Program Highlights: 

• Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience: Understanding the mechanisms underlying brain function and dysfunction, including gene expression, epigenetics, and neuroinflammation.
• Preclinical Models: Use of animal models to study epilepsy, neurodegeneration, and other neurological disorders.
• Neuroimaging and Biomarkers: Techniques for mapping brain structure and function, and identifying molecular and imaging biomarkers.
• Neurophysiology and Neural Circuits: Electrophysiology, optogenetics, and circuit-level studies to understand neural activity and synaptic function.
• Translational Neuropharmacology: Developing and testing potential therapies, including pharmacokinetics and preclinical evaluation.
• Clinical Integration and Ethics: Linking basic and translational research to clinical practice, with attention to ethics and patient-centered approaches.
• Collaborative Research Networks: Fostering regional and international collaborations in neuroscience, with emphasis on Latin American contexts.