Discover the emerging concept of the brain pathobiome and how microbes, the immune system, and the brain may interact throughout life.
Explore the latest evidence linking infections and host immune responses to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, PANS/PANDAS, and psychiatric disorders.
Learn how advances in neuropathology, molecular diagnostics, genomics, and biomarker discovery are transforming our understanding of brain disease.
Examine the biological mechanisms through which pathogens, inflammation, vascular dysfunction, and immune dysregulation may contribute to neurological disease.
Gain insights into innovative experimental models and translational research that are advancing new approaches to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
Hear directly from NIH leaders, practicing clinicians and internationally recognized scientists about emerging research priorities, collaborative initiatives, and future funding opportunities.
Understand how multidisciplinary collaboration is accelerating discoveries by integrating neuroscience, infectious diseases, immunology, psychiatry, pathology, precision medicine, and beyond.
Explore a new framework for brain health and disease that challenges traditional silos and encourages innovative approaches to understanding complex neurological and psychiatric conditions across the human lifespan.
