Reeve-Irvine Research Center

World-renowned basic science research center focused on neural repair, regeneration, and recovery after spinal cord injury.

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One brain cell can form thousands of unique connections.

How does each connection change independently during learning?

That question puzzled neuroscientists for decades—until the discoveries of Christine Holt, Kelsey Martin, Erin Schuman, and Oswald Steward revealed that neurons can make proteins locally, right where they're needed.

🏆 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience

#KavliPrize #Neuroscience #BrainPlasticity

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Oswald Steward discovered protein-making machinery at synapses, laying the foundation for local protein synthesis in the brain.

His work showed how neural connections adapt, shaping our understanding of brain plasticity.

#KavliPrize #Neuroscience #BrainPlasticity

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🧠 How Can The Brain Learn So Quickly?

Scientists once believed proteins could only be produced in a neuron's cell body.

The discovery of local protein translation revealed that neurons can make proteins directly at synapses—where learning and memory happen.

A breakthrough that transformed neuroscience.

Read the article: https://t.co/81gyx3DiAO

#KavliPrize #Neuroscience #BrainResearch

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THE KAVLI PRIZE IN NEUROSCIENCE IS AWARDED TO: Christine Holt, Kelsey Martin, Erin Schuman, and Oswald Steward for the discovery of local protein translation in neurons and establishing its importance for brain development and plasticity. 
#KavliPrize #Neuroscience #BrainResearch

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Reeve-Irvine Research Center is inviting the SCI community to our annual Meet The Scientists event on April 26th from 12 to 3. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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We Welcome You To Our Annual Meet The Scientists Event - Join in the conversation and see how our labs are working to support the SCI community. - https://t.co/UWh26RrZqS

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Join in the Fun at our Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day
Learn More: https://t.co/snRKnVGmp0
#plymouthrockandrun #uci #rirc #thanksgiving2024

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RIRC is actively enrolling all Thoracic SCI. Please review the requirements and details for the Balance Research Study.

🔗 https://t.co/8MWx3Zo0yS

#rirc #sci #uci #ucirvine #research

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Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. More info here: https://t.co/9lWbOyZkS6

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Dogs can benefit from spinal cord injury research too.
#spinalcordinjury #caninerehab #caninehealth #spinalcordinjuryresearch

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If you missed this year's Meet The Scientists Event, you can now watch a video and see photos on our website.
https://t.co/Dmz1jnyJqK
#sci #research #rirc #scientist

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Meet the Scientists event is fast approaching and will be held on March 12, 2022. Just a reminder - the meeting will be in person at the Gillespie Building on the UCI campus (834 Health Sciences Road). https://t.co/9lWbOyHbDY

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Wishing you joy and happiness during this holiday season.

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We’re very excited to announce that RIRC WILL be having Meet the Scientists on March 12, 2022.
https://t.co/9lWbOyZkS6

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Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience immediate changes in balance ability and control as a result of the initial injury. These balance impairments are more severe for some than others, however, it affects all individuals with SCI to some degree.

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Oswald Steward, Director of RIRC, rotates off the Independent Citizen’s Oversight Committee after 17 years of service. https://t.co/xmVJ63Yyn8