Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research

Founded in Newark, Delaware, the Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research is an interdisciplinary and inter-institutional virtual center that aims to support the research and career development of neuroscientists in the state. By linking Delaware State University and the University of Delaware, the center focuses on neural development and plasticity, learning and memory, and animal models of brain disorders. It is funded by a Center grant from the Centers for Biomedical Research Excellence.

Notable affiliates include researchers and faculty from both Delaware State University and the University of Delaware. The center's key achievements include hosting the annual Delaware Neuroscience Symposium, which facilitates networking and showcases neuroscience research across the state. Through its initiatives, the center has significantly impacted neuroscience research infrastructure and career development opportunities for emerging scientists in Delaware.