2014-2015 M.R. Bauer Foundation Summary

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The 2014-2015 M.R. Bauer Foundation Colloquium Series, Distinguished Lecturer Series, Annual Scientific Retreat, and Summer Science Research Fellowship

The Volen National Center for Complex Systems supports the work of scientists, undergraduates, graduate students, and established researchers alike. All of us, together, have embarked on a new year of research that advances the Volen Center’s place in the field of neuroscience.

This work is occurring in challenging times. Government investment in science is still low, and public discourse can be disappointing. Our research is invigorating, and we work hard to keep the enterprise afloat.

Alongside its impressive science, the legacy of the Volen Center lies in promoting a collaborative ethos. The M.R. Bauer Foundation enables us to share our work, practices, and ambitions, and we are  immensely grateful for its unwavering belief in the power of science to change minds and the world in positive ways.

The Colloquium Series and Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series provide safe harbor from turbulent seas. These events guide and inspire us. After 18 years, I know that our gatherings are immensely valuable and deeply influential, especially to the undergraduate and graduate trainees who are the future of neuroscience.

Leslie Griffith, MD, PhD
Nancy Lurie Marks Professor of Neuroscience
Director, Volen National Center for Complex Systems