Philosophy and Mission Statement
Translational neuroscience applies insights gained through fundamental research on brain structure and function to develop novel pharmacological, surgical, and behavioral therapies of these diseases.

continuous interactions
of fundamental and
clinical neuroscientists
Effective translational neuroscience requires continuous interactions of fundamental neuroscientists and clinical neuroscientists. The goal of the Center for Translational Neuro-science is to promote continuous interaction among fundamental and translational neuro-scientists to identify novel approaches for treating diseases of the nervous system.

The Center for Translational Neuroscience constitutes a new kind of research environment. The Center will be housed in space adjacent to the Bryan Neurobiology Research Building. This proximity will give Center faculty easy access to the intellectual and technical resources of the Department of Neurobiology. Close interaction among clini-cian/scientists and basic scientists working under one roof promises to be a potent interface for driving both discovery and development of novel therapeutic strategies.

In each instance, these research programs will build synergies with existing excellent clinical programs in clinical departments spanning Duke Medical Center; indeed the faculty of the Center will build bridges between programs and faculty in the Department of Neurobiology and clinical departments.