Blueprint Basics

The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is a cooperative effort among the 16 NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices that support neuroscience research. By pooling resources and expertise, the Blueprint identifies cross-cutting areas of research, and confronts challenges too large for any single Institute or Center.Read more about Blueprint.

Blueprint fact sheet

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  Blueprint continues its support for NITRC 
The Blueprint will continue to fund the Neuroimaging Informatics Tools and Resources Clearinghouse (NITRC), an online forum where researchers can share tools for neuroinformatics research. More
Cre driver mice: A versatile resource for studying brain circuit development
Cre driver mice – in which genes can be manipulated in specific cells and time periods – are serving as powerful research tools. A new report shows how such mice are being used to explore neuronal function and development. More
Society for Neuroscience 2011 
The Neuroscience Information Framework and the Cre Driver Network were among the many Blueprint initiatives highlighted at the 2011 Society for Neuroscience meeting in Washington, D.C., November 12-16. For more information, browse our list of SfN posters, talks and events related to the Blueprint.