About the Center for Consciousness Science
Applying Novel Techniques to Clinical Practice
The mission of the CCS is to advance multidisciplinary research, education, and clinical care as it relates to consciousness.
Our History
Work in the Department of Anesthesiology and collaborating departments at the University of Michigan Medical School has resulted in significant advances in the science of consciousness that have been recognized internationally by the medical and scientific community as well as the general public.
Given our dedication to the study of consciousness — and the paucity of centers around the world focused on this central question — in 2014 we developed the Center for Consciousness Science (CCS) at the University of Michigan Medical School. George A. Mashour, MD, PhD, founded the center and served as its first director.
George A Mashour
Vice Dean for Faculty
Professor of Anesthesiology
Program Director, Anesthesiology
Professor of Pharmacology
Medical School
Our Mission
The mission of the CCS is to advance multidisciplinary research, education, and clinical care as it relates to consciousness. This includes the initiation and support of collaborative scholarship across the medical school, outreach to relevant schools and centers at the University of Michigan and beyond, sponsorship of educational events as well as student involvement in the field, and application of novel techniques to clinical practice. We are passionate about this mission and welcome your involvement in the CCS.
