The Hamburg Center of NeuroScience (HCNS) constitutes a network of neuroscientific activities in Hamburg from the molecular level to clinical research. It provides numerous interfaces between institutes, faculties, and universities in Hamburg.
The HCNS network unites members from different clinics and institutes of the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, the University of Hamburg and the Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg.
The main mission of the HCNS is promoting and facilitating large collaborative research projects.
Current examples can be found on the page projects.
A second goal of equal importance is optimizing student training and career development of researchers in the neurosciences.
The HCNS comprises more then 400 scientists and doctoral students of 31 institutes and clinical departments of the UKE, the University of Hamburgand the Helmut-Schmidt University. The HCNS follows the general philosophy that modern neuroscientific methods make it possible to understand normal and pathological function of the brain and, by understanding disease mechanisms, develop novel and more effective treatments for diseases.
Key research networks
EAST-STROKE funded by the European Union (2024-2030)
Early treatment of atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention trial in acute stroke.
Emotion has a critical impact on learning and memory processes. This emotional modulation of learning and memory is generally adaptive but may become dysfunctional and ultimately contribute to the development and maintenance of mental disorders.
Exploring neuronal networks and processes of neuroplasticity in the brain in close interdisciplinary cooperation with neurophysiology, psychiatry, systemic neuroscience and computational neuroscience.
Interdisciplinary cooperation between the existing fields of artificial intelligence, psychology and neuroscience, focused on establishing the topic of crossmodal learning as a new discipline.
