In The News
16 March 2026
Stowers Institute marking advances in brain health study
KSHB41 highlights Si Lab research on brain health and memory during Brain Awareness Week
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In The News
12 February 2026
These Proteins Harm Your Brain. Scientists Say They Might Also Help Form Your Memories.
From Popular Mechanics, amyloid proteins are typically considered bad guys, but researchers in the Si Lab been investigating whether a version may be key to forming long-term memories.
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In The News
02 February 2026
How does the brain turn experiences into lasting memories?
From Noticias, scientists in the Si Lab has discovered a mechanism that turns a fleeting experience into a lasting memory.
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In The News
02 February 2026
How the brain turns experiences into lasting memories, according to a new study
From infobae, researchers in the Si Lab identified the process by which specific proteins are used to transform experiences into stable memory
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In The News
27 January 2026
The Brain Uses the Same Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s To Store Memories
From Technology Networks, scientists in the Si Lab show the brain forms controlled amyloids to turn experiences into long-term memories.
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In The News
03 July 2024
2024 Innovators and Influencers: Kausik Si, Ph.D.
From In Kansas City Magazine: Meet 10 people, including Stowers Scientific Director Kausik Si, Ph.D., who are making a difference in Kansas City.
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In The News
08 March 2024
Stowers Institute Scientific director receives award for 'paradigm-shifting' work in memory research
From KSHB, one of the area's top scientists, Kausik Si, Ph.D., from the Stowers Institute received a coveted award for his "paradigm shifting" work to understand how our memory works and how that defines us.
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In The News
10 July 2023
Stowers Institute scientist studies fruit flies to find out how memories are made
From KSHB, Stowers Investigator Kausik Si, Ph.D., said he's researching what keeps memories alive and is studying Alzheimer’s and the loss of memory. His research led him to amyloids. He looks into why the brain makes them and why they cause disease.
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In The News
22 January 2023
Stowers Institute Stem Seminar hosts youth
From KCTV5, Stowers Investigator, Kausik Si, PhD, delivered a STEM talk about his work studying memory.
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In The News
13 December 2022
KC scientist manipulates memories in animals, gives Overland Park Alzheimer’s patient hope
From KCTV5, Kausik Si's groundbreaking research could have major implications for how Alzheimer’s and dementia patients are treated.
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In The News
19 May 2021
#750 Toward A Cure for Alzheimer’s with Dr. Kausik Si
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