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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 faculty 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 laboratories. The superb resources and the
breadth of faculty interests provide 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.
Paul Taghert, Ph.D. |
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