking work underway at the Neuroscience Research Center. From brain injury to neurodegenerative diseases, our researchers are advancing knowledge and treatment in critical areas of neuroscience. Learn more about our innovative studies and collaborative efforts.
Explore specialized training programs, academic courses, and lecture series offered through the Neuroscience Research Center. Designed for graduate students, medical trainees, and postdoctoral fellows, these opportunities support advanced learning and foster collaboration in the field of neuroscience.
The UTHealth Houston Neuroscience Research Center engages the public through interactive programs like Brain Night for Kids, the Annual Neuroscience Public Forum, and a Lending Library of educational materials. These initiatives aim to foster brain awareness and promote neuroscience education within the Houston community.
Whether conducting cellular research in laboratories or clinical trials in patient care settings, the work of NRC researchers may someday contribute to preventing and treating such devastating disorders as:
More than 300 faculty hold NRC appointments, and are on the faculties of the McGovern Medical School, School of Public Health, Cizik School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics and School of Behavioral Health Sciences. Departments with significant NRC research activities within McGovern Medical School include Neurobiology and Anatomy, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.
NRC activities are guided by an executive committee representing the seven schools of UTHealth Houston. Members include: Jennifer Beauchamp, John Byrne, Dana DeMaster, Amy Franklin, Michael Jacobs, Louis McCullough, Kevin Morano, Neha Parikh, Joy Schmitz, Jair Soares, Nitin Tandon and Susan Tortolero Emery.
John H. Byrne, Ph.D.
Director, Neuroscience Research Center
As a supporter of the UTHealth Houston Neuroscience Research Center (NRC), you help the NRC facilitate education and outreach efforts such as Brain Night for Kids and the Annual Neuroscience Public Forum. The NRC has been able to enhance education and provide these informative events and educational resources for members of the local community for more than 24 years. Your support is essential to the continuation of the Center’s programs.
Contribute to the NRC and support efforts to promote neuroscience at all levels.
