Letter from Directors:
Welcome to the Neuroscience Program at Washington University!

How does the brain produce thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories? How can we help those people for whom diseases have affected their normal cognitive or motor abilities? These questions present the largest and most exciting challenges in modern science. From the earliest work on nerve impulses to the current imaging of human brain activities, the Neuroscience laboratories of Washington University have trained outstanding young scientists to pursue fundamental questions about the brain.

Today that training is organized into a comprehensive Neuroscience Ph.D. program representing 96 faculty and currently hosting 82 students. Our faculties foster an exceptionally diverse learning environment, spanning more than 16 clinical and pre-clinical departments. Consistently ranked as one of the top five in the country, our program is also highly regarded for its collegial atmosphere and the high level of collaborative interactions between its laboratories. The superb resources and the breadth of faculty interests provides our students with the experiences and background that are critical to define their own professional interests and goals.

Students at Washington University enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle with numerous cultural, sporting and outdoor activities. Competitive stipends go far given the relatively low cost of living. Because our students are our best ambassadors, we urge you to come and visit us, and see the Neuroscience Program for yourself.

Dora Angelaki, Ph.D. and Paul Taghert, Ph.D.

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