Cajal Institute (Instituto Cajal)

The Cajal Institute (Instituto Cajal) is a leading research center in Spain, dedicated to the study of the brain and nervous system. Named after Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist, the institute focuses on understanding how neurons function and communicate, and how this underlies behavior and diseases. Researchers at the institute conduct experiments, develop new technologies, and collaborate with other scientific institutions to advance knowledge in neuroscience, ultimately aiming to improve neurological health and treatments for disorders affecting the brain. The institute plays a crucial role in both basic and applied neuroscientific research.