Rice Funds Brain Research Seed Grants
Rice is investing in seed grants to accelerate research on dementia and related brain disorders ahead of new Texas funding opportunities. The initiative supports interdisciplinary collaboration and helps faculty launch pilot studies to position Rice as a leader in brain health innovation.
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De Lange Conference & Neuroscience's Future
The De Lange Conference at Rice University brought together experts across disciplines to explore how advances in neuroscience are shaping society and everyday life. Speakers like David Eagleman highlighted both the remarkable progress in understanding the brain and the ethical questions raised by technologies like AI and brain imaging.
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Rice Partners on Project Metis
Rice University, the University of Texas Medical Branch and Memorial Hermann Health System are proud to announce the formal launch of Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative led by Center for Houston’s Future to position the Houston-Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and the emerging brain economy.
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Rice Establishes Amyloid Research Center
Rice University Nov. 18 launched the Amyloid Mechanism and Disease Center, a new campus hub dedicated to uncovering the molecular origins of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other amyloid-related diseases.
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Rice launches Brain Institute
Rice University has announced the creation of the Rice Brain Institute (RBI), an ambitious, interdisciplinary hub that unites faculty members across campus...
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Rice Study Examines Parkinson's Clumps
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps associated with Parkinson’s disease actively drain energy from brain cells.
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AI Tool Unlocks Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Mystery
A novel AI tool has revealed how disease-linked proteins misfold into harmful structures, advancing understanding of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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Rice’s Martí Explores Brain Health and Prop 14
Angel Martí, chair of Rice University’s Department of Chemistry, is leading efforts to highlight chemistry’s role in advancing brain health research.
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Rice Uncovers Opioid Receptor Role in Gut Development
Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the “brain in the gut.”
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