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 Research & Giving News Article  on PBS’ Charlie Rose Science Series Hour-Long Discussion Aired on More Than 200 Public TV Stations Nationwide
To view the episode, click here. Having received the 2000 Nobel Prize for his work on memory storage in neurons, Dr. Kandel was also awarded the Distinguished Investigator awards in 2000 and 2005. His groundbreaking findings have helped to shed new light on the way that brain cells communicate with each other. Dr. Kandel’s most recent findings focused on the neuregulin gene and how neural circuits are affected by most major psychiatric disorders. His other achievements include receiving the Lasker Award in 1983, considered to be the most coveted distinction in medical science. He joined NARSAD’s Scientific Council in 1998. Trained as a neurologist, Dr. Mayberg pioneered the use of Deep Brain Stimulation in people with major depression who do not respond to antidepressant medications or other treatments. Her development of the technique and early trials with patients were supported by grants from NARSAD. Over the years, she has received NARSAD Young Investigator, Independent Investigator and Distinguished Investigator grants, and most recently was awarded NARSAD’s 2007 Falcone Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Mood Disorders Research. She joined NARSAD’s Scientific Council in 2004. The December 20 episode featured the following guests:
Read more about Dr. Mayberg’s work by visiting her Profile. Read more about Dr. Kandel’s recent work - click here. |
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