Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders provides an important venue for candid discussions about emerging and critical issues among key stakeholders, including federal agencies that serve as research sponsors and regulators; the private sector; the academic community; and the nonprofit sector, including foundations and disease advocacy groups. The Forum’s activities serve to inspire new ideas and shape the field, foster relationships and collaboration, develop an improved understanding of each other’s perspectives and priorities, and influence policies and programs.
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News and Updates
Understanding Brain-Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health
Update
Join us on Oct. 22-23 for a virtual public workshop that brings together leaders and experts from different perspectives and sectors to explore the bidirectional communication between the brain and peripheral organ systems, how these interactions may inform new therapeutic development and foster a more holistic approach to brain health.
Applying Neurobiological Insights on Stress to Foster Resilience Across the Lifespan
Update
The National Academies' Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders and Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders hosted a public workshop examining the neurobiological mechanisms of stress and resilience and how to leverage that knowledge to cultivate resilience. The recordings and presentations are now available. Proceedings of the workshop are now available.
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