Neuroscience
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Message From the Program Director
We offer degrees with a strong focus on developing independent, critical thinkers equipped to lead in neuroscience research. Our curriculum balances foundational neuroscience knowledge with training in cutting-edge methodologies. Our faculty have strengths in neurodevelopment, neurodegeneration, addiction, brain-body interaction, and sleep disorders, and provide expert mentorship alongside access to advanced tools—from systems neuroscience and single-cell genomics to brain imaging and emerging AI technologies.
We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where students grow both scientifically and professionally. Whether your interests lie in basic, translational, or clinical neuroscience, we’re excited to help you shape your path forward.
Yongsoo Kim, PhD
Neuroscience Advisory Committee
Kristin Smith, MS
Director of Graduate Admissions, Office of Graduate Education
Jaci Wildner
Academic Program Coordinator, Graduate Education
Megan Fox, PhD
Garfield B. Russell, MD Career Development Professor in Medical Education, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Selin Ozkaya
3rd year PhD student, Neuroscience Graduate Program
Christine Mun
2nd year PhD student, Neuroscience Graduate Program