NeuroBiology & Genetics Group

23/01/2026

We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Dr. Pike See Cheah (Department of Human Anatomy & NeuroBiology & Genetics Group leader) who has secured an international research grant award by Lundbeck Foundation (Denmark).

Grant Award:
Clinical Grants 2026

Funder:
Foundation .

Title of the project:
Neurotorium for Neuro-education: Multimodal Training Targeting Neurological Disorders.

Objective:
To implement a project that aims at strengthening clinical competencies within the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders through educational activities aimed at healthcare professionals.

Total amount of the grant:
DKK 99,000.00 (~RM63,000.00)

Duration of the project:
1 year (2026)

Heartiest congratulations to Professor Dr. Cheah Pike See for receiving the grandiose grant award!

Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, UPM Neuroscience Research Notes

04/12/2025

Heartiest congratulations to Prof. Pike See Cheah being awarded the "Global Connectome 2026" by WWN (World Women in Neuroscience).

The funded project entitled :* "From Vision to Voice: Celebrating Women’s Impact in Global Neuroscience" at the APSN-FAONS-HKSN 2026 Neuroscience Conference.

*This event is designed to foster , promote , and neuroscientists – directly reflecting WWN’s mission of advancing career development for women in through and .

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Martin PJ, Lee SJ, Przepiorka D, Horowitz MM, Koreth J, Vogelsang GB, et al.. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41409-024-02500-2

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