• Centres of Excellence

    Our first major initiative was developing the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, now one of the world’s leading centres for theoretical neuroscience. To take advantage of the latest developments, we have created an additional research institute, the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, which will be the focus of our long-term research funding in the UK.

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  • Neural Circuits and Behaviour

    The projects in our experimental research portfolio share a common goal – to understand the anatomical and functional development and operation of neural circuits that underlie behaviour.

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  • Theoretical Neuroscience

    We strongly believe that it is essential to ground experimental neuroscience in a firm theoretical context. We support research and collaboration at three world-class centres for theoretical neuroscience across the globe.

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  • Sector development

    Alongside our support of research activities, we have invested in a number of strategic programmes to develop the wider neuroscience sector. These range from funding symposia series to building the capacity of organisations representing neuroscience interests.

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  • Partnerships

    We collaborate with like-minded organisations to enhance our impact. Strategic partnerships range from supporting capital projects for new research centres to new technology development as well as public engagement and outreach.

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