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Discover the mysteries of our brain with the help of Santiago Ramón y Cajal

You can now immerse yourself in the Cajal VR virtual tour, an immersive experience in which you will accompany Cajal in his research on the brain while you virtually tour some of the most emblematic moments and places of his life

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1920-2020: THE CAJAL INSTITUTE, one hundred years, one hundred achievements

The Cajal Institute celebrates 100 years

To commemorate its centenary in 2020, the Cajal Institute published on social networks a selection of the 100 most relevant scientific achievements achieved by its researchers in this first century of life.

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Documentary, bibliographic and dissemination support service for neuroscientific research. The most complete library in the world in the field of Neurosciences

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Multidisciplinary center of international reference in neuroscientific research.

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Master’s & doctoral studies. Thesis direction. Evaluation in doctoral committees.

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Collaboration with public and private entities to develop research and innovation projects.

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Today is a day to celebrate. The creation of the Cajal Museum has been achieved.

by Instituto Cajal | Jun 26, 2024

The Cajal Museum has been established as a National Museum owned by the state, under the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities through the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

Two authors from Cajal Institute publish an article about pareidolia in CSIC blog in 20minutes newspaper.

by Instituto Cajal | May 13, 2024

Miriam Caro and Emilio Tejera write an article (Pareidolia: I sometimes see faces) in CSIC blog in 20minutes newspaper ‘Science to take away’.

Two innovations derived from the European PathoGelTrap project selected by Innovation Radar

by Instituto Cajal | May 10, 2024

Two innovations patented by the Laboratory of Dr. Mariano Carrión-Vázquez of the Cajal Institute have been selected as “excellent innovations” by the Innovation Radar, an instrument of the European Commission to promote technology transfer.

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One hundred years unveiling the secrets of the brain

CAJAL INSTITUTE, A CENTURY OF HISTORY

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Neuronal mechanisms for sensorimotor flexibility in Drosophila

Neuroscience Research Center dependent on the CSIC. Founded in 1920 and initially directed by Santiago Ramón y Cajal. World reference in the study of the brain. Custodian of the Cajal Legacy.

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Discover the mysteries of our brain with the help of Santiago Ramón y Cajal

You can now immerse yourself in the Cajal VR virtual tour, an immersive experience in which you will accompany Cajal in his research on the brain while you virtually tour some of the most emblematic moments and places of his life

The Cajal Institute celebrates 100 years

To commemorate its centenary in 2020, the Cajal Institute published on social networks a selection of the 100 most relevant scientific achievements achieved by its researchers in this first century of life.

Cajal Legacy

The institute is the custodian of the Cajal Legacy, which includes scientific drawings, histological preparations, photographs, microscopes, books and other publications

Study of the brain

Cutting-edge multidisciplinary center for brain research, with groups and projects in all areas and disciplines

Master in Neuroscience

Multidisciplinary and updated program on the structure and function of the brain. In collaboration with the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)

Ethical commitment

The purpose of the Instituto Cajal Transparency Program is to publicize why and how experimental animals are used in neuroscientific research

Cajal Diploma

The highest distinction awarded in the field of brain studies, which recognizes and rewards the most outstanding figures in neuroscientific research