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==Research==
==Research==
Research carried out at NBRC encompasses breadth of neuroscience from [[Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience]], [[Developmental Neuroscience]], Systems and [[Cognitive Neuroscience]] to [[Computational Neuroscience]] and [[Brain Imaging]]. List of scientific facilities available at NBRC includes DNA Sequencing, DNA Microarray, Whole-cell Intracellular and Extracellular Physiological Recording, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3T).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nbrc.ac.in/ |title=::::National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, Gurgaon Dist, Haryana :: :: |publisher=Nbrc.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref> NBRC ranks first in India in number of publications in Basic Neuroscience during 2006-10.<ref>[http://www.scopus.com Welcome to]. Scopus. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref>
Research carried out at NBRC encompasses breadth of neuroscience from [[Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience]], [[Developmental Neuroscience]], Systems and [[Cognitive Neuroscience]] to [[Computational Neuroscience]] and [[Brain Imaging]]. List of scientific facilities available at NBRC includes DNA Sequencing, DNA Microarray, Whole-cell Intracellular and Extracellular Physiological Recording, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3T).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nbrc.ac.in/ |title=::::National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, Gurgaon Dist, Haryana :: :: |publisher=Nbrc.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref> NBRC ranks first in India in number of publications in Basic Neuroscience during 2006-10.<ref>[http://www.scopus.com Welcome to]. Scopus. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref>

==Ranking==
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Among Top university in India, National Brain Research Centre Gurgaon, was ranked 32 in best govt. university in India 2017 by Careers360. <ref name=Rankings_CAREER_U/>

==Training==
==Training==
Besides research, the center provides a national level nucleus for comprehensive training and teaching in diverse fields of neurosciences.<ref name="dbtindia1"/> As a Deemed University, the center offers post-graduate degree courses in neuroscience. Currently, it offers an Integrated PhD (MSc + PhD)/PhD program in neuroscience. These programs aim to develop a solid foundation in the basic areas of neuroscience in an inter-disciplinary manner and to expose the students to the latest research techniques in different areas.<ref name="dbtindia1"/>
Besides research, the center provides a national level nucleus for comprehensive training and teaching in diverse fields of neurosciences.<ref name="dbtindia1"/> As a Deemed University, the center offers post-graduate degree courses in neuroscience. Currently, it offers an Integrated PhD (MSc + PhD)/PhD program in neuroscience. These programs aim to develop a solid foundation in the basic areas of neuroscience in an inter-disciplinary manner and to expose the students to the latest research techniques in different areas.<ref name="dbtindia1"/>

Revision as of 11:24, 17 August 2017

National Brain Research Centre
TypeAutonomous Government Institute (Deemed University)
Established1997
PresidentP. N. Tandon
Location
Manesar, Gurgaon district
,
Haryana
,
India
CampusSemi-Urban
Websitewww.nbrc.ac.in, beta.nbrc.ac.in

The National Brain Research Centre is a neuroscience research group, situated in Manesar, Gurgaon district, Haryana, India. It is an Autonomous Government Institute accredited with the deemed university status and is a nodal center under Department of Biotechnology of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.[1]

Opening

NBRC was dedicated to the country on 14 November 1997[2] and it was formally inaugurated at its current campus in Manesar in December 2003 by then President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.[3]

Mission

The center is dedicated to provide infrastructural facilities and a coordinated multidisciplinary team to work at the frontiers of neuroscience research and network the existing groups and whenever required, create satellite units to catalyze the overall growth of this discipline in the country. Founder director Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath has been awarded Padmashri in the year 2010 by government of India.[4]

Research

Research carried out at NBRC encompasses breadth of neuroscience from Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Developmental Neuroscience, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience to Computational Neuroscience and Brain Imaging. List of scientific facilities available at NBRC includes DNA Sequencing, DNA Microarray, Whole-cell Intracellular and Extracellular Physiological Recording, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3T).[5] NBRC ranks first in India in number of publications in Basic Neuroscience during 2006-10.[6]

Ranking

University and College rankings


Among Top university in India, National Brain Research Centre Gurgaon, was ranked 32 in best govt. university in India 2017 by Careers360. [7]

Training

Besides research, the center provides a national level nucleus for comprehensive training and teaching in diverse fields of neurosciences.[2] As a Deemed University, the center offers post-graduate degree courses in neuroscience. Currently, it offers an Integrated PhD (MSc + PhD)/PhD program in neuroscience. These programs aim to develop a solid foundation in the basic areas of neuroscience in an inter-disciplinary manner and to expose the students to the latest research techniques in different areas.[2]

Collaborations

Internationally, NBRC has collaborations with RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), United States, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Pavlov Institute, Russia,[8] Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), and France.[9] In the year 2006, Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University (MNI), Canada and NBRC were declared sister institutes.[10]

References

  1. ^ Dbt_Institutions
  2. ^ a b c "DBT - Department of Biotechnology". Dbtindia.nic.in. 14 November 1997. Archived from the original on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ [1] Archived 17 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Padma Shri Awardees - Padma Awards - My India, My Pride - Know India: National Portal of India". India.gov.in. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  5. ^ "::::National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, Gurgaon Dist, Haryana :: ::". Nbrc.ac.in. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  6. ^ Welcome to. Scopus. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference Rankings_CAREER_U was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ The Lancet Neurology, February 2004, Vol 3, Page 77
  9. ^ Welcome to Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India ::
  10. ^ "Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - MNI Accomplishments". Mni.mcgill.ca. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2012.

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