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Uniting Washington's Neuroscience Community

Welcome to our hub for neuroscience organizations in Washington state. Our mission is to connect Washington’s neuroscience community – neuroscientists, clinicians, educators, engineers, students, and outreach/advocacy specialists – to enhance collaboration, innovation and impact.

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Spanning Neuroscience landscapes: East and West, Mountains to Valleys

WIN is dedicated to fostering collaboration among neuroscientists across Washington state. Together, we can enhance communication, share resources, and promote research initiatives with the greatest impact.

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Unraveling the complexity of the nervous system to improve health and well-being

WIN brings together world-class neuroscientists, clinicians, trainees, and industry partners in a one-of-a kind collaboration that fosters the exchange of ideas across disciplinary and institutional boundaries.

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Discover the pioneering neuroscience research happening throughout Washington state

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Fundamental/Foundational Neuroscience
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Systems and Functional Neuroscience
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Clinical and Translational Neuroscience
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Computational and Engineering Neuroscience
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Behavioral and Experimental Neuroscience
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Neuroscience Education and Outreach
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Join Our Washington Neuroscience Community

Become part of our directory and connect with fellow neuroscience enthusiasts and professionals in Washington.

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WIN's mission rests on four pillars: Education, Outreach, Research, and Clinical Care

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Training the Next Generation of Neuroscientists

WIN is transforming neuroscience education and supporting workforce development by linking undergraduate and graduate programs across Washington state.

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Impactful Outreach Initiatives Connecting Communities with Neuroscience

WIN bridges the gap between research and community awareness through interactions with multiple constituencies, including school students, patient advocacy groups, seniors, philanthropists, and policymakers.

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Collaborative Research Greater Impact

WIN enhances research efforts through collaborations across the state, leading to innovations in understanding basic nervous system function as well as novel therapeutic approaches.

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World-class Clinical Care for all of Washington

Clinician scientists affiliated with WIN provide state-of-the-art clinical care at a number of health care facilities around the state.

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NBIO Presents: Dorian McGavern, PhD (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – NINDS)
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NBIO Presents: Christopher Lapointe, PhD (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center)
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