Training program focused on understanding learning and memory in the brain
Howard Schneiderman Training Program in Learning and Memory
['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE · NIH-10848078
The Howard Schneiderman Training Program at UC Irvine is designed to help future neuroscience leaders learn how our brains remember and process information, offering hands-on training and support from experienced experts in the field.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_TRAINING'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IRVINE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10848078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Howard Schneiderman Training Program in Learning and Memory at UC Irvine aims to educate and train the next generation of neuroscience leaders. This program offers predoctoral trainees a comprehensive understanding of how the brain processes and retains information, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that spans molecular to cognitive neuroscience. Trainees will engage in problem-focused seminars and courses that foster innovative thinking and collaboration among diverse scientific disciplines. The program includes hands-on training and mentorship from a core faculty of experts in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are predoctoral trainees interested in pursuing a career in neuroscience, particularly in learning and memory.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in a training program or do not have an interest in neuroscience may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in understanding and treating memory-related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar interdisciplinary training programs have shown success in advancing knowledge and research in neuroscience, making this approach both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
IRVINE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE — IRVINE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YASSA, MICHAEL A — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE
- Study coordinator: YASSA, MICHAEL A
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.