Program Overview

PhD in Neuroscience

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers a PhD program in Neuroscience, providing students with the opportunity to train with world-renowned faculty in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. The program focuses on innovative, life-changing scientific discoveries, and students gain unprecedented insight into normal brain function, mechanisms of brain disease, and the design of targeted therapeutic strategies.

Program Overview

By exploiting many different model systems – from flies, worms, and fish, to mice, rats, and monkeys, to the human brain itself – students in the Neuroscience PhD program gain a comprehensive understanding of the field. The program provides autonomy in pursuing training objectives while receiving focused support and resources from compassionate faculty.

Research Areas

The PhD program in Neuroscience covers a diverse range of research areas, including:

• Artificial Intelligence & Human Health
• Cardiology
• Child Health & Development
• Diabetes, Obesity, & Metabolism
• Genetics & Genomics
• Immunology
• Neurosciences
• Oncology
• Women's Health

Program Structure

The program includes:

• Admissions
• Curriculum
• Laboratories
• Research
• Faculty
• Students
• Student Retreat
• T32 Programs
• Alumni
• Supportive Climate: Report Misconduct

Faculty and Students

The program is led by prominent neuroscience researchers, including George W. Huntley, PhD, Professor of Graduate Education and Neuroscience. Students in the program have the opportunity to work with renowned faculty and contribute to innovative research projects.

Resources

Students in the PhD program in Neuroscience have access to various resources, including:

• Friedman Brain Institute
• Neuroscience Department
• Mentoring in Neuroscience Discovery at Sinai (MiNDS)
• Student Resources
• Student Handbook & Policies
• Neuroscience Events

News and Updates

Recent news and updates from the program include:

• New Study Links Altered Cellular States to Brain Structure
• Largest Genetic Study of Schizophrenia and African Ancestry Reveals Shared Biology Across Global Populations
• Appointment of Dr. Paul Kenny as Director of the Friedman Brain Institute