Molecular, Cellular, Developmental and Circuit Neuroscience

Neuroscience spans diverse questions and approaches and this is reflected by the breadth of the Neuroscience interests represented in the Department.  From biophysical studies of single ion channels to complex behavior, from genetics to physiology and anatomy, from cell and molecular approaches to systems level investigations of brain circuitry and development.  An equally diverse number of model systems are utilized by laboratories in the department ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates, including nematode worms, Drosophila and other insects, hydra (you won’t find that many other places), to amphibians and rodents.  Eleven members of the faculty in Biological Sciences work within the discipline  of Neuroscience offering many opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate student participation in sophisticated neuroscience research at the frontier of this frontier.  A regular feature of the Neuroscience program here is Neurolunch, an informal lunchtime seminar (with pizza and drinks provided) open to all, in which  a member of our community presents recent work in their laboratory.  There is also a Neuroscience and Behavior major offered jointly with Psychology.  The scientific programs of individual laboratories are presented below.