Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute at UC Berkeley

The Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute (HWNI) at UC Berkeley is a research institute in Berkeley, California. Currently employing 42 people, HWNI is comprised of 51 faculty members across 12 academic departments. The institute plans to expand its faculty to over 65 members in the coming years. HWNI focuses on understanding the brain and its functions, aiming to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical applications. Their research encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including biophysics, chemistry, cognitive sciences, computer science, genetics, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, and physiology. They leverage these diverse perspectives to explore how the brain produces behavior and cognition, with the ultimate goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. The institute supports its faculty through state-of-the-art technology centers and research initiatives. In addition to its research endeavors, HWNI runs the Neuroscience Ph.D. Program, further contributing to the education and development of future neuroscientists. For those interested in joining the HWNI community or staying up-to-date on their work, the institute encourages exploration of their website at neuroscience.berkeley.edu, where job postings, news, and resources are shared.