USM BRAIN REWARD & ANTI-REWARD TEAM

Life is a balancing act. Your brain decides before you even know it.

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USM BRAIN REWARD

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ANTI-REWARD TEAM

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This is an official page of our transdisciplinary research that focuses on the understanding of the brain reward and anti-reward (BRAR) circuit. There are FIVE (5) RESEARCH GROUPS within the BRAR team.

We are based at the Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu Kelantan, Malaysia. It is also the home for the Integrated Neuroscience Programme (INP) and the Malaysian Brain Bee Challenge (MBBC), BrainBee@USM.

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NEURO QURAN

This group focuses on the neuroscience of rhythmic brain in relation to the Holy Quran and well-known melodic recitation as revealed by the Prophet (PBUH). 

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CSVD

This group addresses a silent phenomenon known as Cerebrovascular Small Vessel Disease (CSVD) that affects the small penetrating arteries within the deep white matter of the human brain. 

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KETUM / KRATOM

This group investigates a native plant known as Ketum/kratom (Mitragyna speciosa. Korth), that has long been used by common folks as a traditional cure for numerous ailments. 

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MENTAL TOUGHNESS

This group examines sports-related mental toughness definition previously researched among athletes from the neuroscience perspectives using a state-of-the-art neurotechnology. 

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TRANSLATIONAL

Abridged by research work (rehabilitation & tinnitus) that attempted to apply the fundamental research concept with the translational application.

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We SYNAPSE From Strength to Strength

NURUL IMAN

RESEARCH MODE (PhD)

“Research using animal models is a different kind of challenge. It requires a lot of patience and cooperation with the other teammates”

KHAIRUL

INP DOCTORAL

“Being in INP and BRAR team has opened my mind of neuroscience research from different perspectives & aspects of life”

ZAKIYYAH

INP MASTER

“Doing research work is challenging yet an unforgettable experience for me. Warm & helpful members making it easier to perform in my study”

MAZIRA

ALUMNI

“We have a good teamwork it always a delight to work together with them in conducting projects and also programmes”

Latest News & Events

 
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  • BRAR Team Activities
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Happy New Year 2020!

1 January, 2020
Happy New Year 2020 to you! Hope to bring more success and happiness to BRAR team members! (more…)
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Brain Awareness Week (BAW) 2019

22 March, 2019
Every March, Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is held around the globe to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.  It unites...
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Annyeong Korea!

20 March, 2019
Malaysian Brain Bee Challenge was held on 18th March 2019 in 16 different zones at the respective university hosts. USMKK was responsible for Zone E,...
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Neuroscience Free Writing

18 January, 2019
  The aim of Neuroscience Free Writing is to provide a platform for BRAR Group members to communicate knowledge and information regarding neuroscience and their...
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Convocation Day!

26 October, 2018
It is the time of the year where we celebrate our graduates on their convocation day. (more…)
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Hi5 Neuroscience Retreat 2018

2 October, 2018
Hi5 guys! (more…)
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AOMC-MSN 2018

7 August, 2018
Congratulations team for clinching Best Oral and Poster Award Presentation during 17th Asian and Ocenian Myology Centre (AOMC) that was held on 28th and 29th...
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USM-UTP Research Visit

15 July, 2018
A research visit to Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Tronoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan from 11th July to 13th July 2018 had been a successful event. (more…)
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School Visit from SMSYP2

11 July, 2018
BRAR Group members welcomed Form 5 students from Sekolah Menengah Sultan Yahya Petra 2 from Kuala Krai, Kelantan on a school visit. (more…)
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Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

usmneurosc.inp@gmail.com

Phone: +609-7676300 Faxs : +609-7673833

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