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Institute Announcements
2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Congratulations to institute affiliate Karl Deisseroth, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of optogenetic technologies for neuroscience!
Call for Applications: Pathways to Neurosciences
Late-stage PhD students and early postdocs are encouraged to apply for Pathways, a mentorship and leadership training program.
Deadline: October 23
Nominate seminar speakers
Stanford community members are invited to nominate a speaker for our 2027–2028 Neurosciences Seminar Series.
Deadline: October 25
Knight Initiative - Rosenkranz Aging Symposium
Save the date for the Knight Initiative - Rosenkranz Aging Symposium! Register and finalize poster details by November 3.
Date: November 6
