Featured News Image Research news | Jun 24, 2026 Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience Why do some cells die in ALS but not others? New Knight Initiative research identifies a molecular signature in vulnerable cells that could lead to treatments to promote ALS resilience Image Research news | Jun 17, 2026 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute It’s time to revamp the motor homunculus An update to the 89-year-old model shows that the brain’s motor cortex isn’t as neatly organized as previously thought Image Research news | Jun 15, 2026 Stanford Medicine Cell types' biological age predicts our disease risk A blood-test analysis can determine the biological ages of individual cell types and predict the health consequences Image Knight Initiative news | May 26, 2026 Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience Slowing aging, predicting lifespan, and excitement for the future at the Knight ... The symposium showcased research ranging from rejuvenating the brain’s immune system to predicting cognitive health, and celebrated the next chapter of the Knight Initiative Displaying 1 - 8 news posts of 8 Filter Sort by Newest to oldest Oldest to newest News Type Wu Tsai Neuro News Knight Initiative news Director's messages Research news Researcher profiles News Features Awards and honors Podcast episodes Press coverage Publications Research Theme NeuroHealth NeuroEngineering NeuroDiscovery Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | May 22, 2026 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Neuroscience:Translate backs childhood epilepsy drug and a neurological monitori... The program’s 2026 grants advance Wu Tsai Neuro’s mission to transform fundamental neuroscience research into breakthroughs for human health Image Research news | Dec 18, 2024 Stanford Engineering New knit haptic sleeve simulates realistic touch Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a lightweight, comfortable knit sleeve that uses pressure-based haptics to simulate touch, opening up new Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Feb 12, 2024 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute announces 2024 Neuroscience:Translate awards The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute’s sixth round of Neuroscience:Translate awards aim to accelerate promising discoveries from the lab to patient impact. Image Research news | Feb 12, 2024 Stanford News Vibrating glove helps stroke patients recover from muscle spasms For those with stroke, involuntary contractions of the hands and arms often follow. A simple, wearable vibrating glove developed by Wu Tsai Neuro affiliates Allison Okamura, Caitlin Seim and others, may offer a more effective treatment. Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Jan 30, 2024 Stanford Report Ten years of Stanford’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Leaders of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute reflect on a decade of boundary-breaking study of the brain and what lies ahead for Stanford’s widespread neurosciences community. Image Podcast episodes | Mar 30, 2023 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Virtual Touch Touch is one of the most important human senses. It lets us connect with the world—and each other. Roboticists like Allison Okamura—today’s podcast guest—think we should be building technology that helps us reconnect through the power of touch. Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Mar 20, 2023 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Translating neuroscience advances to real-world uses The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign are pleased to announce their fifth round of Neuroscience:Translate awards, which support teams of researchers collaborating across disciplinary boundaries. Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Mar 21, 2022 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Neuroscience:Translate awards advance game-changing technologies The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign are pleased to announce their fourth round of Neuroscience:Translate awards, which support teams of researchers collaborating across disciplinary boundaries in the neurosciences t
Image Research news | Jun 24, 2026 Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience Why do some cells die in ALS but not others? New Knight Initiative research identifies a molecular signature in vulnerable cells that could lead to treatments to promote ALS resilience
Image Research news | Jun 17, 2026 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute It’s time to revamp the motor homunculus An update to the 89-year-old model shows that the brain’s motor cortex isn’t as neatly organized as previously thought
Image Research news | Jun 15, 2026 Stanford Medicine Cell types' biological age predicts our disease risk A blood-test analysis can determine the biological ages of individual cell types and predict the health consequences
Image Knight Initiative news | May 26, 2026 Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience Slowing aging, predicting lifespan, and excitement for the future at the Knight ... The symposium showcased research ranging from rejuvenating the brain’s immune system to predicting cognitive health, and celebrated the next chapter of the Knight Initiative
Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | May 22, 2026 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Neuroscience:Translate backs childhood epilepsy drug and a neurological monitori... The program’s 2026 grants advance Wu Tsai Neuro’s mission to transform fundamental neuroscience research into breakthroughs for human health
Image Research news | Dec 18, 2024 Stanford Engineering New knit haptic sleeve simulates realistic touch Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a lightweight, comfortable knit sleeve that uses pressure-based haptics to simulate touch, opening up new
Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Feb 12, 2024 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute announces 2024 Neuroscience:Translate awards The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute’s sixth round of Neuroscience:Translate awards aim to accelerate promising discoveries from the lab to patient impact.
Image Research news | Feb 12, 2024 Stanford News Vibrating glove helps stroke patients recover from muscle spasms For those with stroke, involuntary contractions of the hands and arms often follow. A simple, wearable vibrating glove developed by Wu Tsai Neuro affiliates Allison Okamura, Caitlin Seim and others, may offer a more effective treatment.
Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Jan 30, 2024 Stanford Report Ten years of Stanford’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Leaders of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute reflect on a decade of boundary-breaking study of the brain and what lies ahead for Stanford’s widespread neurosciences community.
Image Podcast episodes | Mar 30, 2023 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Virtual Touch Touch is one of the most important human senses. It lets us connect with the world—and each other. Roboticists like Allison Okamura—today’s podcast guest—think we should be building technology that helps us reconnect through the power of touch.
Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Mar 20, 2023 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Translating neuroscience advances to real-world uses The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign are pleased to announce their fifth round of Neuroscience:Translate awards, which support teams of researchers collaborating across disciplinary boundaries.
Image Wu Tsai Neuro News | Mar 21, 2022 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Neuroscience:Translate awards advance game-changing technologies The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign are pleased to announce their fourth round of Neuroscience:Translate awards, which support teams of researchers collaborating across disciplinary boundaries in the neurosciences t
